DRSS will be open Wednesday, January 29th

Dear Parents, 

The forecast for tomorrow morning is for temperatures to be between 4 and 4 below. We are aware that several districts will be on a 2 hour delay,  but believe that we should be in session and hold school.  Parents always have the final decision regarding student attendance in matters of poor weather. Tomorrow is no different.

If your resident district busses and this is your child's only transportation option, we will of course, honor that delay, otherwise, please plan on being at school by 8:15 am.  Those who carpool or ride public transportation should make plans to arrive by 8:15am.  Again, it is your decisionto determine the safest option for your child's arrival at DRSS.  

Our doors will be open at 7:30 with classes beginning at 8:15 as usual. Tardies and absences will be excused with parent acknowledgement.

Thank you for your patience in this brutal January.            

Sincerely,

 

Dr. Jeff Lewis

 

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

Plan E scheduled for Tuesday, January 28th

Dear Parents -- 

With the forecast for extreme bone chilling temperatures tomorrow, Tuesday, January 28, 2014, we will be operating on a PLAN E day.  Students were made aware of this decision today and should have appropriate materials that they will need to complete tomorrow's assignments.

Stay warm - 

Jeffrey K. Lewis, Ed.D.
Chief Academic Officer/Principal
Dayton Regional STEM School
937-256-3777

CANCELLED: InfoSession for Saturday, January 25, 2014

The Information Session tomorrow, January 25, 2014 at 1:00 pm has been CANCELLED.

The forecast for tonight and tomorrow looks like we are in for another round of wintery weather, with accumulations of up to 4 inches in places, with blowing and drifting snow.   The administration team at DRSS has made the decision to cancel tomorrow's Information Session.    In order to accommodate your interest in our school, we have added two additional dates for you to reschedule your visit.

Please contact Ms. Johnson (molly.johnson@wright.edu) to switch your reservation to the date of your choice.   Please include your name and your student's name in the email.  

The dates and times that we have scheduled – which are now on the calendar are:

• Saturday, February 1, 2014    
  • 10:00 am

• Tuesday, February 18, 2014
  • 6:00 pm

If you should have any questions, please feel free to contact Ms. Johnson. 

Thank you - 

DRSS is OPEN today, Friday January 24th

Dear Parents,

It has definitely been a unique weather week in the Dayton area! Please note that while frigid temperatures are still forecasted for tomorrow, we will NOT be calling for a Plan E day on Friday due to low temperatures.  While school work has continued over the last 3 days, the loss of face-to-face instructional time has been significant. For this reason, DRSS will be operating on a regular schedule for Friday, January 24.  

We have been in contact with several districts and quite a few have already made the decision to delay.  If your resident district busses and this is your child's only transportation option, we will of course, honor that delay, otherwise, please plan on being at school by 8:15 am.  Those who carpool or ride public transportation should make plans to arrive by 8:15am. 

The past couple of weeks have provided a challenge as we have attempted to balance the need for classroom instruction and concern for the safety of our students. These are not easy decisions to make and we do not take them lightly. As always, please use your own judgement when determining the safest option for your child's arrival at DRSS.  

Hoping for better weather ahead.

Robin Fisher

Assistant Principal/Director of Counseling

Hope Strickland

Assistant Principal

Plan E day for Thursday, January 23rd

Dear Parents, 

          The forecast for tomorrow, Thursday, January 23, 2014, is more concerning than this morning, as continued sub-zero temperatures may be met with additional snowfall. As a result, Thursday, January 23 will be another E-day.  Because of the reality of missed school days, planning and effectiveness have been foiled by continuous winter surprises. We will be compensating for these weather related Plan E days by changing the Edays set on the DRSS calendar for February 18 and April 21 to regular, in school, face-to-face days of classes.  The calendar has been updated to reflect these changes. 
         Stay warm, and we hope to be back in a routine at DRSS soon.  

Dr. Jeff Lewis

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

Regular Plan E Announcement:

Thursday, January 23, 2014 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!

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

1. Once in WINGS: enter your User Name (w###abc) and your Password
2. When WINGS opens up, click on the Academics tab
3. In the Academics area, click on the Pilot link (under My Courses)
4. Select the course you are looking for in Pilot

Senior Parents Financial Aid Night - Thursday, Feb. 6, 2014 from 6pm - 7pm at DRSS

Dear Senior Parents,

Please make plans to attend a college financial aid night at DRSS.  During this meeting the FAFSA process will be explained as well as opportunities for federal and state financial aid. The details are below:

Financial Aid Night
Dayton Regional STEM School
Thursday, February 6, 2014
6pm - 7pm
DRSS Cafeteria


I had a request from some of the students that I send out a list of recommended scholarship search websites.

