February+2018

Thursday, February 1, 2018
 * 1) Happy 1/2 Birthday July 1st to Ashlynn S.
 * 2) **CAREER IDEA!** Forensic Science Technicians help forensic scientists and the police to solve crimes by looking at evidence from crime scenes. They collect items from a crime scene that might help catch the criminal. They use chemicals and other science to look at things like fingerprints, hair, and footprints to help the police.
 * 3) Come one come all to the Dyer Intermediate photo shoot! On Friday, February 9th during recess in the bus lobby we will have a photo opportunity with a prop station to take pictures with your friends. A selection of pictures taken will make it in the yearbook. There is no charge and you may get ONE photo with your friends/teachers :).
 * 4) Popcorn Friday!
 * 5) Dyer Survivor is finally here! Participants, are you ready??? Check in at the admission booth after dismissal, Enter at the gym doors. Audience members don't forget to bring your admission money and permission slip to enter. __**Everyone sits in the bleachers for the show to begin**__. It's show time!
 * 6) The Milwaukee Bucks and Wendy's will be rewarding students with perfect #|attendance in the month of February with a special complimentary #|ticket offer to a Milwaukee Bucks basketball game and a free meal from Wendy's. Students you should have received a #|calendar to #|track your attendance during February. At the end of the month, students with perfect attendance will receive an order form to claim their reward. ATTENDANCE MATTERS! IN ALL YOU DO.
 * 7) "The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today." -- H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
 * 8) Talent Show-tomorrow is the final day to submit your entry for the show.
 * 9) It's that time of year to start battling with books! If you are interested in joining Battle of the Books please get a team of three together, a witty name for your team, and see Mrs. Kwiatkowski in room 239 for more information.
 * 10) The next Design Squad is coming in February 26th! WE CHALLENGE YOU TO… Build a glider with a sail that will sail across the floor and withstand the strength of the tornado fan. Can your Wind Glider stand up to the challenge? Come sail away with us at our next Design Squad. Check with your teacher for registration slips.

Friday, February 2, 2018
 * 1) Happy Birthday to Owen R., Nathan V. Amelia W.,
 * 2) Happy Birthday February 3rd to Christopher W., Cailyn R.
 * 3) Happy 1/2 Birthday to Jakob A.,
 * 4) Happy Birthday to Shanen K. His birthday was January 30th and was not in the Wiki. Sorry Shanen.
 * 5) Remember to submit photos with Dyer friends to Mrs. Donegan by Monday, February 12th. Top photos will be included in the yearbook!
 * 6) Remember the photo shoot during recess today!
 * 7) Last chance to order popcorn!
 * 8) Talent Show-today is the final day to submit a talent show #|form. Our first meeting will be on Monday, February 5th, 3:10-4pm. If you have submitted a form then you should come to the first meeting.
 * 9) Dyer Survivor-It's time to outwit, outlast and outplay your opponents. Are you ready? Did you bring your appetite for all things disgusting? or maybe even tasty...wiggly...or oozing? Who knows what is in store for you. One thing is certain, you are going to have a BLAST!
 * 10) It's that time of year to start battling with books! If you are interested in joining Battle of the Books please get a team of three together, a witty name for your team, and see Mrs. Kwiatkowski in room 239 for more information.
 * 11) === **Postcard Club** will be meeting next __Tuesday February 6th.__ We will be taking our yearbook photo, so please try to attend. ===

Monday, February 5, 2018
 * 1) Happy Birthday to Ayden P., Dylan M.
 * 2) Happy 1/2 Birthday to Itzel G., Hayden J., Mason P.
 * 3) Talent Show meeting tonight after school in the cafeteria. 3:10-4pm
 * 4) This is week FIVE of the Six Flags Read to Succeed Six Hour Reading Club! Are you reading?
 * 5) The Milwaukee Bucks and Wendy's will be rewarding students with perfect #|attendance in the month of February with a special complimentary ticket offer to a Milwaukee Bucks basketball game and a free meal from Wendy's. Are you #|tracking your attendance during February. At the end of the month, students with perfect attendance will receive an #|order form to claim their reward. ATTENDANCE MATTERS! IN ALL YOU DO.
 * 6) Reminder that **Postcard Club** will meet tomorrow after school in the Compass room. We will be taking our photo for the yearbook, so please try to attend.

