We encourage all staff and students to wear blue to show support for all families with diabetes on Friday November 13th.

For anyone looking to take part in a fun activity this Sunday - see details below

As we gather to reflect on Remembrance Day, our school community came together today in quiet reverence for our annual assembly. It was a deeply touching morning dedicated to honoring the brave individuals who served and sacrificed for our freedom and peace. Our students honoured this solemn tradition with remarkable maturity and heart. From their poignant performances and monologues to the respectful silence observed throughout the gymnasium, their dedication brought incredible warmth and dignity to the ceremony. Every student involved showed immense gratitude and respect. A special and heartfelt thank you goes to Miss Rankin, whose outstanding efforts, vision, and untiring preparation made this assembly so memorable and impactful. Her guidance empowered our students to deliver a tribute that truly touched everyone present. Thank you to all the parents and community members who joined us today in remembrance. Lest we forget. 🌺

The DACS Remembrance Day Assembly is tomorrow at 11am. All are welcome!

❄️ Exciting News: The New Harvest Fresh Winter Menu is Coming! ❄️

Warm up your winter with delicious new options! The new Harvest Fresh winter menu begins the week of November 23rd and will run through the first week of February.

📄 Hard Copies: Paper menus will be dropped off at school on Monday for distribution.
📱 Digital Copies: An electronic version is attached/available below so you can check out the options early!

⏰ Important Deadline: To help them prepare, please place your first Harvest Fresh lunch orders by Monday, November 16th.

Thank you!

🎃 Happy Halloween from all of us at DACS! 🎃

Wishing all our wonderful families, students, and community members a fun, safe, and trick-or-treat-filled day! Have a spooktacular celebration! 👻🍬✨

📸 Picture Retake Day is Coming Up! 📸

Did your child miss initial Picture Day? No worries! Picture Retake Day is scheduled for Monday, November 9th.

This is the perfect opportunity for any student who was absent, freshly enrolled, or unable to have their photo taken during the original picture day session.

📣 Grade 7 Fundraiser Alert! 🎒✨

Our Grade 7 students are selling the CK 2027 Get Out & Save Coupon Books to help fund their year-end field trip! 🎟️🚌

Here are all the details you need to know:

💰 Price: $25 per book ($10 from every sale goes directly toward the Grade 7 trip!)
🎁 Great for Gifting: These make fantastic Christmas gifts for those "hard to buy for" folks on your list, and the coupons don't expire until December 2027!
📄 What's Inside? Check out the images for a detailed list of all the included offers.

How to Order:
💳 Online: Place your order directly through School Cash Online.
💵 Cash: Have your Grade 7 student collect cash orders using the form and hand the money and form in to Miss Jacobs or Mr. Park.

🗓️ Deadline: All orders must be in by December 11th.
📦 Delivery: Coupon books are expected to arrive in early November and will be sent home with students as soon as they get here.

Thank you so much for supporting our Grade 7 students if you are able! 🙌💙

Congratulations to all the DACS athletes who competed yesterday at the district meet in Canatara Park in Sarnia. You all did amazing!!!

🚒👨‍🚒 A Fun & Educational Day for Our FDK Team! 👩‍🚒🔥 Last week, our Full-Day Kindergarten classes took an exciting trip to the local fire hall to learn all about fire safety! The students got a first-hand look at what firefighters do, saw the gear up close, and learned key tips on staying safe. A huge thank you to the local fire department for welcoming us, and a special shout-out to all of our amazing parent volunteers! Your help with walking the students to and from the station, keeping everyone safe, and supporting the children throughout the day made the trip a huge success. We couldn't have done it without you! ❤️

🏃‍♂️👟 Huge congratulations to all of our amazing DACS runners! 👟🏃‍♀️ We are so incredibly proud of every single student who represented our school at last week’s cross-country meet. The dedication, sportsmanship, and determination shown on the course were second to none—everyone gave it their absolute all! A massive shout-out to the 30 students who qualified and will be advancing to the district meet in Sarnia next Tuesday! 🏆🎉 Whether you set a personal best, never stopped running, or were cheering on your teammates, your hard work showed. We're all behind our district qualifiers as they prepare for next week - go get 'em team!

