Parent Town Hall Meeting
December 17, 2013
The purpose of the established Town Hall Meetings is to address issues and get feedback from parents. We have 2 future Town Hall meetings scheduled: Wednesday, February 19 and Wednesday, April 16 - both will begin at 5:00 pm unless a time change is announced.
SNOW/PLAN E DAYS
o We will make every effort to make the decision to call a PLAN E day by 6:00 am.
o Notice of a PLAN E day will be posted on our web site, Facebook, WDTN (Channel 2), and a Constant Contact email will be sent to parents.
o WDTN offers "text alerts" and parents can subscribe to DRSS to receive notification by text.
o DRSS is currently researching and investigating the costs to purchase the "One Call Now" service. In addition to the Plan E day notification, this service could be used for special events, etc.
o Parents ultimately have the final say as to whether or not to bring your child to school due to inclement weather. A child will be excused as long as the parent contacts the school with that information.
SECURITY
o Monday at 11:30, a 6th grader reported to the administration that there was some writing on the bathroom wall, threatening in nature.
o The Kettering Police were contacted and have been on campus multiple times and will continue to be here this week.
o The administration spoke to the 6th graders separately - then the 7th and 8th graders.
o The investigation is continuing and the matter is taken seriously.
o Teachers have gone through training for evacuations. The new philosophy is to LEAVE the building when safe (ALICE PROGRAM)- as quickly as you can.
o A drill was conducted in November and the students did a great job in evacuating the building.
o We are not taking this threat, or any future threat lightly.
GREAT THINGS HAPPENING AT DRSS
o Exhibition Night, Dedication of the new building and Community Partner Awards on November 15.
o Building was filled with student excitement and pride.
PARTNERSHIPS
o We are currently talking with Think TV to form a partnership with the school. More details will follow once the partnership details have been firmed up.
o Think TV is also working with us on a project with the Newport Aquarium in conjunction with our biology class, art class and our wellness and fitness class. This is sure to be an exciting project.
o Air Force Research Lab and WSU are looking to create 2 learning facilities on our campus in space that has yet to be developed. These learning facilities will be a one of a kind model, building on the STEM concept. These opportunities are very exciting to showcase our school.
AFTER SCHOOL CARE:
o In 2009, the board stated that we would provide supervision for students until 5:00 pm. This after school program has grown, and we currently have 3 hired staff people to supervise this care. We are looking at charging parents a minimal cost for this care beginning in the 2014-2015 school year. The board is considering this recommendation.
HONOR ROLL/PERFECT ATTENDANCE:
o Honor Roll and Perfect Attendance awards will be given out at the end of the first semester and at the end of the school year.
GRADUATION:
o June 7, 2014 Ceremony at Kettering Fairmont Auditorium
MUSIC PROGRAM:
o Two former music teachers have approached us with a proposal to offer an after school music program at a minimal cost to parents. We will be doing a survey of the students in January to gauge their interests and make a decision to proceed with this program.
o We have an Acapella music program that was started by the students this year and we currerntly have about 19 students that are participating in this program. The students performed at the Board Meeting last Wednesday evening and will perform for the student body on Friday.
COMMUNICATIONS POSITION:
o In the process of interviewing 4 candidates for the Communications/Partnerships position that was vacated by Laurie McFarlin. We should be able to make an offer by the end of the week.
ROBOTICS:
o One of our First Lego League teams got 3rd place in a recent competition.
CYBERPATRIOTS:
o Our CyberPatriots teams continue to do well. One of our teams placed 10th out of 600 teams Nationally. 2 other DRSS teams placed in the top 200.
EXTRA $$$:
o We have approximately $120,000 left over from the Phase I building project that needs to be used on ONLY Phase I. We are looking at building some walls around a couple of more classrooms and some other improvements to that portion of the facility.
PSAT TEST RESULTS:
o PSAT test results went home with students last week.
o Our students did very well. - Ms. Fisher will have a composite of the results soon. Look for this on our website.
o We are waiting for the return of the EXPLORE (9th Grade) and PLAN (10th Grade) test results. These will be returned to the students sometime in the new year.
BOARD MEMBERS:
o A parent asked how board members were selected and if parents have ever been considered for a position.
o The board is looking at a succession plan for a 2 year or 3 year term.
o Email Dr. Lewis if you have further questions (jeffrey.lewis@wright.edu)
PARENT GROUP:
o Parents asked about the formation of a parent group. As the school has grown, it is good to keep parents informed and involved.
o A Survey Monkey will be sent out after the first of the year to gage the interest in forming a group.
o If any one is interested in the start up of such a group, please let Dr. Lewis know.
ORGANIZED SPORTS:
o A parent asked about future organized sports.
o There are no plans to have athletics at DRSS.
o Students are allowed to participate in sports at their resident district
o We are part of the NCAA Clearinghouse if a student is interested in pursuing athletics in a Division I college.
Thursday, December 19, 2013
Sunday, December 15, 2013
Enhancing Costa Rican Education Benefit Dinner - January 14th
Details:
What: A Costa Rican style meal will be served, courtesy of Christopher's Catering at the banquet
Cost: $8 per person or $35 for a family of 6 (must be immediate family members)
When: Tuesday, January 14th, 2014 from 6-7:30pm
Where: Cafeteria at The Dayton Regional STEM School
Tickets will be sold during lunch and at the school store. Please pre-purchase tickets.
If you have any questions, please contact Faith Ezell at ezell.3@wright.edu or Kate (Cook) Whitt at Kate.Cook@wright.edu
This event is sponsored by the DRSS Key Club, with many thanks to Christopher's!
If you are going, please let others know by signing up for the event on our Facebook page (optional).
Friday, December 13, 2013
PSAT/NMSQT Score Reports Announcement
Dear Parents,
The 2013 PSAT/NMSQT Score Reports will be returned to the students during advisory/study hall on Wednesday, December 11. All juniors were given this assessments, along with 8th - 10th graders who elected to take the test this year. We will explain the test results to the students tomorrow and will show them how to access My College QuickStart - a College Board college and career planning tool. A copy of the score report will be sent home with the students. Please see the attached pdf file to learn more about the PSAT/NMSQT assessment - Click here: Parent Flyer
The EXPLORE and PLAN (ACT based assessments) were given to all of the freshmen and sophomore students in late November. I will notify you when the score reports for these assessments are returned.
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Robin Fisher
Assistant Principal/School Counselor
robin.fisher@wright.edu
The 2013 PSAT/NMSQT Score Reports will be returned to the students during advisory/study hall on Wednesday, December 11. All juniors were given this assessments, along with 8th - 10th graders who elected to take the test this year. We will explain the test results to the students tomorrow and will show them how to access My College QuickStart - a College Board college and career planning tool. A copy of the score report will be sent home with the students. Please see the attached pdf file to learn more about the PSAT/NMSQT assessment - Click here: Parent Flyer
The EXPLORE and PLAN (ACT based assessments) were given to all of the freshmen and sophomore students in late November. I will notify you when the score reports for these assessments are returned.
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Robin Fisher
Assistant Principal/School Counselor
robin.fisher@wright.edu
"Camping Un-Plugged" STEMmersion Informational Meeting on 12/16/13
Dear Parents of 6th and 7th grade students,
We will be having a parent information meeting on Monday, December 16 at 5PM about our STEMmersion course that will be offered this spring. It is called Camping Un-Plugged and will be a wilderness survival course that will provide the students the opportunity for a camping trip. If you think your son or daughter would be interested in this STEMmersion, please plan to attend this meeting. Thank you!
Sincerely,
Nichole Miller
7th Grade Language Arts and World History
We will be having a parent information meeting on Monday, December 16 at 5PM about our STEMmersion course that will be offered this spring. It is called Camping Un-Plugged and will be a wilderness survival course that will provide the students the opportunity for a camping trip. If you think your son or daughter would be interested in this STEMmersion, please plan to attend this meeting. Thank you!
Sincerely,
Nichole Miller
7th Grade Language Arts and World History
Thursday, December 12, 2013
A Note from Dr. Lewis on Plan E & Town Hall Update
Dear DRSS Parents,
We have said our school is a work in progress since its inception, just 5 years ago. We continue to examine and learn about ourselves and to make adjustments as needed. Regarding Tuesday's Plan E day/cancellation, I offer this explanation and a future change in DRSS's process.