Tuesday, February 6, 2018
 * 1) Happy 1/2 Birthday to Julia F.
 * 2) THANK YOU from Mrs. Donegan for all of the wonderful cards you made for School Counselor Week. I feel so lucky to work with the best students and the best staff in the best school! Here's a riddle in true Mrs. Donegan fashion: What travels around the world, but stays in one corner?
 * 3) **ALL BAND/CHOIR/ORCHESTRA students (all grades) will be having group photos taken for the yearbook in the gym tomorrow during homeroom. You do not need to wear your polo, but you may want to look extra nice for the photo.**
 * 4) __Montessori Recess - Makerspace today__.
 * 5) Answer to Riddle: a stamp
 * 6) Talent Show- if you are doing the extra dance performance then we are meeting tomorrow in the gym until 4:30pm. If you didn't come to the first meeting yesterday, you will need to get a schedule from Miss Cooper.
 * 7) Student Council- we meet this Thursday until 4:15.

Wednesday, February 7, 2018
 * 1) Happy Birthday to Steven E., Clayton N.
 * 2) Happy 1/2 Birthday to Ryan D., Ariel H., Alyse Z.
 * 3) Valentine's Grams start today! During homeroom time, student council members will be coming to each homeroom selling $0.25 suckers! Buy one for a friend, teacher, or yourself! :) (Katie, Macie, Hannah, and Addison work today)
 * 4) Shine Club meets tomorrow after school.
 * 5) **WORDMASTERS do NOT meet today. Study please: MEET #2 is next week, 2/14! __6th Grade Practice__- ordinary:outlandish::crest: _ (fissure, sinew, trough, hill) __#|5th Grade Practice__- ravenous:glutted::amplify: (vex, muffle, taper, falter)**
 * 6) __**ALL BAND/CHOIR/ORCHESTRA students (all grades) should come directly to the gym today at homeroom to have group photos taken for the yearbook.**__
 * 7) **Montessori Recess - Makerspace Today.**
 * 8) **Talent Show practice tonight- dance performers w/ Mrs. Diggins in the gym.**__
 * 9) Reminder that the Stuffed Animal Drive is going on now through February 16th! Bring in NEW stuffed animals to help out! :)
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 * 11) 6th Grade Math 24 students: There will be a short meeting in room 238 today at recess to discuss the school competition that will be happening next week.
 * 12) Ellie P. to the office please.
 * 13) Congratulations to the January students of the month: Benjamin G., William M., Jared B., Angelmarie H., Janeth G., Noah G., James P., Austyn S., Joely M., Hunter S., Ellie P. Shauna K., Jessa N., & Elliette K.

Thursday, February 8, 2018
 * 1) Happy 1/2 Birthday to Matthew W., Drew M.,
 * 2) Remember to submit photos with Dyer friends to Mrs. Donegan by Monday, February 12th. Top photos will be included in the yearbook!
 * 3) Shine Club meets today.
 * 4) Student Council meets today until 4:15.
 * 5) Valentine Grams now through February 14th! Andrew, Abby, Brandon, and Calvin work today.
 * 6) Please inform students that today we will have a change in the menu. There will not be grilled cheese and we will have popcorn chicken the rest of it will stay the same. If we have school tomorrow we will have the grilled cheese tomorrow .

