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Dragon Fire News September 28, 2026

Posted Date: 09/28/26 (11:45 AM)


Dilworth Dragon Fire News

September 28, 2026

Upcoming Important Events

Wednesday, September 30-Fifth Grade Field Trip to Lake Mary
Friday, October 2-Kindergarten Parents and Pastries in the Library-8:15 AM
Friday, October 2-PTA Color Run-1:00 PM

Looking Ahead: 
Monday-Friday, October 5-9-Parent Teacher Conferences (teachers will send information and availability) 
Tuesday, October 6-Grandparent's Day for student last names starting with A-L during lunches
Wednesday, October 7-Grandparent's Day for student last names starting with M-Z during lunches.

We have had a few changes to the calendar. Please refer to this calendar as we move forward. 
 

Principal's Address

Support Dilworth's Color Run on October 2nd! https://www.givebacks.com/causes/dilworth/campaigns/dilworthcolorrun2026

Get ready to run, walk, and celebrate at our annual Dilworth Color Run on October 2nd! This is a fun way to bring our school community together while supporting our students and their learning.
Last year, thanks to your incredible generosity, we raised over $40,000 to support our science program. We were able to purchase two sets of 30 binoculars and microscopes for our students to use during hands-on science activities. We also raised enough money to cover the cost of field trips for our entire school! These resources and experiences provide wonderful opportunities for our students to explore, discover, and learn beyond the classroom. This year, we hope to build on that success! Your support helps us provide meaningful, hands-on learning experiences and exciting opportunities for all our Dilworth Dragons.

Parent-Teacher Conferences Are Next Week
Parent-teacher conferences will take place throughout next week. We encourage all families to sign up for a conference with their child's teacher. Please watch for an email from your child's teacher with information about scheduling your conference.

Thank you for your continued support of our Dilworth community. We look forward to seeing you at the Color Run and at parent-teacher conferences!

Kind regards, 
Jill Baillie
 

Book Fair Hours and Link for Volunteers

See the information regarding the hours of our book fair. If you are interested in volunteering, follow the directions using this link. 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050C44AEAC2DAAFA7-66078568-2026
 

Grandparents Day at Dilworth

Join us for Grandparent's Day. See information regarding the schedule.
 

Changes to Attendance Policy-Important

New Attendance Notifications with Edia AI
We are using Edia AI to make reporting absences easier for families. When your child is marked absent, you will receive a text message within minutes. Simply reply to the message with the reason for the absence. Your response will automatically update the attendance record, and you can report multiple days at once.
If your child was simply tardy but marked absent, you can also let us know through the text message so we can correct the record. No app or account is required.
How to Report an Absence or Tardy
Please report all absences and tardies (tardies need excusal also) as soon as possible. You can do this in three ways:
  • Text: Reply directly to an Edia AI attendance notification. This is the fastest and preferred method.
  • Email: If you haven't received an Edia AI message, email the school with your child's name, date(s) of absence, and reason.
  • Phone: Call the school and leave a voicemail with the same information.
Please note: Absences must be reported within one week to be excused, unless there are extenuating circumstances.
Keep Your Contact Information Updated
Edia AI sends messages to the parent or guardian phone number on file in PowerSchool. If you aren't receiving notifications, please contact the office to verify your phone number. Be sure to update your contact information whenever it changes.
Questions or need help?
Contact Hilarie Sant at 801-481-4806, ext. 0, or Hilarie.sant@slcschools.org.
 

School Pictures are now Available!

To see if your child's pictures are available to view, please log in to your account at mylifetouch.com. If you don’t have an account yet, you can create one using your email address.
To locate your child's photos, you'll need their Student ID or Portrait ID and Access Code. If you don't have this information, you can:
  • Check your inbox for an email from Lifetouch that may contain your access credentials and a direct link to your child's images.
  • Wait for your proof sheet to arrive, which will include your Portrait ID and Access Code.
  • Contact the Lifetouch Help Center for assistance
Please note that pictures may not become available for all students at the same time, so check back later if you don't see your child's images yet.
 

Counselor's Corner

Ask A Therapist Webinar Tuesday, September 29th 6 - 7 pm 
Ask a Therapist Live is coming up on September 29. Got burning questions about parenting, relationships, or your child's well-being? 
Join us for Ask a Therapist Live with our renowned family therapist, Dr. Kevin Skinner. Participants anonymously submit questions to receive thoughtful, personalized answers. 
Anti-Bullying
Currently in my classroom lessons, I am teaching the students about our district’s G-19 Anti-Harassment Policy and G-20 Anti-Bullying Policy. We talk about treating others with kindness and respect, what bullying and harassment can look like, and what students can do if they or someone else needs help. 
If you or your child have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to me. I’m always happy to help! 
Thank you for partnering with us to help make our school a safe, kind, and welcoming place for every student. 
Warmly,  
Lindsay Verhaaren   
Dilworth School Counselor 
 

Drop Off and Pickup-Safety First

It is highly recommended to use the church parking lot across the street from the school as we have a very reliable crossing guard to help the students cross the street. Additionally, the South Parking Lot allows kids to safety cross with our Safety Patrol students. For your convenience, we will station Mr. Folsom at the First-Grade back doors until 8:47 am to allow later arrivals to enter the school. He will open the doors for the late students. Please do not drop off students at the front door until after 8:40 am.
 

Morning Arrival and Afternoon Reminders

  • Students may not enter the building before 8:40 AM., unless they are attending a supervised activity or entering through the breakfast doors. Breakfast begins at 8:25 AM.
  • Outside supervision begins at 8:30 AM., and students should go directly to the back field to line up with their teacher.
  • In the afternoon, please be sure students are picked up by 3:15 PM., as supervision is not available after that time.
 

Lunch Money Deposit

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 the exact amount as we do not have change. 
 

Visitors in the Building Entry Procedures for Visitors

  • Ring the doorbell; a staff member will greet you and invite you to the front desk. 
  • Check in at the front office upon arrival. 
  • If you are volunteering, please sign in using the volunteer system at the front desk and print a volunteer badge. This system was updated last year and is fully operational. 
  • If you are checking your student out, be sure to sign the log and record the time your child leaves the building. 
 

Drop Off and Pick-up Directions for South and North Parking Lots

South Parking Lot
North Parking Lot Flow Directions
 

Accessing School Calendars

We’ve got some great news: school calendars for the next three school years were just approved at tonight’s Board of Education meeting! School calendars for the following school years are now available on the district website: 

  • 2026-27
  • 2027-28
  • 2028-29
To find the printable calendars in English, click on the “Calendars” tab at the top of the homepage, scroll down to “Printable Calendars,” and click on the year you want to see. (We will have PDFs available soon in other languages spoken by SLCSD families and will send another email once those translations have been uploaded.)