Unlike most school districts, our boundary encompasses many Ohio counties (7). In addition, we have a large number of students brought to and taken from school by parents. As a result, delays have never been in our plan. We make decisions based upon what most of the area districts decide. Tuesday was a conundrum, as the forecast was inaccurate, and measurable snowfall greeted us at morning planning and rush hour. When several larger districts decided to cancel and the roads were worsening at 6:15 am, we made the determination to use have the students attend via the internet, "PLan E". Upon reflection, we really will not have a robust educational day with numerous districts on 2 hour delays and with the chance of "late cancellations".
Therefore, we have decided to call "Plan E Day" anytime a significant number of districts are on delay. I have always tried to make the call as early as possible and pledge, unless really untimely nasty weather arrives, to make cancellation calls by 6:00 a.m.
In addition, be aware that all Dayton media, except Channel 7 (WHIO), will show our announcement. You can sign up to have text alerts from WDTN - and the notification will come directly to your phone. Notice of a PLAN E day will also be posted on our school's Web Page, Facebook Page and a constant contact email will be sent to parents. Finally, we are exploring the cost and benefit of a "One Call Now" system to enhance our effort.
Our next Town Hall meeting is set for Tuesday, December 17 at 5:30 pm. Feel free to join us.
Dr. Jeff Lewis, Principal
Jeffrey K. Lewis, Ed.D.
Chief Academic Officer/Principal
Dayton Regional STEM School
1724 Woodman Drive
Kettering, OH 45420
phone - (937) 256-3777 facsimile - (937) 256-7655
We have said our school is a work in progress since its inception, just 5 years ago. We continue to examine and learn about ourselves and to make adjustments as needed. Regarding Tuesday's Plan E day/cancellation, I offer this explanation and a future change in DRSS's process.
Unlike most school districts, our boundary encompasses many Ohio counties (7). In addition, we have a large number of students brought to and taken from school by parents. As a result, delays have never been in our plan. We make decisions based upon what most of the area districts decide. Tuesday was a conundrum, as the forecast was inaccurate, and measurable snowfall greeted us at morning planning and rush hour. When several larger districts decided to cancel and the roads were worsening at 6:15 am, we made the determination to use have the students attend via the internet, "PLan E". Upon reflection, we really will not have a robust educational day with numerous districts on 2 hour delays and with the chance of "late cancellations".
Therefore, we have decided to call "Plan E Day" anytime a significant number of districts are on delay. I have always tried to make the call as early as possible and pledge, unless really untimely nasty weather arrives, to make cancellation calls by 6:00 a.m.
In addition, be aware that all Dayton media, except Channel 7 (WHIO), will show our announcement. You can sign up to have text alerts from WDTN - and the notification will come directly to your phone. Notice of a PLAN E day will also be posted on our school's Web Page, Facebook Page and a constant contact email will be sent to parents. Finally, we are exploring the cost and benefit of a "One Call Now" system to enhance our effort.
Our next Town Hall meeting is set for Tuesday, December 17 at 5:30 pm. Feel free to join us.
Dr. Jeff Lewis, Principal
Jeffrey K. Lewis, Ed.D.
Chief Academic Officer/Principal
Dayton Regional STEM School
1724 Woodman Drive
Kettering, OH 45420
phone - (937) 256-3777 facsimile - (937) 256-7655
Application Process Questions
Just a heads up, Safari is the browser that works best with the online
application, and current students do not need to reapply to attend DRSS
next school year! We have seen these questions a lot and wanted to let
everyone know.
If you would like to apply, please do so here!
If you would like to apply, please do so here!
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
Plan E Day Today, December 10, 2013!
Today, December 10, 2013 is an Elluminate Day due to
the inclement weather. At DRSS, when on-site classes are cancelled,
middle school students use PILOT to attend classes and high school
students use Elluminate and Pilot, depending on teacher preference.
MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS - Must complete the assignments posted on PILOT
by the deadline given by your teacher!
-If you are unable to get into your Elluminate Session, most teachers will have their assignments posted on their Pilot pages, so be sure to check these and complete the assignment they have posted.
-If you forget how to access Pilot, here are some instructions:
Log into: http://wings.wright.edu/cp/home/displaylogin - (Use WINGS to access Pilot, where you will find your assignments from your teachers as well as Elluminate sessions)
Elluminate sessions will be conducted according to the following schedule:
Period 1: 9:00 am
Period 2: 9:30 am
Period 3: 10:00 am
Period 4: 10:30 am
Period 5: 11:00 am
Period 6: 11:30 am
-If you are unable to get into your Elluminate Session, most teachers will have their assignments posted on their Pilot pages, so be sure to check these and complete the assignment they have posted.
-If you forget how to access Pilot, here are some instructions:
Log into: http://wings.wright.edu/cp/home/displaylogin - (Use WINGS to access Pilot, where you will find your assignments from your teachers as well as Elluminate sessions)
Instructions for accessing Pilot through WINGS
-
Once in WINGS: enter your User Name (w###abc) and your Password
-
When WINGS opens up, click on the Academics tab
-
In the Academics area, click on the Pilot link (under My Courses)
-
Select the course you are looking for in Pilot
Friday, December 6, 2013
Applications, School Tours, and Infosessions Now Online!
The Dayton Regional STEM School is pleased to announce that you can now sign up for a school tour, register to attend an Infosession, and apply for the 2014-2015 school year on our website! Please check out our website, Facebook page, and Youtube video to learn more about us, and please take advantage of the following opportunities if you are interested in attending DRSS next year!
Schedule a Student Visit - One of the unique things about our school is the ability to try it out before attending. We have a limited number of spaces available for students (sorry, no parents) to tour the school for half a day. Students will travel to class with other students and see what a day at DRSS is like, going to the same classes as their student chaperone. Click on the "Schedule a Student Visit" link above to go to our website and sign up!
Apply Now! - The application for the 2014-2015 school year is now available on our website. Completed applications are due in the DRSS office by Thursday, March 27th, 2014 at 5:00pm. PART 1 must be completed online. After submission, you will need to download and print PART 2, complete the relevant sections, and submit by mail, in person, by fax, or by email before your child will be considered for admission for the 2014-2015 school year. Only completed applications will be considered for acceptance. First consideration begins after March 27th, 2014.
Schedule a Student Visit - One of the unique things about our school is the ability to try it out before attending. We have a limited number of spaces available for students (sorry, no parents) to tour the school for half a day. Students will travel to class with other students and see what a day at DRSS is like, going to the same classes as their student chaperone. Click on the "Schedule a Student Visit" link above to go to our website and sign up!
Attend an Infosession - Throughout
the year we hold a series of Infosessions about the school. If you are
interested in sending your son or daughter to STEM, please attend one of
the following Infosessions to learn about the school and how to
register. You can still sign up for Infosessions on January 25th at 1:00pm and March 1st at 1:00pm.
Apply Now! - The application for the 2014-2015 school year is now available on our website. Completed applications are due in the DRSS office by Thursday, March 27th, 2014 at 5:00pm. PART 1 must be completed online. After submission, you will need to download and print PART 2, complete the relevant sections, and submit by mail, in person, by fax, or by email before your child will be considered for admission for the 2014-2015 school year. Only completed applications will be considered for acceptance. First consideration begins after March 27th, 2014.
Crayons to Classrooms Competition
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| Picture by Kurt Baty (Own work) [CC-BY-SA-3.0] via Wikimedia Commons |
Crayons to Classrooms allow for local teachers of students-in-need to “shop” for school supplies they cannot otherwise afford.
While you are shopping over the next two weeks, please consider picking up any standard school supplies, such as pens, pencils, markers, 24 ct. crayons, filler paper, construction paper, folders, notebooks, scissors, or glue sticks, and bringing/sending them into school with your son or daughter.
For students, the collection area is outside of Ms. Shores’ room and boxes will be separated by grade level to facilitate a friendly competition between grades. The collection will start Monday and go through the school day on December 20th 2013.
Please see the attached link to find out more information about Crayons to Classrooms.
Thanks so much for your generosity!
Crayons to Classrooms competition information-[click here]
Plan E Day - 12/6/13
Today, December 6, 2013 is an Elluminate Day due to the inclement weather. At DRSS, when on-site classes are cancelled, middle school students use PILOT to attend classes and high school students use Elluminate and Pilot, depending on teacher preference. MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS - Must complete the assignments posted on PILOT by the deadline given by your teacher!
