January 26-30, 2026

Good Afternoon Cavalier Families,

We hope your family is staying safe and warm this weekend!

Our 3rd-5th Grade Cavaliers will be taking the Winter KAP Interim Math Assessments this coming week. Thank you so much for encouraging math practice at home and for supporting students as they build confidence and stamina in preparation for state testing this spring.

Families can also support our K-2nd Grade Cavaliers this coming week by practicing current skills they're learning in class. For Math, Kindergarteners are making 10, 1st graders counting tens and ones to understand 2-digit numbers, and 2nd graders have been adding three-digit numbers. Reading together at home and discussing the main idea and key details strengthens comprehension as well. Kindly check classroom newsletters for additional ways to support the success of our Cavaliers. 

Thank you so much for your continued partnership as we empower our students, staff, and families for excellence everyday!

Girls on the Run is returning to Dayton Creek this spring for girls in 3rd-5th grade! GOTR is a fun, movement-based program that helps girls build confidence, make friends, and learn important life skills. Our team will meet on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:15-4:45pm. Registration will open on February 1st at https://www.gotrkc.org/programs, and financial assistance is available. Please email Mrs. Broers, broersp@usd230.org, with any questions!

Don't forget to order your yearbook! Yearbooks are $19 and can be personalized for an additional cost. Ordering will close on January 28, 2026. To purchase your yearbook visit: inter-state.com/order

Enter code: 0260KH

Questions? Contact Mrs. Smith (smithk@usd230.ord or 913-592-7151)

TARDY
Admission to class following tardiness to school requires that students check in at the front office when they arrive any time after the start of the school day. Students who arrive after school begins must be escorted to the main office by a parent/guardian.

Tardies due to unusual, unforeseen, or emergency situations as verified by a parent and approved by the administration will be excused. When a student arrives late to school after a medical appointment, he/she will not be counted tardy if he/she has a note on the doctor’s letterhead (or prescription pad paper) verifying the date and time of the appointment. Please make every attempt to schedule appointments in such a way that students do not consistently miss the same class. Five unexcused tardies of 30 minutes or more or ten unexcused tardies of 10 minutes or more may result in an unexcused absence. If a student continues to accumulate excessive tardies, administration may require a doctor’s note for each tardy (without a doctor’s note each tardy will be considered unexcused).

Kindly review our  Elementary Handbook 2025-2026 for more information on Academics, Activities, Attendance, Code of Conduct, Health, Nutrition, Transportation, Safety & Security.    

We hope that you’ve experienced an employee going above and beyond to serve our students and school community. Please help us recognize that employee by completing the short nomination form for Standing Ovation Awards 

We currently have openings for Instructional Paraprofessionals this second semester. If you or someone you know is passionate about supporting students and being part of a collaborative, student-centered team, we’d love to hear from you! Please reach out for more information (millerthe@usd230.org) or click the links to apply online: 

Open Positions 

*Math Intervention Paraprofessional

*Special Education Paraprofessional 

• NEW! January PTO Newsletter

• Sign-up Form: Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students) & M.O.M.S. (Moms of Marvelous Students)

• DCES Community Feedback Form: We value your feedback so please  share your thoughts on how we're doing through this form.

• 2025–2026 School Calendar

• Breakfast and Lunch Menu

• Volunteer Registration

• DCES 2028 Strategic Plan

• Elementary Handbook 2025-2026
  

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