Tuesday, September 9-Picture Day

Friday, September 12-Early Dismissal Day-2:15 PM

Thursday, September 25-Early Dismissal Day-2:15 PM

Friday, September 26- No School

We would like to inform you about the Dilworth School Community Council (SCC) and an important vote that you will be participating in. The Dilworth SCC is a group of parents, teachers, and community members who work together to improve the quality of education for our students. The SCC plays a vital role in decision-making and advocating for our school.

Your vote counts. There are currently four open seats for the 2025-2027 SCC term and we have five declared candidates; Abbie Carter Smith, Adrianne Johnson, Tess Seare, and former serving SCC Micki Ahrens, Amy Dobbs and Megan Lopez. Per Utah legislation, only parents/guardians of Dilworth students may vote for parent positions on the SCC. You may only vote once. Here is the link to cast your vote. Please note, All votes are anonymous and considered a secret ballot. Voting will open today September 2nd to Friday September 12th at 5 pm MST.

Classroom Lessons 

This month, I am teaching students about recognizing and responding to bullying. I teach students that there are three parts to bullying: purpose (bullying is intentional), pattern (it happens more than once or every once in a while), and power (there is unequal power). I want students to know that if they witness or experience bullying, it’s important that they tell a grownup.    

If for any reason students feel nervous to make a report, there is an anonymous option available through all Utah schools. The SafeUT app serves many valuable functions. One is the ability to submit anonymous tips to schools. Check out this website for more information about this function, as well as the ability to communicate with a crisis counselor through text or phone call: https://safeut.org/students 

 

Mental Health Webinar 

Are you looking for tools to support your family’s mental health? Join SLC School District’s free webinar on Monday, September 8th at either 5 or 7 pm. Learn how to use the free resources from parentguidance.org, including 60+ online courses taught by licensed therapists, Ask a Therapist frequently asked questions. You can join anonymously via zoom. Follow this link to view register and view events: https://cookcenter.info/4ccWtqk?r=qr 

 

  

Resources for Families 

I have many opportunities in the fall to connect families with resources. These include new school clothes, holiday gifts, and backpacks.   

If you are interested, please fill out this form:  

https://forms.office.com/r/FZzJivcA31 

 

We are continuing with our culture club this year! During lunch recess on Tuesdays,  4th – 6th grade students can get together to learn and share games and traditions from different cultures. Last year we wrote our names in braille, learned about New Year’s celebrations around the world, created cherry blossoms for the cherry blossom festival and more. The group is open to anyone that would like to participate, and students don’t have to commit to coming every week. 

If you know a game, language, or craft from another culture that you would like to share with us, we love to have guest presenters. 

If you would not like your child to participate, please contact me: lindsay.verhaaren@slcschools.org. 

This year, we do not have any buses arriving or departing; therefore, you can use the left lane in the south parking lot to drop off students. We will be painting this curb green to indicate this change. Below is the map of drop off and pick up procedures.  

*****Remember you can always park across the street in the church parking lot and walk your child to the back field to line up for their classes.

*****Student Safety Patrol will have flags and vests. Please make sure to follow their instructions to keep everyone safe.

Breakfast opens at 8:25 AM. Students eating breakfast will enter the building through the cafeteria located on the North side of the building. Breakfast is served until 8:45 AM.

All other students enter the building at 8:40 AM, escorted by their teacher, from the back of the building near the fields and playground. Anyone who arrives to school after the 8:45 AM tardy bell should report to the front office.

There are two ways to deposit money into your child’s account if they will be eating school lunch: 

1) Pay online by creating an account. Follow this link to enroll. 

2) Pay Hilarie Sant at the Front Office with a check or cash ONLY. We do not accept credit cards. Please bring exact amount as we do not have change. 

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