-If you are unable to get into your Elluminate Session, most teachers will have their assignments posted on their Pilot pages, so be sure to check these and complete the assignment they have posted.
-If you forget how to access Pilot, here are some instructions:
Log into: http://wings.wright.edu/cp/home/displaylogin - (Use WINGS to access Pilot, where you will find your assignments from your teachers as well as Elluminate sessions)
Elluminate sessions will be conducted according to the following schedule:
Period 1: 9:00 am
Period 2: 9:30 am
Period 3: 10:00 am
Period 4: 10:30 am
Period 5: 11:00 am
Period 6: 11:30 am
-If you are unable to get into your Elluminate Session, most teachers will have their assignments posted on their Pilot pages, so be sure to check these and complete the assignment they have posted.
-If you forget how to access Pilot, here are some instructions:
Log into: http://wings.wright.edu/cp/home/displaylogin - (Use WINGS to access Pilot, where you will find your assignments from your teachers as well as Elluminate sessions)
Instructions for accessing Pilot through WINGS
-
Once in WINGS: enter your User Name (w###abc) and your Password
-
When WINGS opens up, click on the Academics tab
-
In the Academics area, click on the Pilot link (under My Courses)
-
Select the course you are looking for in Pilot
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
Now Scheduling for Infosessions!
DRSS is educating the next generation of scientists, engineers, innovators, researchers, manufacturers, and entrepreneurs for the Dayton region! Come see if we are the right fit for your student – attend an Infosession by signing up at the link here.
The first Infosession will be on December 3rd, 2013.
The importance of STEM education is summarized well by the following article from the Dayton Business Journal. Dayton ranks 10th in the nation for STEM jobs and there are currently over 80,000 jobs in STEM fields in the area, comprising 22.9 percent of the total workforce in the region. You can read more about STEM jobs in the Dayton region here - http://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/blog/morning_call/2013/06/dayton-ranks-no-10-in-nation-for-stem.html
The Real World Starts Here! Come be a part of it.
Dayton Regional STEM School
1724 Woodman Dr.
Kettering, OH 45420
937-256-3777
www.daytonstemschool.org
Monday, November 4, 2013
Junior College Visit to UK - 11/18/13
Dear Junior Parents,
On Monday, November 18 we have arranged to take the junior class on a college visit to the University of Kentucky. Here are the details:
There is no cost for this tip
Transportation, continental breakfast and lunch are included
Departure time: 6:30am
Arrival time back to DRSS: between 4:30-5:00pm
Students will hear an admissions presentation, be a part of a student panel, be able to participate in a college fair with all college representatives, and receive a campus tour
There will be no junior classes at DRSS on this date, so students should either attend this event or plan their own college visit for this day. In order to determine transportation needs I need to determine how many of our students will be visiting UK with us on 11/18. I am attaching a participation form. Please fill this out and have your student return it to the folder outside my office by Friday, November 8.
UK Parent Form
Please contact me with any questions.
Thanks,
Robin Fisher
robin.fisher@wright.edu
Saturday, November 2, 2013
Special announcements from Dr Lewis
Dear Parents,
We can't believe that the first quarter is behind us and the Holidays coming quickly. There is a lot to celebrate at DRSS; our students are fantastic. We encourage you to share special achievements, success stories and awards relative to your students with us. Our Facebook page and website are created to be informative and highlight the work and effort of students, staff members, teams and organizations throughout the year. There are a few parents who have requested, in writing, that their students should not be seen in school pictures (i.e. Facebook). We encourage those students to bow out of picture opportunities. Also, we will try to monitor, but if a picture is displayed, when parent has indicated disapproval, please notify me ASAP.
We remind you that this a school that focuses on performance and presentations. In many cases, students are paired or participating in groups. The bottom line is that a student's absence will affect the quality of group work, as others are counting on all members to be in attendance and contribute. Parents, please be mindful of this DRSS goal and the need for students to maintain good to great attendance. If vacations can be scheduled during school breaks, that would be appreciated.
Sincerely,
Dr. Jeff Lewis, Principal
We can't believe that the first quarter is behind us and the Holidays coming quickly. There is a lot to celebrate at DRSS; our students are fantastic. We encourage you to share special achievements, success stories and awards relative to your students with us. Our Facebook page and website are created to be informative and highlight the work and effort of students, staff members, teams and organizations throughout the year. There are a few parents who have requested, in writing, that their students should not be seen in school pictures (i.e. Facebook). We encourage those students to bow out of picture opportunities. Also, we will try to monitor, but if a picture is displayed, when parent has indicated disapproval, please notify me ASAP.
We remind you that this a school that focuses on performance and presentations. In many cases, students are paired or participating in groups. The bottom line is that a student's absence will affect the quality of group work, as others are counting on all members to be in attendance and contribute. Parents, please be mindful of this DRSS goal and the need for students to maintain good to great attendance. If vacations can be scheduled during school breaks, that would be appreciated.
Sincerely,
Dr. Jeff Lewis, Principal
Jeffrey K. Lewis, Ed.D.
Chief Academic Officer/Principal
Dayton Regional STEM School
1724 Woodman Drive
Kettering, OH 45420
phone - (937) 256-3777
Chief Academic Officer/Principal
Dayton Regional STEM School
1724 Woodman Drive
Kettering, OH 45420
phone - (937) 256-3777
facsimile - (937) 256-7655
Friday, November 1, 2013
Kroger Community Rewards for DI and DC
TO USE THE KROGER COMMUNITY REWARDS PROGRAM FOR DESTINATION IMAGINATION or WASHINGTON DC STEMMERSION:
Register online at krogercommunityrewards.com
Be sure to have your Kroger Plus card handy and register your card with your organization after you sign up.
If a member does not yet have a Kroger Plus card, please let them know that they are available at the customer service desk at any Kroger.
Click on Sign In/Register
Most participants are new online customers, so they must click on SIGN UP TODAY in the ‘New Customer?’ box.
Sign up for a Kroger Rewards Account by entering zip code, clicking on favorite store, entering your email address and creating a password, agreeing to the terms and conditions
You will then get a message to check your email inbox and click on the link within the body of the email.
Click on My Account and use your email address and password to proceed to the next step.
Click on Edit Kroger Community Rewards information and input your Kroger Plus card number.
Update or confirm your information.
Enter NPO number or name of organization Dayton Regional STEM School- Destination Imagination 84182 OR Dayton Regional STEM School- DC Stemersion 84032, select organization from list and click on confirm.
To verify you are enrolled correctly, you will see your organization’s name on the right side of your information page.
REMEMBER, purchases will not count for your group until after your member(s) register their card(s).
Do you use your phone number at the register? Call 800-576-4377, select option 4 to get your Kroger Plus card number.
Members must swipe their registered Kroger Plus card or use the phone number that is related to their registered Kroger Plus card when shopping for each purchase to count.
Register online at krogercommunityrewards.com
Be sure to have your Kroger Plus card handy and register your card with your organization after you sign up.
If a member does not yet have a Kroger Plus card, please let them know that they are available at the customer service desk at any Kroger.
Click on Sign In/Register
Most participants are new online customers, so they must click on SIGN UP TODAY in the ‘New Customer?’ box.
Sign up for a Kroger Rewards Account by entering zip code, clicking on favorite store, entering your email address and creating a password, agreeing to the terms and conditions
You will then get a message to check your email inbox and click on the link within the body of the email.
Click on My Account and use your email address and password to proceed to the next step.
Click on Edit Kroger Community Rewards information and input your Kroger Plus card number.
Update or confirm your information.
Enter NPO number or name of organization Dayton Regional STEM School- Destination Imagination 84182 OR Dayton Regional STEM School- DC Stemersion 84032, select organization from list and click on confirm.
To verify you are enrolled correctly, you will see your organization’s name on the right side of your information page.
REMEMBER, purchases will not count for your group until after your member(s) register their card(s).
Do you use your phone number at the register? Call 800-576-4377, select option 4 to get your Kroger Plus card number.
Members must swipe their registered Kroger Plus card or use the phone number that is related to their registered Kroger Plus card when shopping for each purchase to count.
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Senior Ensemble Meeting - Thurs, Nov. 7th
If you're interested in being a part of the senior ensemble please attend the initial meeting Thurs. Nov. 7th from 3:20-3:45 in Mrs. McDaniel's room. Senior Ensemble is a group of seniors who will perform two songs as part of the graduation ceremony. During this initial meeting we'll discuss when we'd like to practice and what songs we'd like to perform.
