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Preschool
Hello from Preschool! We had a great time at our winter-themed Preschool Literacy Night on January 23rd. 19 families attended and had a fun time cycling through 6 learning stations. We had one station where preschoolers . . .
Kindergarten
January has been a very busy month! The most memorable part of the month was probably when we got to celebrate the first 100 Days of School!! We celebrated this wonderful occasion on Tuesday, January 24, 2012. . . .
First Grade
Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Behrens
First Grade Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Behrens The first graders are taking off on their reading skills. It is exciting to hear their expression and fluency as they succeed in reading a book. One of their favorite . . .
2nd Grade
We just passed our 100th day of school! The second graders are working hard and learning loads of new things each week. This past week we started our new reading groups and it has gone . . .
Third Grade
We are into the full swing of things again now that second semester has begun. Following . . .
Fourth Grade
Mrs. Scoville and Mrs. McClintic would like to thank all of you who were able to attend parent-teacher conferences on February 9. We appreciate all of the support you give your child and our school. In February the 4th graders . . .
Fifth Grade
We would like to thank all the parents for their dedication to their children. We had a good attendance for parent teacher conferences and great support for what we are trying to accomplish: Teach the . . .
Sixth Grade
January has definitely been an interesting month thus far. The weather has been unseasonably mild, and our reading program has taken on a new look. Your child’s schedule has . . .
David City Elementary Music
We have been busy in Music class since coming back to school after Christmas break. On January 27, 18 6th grade students attended the Middle Level Choral Festival at Heartland Community Schools. About 400 students from area . . .
Greetings from Title I
Have your ever wondered what questions to ask your child about the book he or she is reading? Susan Carey Biggam offers some starter questions and comments that can start a discussion with your . . .
Physical Education
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. The month of February is dedicated to raising awareness about heart disease and increasing knowledge about prevention. The fifth and sixth grade classes have been educated on . . .
2011 3rd & 7th Grade Stanford Results
For the past two years, during the fall semester the 3rd and 7th grade take a standardized test called the Stanford Achievement Test. This assessment is a "dipstick" to measure how well our students are doing on . . .
Young Writers of America
DCES students get poems published
Several David City elementary students wrote a poem that was selected to be published in the prestigious annual student anthology, Award-Winning Young Writers of America - 2012. Less than 20 % of entries were selected for publication. . . .
News & Notes
Things have been full speed ahead here at David City Elementary. As many of you know, we have implemented the Response to Intervention (RtI) plan to better meet the needs of all our students in reading. . . .
The Gift of Giving
This time of year gives everyone a chance to pause and enjoy the blessings of life's simple things. Good health, family, safe travel, food on the table are among the reasons people give thanks. Another . . .
Elementary Student Council Update
Written by Olivia C.
On Monday the 24th, the student council officers (Ariah, Allie, Madison, and Olivia) took a trip to Doane College in Crete, Nebraska. From David City, Crete is a little over an hour drive. We left at about 7:30 and arrived on campus at . . .
Risk and Protective Factors
As a school, the behaviors of our students both in the school and at home have an impact on their academic achievement. The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services and the Nebraska Department of Education with the Bureau of . . .
New Addition Open House Video
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David City Elementary NeSA Scores
Last Spring, every 3rd-6th grade elementary student took at least two state assessments called NeSA tests. The two tests were NeSA-Reading and NeSA-Math. Last year was the second year for the state reading . . .
First Day On the New Play Equipment
See some pictures of how students enjoyed the new playground equipment.
School Health Screenings
The Health Office has been busy the first few weeks of school. I’m happy to report that nearly 95% of the student population has already had their school health . . .
Back to School Fishing Derby-Updated
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Sleep at Home, Not Through School
With school starting this week, it becomes apparent that the vacation enjoyed by students comes to a screeching halt when that alarm clock reminds them that summer is over. A new school year also means that . . .
The Health and Wellness of Our Kids
The countdown to summer has begun. Here in the elementary, you can feel the energy building as each school day passes and everyone gets one day closer to summer. With the close of another school year, as a . . .
NeSA-Writing and David City
It is the season of testing. Since late January until late April, students from grades 3rd-11th, have been taking state tests. The state assessments are called NeSA and there are three of them this year. . . .
The Importance of Pre-School
What used to be a fun way to get kids ready for school, pre-school is now becoming a very important piece in the academic success of students. As the expectations for students continues to rise, the value of education at an early age is . . .
How To Predict Our Future in Reading
One of the more difficult things to do as a teacher is to know where your students will be at in their learning at the end of the school year. It really can prove to be challenging in reading. This year the . . .
Snapshot of DCES 3rd Graders
On the second week of November, the 3rd grade class took the Stanford Achievement Tests (SAT). This test is a way to measure student progress toward high academic standards. It is a multiple-choice . . .
K-6 ART
We try to cover a variety of media and themes in Elementary Art, and we definitely have explored a wide variety this month. The Kindergarten classes have completed work on a project based on the book “The Rainbow Fish”, and have moved on . . .
David City Elementary Staff E-mails
Superintendent of Schools: Jerry Phillips, jphillip@dcscouts.org David City Elementary: Principal , Travis Lockyer lockyer@dcscouts.org Counselor, Tricia Pinneo, . . .
