SUPERINTENDENT'S CORNER
Season's Greetings Dollarway Family,
Although we are nearing the end of a semester (2 weeks left), we see these final days as precious moments that we have to continue planting seeds of knowledge and instruction in our students. We want our families to rest assured that in the process of enjoying holiday preparations, we remain focused on student growth and achievement to keep moving the aims of our district forward and we are putting the hearts and minds of our students first. A lot of learning can happen in two weeks - and it should! A highlight to the end of the year, is our "Evening with the Arts" annual holiday program. Please make plans to join us (see flyer below) Thursday, Dec. 12th, 6:00pm at the Dollarway High School (Gym) located at 2602 Fluker St. This year's theme is "Christmas Around the World". This is a free and entertaining family event, where we celebrate the joys of the holiday season, as our children share and display their many talents. And finally, tune into Delta Plex Radio 101.3 KDPX "Voice of the Delta" @ 8:00am, every second Friday, to listen as I share highlights and relevant information concerning our district & community. Thank you for listening. Wishing a Very Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to you and your families!!!
WHAT'S IN THIS EDITION?
TABLE OF CONTENTS: 1. Upcoming Events/Academic Calendar; 2. CAMPUS NEWS: James Matthews Elementary, Robert Morehead Middle School, Dollarway High School; College & Career Readiness 3. OTHER NEWS: Family & Community Engagement; Arkansas Department of Education
Goodbye November...Hello december (See Below)
AROUND CAMPUS
IT'S A FAMILY AFFAIR
James Matthews Elementary invited parents & families to have Thanksgiving lunch with their students the week before Thanksgiving. As a result of the invitation 145 tickets were redeemed as parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles came out to share a delicious meal with their student(s). The dining services staff at JMES prepared a wonderful, traditional Thanksgiving feast with all the trimmings. Dollarway wishes to thank all the families for their participation and support.
ROBERT MOREHEAD MIDDLE SCHOOL
learning to serve
Coach Jones & EAST students, along with Ms. Dale and other Dollarway staff, coordinated with the local women's shelter to cater and serve a Thanksgiving meal to a number of its residents. Students were enthusiastic about the opportunity to prepare and share a delicious meal to women who have faced many challenges. The meal was provided by donations to the EAST "Change War" fundraising campaign.
AROUND CAMPUS
Left: Mrs. McCarthy & her students show off their flu fighter muscles after getting their flu vaccination.
RMMS is ready for the holiday season.
DOLLARWAY HIGH SCHOOL
Create the Highest, Grandest Vision Possible for Your Life, Because You Become What You Believe...
HAPPENING AROUND CAMPUS
The DHS Homecoming Court attended the 2019 Ms. Arkansas-America Pageant. The event was held November 9, 2019 in Hot Springs. Dollarway's Own Ms. Quynci Williams was First Runner-Up.
FBLA SUPPORTS MARCH OF DIMES
DHS HIGHLIGHTED IN ARTS & EDUCATION-CLICK LINK BELOW
PLAYER OF THE WEEK
A BIG Dollarway Shout-Out to senior, Rod Collier for being named the Kevin Bonnette State Farm Deltaplex Radio Jefferson County Week 11, Player of the Week. For more info visit: https://www.deltaplexnews.com/dollarways-rod-collier-named-week-11-kevin-bonnette-state-farm-jefferson-county-player-of-the-week.
COLLEGE and CAREER READINESS: EDUCATION & SKILLS TO PAY THE BILLS
ACT TEST DATES & PREP/HELP SESSIONS. sign-up today. See DHS Career Coach, Ms. Marla Barnes.
APPLY TO COLLEGE
PARENT & FAMILY ENGAGEMENT:
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DOLLARWAY'S HOME ACCESS CENTER:
PARENTS, YOU CAN ACCESS YOUR STUDENT'S INFO FROM HOME OR BY PHONE
ADE HAS A NEW LOOK
Arkansas Department of Education (ADE), will soon be known as the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.
NEW LOOK, BUT SAME GREAT INFORMATION!!!--LINK BELOW
The Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) is committed to improving family and community engagement across the state. We recognize that family members are students' first teachers and we must work together for all children to have the opportunity to be college, career, and community ready. For more information on upcoming events and to have your voice heard click here: http://www.arkansased.gov/im-looking-for/parents. While there take a look at the 2019-2020 My Child/My Student public awareness campaign! The goal of this campaign is to encourage positive & productive communication between parents and teachers, to help with students learning and success. Find out more: http://www.arkansased.gov/divisions/communications/my-childmy-student.
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