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Sophomore College Visit This Thursday
Dear Parents,
On Thursday, October 31, the sophomore class will be traveling to Wright State University for a college visit. The students will have the opportunity to experience a university tour and presentation. In addition they will be able to select a specific college (Engineering, Business, etc.) to learn more about. We will leave DRSS by bus around 8:30 and will return by 3pm.
Sincerely,
Robin
Robin Fisher
Assistant Principal/Director of Counseling
OSLN/WSU STEM Network Liaison
Dayton Regional STEM School
1724 Woodman Drive
Kettering, OH 45420
robin.fisher@daytonstemschool.org
937-256-3777
On Thursday, October 31, the sophomore class will be traveling to Wright State University for a college visit. The students will have the opportunity to experience a university tour and presentation. In addition they will be able to select a specific college (Engineering, Business, etc.) to learn more about. We will leave DRSS by bus around 8:30 and will return by 3pm.
Sincerely,
Robin
Robin Fisher
Assistant Principal/Director of Counseling
OSLN/WSU STEM Network Liaison
Dayton Regional STEM School
1724 Woodman Drive
Kettering, OH 45420
robin.fisher@daytonstemschool.org
937-256-3777
Monday, October 21, 2013
Parent-Teacher Conference Scheduling
Dear Parents,
Parent-teacher conferences will be held on October 28 and 30 during the hours of 4:00-7:30. The format will consist of 15 minute individual conferences with your son or daughter's teachers. You may schedule a conference with more than one teacher, and conferences are scheduled on a first come, first served basis. Please see the attached directions for scheduling conferences using the pickAtime online appointment scheduling system. If you have any questions, please contact assistant principal Hope Strickland at hope.strickland@wright.edu or by calling the school at 256-3777.
Thank you and we're looking forward to seeing you!
Hope Strickland
Assistant Principal
Dayton Regional STEM School
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Homecoming Info for Parents
Please check out the following link for information on the DRSS Homecoming for 2013.
Thursday, October 10, 2013
5th Edition Yearbooks Now On Sale!
The 2013-14 DRSS Yearbook (5th Year Anniversary Edition) is now on sale
for $35.00! Please bring cash or checks made payable to the Dayton
Regional STEM School. Books can be purchased before school (7:45-8:10)
or after school (3:15-3:30) from Mrs. McDaniel. Hard copy receipts will
be issued upon purchase.
This year's book is 10 pages longer and will help commemorate the fifth year of DRSS, including STEMmersion and graduation. Early fall 2014 delivery! Don't miss out!
Contact Jade McDaniel (jade.mcdaniel@wright.edu), Yearbook Advisor, or another yearbook staff member for more details!
This year's book is 10 pages longer and will help commemorate the fifth year of DRSS, including STEMmersion and graduation. Early fall 2014 delivery! Don't miss out!
Contact Jade McDaniel (jade.mcdaniel@wright.edu), Yearbook Advisor, or another yearbook staff member for more details!
Update: The yearbook order form envelopes are now located at the front office desk.
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Monday, October 7, 2013
Book Fair Continues Online!
Even though the school book fair is closed, you can still check out the
online book fair to purchase books. Follow the link below to get
started!
The online book fair will be available until October 15, so make sure to check it out!
http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/homepage/daytonregionalstemschool
The online book fair will be available until October 15, so make sure to check it out!
http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/homepage/daytonregionalstemschool
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
9th Grade Job Shadowing October 24th
This is a reminder that 9th Grade Students will be doing their first Job Shadowing on Thursday, October 24, 2013. Instead of coming to school on that day, all 9th grade students will be going to a Job Shadowing site and will have an associated assignment to complete.
While the Dayton Regional STEM School works with our partners to arrange some Job Shadowing options for students, you are absolutely allowed - and encouraged - to arrange a Job Shadowing opportunity for your student on your own. This can be with your own place of employment, or that of family, friends or neighbors. If you are making your own Job Shadowing arrangement, we need you to complete and return the attached form so that we will know where your student is going on October 24th.
We will also have a unique opportunity this year for our 9th grade students to complete their Job Shadow at Kindred Hospital's first health care career fair on Wednesday, October 23 from 8:30-11:30am at Kindred Hospital. Students choosing this option will need to be dropped at Kindred by parents in the morning - a bus will transport students back to the Dayton Regional STEM School once the fair is over for lunch and regular afternoon classes - students will NOT have an additional job shadow on October 24, but will use their Kindred visit to complete the Job Shadowing assignment. More information to come on this option.
Sign-ups for Job Shadowing will be taking place the week of October 14th - watch for more details to come. In the meantime, please return your self selection form ASAP once you have something planned for your student. Let me know if you have any questions, and thanks for your participation in this important aspect of our students' career exploration activities.
Laurie A. McFarlin
Director, Communications and Partnerships | WSU/OSLN STEM Network Liaison
Dayton Regional STEM School
1724 Woodman Drive
Kettering, OH 45420
"A Part of Miami Valley Research Park"
937.256.3777
laurie.mcfarlin@daytonstemschool.org
www.daytonstemschool.org
For more information on STEM Education in Ohio, visit www.OSLN.org
While the Dayton Regional STEM School works with our partners to arrange some Job Shadowing options for students, you are absolutely allowed - and encouraged - to arrange a Job Shadowing opportunity for your student on your own. This can be with your own place of employment, or that of family, friends or neighbors. If you are making your own Job Shadowing arrangement, we need you to complete and return the attached form so that we will know where your student is going on October 24th.
We will also have a unique opportunity this year for our 9th grade students to complete their Job Shadow at Kindred Hospital's first health care career fair on Wednesday, October 23 from 8:30-11:30am at Kindred Hospital. Students choosing this option will need to be dropped at Kindred by parents in the morning - a bus will transport students back to the Dayton Regional STEM School once the fair is over for lunch and regular afternoon classes - students will NOT have an additional job shadow on October 24, but will use their Kindred visit to complete the Job Shadowing assignment. More information to come on this option.
Sign-ups for Job Shadowing will be taking place the week of October 14th - watch for more details to come. In the meantime, please return your self selection form ASAP once you have something planned for your student. Let me know if you have any questions, and thanks for your participation in this important aspect of our students' career exploration activities.
Laurie A. McFarlin
Director, Communications and Partnerships | WSU/OSLN STEM Network Liaison
Dayton Regional STEM School
1724 Woodman Drive
Kettering, OH 45420
"A Part of Miami Valley Research Park"
937.256.3777
laurie.mcfarlin@daytonstemschool.org
www.daytonstemschool.org
For more information on STEM Education in Ohio, visit www.OSLN.org
Yearbook and Spirit Wear Updates
DRSS community, we have two quick announcements:
We have a limited supply of leftover 2012-13 DRSS Yearbooks that are now on sale! Please bring cash or checks to Mrs. McDaniel. Make checks payable to Dayton Regional STEM School. Students: $40.00 Staff: $35.00. The 2013-14 Yearbooks will be available for reservation very soon!
Also, for those of you who ordered Spirit Wear, orders are in now and can be picked up at the front desk!
We have a limited supply of leftover 2012-13 DRSS Yearbooks that are now on sale! Please bring cash or checks to Mrs. McDaniel. Make checks payable to Dayton Regional STEM School. Students: $40.00 Staff: $35.00. The 2013-14 Yearbooks will be available for reservation very soon!
Also, for those of you who ordered Spirit Wear, orders are in now and can be picked up at the front desk!
Saturday, September 28, 2013
Student Exchange Opportunity- Meeting Oct. 3rd
On Tuesday, during Study Hall, all sophomores and juniors will be
informed of an opportunity to travel to Japan on a student exchange.
Interested students should attend the informational meeting scheduled
for Thursday, October 3rd at 7pm with a parent/guardian. This meeting
will follow the Junior College Planning meeting that same evening.
Please see the attached form for details. Further questions can be
directed to Mr. Lydy (kevin.lydy@wright.edu).
You can check out more about DSCC at: http://www.daytonsistercitycommittee.org/
Friday, September 27, 2013
Destination Imagination Meeting Oct. 3rd
Just a heads up that students interested in participating on a Destination Imagination team will need to be at the first DI meeting on Thursday October 3rd, 2013 in Mrs. McKnight's room after school from 3:30-4:30pm. Please email or see Mrs. McKnight (leticia.mcknight@wright.edu) or Ms. Miller (nichole.miller@wright.edu) for questions.
