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Dragon Fire News November 9, 2026

Posted Date: 11/09/26 (11:17 AM)
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Dilworth Dragon Fire News

November 9, 2026

Upcoming Important Events

Tuesday, November 10-
Author Visit Adam Wallace in the Library- 9:15 AM 
4th Grade Field Trip to the Museum of Fine Arts at U of U- 9:30 AM
PTA Meeting in the Faculty Lounge-3:30 PM 

Friday, November 13
Parents and Pastries-First Grade Parents in the library-8:15 AM
Early Dismissal- 2:15 PM

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

 

Highest Growth in Student Achievement 2025-2026

We have some exciting news to share! Based on last year's student achievement data, Dilworth earned the highest growth in student achievement in the district!
Over the past four years, our students have made significant gains in proficiency, and we couldn't be prouder of the progress they have made. This growth is a reflection of the hard work and dedication of our students, the expertise and commitment of our teachers and staff, and the continued partnership of our families.

At Dilworth, we believe in setting high expectations, providing meaningful learning opportunities, and ensuring every student is supported and challenged to reach their full potential. Seeing that work translate into measurable student growth is incredibly rewarding.

A huge thank-you to our teachers and staff for their dedication, to our students for their hard work, and to our families for being such important partners in learning.

This is what happens when a community works together! Way to go, Dilworth Dragons! 
 

Counselor's Corner

Game Club 
Culture Club has been a lot of fun as an optional activity that students in 4th - 6th grade can participate in during lunch recess. I am getting ready to start another recess group: Game Club. Once a week, students in 4th - 6th grades will have the option to spend recess in my room playing games rather than going outside for recess. If you do NOT want your child to participate in Game Club, please let me know.   
 
As always, if you have any questions or concerns, contact me! 
lindsay.verhaaren@slcschools.org
 

School Safety: Working Together to Keep Our Dragons Safe

The safety of our students and staff is our top priority at Dilworth Elementary. Creating a safe and welcoming learning environment takes all of us working together. Please take a moment to review the three important safety guidelines below regarding morning arrival and afternoon pickup, visitors in the building, and drop off and pick-up safety. Also, please review the parking maps for the North and South Parking Lots. Following these procedures helps us maintain a secure building, ensure students are supervised, and provide a safe environment where every Dragon can learn and thrive.
 

Morning Arrival and Afternoon Pick-up 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.
 

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 8:50 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 8:45 am. 
 

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. 
 
South Parking Lot
North Parking Lot Flow Directions
 

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. 
 

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.)