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Great Plain Gazette, Volume 13, Issue 1, page 2 August – September 2013
Danbury Public School (DPS) Messenger Alert System
In the event we have an emergency or have to evacuate the building, we will call all numbers listed on the registration card you completed for school. In the event we call you for updates and notifications, we will only call the home number listed. We do not want to call all emergency numbers for non-emergencies. We will run several tests next month to make sure the information is correct. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the main office. Please complete the blue pick up form ASAP.
The Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act 1973
The Danbury Public School System, per the Federal/State government, is required to inform parents of their rights in reference to the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act 1973. These Acts prohibit discrimination against persons with a disability in any program receiving Federal financial assistance. A person with a disability is any person who has:
1. a mental or physical impairment;
2. has a record of such impairment; or
3. is regarded as having such an impairment.
Please read the attached Annual Notice to Parents regarding these Acts. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Pupil Services at (203) 790-2613 at the Danbury Public Schools Administrative Center.
Calendar of Events
August
27 First day of school—Full Day
September
2 School closed in observance of Labor Day
5 School closed in observance of Rosh Hashanah
10 Open House for grades K—2 at 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. (Tuesday)
18 Open House for grades 3—5 at 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. (Wednesday)
October
8 Kindergarten and Grade One – Reading, Math and Writing Night at 6:00 p.m.
9 Grades two and three, Reading, Math and Writing Night at 6:00 p.m.
10 Grades four and five, Reading, Math and Writing Night at 6:00 p.m.
15 Half-Day of School – Staff Development – Students will be dismissed at 1:15 p.m.
16 Picture Day LifeTouch Photos-bring money for pictures
22 First PTO Meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the cafeteria
31 Character Day Parade at 2:15 p.m. / Rain Date: Friday, November 1st
November
4—8 Parent Teacher Conference Week, Half-Day of school each day (Late night conferences on Monday, Nov. 4th)
5 School Closed for Professional Development of staff
11 School closed in observance of Veteran’s Day
19 PTO Meeting at 7:00 p.m.
27—29th School Closed for Thanksgiving Break
***Please know the calendar/ events may change. Should anything change, information will be sent home with your child.
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