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
2012-2013 Yearbook Release Party!
Students who purchased a yearbook last year will receive a party invitation sometime next week during advisory. On 10/1 students should show their invitations to their advisor/study hall coordinator and bring them to the party for admittance. At the party, students will receive their yearbooks and get the chance to sign each other's books!
When: Tuesday, October 1st (middle school - during middle school advisory; high school - during high school advisory)
If you have any questions about this event, please contact Jade McDaniel (jade.mcdaniel@wright.edu).
When: Tuesday, October 1st (middle school - during middle school advisory; high school - during high school advisory)
If you have any questions about this event, please contact Jade McDaniel (jade.mcdaniel@wright.edu).
MATHCOUNTS Meeting Times
MATHCOUNTS Club will meet in Mrs. McKnight's room on Tuesdays from 4-5pm
starting September 24th with coach, Mr. Smith. Any middle school
student interested in participating can attend. Please email Mrs. McKnight with questions at leticia.mcknight@wright.edu
Saturday, September 14, 2013
Destination Imagination/DC Trip Announcements
Destination Imagination 2013-2014
Destination Imagination student sign-ups will continue through September 27, 2013.
Please see Mrs. McKnight or Ms. Miller
Questions? Contact Mrs. McKnight or Ms. Miller – leticia.mcknight@wright.edu or nichole.miller@wright.edu
7th/8th Washington DC STEMmersion Trip
There will be an informational meeting regarding the Washington DC STEMmersion trip on September 24, 2013 @ 5pm in the cafeteria. Any parents of 7th and 8th grade students interested in participating should attend to hear the details presented by a Classic Student Tours representative. Informational packets will also be sent home with students September 25th, 2013.
Questions? Contact Mrs. McKnight or Mr. Anticoli – leticia.mcknight@wright.edu or steve.anticoli@wright.edu
Destination Imagination student sign-ups will continue through September 27, 2013.
Please see Mrs. McKnight or Ms. Miller
Questions? Contact Mrs. McKnight or Ms. Miller – leticia.mcknight@wright.edu or nichole.miller@wright.edu
7th/8th Washington DC STEMmersion Trip
There will be an informational meeting regarding the Washington DC STEMmersion trip on September 24, 2013 @ 5pm in the cafeteria. Any parents of 7th and 8th grade students interested in participating should attend to hear the details presented by a Classic Student Tours representative. Informational packets will also be sent home with students September 25th, 2013.
Questions? Contact Mrs. McKnight or Mr. Anticoli – leticia.mcknight@wright.edu or steve.anticoli@wright.edu
MATHCOUNTS Club meeting Sept 17th!
Dear Parents of 6th, 7th and 8th grade students:
There will be an informational meeting regarding the MATHCOUNTS Club on September 17th, 2013 @ 5pm in the cafeteria. Please join us if your child is interested in participating in the after school Math extra-curricular activity.
Questions? Please contact Mrs. McKnight - leticia.mcknight@wright.edu
There will be an informational meeting regarding the MATHCOUNTS Club on September 17th, 2013 @ 5pm in the cafeteria. Please join us if your child is interested in participating in the after school Math extra-curricular activity.
Questions? Please contact Mrs. McKnight - leticia.mcknight@wright.edu
Thursday, September 12, 2013
PLAN E on Monday and Other Important News
Dear Parents,
Thanks to all of you for helping smooth out the kinks in our morning drop off and afternoon pickup process. Due to your patience and cooperation, traffic is flowing well and the students are being safely transported to and from school each day. The 3:15-3:30 time period continues to be the most congested of the day, so we ask that you assist in alleviating the problem by exiting the school at the north end of the parking lot. Vehicles who travel back to the south exit, against the flow of traffic, after student pickup are creating a safety issue as well as slowing down the process.
The after school supervision program has become much more effective as well. Students who remain after school have the opportunity to attend study tables on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. They also are able to attend a study hall each day, or have the option of participating in physical activities and games. All students are being supervised until 5:00 pm. In order to create a safe environment where all students are supervised until they are picked up, we ask that you coordinate a specific pick up time with your child each day. If you have any questions about after school clubs and activities, please contact the faculty advisor for that club or activity.
On Monday, September 16 we will hold our first Plan E day at DRSS. This day is considered to be a regular school day in that students will be expected to study and complete class assignments by a certain date and time. In the future, high school students will attend virtual classes with their teachers through the Elluminate program (thus the E in Plan E day), but for this first Plan E day, high school students can find their assignments (and deadlines) on Pilot. Middle school students will be assigned work on Friday that will be due the following Tuesday.
Thank you for a very successful start to the school year!
Hope Strickland
Assistant Principal
Dayton Regional STEM School
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Scholastic Book Fair - Volunteers Needed!
Dear Parents,
The middle school is hosting another Scholastic Book Fair this year to help promote reading and to get more books into our classrooms. We are looking for volunteers to help run the book fair from 7:30-3:45 the week of September 30.
If you are available to help us with this, please e-mail me at nichole.miller@wright.edu at your earliest convenience. Thank you for your help!
Sincerely,
Nichole Miller
7th Grade Language Arts and World History
Dayton Regional STEM School
1724 Woodman Dr., Kettering, OH 45420
(937) 256-3777(phone)
nichole.miller@wright.edu
The middle school is hosting another Scholastic Book Fair this year to help promote reading and to get more books into our classrooms. We are looking for volunteers to help run the book fair from 7:30-3:45 the week of September 30.
If you are available to help us with this, please e-mail me at nichole.miller@wright.edu at your earliest convenience. Thank you for your help!
Sincerely,
Nichole Miller
7th Grade Language Arts and World History
Dayton Regional STEM School
1724 Woodman Dr., Kettering, OH 45420
(937) 256-3777(phone)
nichole.miller@wright.edu
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Destination Imagination Parent Meeting
Dear Parents,
It's that time of year again! If your child is interested in participating in Destination Imagination, or in figuring out what DI is, please join us for a parent meeting on Thursday, September 12 at 5 pm in the school's cafeteria. Students are welcome to join us!
Sincerely,
Nichole Miller and Leticia McKnight
Monday, September 9, 2013
News about PSAT testing from Ms. Fisher
Dear Parents of students in grades 8-11,
I am writing to alert you to some upcoming PSAT testing opportunities that will be available at the Dayton Regional STEM School.
The following statement describes what the PSAT assessment measures:
The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) is a program cosponsored by the College Board and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). It's a standardized test that provides firsthand practice for the SAT®. It also gives you (Juniors only) a chance to enter NMSC scholarship programs and gain access to college and career planning tools.
The PSAT/NMSQT measures:
Critical reading skills
Math problem-solving skills
Writing skills
So, here are the options:
FREE PRACTICE TEST
On Saturday, September 21, the Princeton Review will be offering a "FREE" practice PSAT at the Dayton Regional STEM School. The free practice test on September 21will allow current juniors the chance to experience the testing format of the PSAT before they take the actual assessment in October. The practice PSAT may also be useful to underclassmen who want additional opportunities to practice college admission type assessments for no charge. The test will begin at 9am and should end around 11:30am. Please have your student arrive by 8:45 that day to allow time for registration and announcements. Please click on the following link to register for this testing date:
PSAT Practice Test
REAL PSAT - OFFERED THROUGH COLLEGE BOARD
The REAL PSAT will be given on October 16 at DRSS. Each year, the school gives the College Board PSAT to all Juniors free of charge. At that time, students in grades 8-10 may also choose to take the assessment as long as they pay a testing fee of $20. If you have a student in grade 8th, 9th or 10th that will be taking the real PSAT on October 16, please email me at robin.fisher@wright.edu. You simply need to supply the students name and grade level. Return payment of $20 in the form of check (made out to Dayton Regional STEM School) or cash to the front office by Friday, October 4.
Please remember that NMSC scholarship opportunities are only available to juniors who test on the October 16 testing date.
Please contact me if you have any questions at robin.fisher@wright.edu.
Sincerely,
Robin Fisher
Assistant Principal/Director of Counseling
OSLN/WSU STEM Network Liaison
I am writing to alert you to some upcoming PSAT testing opportunities that will be available at the Dayton Regional STEM School.
