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"Roses" given to Barbara Hurt-Simmons and to the district on its response to finding bacteria in schools

 

Bacteria removed from 4 DASD schools 
Upcoming Events
  
October 20, 2015 - Chester County Safety Summit for school officials and local law enforcement.

 

 

Nov. 2, 2015 - Board interviews

for perspective candidates applying for Region 2 vacancy (7:00 p.m. at STEM Academy)



Nov. 3, 2015 -
Election Day, schools are closed
November 6, 2015 - East/West Football
Congratulations! 

ChesMont Champs - DHS West Boys Cross Country team, DHS East Girls Cross Country Team

ChesMont Champs - DHS East Boys Golf

Aislinn Devlin, DHS West - Individual ChesMont Champion in Cross Country

Yearbook, DHS West - 1st place in the nation from American Scholastic Press Association

Payton and Jordan Bradley, DHS West #1 and #2 Chesmont Girls Tennis Singles 
    
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In the West Homecoming Parade

FROM SUPERINTENDENT MUSSOLINE
  
The School Board/Superintendent team has made a decision to redesign the overall leadership structure of the district's organization.  This change is being instituted in order to provide better supervision and overall organizational efficiency throughout the growing Downingtown Area School District. 

By the start for the 2016-17 fiscal year, if not sooner, we are going to create the position of Assistant Superintendent.  This educational professional would essentially act as the District's Chief Operating Officer overseeing the entire K12 administrative program.  The creation of the Assistant Superintendent of Schools, a Commissioned Officer in the Commonwealth, will provide our district with a clear second in command and work closely with the Superintendent and Board on various projects. Click here for more   
 

 
 
School Board Vacancy
Region 2 School Board member Barbara Hurt Simmons has resigned. Her replacement is now being sought. Interested residents of precincts 525 and 667 are invited to apply for this open seat. Applicant Interviews will take place at the STEM Academy on November 2, 2015. For complete information and application, please click here. 
   
  
Assistant Principals Bell and Shipe
  

Professional Development Days
Many people often ask what happens on those days when schools are closed for Professional Development. On Columbus Day last week, students may have had the day off, but our staff was training.  The day was split into an a.m. and a p.m. session. Curriculum leaders led some of the sessions that teachers attended in the morning.  These programs were focused on the continuing development of Cumulative Summative Assessments (CSA's).  Click for more!
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Safe Schools Summit
Parents, staff and community members are invited to attend the CCIU safe schools summit.  The topic "How Trauma Affects Learning, with an emphasis on Child Abuse/Neglect and Teen Dating Violence".   
Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2015
Place: Downingtown STEM Academy
Time: 5:00-8:00 PM
 
 
October is Fire Prevention Month
Thank you to many members of our local fire companies who stopped by to teach our students about fire safety.  BW enjoyed two fire prevention programs provided by Chief John Edwards and volunteers (including 2 former BW students!) from East Brandywine Fire Department.  Kindergarten students at UH enjoyed a visit by Lionville Fire Company firemen, as part of their celebration of Fire Prevention Week.  They especially enjoyed the big fire truck and the blowing of the siren!

Remember to check your family's fire and smoke detectors for working batteries.
Literacy Night at Lionville Elementary
Lionville Elementary hosted a Literacy Night!  Families and students were able to come and learn about ways parents can support their child's literacy growth.Click here for more.

Out in the Field, Learning by Doing Along the Brandywine
The DHS West AP Environmental Science Classes and Biology and Ecology of Aquatic Systems classes spent the day participating in water quality testing along the West Branch and East Branch of the Brandywine River from North Brooke to Lenape. Click here for more.

Learning about Photosynthesis at Longwood Gardens
On October 2, the Shamona Creek fifth grade went to Longwood Gardens. Part of their visit was to learn the connection between photosynthesis and solar energy. Overall, the students learned about solar energy, recycling, reusing, reducing, plant life and appreciated the knowledge shared by their guides. 
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