See below for some you might want to try:
http://www.fastweb.com
http://www.finaid.com
http://www.findtuition.com
http://moolahspot.com
http://scholarships.com

Please remind your student to apply for all scholarships from the schools they are considering at this time. Local scholarships that they may qualify for may also be available from your home district. Visit the guidance websites of the school for more information on these opportunities. In the meantime, I will continue to search for opportunities specific to DRSS students.

Have a great day.

Robin Fisher
Assistant Principal/Director of Counseling
OSLN/WSU STEM Network Liaison

E-day today January 22,2 014

Today, January 22, 2014 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!

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

1. Once in WINGS: enter your User Name (w###abc) and your Password
2. When WINGS opens up, click on the Academics tab
3. In the Academics area, click on the Pilot link (under My Courses)
4. Select the course you are looking for in Pilot

E-day today January 21, 2014

Today, January 21, 2014 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!

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

1. Once in WINGS: enter your User Name (w###abc) and your Password
2. When WINGS opens up, click on the Academics tab
3. In the Academics area, click on the Pilot link (under My Courses)
4. Select the course you are looking for in Pilot

Yearbook Announcement - Deadline January 30

THE FINAL DAY TO PURCHASE SENIOR PORTRAITS & CHOOSE YOUR POSE FOR THE YEARBOOK IS APPROACHING!

DEADLINE: Thursday, January 30th

Directions:
1. Go to www.betterimagesonline.com
2. Click on "view your portraits" at the bottom of the screen
3. Select the EVENT icon
4. Choose the DRSS icon and all of the head shots will be in this file; the access code to view the images is senior2014
5. To choose a pose for the yearbook, go to “create an account,” and choose which pose you’d like. You’ll even “submit an order,” but it will be for a $0 balance.
6. To purchase pictures, create an account on the website, add items you’d like to purchase, and submit the order.

If you don’t choose a pose by the January 30th deadline, betterImages photo studio will choose one for you, and we won’t be able to change it in the yearbook! If you have any questions, please see or email Mrs. McDaniel at jade.mcdaniel@wright.edu.

Update for January 15, 2014

January 15, 2014
Dear Parents -

We have several newsworthy items that we would like to share with you this week!!!

First of all, the 2nd quarter report cards were distributed to your child today!!!!!

The 2014-2015 school calendar has been approved by the Governing Board and is linked here.   Please note that the start date for next school year is August 13.   Please plan all of your vacations and camps ahead of time, so you are back prior to August 13!

Beginning Thursday, January 16, a construction project will begin in Phase I of the school.  The plans are to add four additional hard-walled classrooms to be used by the middle school students.  Three classrooms will be relocated to other areas of the school during the construction.  The project is projected to be complete by the time the students return from spring break!

We would like to welcome Christine Yeary to our STEM family.  Christine's role will be Communications and Partnerships, Program Manager.  Christine comes to us with nearly 20 years of experience working with various corporations and non-profit agencies in the Dayton area.  She is married and has three children.  She is excited to be a valuable member of DRSS and looks forward to working with the partners, students and parents.

This weekend marks a 5-day weekend break for our students.   Thursday, January 16, 2014 is a Teacher Professional Development day, Friday, January 17, 2014 is a Teacher/Student day off  (Parent/Teacher Conference Exchange Day) and Monday, January 20, 2014 is the Martin Luther King Holiday.    

Enjoy!

School is open Wednesday, January 8th

Dear Parents - 
As we begin to thaw out and warm up, Dayton Regional STEM School will be OPEN tomorrow, Wednesday, January 8, 2014.  We realize that several districts in the area are already on a 2-hour delay and some may even choose to close, and as always it is up to you, the parent, to make the decision if it is safe for you to get your child to school.  If you choose to keep your child at home due to the temperatures, weather, etc, and you call into the school, your child will be counted as excused. 

If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 937-256-3777, ext. 104.

Thank you - 
Jeff Lewis
CAO/Principal
jeffrey.lewis@wright.edu
 

Plan E Day Monday, 1/6/14

The forecast for Monday morning is sub-zero temperatures. In anticipation of  school delays in our area, we are scheduling a Plan E Day for Monday. Hope you've had a great break and look forward to sharing an outstanding 2014 with you!!


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