The following statement describes what the PSAT assessment measures:
The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) is a program cosponsored by the College Board and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). It's a standardized test that provides firsthand practice for the SAT®. It also gives you (Juniors only) a chance to enter NMSC scholarship programs and gain access to college and career planning tools.
The PSAT/NMSQT measures:
Critical reading skills
Math problem-solving skills
Writing skills
So, here are the options:
FREE PRACTICE TEST
On Saturday, September 21, the Princeton Review will be offering a "FREE" practice PSAT at the Dayton Regional STEM School. The free practice test on September 21will allow current juniors the chance to experience the testing format of the PSAT before they take the actual assessment in October. The practice PSAT may also be useful to underclassmen who want additional opportunities to practice college admission type assessments for no charge. The test will begin at 9am and should end around 11:30am. Please have your student arrive by 8:45 that day to allow time for registration and announcements. Please click on the following link to register for this testing date:
PSAT Practice Test
REAL PSAT - OFFERED THROUGH COLLEGE BOARD
The REAL PSAT will be given on October 16 at DRSS. Each year, the school gives the College Board PSAT to all Juniors free of charge. At that time, students in grades 8-10 may also choose to take the assessment as long as they pay a testing fee of $20. If you have a student in grade 8th, 9th or 10th that will be taking the real PSAT on October 16, please email me at robin.fisher@wright.edu. You simply need to supply the students name and grade level. Return payment of $20 in the form of check (made out to Dayton Regional STEM School) or cash to the front office by Friday, October 4.
Please remember that NMSC scholarship opportunities are only available to juniors who test on the October 16 testing date.
Please contact me if you have any questions at robin.fisher@wright.edu.
Sincerely,
Robin Fisher
Assistant Principal/Director of Counseling
OSLN/WSU STEM Network Liaison
Thursday, September 5, 2013
JCOWA Membership forms due Friday!
A quick reminder to students who are
interested in Junior Council On World Affairs- please bring your money
to Mr. Lydy or Mr. Grieve ($10 fee) by Friday morning (9/6/13). They will also
need your JCOWA membership form at that time (see below).
Please email them with any questions at kevin.lydy@wright.edu or arch.grieve@wright.edu.
For more information on JCOWA, you can find their FB page here: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dayton-Junior-Council-on-World-Affairs/314955711855888
For details on their first event at Stivers School For the Arts, go to this link: https://www.facebook.com/events/220411021449102/
Please email them with any questions at kevin.lydy@wright.edu or arch.grieve@wright.edu.
For more information on JCOWA, you can find their FB page here: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dayton-Junior-Council-on-World-Affairs/314955711855888
For details on their first event at Stivers School For the Arts, go to this link: https://www.facebook.com/events/220411021449102/
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
Muse Machine-Not too late to sign up!
Its NOT TOO LATE Sign-up NOW for Muse Machine
https://sites.google.com/site/stemmuse/home
Check out the website for all details regarding MUSE
September 11 is the deadline for Muse Machine Sign-ups.
PARENT meeting on Sept. 5 at 7 (if your parent came to the Kick-off meeting they do not have to come to this one).
NO MEETING September 4th.
Guest Speaker for meeting on September 18 at 3:30 -more details to come but this will be a VERY FUN meeting so we look forward to seeing everyone!
https://sites.google.com/site/stemmuse/home
Check out the website for all details regarding MUSE
September 11 is the deadline for Muse Machine Sign-ups.
PARENT meeting on Sept. 5 at 7 (if your parent came to the Kick-off meeting they do not have to come to this one).
NO MEETING September 4th.
Guest Speaker for meeting on September 18 at 3:30 -more details to come but this will be a VERY FUN meeting so we look forward to seeing everyone!
Monday, August 26, 2013
New System for ProgressBook
Parents, ProgressBook is now up and running. ProgressBook has recently undergone a major transition to their website, but you can now find a link on the DRSS homepage along the left-hand column or on the Parent Page on the website. You can also bookmark the new ProgressBook login URL: https://gb.mdeca.org/parentaccess/
The Parent Registration Key, which you will need in order to log in to ProgressBook, is in the mail and should be arriving in the next couple of days. Once you have your personal registration key, you will be able to log in.
Also for those of you who are new to ProgressBook, there are directions on the Parent Page (http://www.daytonstemschool.org/#!parents-students/c1aoj) for how to set up alerts to go directly to your personal email or cell phone letting you know if you students have missed assignments or if they are falling behind in their classwork. Please follow the instructions for setting this up, as this can be a valuable tool for making sure your son or daughter does not fall behind in his or her classes.
The Parent Registration Key, which you will need in order to log in to ProgressBook, is in the mail and should be arriving in the next couple of days. Once you have your personal registration key, you will be able to log in.
Also for those of you who are new to ProgressBook, there are directions on the Parent Page (http://www.daytonstemschool.org/#!parents-students/c1aoj) for how to set up alerts to go directly to your personal email or cell phone letting you know if you students have missed assignments or if they are falling behind in their classwork. Please follow the instructions for setting this up, as this can be a valuable tool for making sure your son or daughter does not fall behind in his or her classes.
New State Report Card is Out
Hello DRSS parents:
You may have seen in recent news reports that the Ohio Department of Education on Wednesday released the new School Report Cards issuing A-F letter grades in up to nine performance areas. Previously, school Report Cards assessed schools and districts mostly on achievement test results and rated them using descriptors such as "Excellent" or "Academic Watch."
Here is a link to our Dayton Regional STEM School Report Card: http://media.wix.com/ugd/d3564a_500c438bcf44758b7a399d8c2d10bda4.pdf
As you will see, the format is different from previous years and reflects some gaps since we do not yet have the data or because our number of students is too small. A strength that is evident in the report is that we met 100% of the State Indicators. These indicators measure how many students have passed the state standardized tests (OGTs and OAAs). Test results are reported for each student in a grade and subject. At least 75 percent of students must pass to get credit for the indicator. The report also shows areas marked for improvement, particularly Progress, or Value Added, where a grade of F was reported. At this point we are unclear as to the calculation method to assess this grade. We are currently looking into the data utilized, the sample size and the calculation method to gauge our response.
Please know that we remain committed to providing your children - our students - with a rigorous, relevant and meaningful STEM-focused education; and are dedicated to the mission to ensure that they will be well prepared for their pursuits once they graduate from the Dayton Regional STEM School. While report cards, based mainly on state mandated testing, provide one method of evaluating effectiveness, we believe that there are other measures that may more accurately predict the future success of our students.
We will report back to all of our stakeholders once we have a better understanding of the new format of the 2012-2013 School Report Card. In the meantime, please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
Dr. Jeff Lewis
Principal/CAO
Dayton Regional STEM School
You may have seen in recent news reports that the Ohio Department of Education on Wednesday released the new School Report Cards issuing A-F letter grades in up to nine performance areas. Previously, school Report Cards assessed schools and districts mostly on achievement test results and rated them using descriptors such as "Excellent" or "Academic Watch."
Here is a link to our Dayton Regional STEM School Report Card: http://media.wix.com/ugd/d3564a_500c438bcf44758b7a399d8c2d10bda4.pdf
As you will see, the format is different from previous years and reflects some gaps since we do not yet have the data or because our number of students is too small. A strength that is evident in the report is that we met 100% of the State Indicators. These indicators measure how many students have passed the state standardized tests (OGTs and OAAs). Test results are reported for each student in a grade and subject. At least 75 percent of students must pass to get credit for the indicator. The report also shows areas marked for improvement, particularly Progress, or Value Added, where a grade of F was reported. At this point we are unclear as to the calculation method to assess this grade. We are currently looking into the data utilized, the sample size and the calculation method to gauge our response.
Please know that we remain committed to providing your children - our students - with a rigorous, relevant and meaningful STEM-focused education; and are dedicated to the mission to ensure that they will be well prepared for their pursuits once they graduate from the Dayton Regional STEM School. While report cards, based mainly on state mandated testing, provide one method of evaluating effectiveness, we believe that there are other measures that may more accurately predict the future success of our students.
We will report back to all of our stakeholders once we have a better understanding of the new format of the 2012-2013 School Report Card. In the meantime, please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
Dr. Jeff Lewis
Principal/CAO
Dayton Regional STEM School
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
Science Olympiad Parent Meeting
A meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, September 4th, at 5:00pm in the school cafeteria for the purposes of sharing information about the upcoming season, tournament dates, and finding any interested parents who might wish to coach an event. Please contact Steve Anticoli (steve.anticoli@wright.edu) for more information.