🚌 National School Bus Safety Week (October 19th–23rd) 🚌

This week, we’re celebrating National School Bus Safety Week and honouring our amazing bus drivers with this year's theme: “Safe Ride, Everyday Heroes.”

Keeping our students safe is a team effort! Here’s how you can help:

Motorists: Slow down in school zones and always stop for flashing red bus lights.

Students: Stay seated, listen to your driver, and wait for a complete stop before moving.

Parents: Remind your kids about safe behaviour at the bus stop.

Thank you for helping us keep every ride safe! 💛

🥞 What a sweet (and delicious!) day at DACS! Today was our Pancake Day, and it’s safe to say there were happy faces and full bellies all around! Seeing our school community come together for a special treat like this is always a highlight. A huge thank you goes out to: * Victor Lauriston Public School for loaning us their griddles. * Our Senior Student Helpers: You did an incredible job taking care of our littles and helping them load up their plates! * Our Amazing Parent Volunteers: Thank you for all your hard work preparing, cooking, and serving up stacks of warm pancakes. We couldn't do it without your energy and dedication! * Enbridge: A massive shoutout for funding this wonderful event and supporting our school community! Days like today remind us how lucky we are to have such a supportive DACS family.

🍂🌈 Our students had an amazing time at DACS’ Fall House Colour Event! The day was filled with fun, teamwork, and lots of school spirit. A huge thank you to our senior students for their hard work organizing activities and creating such a memorable experience for the rest of the school. We can’t wait for the next House Colour Event! 🩶❤️🖤🤍

🏒 Dresden Junior Kings Student Night is This Friday! 🏒

Hey parents! Mark your calendars—this Friday, October 9th at 7:30 PM, is Student Night at the Dresden Junior Kings hockey game!

🎟️ Free tickets are being handed out to students today and tomorrow! Be sure to ask your kids about them or take a look through their backpacks when they get home from school today so you don't miss out.

Come on out, show your school pride, and cheer on the Kings! We hope to see a huge crowd in the stands this Friday night! 🏒🥅💙

🥞 Pancake Breakfast Alert! 🥞

We are excited to share that all students will be treated to a free Pancake Breakfast on Friday, October 9th, generously sponsored by Enbridge!

The breakfast will take place around 1st break. A huge thank you to our incredible parent volunteers for making this event possible for our school community! 🎉

Stay tuned for more information closer to the date!

📚 The Scholastic Book Fair is officially UP and RUNNING at Dresden Area Central School! 📚 Get ready to empower your young readers! We are so excited to welcome our students to explore all the amazing new books, series, and fun extras available this year. Shopping During the School Day: Students can bring money to school to shop on their own during second recess all week long! 💵📖 Parent & Family Shopping Hours: Parents and guardians are invited to come shop in person during these open hours: Tuesday & Wednesday: 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM Thursday Evening: 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM Every purchase directly supports our school library and classrooms. We can't wait to see you there—happy reading! ✨

📢 Attention DACS Parents & Guardians!

We are excited to share a new way for you to stay connected with daily life at school. You can now view the daily student announcements in real-time, giving you the exact same updates your students see every morning!

🔗 Access the Announcements Here:
View DACS Daily Announcements

You can also access this link anytime directly on the DACS School Homepage.

How this helps you stay informed:

🗓️ Track School Events: Easily follow upcoming spirit days, athletic games, club meetings, and special activities.

💬 Spark Daily Conversations: Get a clear window into school life, making it easier to ask your child about their day and what's happening around the school.

📝 Never Miss a Reminder: Stay ahead of important deadlines, schedule adjustments, picture days, and campus news alongside your student.

We hope this new tool makes supporting your student easier than ever. Thank you for your continued partnership with our school community! 💙