Friday, February 9, 2018
 * 1) Happy Birthday to Logan K., Emma E., Alexandria F., Nicholas P., Cale S.
 * 2) Happy Birthday on February 10th to Daniel M.,
 * 3) Happy Birthday on February 11th to Justin B., Bailey H.
 * 4) Happy 1/2 Birthday to Savannah L.
 * 5) Happy 1/2 Birthday July 10th to Milton O.
 * 6) Happy 1/2 Birthday July 11th to Sarah H.
 * 7) ** Free <span style="color: #26ab3c; font-family: Comic Sans MS,cursive;">MOVIE, POPCORN, PRIZES and PIZZA? Come join us for a FREE family program, A Night of Wonder, on Friday, March 2nd from 6:00 - 8:30 pm at Cooper school. Parent(s)/guardian(s) and students will be served pizza, #|watch the movie Wonder, and participate in a brief activity about acceptance, tolerance, and empathy. Information and sign up will be sent to parents in the Dyer Happenings this week. Flyers will also be sent home in next week's Friday Folders. Mrs. Holle, Mrs. Hoesly, Mrs. Freund, Mrs. Hoffman and Mrs. Donegan hope you will join us for free food, fun, and friendship! **
 * 8) __**Montessori Recess - Makerspace Today**__
 * 9) One more week to help out with the Stuffed Animal Drive!
 * 10) Valentine Grams- Juliet, Holly, Caitlyn, and Kylee work today!
 * 11) Talent Show-you will meet next Wednesday until 4:30 if you are part of the big dance group.

Monday, February 12, 2018
 * 1) Happy 1/2 Birthday to Lily G.
 * 2) This is week SIX of the Six Flags Read to Succeed Six Hour Reading Club! Forms are due to your teacher by this Friday, February 16th.
 * 3) Don't forget to purchase your Valentine Gram now through Wednesday!
 * 4) Talent Show-we meet on Wednesday in the gym until 4:30.
 * 5) Scrapbook Club meets tomorrow until 5pm.
 * 6) Wednesday this week is the last day to sign up for Battle of the Books. If you would like to take part please get a team of three together and see Mrs. Kwiatkowski in room 239.
 * 7) To the office please, Demitri D., Jayden G. & Devin M.

Tuesday, February 13, 2018
 * 1) Talent Show- we meet Wednesday in the gym until 4:30.
 * 2) Scrapbook club meets today until 5:00pm
 * 3) Tomorrow is the last day to sign up for Battle of the Books. If you would like to take part please get a team of three together and see Mrs. Kwiatkowski in room 239.
 * 4) **Montessori Recess - Makerspace in the Library**
 * 5) **Harley W. to the office please.**

Wednesday, February 14, 2018
 * 1) Happy 1/2 Birthday to Ellie M.
 * 2) Today is the LAST day to purchase Valentine Grams! :)
 * 3) ** Free **<span style="color: #26ab3c; font-family: &#39;Comic Sans MS&#39;,cursive;">MOVIE ** and PIZZA? Come join us for a FREE family program, A Night of Wonder, on Friday, March 2nd from 6:00 - 8:30 pm at Cooper school. Parent(s)/guardian(s) and students will be served pizza, watch the movie Wonder, and participate in a brief activity about acceptance, tolerance, and empathy. Flyers will be sent home in Friday Folders with online sign up information. Mrs. Holle, Mrs. Hoesly, Mrs. Freund, Mrs. Hoffman and Mrs. Donegan hope you will join us for free food, fun, and friendship! **
 * 4) ** __WordMasters Meet #2 is today!__ Please be prompt for a quick review before the test. Best of luck! **
 * 5) ** Talent Show meets today until 4:30pm. **
 * 6) Today is the last day to sign up for Battle of the Books. If you want to take part please get a team of three together and see Mrs. Kwiatkowski in room 239 by the end of the day. No late entries will be accepted.
 * 7) Valentine Grams are running out! If you would like to purchase any before they are sold out, come see Mrs. Maike in Room 233 during your lunch/recess time!
 * 8) **Montessori Recess - Makerspace in the Library**
 * 9) ** Check Out the Library Symbaloo for a link to March Book Madness book trailers **