First LEGO League Robotics Parent Meeting
A meeting is scheduled for August 28th at 5:00pm in the school cafeteria. The agenda will include sharing information about teams and the upcoming season. The meeting is open to all middle school FLL participants. Please contact Steve Anticoli (steve.anticoli@wright.edu) for more information.
Science fair prep is beginning this week!
The Dayton Regional STEM School district Science Fair has been scheduled for Saturday, February 22, 2014 (9am-2pm). Students are starting to identify research topics this week! If you are interested in participating, please see Ms. Cook (kate.cook@wright.edu) or Mr. Bottelier (philip.bottelier@wright.edu) for more information. The Science Fair is open to all DRSS students.
Monday, August 19, 2013
Senior Photos + Baby Pictures - Important!
Just a quick heads up for Seniors from Mrs. McDaniel:
ALL seniors need to bring two printed baby photos to Mrs. McDaniel for the senior section of the yearbook by Monday, August 26th. If you have digital copies, please bring them on a flash drive.
Your senior portraits can now be viewed on the BetterImages website. Follow the instructions:
1. Visit www.betterimagesonline.com
2. Click on "view your portraits" at the boom of the screen.
3. Select the EVENT icon
4. Choose the DRSS icon and all of the head shots will be in this file.
5. The access code to view the images is senior2014
6. From here, you can select which image you would like to have on the composite. You also have the option to purchase a school photo package from these images.
Please let Mrs. McDaniel know if you have any questions! jade.mcdaniel@wright.edu
ALL seniors need to bring two printed baby photos to Mrs. McDaniel for the senior section of the yearbook by Monday, August 26th. If you have digital copies, please bring them on a flash drive.
Your senior portraits can now be viewed on the BetterImages website. Follow the instructions:
1. Visit www.betterimagesonline.com
2. Click on "view your portraits" at the boom of the screen.
3. Select the EVENT icon
4. Choose the DRSS icon and all of the head shots will be in this file.
5. The access code to view the images is senior2014
6. From here, you can select which image you would like to have on the composite. You also have the option to purchase a school photo package from these images.
Please let Mrs. McDaniel know if you have any questions! jade.mcdaniel@wright.edu
Friday, August 16, 2013
First Week of School Letter from Dr. Lewis
Dear DRSS Parents,
With all of the additions and upgrades to our physical building and with major changes to our administrative staff, we have adapted. It has been an excellent beginning to the 2013-14 school year. Our students are sensational!! Our intent is to continually improve our website and methods of promoting students, groups and school with the media while keeping parents informed, as well. Please note there is an Open House from 5:00-7:00 on August 29 and the first Town Hall meeting is slated for 5:00 p.m. on September 19.
I would like to share some thoughts and suggestions regarding student drop-off and pick-up and after school supervision:
* morning drop-off - before 7:50, parents will only be able to drop students at the designated driveway situated just south of the main entrance. Buses will have total access to the driveway in front of the main entrance. During that time, cars entering from the south will be stopped at the stop sign; cars at the central entrance will have priority and will be directed to the drop-off area. Cars may leave from the south or north exits at that time. After 7:50, cars from the south will be using the drop-off area directly in front of the main entrance and will also exit at the south cut to Woodman. Those entering at the middle entrance will drop off students at the designated car location and exit from the north cut to Woodman.
* afternoon pick-up - school dismisses at 3:15. My suggestion is that when parents can wait until 3:30-3:40, the lot will be less congested, and the flow in and out of the lot should be much smoother. After the buses have left (at about 3:25) both lanes can be used for pick up.
For both morning and afternoon, we will paint crossing areas (in front of the high school entrance) and on the curve for car drop-off/pick-up. It is essential that students coming into school in the morning or locating a car in the afternoon use those marked walks. Parents are thanked for adapting to this new system. It has flowed more smoothly throughout the week, even with the Woodman construction.
* after-school - we will have supervision until 5 p.m. It is important that students are picked up by 5.
* Currently, we are short-handed in terms of supervision. That will change. We remind parents that once students have left the premises, they will not be allowed back into the school. When the weather is good, we will have groups in the area south of the school and in the cafeteria. We ask parents to contact students via cellphones when they are arriving. Otherwise, there are countless P.A. notices indicating parents have arrived.
2013-14 has the marking for a banner year; we look forward to sharing the accomplishments and direction of DRSS with you while growing through your thoughts, as well.
Dr. Jeff Lewis, Chief Academic Officer/Principal
With all of the additions and upgrades to our physical building and with major changes to our administrative staff, we have adapted. It has been an excellent beginning to the 2013-14 school year. Our students are sensational!! Our intent is to continually improve our website and methods of promoting students, groups and school with the media while keeping parents informed, as well. Please note there is an Open House from 5:00-7:00 on August 29 and the first Town Hall meeting is slated for 5:00 p.m. on September 19.
I would like to share some thoughts and suggestions regarding student drop-off and pick-up and after school supervision:
* morning drop-off - before 7:50, parents will only be able to drop students at the designated driveway situated just south of the main entrance. Buses will have total access to the driveway in front of the main entrance. During that time, cars entering from the south will be stopped at the stop sign; cars at the central entrance will have priority and will be directed to the drop-off area. Cars may leave from the south or north exits at that time. After 7:50, cars from the south will be using the drop-off area directly in front of the main entrance and will also exit at the south cut to Woodman. Those entering at the middle entrance will drop off students at the designated car location and exit from the north cut to Woodman.
* afternoon pick-up - school dismisses at 3:15. My suggestion is that when parents can wait until 3:30-3:40, the lot will be less congested, and the flow in and out of the lot should be much smoother. After the buses have left (at about 3:25) both lanes can be used for pick up.
For both morning and afternoon, we will paint crossing areas (in front of the high school entrance) and on the curve for car drop-off/pick-up. It is essential that students coming into school in the morning or locating a car in the afternoon use those marked walks. Parents are thanked for adapting to this new system. It has flowed more smoothly throughout the week, even with the Woodman construction.
* after-school - we will have supervision until 5 p.m. It is important that students are picked up by 5.
* Currently, we are short-handed in terms of supervision. That will change. We remind parents that once students have left the premises, they will not be allowed back into the school. When the weather is good, we will have groups in the area south of the school and in the cafeteria. We ask parents to contact students via cellphones when they are arriving. Otherwise, there are countless P.A. notices indicating parents have arrived.
2013-14 has the marking for a banner year; we look forward to sharing the accomplishments and direction of DRSS with you while growing through your thoughts, as well.
Dr. Jeff Lewis, Chief Academic Officer/Principal
Tuesday, August 13, 2013
Join Muse Machine now!!!
We have a lot going on for Muse Machine! Our Kickoff meeting will be August 28 from 3:30 to 5 in Ms. Montgomery's room. Go check out our website for all the details: https://sites.google.com/site/stemmuse/ There will be refreshments served!
FTC Robotics Meeting
Parents and students, there will be an FTC Robotics Parent Meeting at 5:00 pm on Tuesday, August 20th, here at the school. Please email Steve Anticoli at Steve.anticoli@wright.edu if you have any questions.
Monday, August 12, 2013
New Parking Lot Layout- Please Read!
Please familiarize yourself with the new Parking Lot Layout before Wednesday, which can be found on our homepage at www.daytonstemschool.org!
Please make sure you understand how to get in and out of the parking
lot for student drop-off and where to park if you are a student driving
his or her own vehicle. Please don't drive down the bus drop-off if you
are not a bus!
Picture Day is Wednesday, August 21st!
Picture day will be on Wednesday, August 21st. Teachers will have forms for students to fill out if you wish to order prints of your son or daughter's photos. We are using Better Images Portrait Studio this year, whose website can be found at http://www.betterimagesonline.com/
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
It’s almost here – the first day of school!
Mark your calendar, set your alarm, synchronize your watches – the FIRST DAY of school is Wednesday, August 14, 2013.
The school day runs from 8:15am – 3:15pm each day. The building is open
from 7:30am – 5:00pm each day with supervision. See you soon!
Sunday, July 21, 2013
Summer Hours and Parking
Hello Dayton Regional STEM School parents.
