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In November all students in grades 3-8 and grade 10 will be given the Wisconsin Knowledge and Concepts Exam (WKCE). More information.
Changes to elementary report card
The DeForest Area School District has revised the elementary report card for Kindergarten through 4th grade for the 2013-14 school year. The new format is aligned with new state standards in English Language Arts and Mathematics and with related improvements in our curriculum. We hope this new format will provide you with more and better information than traditional grades. Please read more information HERE.
Drug Prevention Awareness Presentation
Tuesday, November 5, 6:00 pm at DAHS Little Theatre
Germantown School Resource Officer, Toni Olson, will be presenting information on the use of marijuana. The presentation will include: "look fors" (t-shirts, language, culture), prevalence of use in the area, trends, and resources for assistance.
This presentation is open to the public. Parents/Guardians are encouraged to attend.
*This is not intended for children. More information.
Annual Holiday Gift Giving Program
The DeForest Area Clergy Association in conjunction with the DeForest Area Needs Network (DANN), Joining Forces for Families (JFF), and DeForest Area School District are again coordinating the Holiday Giving Program. The program responds to needs in the community by providing holiday gifts to children ages 0-18. Eligible families received a letter and request form in the mail. Those not receiving letters who feel they qualify for the program may register at the DeForest Area Food Pantry, which is located at Windsor United Church, 4434 Second Street, in Windsor, (open every Thursday from 6 to 7 pm). The Holiday Gift form must be submitted by Monday, October 28.
Individuals and groups in the community who wish to sponsor a family for the holidays may contact Darlene Skafe, DANN President, at 846-8826, by November 11.
DASD School Resource Officer
Check out the story in the DeForest Times-Tribune about Brian Johnson, DASD School Resource Officer (Police Officer for the Village of DeForest), written by reporter Lauren Anderson.
Parent-Teacher Conferences, Nov. 11
Parents and guardians are encouraged to meet with teachers to discuss their child's learning progress on Monday, November 11, 12:30-7:30 pm. Watch for more information from your child's school coming in early November.
Educator Effectiveness
This year educators in the DeForest Area School District are preparing for implementation of "Educator Effectiveness," Wisconsin's comprehensive evaluation system for teachers and principals. The system was designed collaboratively with Wisconsin educators and education leaders. It is made up of multiple measures of evaluation and balances an educator's practice with evidence of student achievement. Educator Effectiveness (EE) is designed to support the continuous improvement of educator practice that leads to improved student learning.
More detailed information about the EE System can be found at the Department of
Public Instruction EE website. This brief video also provides an overview of the system.
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