Thursday, February 15, 2018
 * 1) Happy Birthday to Devin H., Timothy Z., Shawn B.
 * 2) Happy 1/2 Birthday to Kailee P.,
 * 3) Six Flags Read To Succeed Six Hour Reading Club forms are due to your teacher TOMORROW. NO late forms can be accepted.
 * 4) ** Check Out the Library Symbaloo for a link to March Book Madness book trailers. **
 * 5) Congratulations to Dyer's top scoring WordMasters in Meet #2! For the 5th grade team-3rd Place (tie): Isaac T. & Keagan M., 2nd Place (tie): Grace D. & Jaiden M., 1st Place: Ava F . High scores for the 6th grade team went to 3rd Place (tie): Mabel N. & Cecilia F., 2nd Place: Sarah H., 1st Place (tie): Ellie M. & Evan D.
 * 6) ** Tomorrow every student will be receiving in his/her Dyer folder a fundraiser form for Dyer Intermediate School's RiteBite Fundraiser selling ButterBraid pastries and Cookie Dough. Our school goal is to sell 500 pastries and/or cookie dough packages. We hope you will help us reach our goal. Proceeds will go towards purchasing some wish list items for Dyer school. A screen and a projection device for the gym, new bleachers for the gym, an electronic sign out front or a counter to go along the window side of the cafeteria. Watch the wiki for an announcement for class incentives for participation. **
 * 7) ** JT Z. to the office please. **

Friday, February 16, 2018
 * 1) Happy Birthday to Robert B., Madisen B.,
 * 2) Happy Birthday on February 17th to Abigail L., Dylan F.
 * 3) Happy Birthday on February 19th to Sophia B.
 * 4) Happy 1/2 Birthday to Kate M., Essence R.,
 * 5) Happy 1/2 Birthday July 17th to Madeline M., Dakota T.
 * 6) Happy 1/2 Birthday July 18th to Billy T., Abigail B., Jackson S.
 * 7) Six Flags Read To Succeed Six Hour Reading Club forms are due to your teacher TODAY. NO late forms can be accepted.
 * 8) ** Check Out the Library Symbaloo for a link to March Book Madness book trailers **
 * 9) ** Talent Show- we will meet for our dance practice on Wednesday, February 21 until 4:30. **
 * 10) ** Valentine Grams are over, thank you for supporting our school. **
 * 11) ** "Slime" is no longer allowed in the music classroom. If it is not kept put away, it will be confiscated and disposed of. Thank you. **
 * 12) ** If you'd like to check out a book for Battle of the Books please see Mrs. Kwiatkowski in room 239. **
 * 13) ** LIBRARY -6th grade & Montessori Makerspace at Recess **
 * 14) <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14.66px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">Our Nation grieves with those who have lost loved ones in the shooting at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. As a mark of solemn respect for the victims of the terrible act of violence perpetrated on February 14, 2018, by the authority vested in me as President of the United States by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, I hereby order that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at the White House and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions until sunset,

February 19, 2018 I also direct that the flag shall be flown at half-staff for the same length of time at all United States embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad, including all military facilities and naval vessels and stations. > <span style="color: #000000; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px; text-decoration: none;">IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fifteenth day of February, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-second. > > > <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px; text-align: center; text-decoration: none;">DONALD J. TRUMP

<span style="font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px;">Monday, February 19, 2018
 * 1) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px; text-decoration: none;">No school