Just want you to be aware that we are operating on reduced, summer
hours here at the School: Monday through Friday from 9:00-11:30am and
then from 12:30-2:00pm. During those times, the front doors to the
School will be open. The BEST thing to do is call ahead to make sure
someone will be here at the School to save yourself a trip.
Additionally, the front parking area of the School will be undergoing
some changes over the summer. Please be aware that access into the
parking lot and front door may be a bit more challenging – several of
the entrance drives may be closed off and you will need to enter
closer to Frickers. Be on the lookout for cones and cordoned-off
areas- you may have to park towards Dollar General and walk a bit to
get into the front door. This summer inconvenience will result in a
safer front parking lot for next fall.
Thanks for your patience and understanding!
Just want you to be aware that we are operating on reduced, summer
hours here at the School: Monday through Friday from 9:00-11:30am and
then from 12:30-2:00pm. During those times, the front doors to the
School will be open. The BEST thing to do is call ahead to make sure
someone will be here at the School to save yourself a trip.
Additionally, the front parking area of the School will be undergoing
some changes over the summer. Please be aware that access into the
parking lot and front door may be a bit more challenging – several of
the entrance drives may be closed off and you will need to enter
closer to Frickers. Be on the lookout for cones and cordoned-off
areas- you may have to park towards Dollar General and walk a bit to
get into the front door. This summer inconvenience will result in a
safer front parking lot for next fall.
Thanks for your patience and understanding!
CyberPatriot Recruitment
Dear parents of all High School Students:
Dayton Regional STEM School is planning the 2013-14 CyberPatriot and other cybersecurity competitions. Last year was the first CyberPatriot competition for the school and we placed third in Ohio.
The CyberPatriot program is the premiere national high school cyber defense competition and was created to inspire high school students toward careers in cybersecurity or other science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines critical to our nation’s future. See attachment and web site linked below.
Dayton Regional STEM School is planning the 2013-14 CyberPatriot and other cybersecurity competitions. Last year was the first CyberPatriot competition for the school and we placed third in Ohio.
The CyberPatriot program is the premiere national high school cyber defense competition and was created to inspire high school students toward careers in cybersecurity or other science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines critical to our nation’s future. See attachment and web site linked below.
http://www.uscyberpatriot.org/Pages/default.aspx
We also competed in the Carnegie Mellon picoCTF competition and hope to participate again this year.
https://picoctf.com/faq
In addition we may add the US Cyber Challenge competitions (CyberFoundation and CyberQuest).
http://www.uscyberchallenge.org/
If interested please email Dr Brian Kowal at famlekowal@aol.com with the following information:
Student Name:
Student Grade:
Parent Name:
Student Email Address:
Parent Email Address:
Contact Phone Number:
Parent Able To Assist (Y/N)?:
Parent Cyber Background:
Zero Waste School
STEM students and teachers made it onto Channel 7 last night! Check out
the students explaining our goal of becoming a ‘zero waste’ school by
next year. Watch the full story by navigating to http://www.whiotv.com/videos/news/kettering-students-get-lesson-on-going-green/v38Ny
Year In Review 2012-2013
As the year draws to a close, it’s nice to look back and recap many
of the things that our students and teachers have accomplished. Below
is a list of many of the things that have happened over the course of
the 2012-2013 school year that we wanted to highlight. We may have
missed some, but there are so many amazing things going on that it’s
hard to keep track of it all! Be sure to come and see what your students
have done at the Exhibition Night this Friday, June 7th, from 4-7, with the play at 4:30!
-Our 10th graders did an amazing job on their OGTs this year, with the following passing rates:
- Tess, Leif, David, and Tyler placed 3rd overall at this year’s Junior Council on World Affairs Quiz Bowl. They finished 3rd out of 55 teams total from schools all around the Dayton area.
- Kennan French, one of our 11th grade students, was awarded the 2nd place prize for his essay submission to a McGraw-Hill essay contest during Mrs. Durkee’s US Government course.
-The CyberPatriots team in the first year saw both teams finish in the first quartile nationally.
-On March 16th, the following Science Olympians received medals at the Piqua Regional:
Division C (High School)
- Students Josh Jordan (12th Grade) and Kennan French (11th Grade) competed in the Kettering Rotary Club’s “4 Way Test” Speech Contest. Josh Jordan earned 1st place in the competition.
- The following students placed in the Ohio Mathematics League Algebra I contest:
- For the past two years 12-year old scientists Josie Baudendistel has been studying forensic scavenging patterns for her science fair projects in conjunction with Dr. Eric Benbow, Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of Dayton. She has successfully funded her project through crowdfunding and will be able to conduct her research.
-Our science fair students performed admirably this past year at the State Science Fair as ‘State Science Fair Scholars’. The following students were recognized:
9th graders
Congratulations to all those mentioned and all of the ones who didn’t make it on here!
-Our 10th graders did an amazing job on their OGTs this year, with the following passing rates:
- Reading- 100%
- Math- 95%
- Writing 100%
- Science- 98 %
- Social Studies 97%
- Tess, Leif, David, and Tyler placed 3rd overall at this year’s Junior Council on World Affairs Quiz Bowl. They finished 3rd out of 55 teams total from schools all around the Dayton area.
- Kennan French, one of our 11th grade students, was awarded the 2nd place prize for his essay submission to a McGraw-Hill essay contest during Mrs. Durkee’s US Government course.
-The CyberPatriots team in the first year saw both teams finish in the first quartile nationally.
-On March 16th, the following Science Olympians received medals at the Piqua Regional:
Division C (High School)
- 4th Place Chemistry Lab (Josh & Cheikh)
- 5th Place Fermi Questions (Josh & Cheikh)
- 6th Place Materials Science (Anne & Matt)
- 6th Place Shock Value (Orlando & Ryan)
- Eric Towe and Omena Mushale – Air force Award
- Ean Milligan – APA award and certificate
- Jacob Penick
- Vidur Prasad – Society of American Engineers award for best engineering project; Plaque and $150 and invite to Banquet; Levin Porter Architects award for innovative use of materials in traditional and non-traditional applications; $50 and front row baseball tickets; McAulay-Brown award for best engineering project; $100 Army Certificate
- Students Josh Jordan (12th Grade) and Kennan French (11th Grade) competed in the Kettering Rotary Club’s “4 Way Test” Speech Contest. Josh Jordan earned 1st place in the competition.
- The following students placed in the Ohio Mathematics League Algebra I contest:
- First place- Nathan Keefer (score 18)
- Second place (tie)- Vidur Prasad and Evan Bailey (score 17)
- Third place (tie)- Brianna Hayslett and Anders Sondergaard (score 16)
- For the past two years 12-year old scientists Josie Baudendistel has been studying forensic scavenging patterns for her science fair projects in conjunction with Dr. Eric Benbow, Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of Dayton. She has successfully funded her project through crowdfunding and will be able to conduct her research.
-Our science fair students performed admirably this past year at the State Science Fair as ‘State Science Fair Scholars’. The following students were recognized:
9th graders
- Niky Hicks
- Ean Millagan
- Caleb Tracy
- Jacob Penick
- Shari Gordnier
- Eric Towe and Omena Mushale
- Tess Greene and Abby Bowman
- Bharath Ramini and Aaron Joy
Congratulations to all those mentioned and all of the ones who didn’t make it on here!
FIRST Tech Challenge Recruitment
Parents of high school students,
The Dayton Regional STEM School participates in the FIRST Tech Challenge. FIRST Tech Challenge allows students an opportunity to compete in robotics-based competitions. The program is open to any DRSS high school student.
Recruitment has started for the 2013-2014 school year. Students interested in joining the program should email their application and essay to Mr. Anticoli (steve.anticoli@wright.edu) as soon as possible. You will find our FTC program rules and application linked below.
Rules
Application
Please contact Mr. Anticoli (steve.anticoli@wright.edu) with any questions.
The Dayton Regional STEM School participates in the FIRST Tech Challenge. FIRST Tech Challenge allows students an opportunity to compete in robotics-based competitions. The program is open to any DRSS high school student.
Recruitment has started for the 2013-2014 school year. Students interested in joining the program should email their application and essay to Mr. Anticoli (steve.anticoli@wright.edu) as soon as possible. You will find our FTC program rules and application linked below.
Rules
Application
Please contact Mr. Anticoli (steve.anticoli@wright.edu) with any questions.
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