<span style="font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px;">Tuesday, February 20, 2018
 * 1) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px; text-decoration: none;">Happy Birthday to Sophia E., Giovanni G., Angelina H.,
 * 2) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px; text-decoration: none;">Happy 1/2 Birthday to Hunter C.,
 * 3) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px; text-decoration: none;">Talent Show practice on Wednesday until 4:30 for the dance practice and on Friday for EVERYONE. Friday practice will go until 5:00 (please make sure your parents know of this change in time). Be ready on Friday to show Miss Cooper your talent.
 * 4) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px; text-decoration: none;">Student Council will meet Thursday until 4:15
 * 5) <span style="color: #9912d9; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px; text-decoration: none;">There will be no groups with Mrs. Donegan at recess or homeroom on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday. Book Club WILL STILL MEET with Mrs. Lovrine and Mrs. Dunbar.
 * 6) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px; text-decoration: none;">** A Night of Wonder - Join us on Friday, March 2nd for PIZZA and a MOVIE! Sign up instruction sheets are on the wall outside Mrs. Donegan's office! **
 * 7) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px; text-decoration: none;">** If you'd like to check out a book for Battle of the Books please see Mrs. Kwiatkowski in room 239. **
 * 8) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px; text-decoration: none;">** Congratulations to the following 6th graders for making it to the Math 24 Regional Competition: Ian N., Jack S. and Calvin C. and the alternate is Mikhael. These students will be moving on to compete this week Thursday. Those students should see Mrs. Olson for a permission slip. **

<span style="font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px;">Wednesday, February 21, 2018
 * 1) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px; text-decoration: none;">** CAREER IDEA! **** Urban Planners ** decide how to use land in towns and cities. They find the best places for houses, stores and parks. They try to solve many problems such as too much traffic and increases in air pollution.
 * 2) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px; text-decoration: none;">** Check Out the Library Symbaloo for a link to March Book Madness book trailers **
 * 3) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px; text-decoration: none;">** No WORDMASTERS today. **
 * 4) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px; text-decoration: none;">** If you'd like to check out a book for Battle of the Books please see Mrs. Kwiatkowski in room 239. **
 * 5) <span style="color: #000000; display: block; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14.66px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">** Congratulations to the following students for winning the Math 24 competition at Dyer. These students will now compete at the regional math 24 meet. Ian N., Jack S., Calvin C. and alternate Mikhael M. **
 * 6) <span style="color: #e60b40; display: block; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14.66px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">ALL LIBRARY HELPERS - Please report to the library at the beginning of homeroom TOMORROW for a quick group picture.
 * 7) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px; text-decoration: none;">**Aquatic 6th Grade Makerspace - In the Library during recess today!**
 * 8) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px; text-decoration: none;">**Grace M and Katie L. to the office please.**

<span style="font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px;">Thursday, February 22, 2018
 * 1) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px; text-decoration: none;">Happy Birthday to Razalyn K., Jordan R.,
 * 2) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px; text-decoration: none;">**<span style="color: #2d88db; font-family: "Comic Sans MS",cursive;">Remember to sign up NOW for //<span style="color: #2d88db; font-family: "Comic Sans MS",cursive;">A Night of Wonder //<span style="color: #2d88db; font-family: "Comic Sans MS",cursive;"> on Friday, March 2nd. Pizza, prizes, and a great movie! Instruction sheets for signing up are on the wall outside Mrs.Donegan's office **
 * 3) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px; text-decoration: none;">**<span style="color: #2d88db; font-family: "Comic Sans MS",cursive;">If you'd like to check out a book for Battle of the Books please see Mrs. Kwiatkowski in room 239. **
 * 4) **<span style="color: #cb24e6; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Mrs. Donegan was excited to see how many students stepped forward when asked by high schoolers if they would sit with a student who was alone at lunch. Remember to be on the look out and "live your statement." INTEGRITY. **
 * 5) <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #e60b40; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px; text-decoration: none;">ALL LIBRARY HELPERS - Please report to the library at the beginning of homeroom TODAY for a quick group picture.
 * 6) Safety Patrol members- please meet Miss Cooper at 11:30 in the gym for a quick meeting before your recess.
 * 7) Talent Show- we meet tomorrow until 5pm. Everyone should come ready to perform their act. If you need to buy a song, bring your $2 as well.
 * 8) Student Council meets today until 4:15.
 * 9) Don't forget the Fundraiser going on NOW for ButterBraids and Cookie Dough! The classroom with the most percentage of participation will receive a pizza party. Will it be your classroom? Top seller will receive a $25 amazon gift card. Every little bit helps to reach our goal.

<span style="font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px;">Friday, February 23, 2018
 * 1) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px; text-decoration: none;">Happy Birthday to Arianna A., Jordan L.,
 * 2) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px; text-decoration: none;">Happy Birthday on February 24th to Jonathan D.,
 * 3) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px; text-decoration: none;">Happy 1/2 Birthday to Kaylee K.,
 * 4) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px; text-decoration: none;">Happy 1/2 Birthday July 24th to Jerry R.
 * 5) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px; text-decoration: none;">Happy 1/2 Birthday July 25th to Kailyn B., Sullivan B., Vincent V., Kaylei L.
 * 6) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px; text-decoration: none;">If you'd like to check out a book for Battle of the Books please see Mrs. Kwiatkowski in room 239.
 * 7) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px; text-decoration: none;">Gio G. to the office please.
 * 8) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px; text-decoration: none;">Next week is Montessori Education Week! Each day the Galaxy House will provide an interesting fact about Montessori education in order to teach you about this method of learning. Please check out our displays around the school too!
 * 9) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px; text-decoration: none;">Talent Show practice in the gym until 5pm for everyone involved in the show.
 * 10) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px; text-decoration: none;">LIBRARY MAKERSPACE - 6th grade recess & Montessori
 * 11) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px; text-decoration: none;">Please turn your sound up and prepare for an excellent announcement from Design Squad!!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZYxo1Tmeog
 * 12) It's that time again for Basketball to start back up! **Girls Basketball** will start on **Monday Feb. 26th**. Meet in the GYM after school and goes until 4:30pm. **Boys Basketball** will start **Monday March 5th.**
 * 13) == A black SwissTech boys coat size 8M with neon green zipper and neon green coloring in the lining, has been turned into the office with a pair of black gloves and a set of headphones in the pocket. The boy that turned in the coat is missing his coat which is identical to the coat turned in and we are thinking the coats were switched inadvertently earlier in the week. Please check your coat and make sure you have the right one. ==
 * 14) Congratulations to the following 6th graders on a job well done at the 6th Grade Regional Math 24 Tournament yesterday: Ian N.. Jack S. and Calvin C. All the boys did a wonderful job! Jack S. came back with a 3rd place trophy.

<span style="font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px;">Monday, February 26, 2018 > Do you ever wonder what Montessori is and who created it? Montessori is independent, hands-on learning where you work at your own pace. It inspires creativity by allowing you to learn about topics of your choice while at the same time, learning required skills in order to be a good citizen. > The Montessori method was created by Maria Montessori 111 years ago, and became very popular. Maria became the first ever Italian female doctor. As part of her medical practice, she visited kids that were in an orphanage and weren’t getting an education. She discovered that if she just let the kids use materials, they taught themselves about shapes, colors, letters, and numbers without her saying a word to them. She also saw the children's ability to focus and be independent. Over time, Maria added more materials to teach concepts in math, language, and culture. Many people across the world saw that the Montessori method is an excellent way to learn. > ==== ====
 * 1) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px; text-decoration: none;">Happy Birthday to Ellie P.,
 * 2) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px; text-decoration: none;">POPCORN Friday!!
 * 1) ** Girls Basketball ** meets today after school in the GYM.
 * 2) Last Craft Club meeting is March 14th. Session 2 of Go Green Club will resume March 5th. We are accepting new members. Some of our activities are: Dyer Peace Garden, Kindness Rocks project, Garden Parties, crafts, Peace and Environmental Causes.
 * 3) All Geography Bee Classroom Winners should report to Room 115 at the beginning of homeroom (2:30) today for a quick picture for the yearbook.
 * 4) Attention all students who participated in Minecraft Club first semester! We will be taking our group photos this **Wednesday at homeroom time (2:35) in the bus lobby by the gym**! Club members are encouraged to wear any Minecraft related clothing and bring Minecraft related props to show off in the photo!

<span style="font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px;">Tuesday, February 27, 2018 > There are 4th, 5th, and 6th graders in each classroom, and students work at their own pace. So, some people can be working on math or language higher or lower than what their grade level is. The sixth graders and some fifth graders are mentors to the fourth graders. The mentors help the mentees when they need help.
 * 1) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px; text-decoration: none;">Happy Birthday to Ty S.,
 * 2) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px; text-decoration: none;">**<span style="color: #3a11e0; font-family: "Comic Sans MS",cursive;">Remember to sign up NOW for //A Night of Wonder// on Friday, March 2nd. Pizza, prizes, and a great movie! See Mrs. Donegan if you need more information! **
 * 3) <span style="color: #000000; display: block; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14.66px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">** Popcorn Friday! **
 * 4) <span style="color: #000000; display: block; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14.66px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">** Gio G. to the office please. **
 * 5) **Library Makerspace - 5th Grade - Maike & Kwiatkowski Homerooms/6th Grade Aquatic**
 * 6) What’s a typical day like in a Montessori classroom? After students get in from their lockers, they go into the classroom and start Morning Meeting, which involves a greeting, sharing, an activity, and a message. After that, they choose three to five works that they will complete that day.They then start work time, which is a two hour and 45 minute time where they work on assignments from their work plan. During this time, the teachers present some lessons to students to learn how to do some assigned activities.
 * 1) Talent Show-if you're part of the dance group, we have practice tomorrow until 4:30, and again on Saturday 10:30-11:30a.m.
 * 2) Do you like roller skating? Our Safety Patrol members are selling tickets to a special Safety Patrol benefit at the Burlington TraXside. Come and skate with us on March 22 for just $2 ($3 to rent skates at the door, or bring your own) You can buy tickets from any Safety Patrol member or Miss Cooper.
 * 3) Student Council is having an animal supply drive for Lakeland Animal Shelter. Please bring in supplies to help support this wonderful organization.
 * 4) Good Morning Dyer Students, we are less than a week away from the Energy Expo training event on March 5th we need your help for the Energy Expo so please fill out that registration and get it turned in. This is going to be a great year at the Expo!
 * 5) ====Attention all students who participated in Minecraft Club first semester! We will be taking our group photos **tomorrow at homeroom time (2:35) in the bus lobby by the gym**! Club members are encouraged to wear any Minecraft related clothing and bring Minecraft related props to show off in the photo!====

<span style="font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px;">Wednesday, February 28, 2018 > = =
 * 1) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px; text-decoration: none;">No WordMasters today, but see you next week! Come for Meet #2 results and new Meet #3 words.
 * 2) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px; text-decoration: none;">Happy Birthday to Karsen S., Katelyn S.,
 * 3) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px; text-decoration: none;">Happy 1/2 Birthday to Everado H., Saul H.
 * 4) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px; text-decoration: none;">Happy 1/2 Birthday on July 29th to Rylie F.
 * 5) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px; text-decoration: none;">Happy 1/2 Birthday on July 30th to Christopher S.
 * 6) Montessori Education week: Yesterday we told you about our work plan. Here is a video that shows you a little more about it:
 * 7) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px; text-decoration: none;">Popcorn Friday!media type="youtube" key="uywa_wPKO2M" width="560" height="315"
 * 8) Library Makerspace - 6th grade Aquatic
 * 9) Talent Show practice tonight for members of the dance group.
 * 10) =We are about 1/2 way through the RiteBite Fundraiser selling ButterBraids and Cookie Dough. HOW ARE YOU DOING? Dyer School has a big goal of a screen, projection device and new bleachers for the gym. Can you help? We hope so. Every little bit helps. Ask family and friends to support our good cause by buying ButterBraids and Cookie Dough. Both are yummy!=
 * 1) Attention all students who participated in Minecraft Club first semester! We will be taking our group photos **TODAY during homeroom time (2:35) in the bus lobby by the gym**! __**Please be there promptly to be sure that you are part of the photos!**__