Author: Windows User

September 2016

I am Richard O. Knight, it is my privilege and honor to join the Dillard Academy family for the school year 2016-2017. I am looking forward to an exciting year of learning and growing with our students and working with our professional staff. I have been an educator at the Elementary level for over a decade and have been serving in the educational field for over 14 years. During my teaching career I have taught all grades 1st through 8th grade. I am married to a wonderful woman, Tanisha. We have one son, Dominic, and Sofia on the way.
My main goal is to ensure that every student is provided the highest quality of education possible in a safe and supportive learning environment. Working together as a team with our staff and parents, I am committed to helping each student achieve their very best. Every student is valued and worthy of our best effort. I will work hard to continue the legacy of success established by Dillard Academy by building strong relationships with staff, parents, students, and community partners. We will focus on Common Core skills, use of data to inform instruction, and providing exciting and challenging enrichment opportunities for all students. I will also engage the participation of the PTO and other community groups. Dillard Academy will be known as a parent friendly environment where parents and staff work cooperatively for students’ success, as our axiom states, “it takes a village to raise a child”. I hope to continue and increase the tradition of parent involvement in our various school activities.
Can’t decide what to wear to school?
Get your Dillard Academy wear now!

Hoodie W/zipper
Adult: $28.00
Youth: $25.00
Sweatpants
Adult: $ 20.00
Youth: $ 15.00
Shorts
Adult $15.00
Youth $13.00

T-Shirt (short)
Adult: $12.00
Youth: $10.00
T-Shirt (Long )
Adult: $15.00
Youth $12.00
String Back Pack
$ 10.00

Book of the Month

Sept 5: Holiday
Sept 9: Early Dismissal
Sept 13: Board of Director’s Meeting @ 6:00
Sept 14: BOG
Sept 19-23: Cheer Try-outs
Sept 23: Early Dismissal
Sept 27: PTO @ 5:00

September 19-22, 2016
3rd — 7th Grade
3:00-5:30
No Jeans/No Jean Shorts
No Sandals
Sneakers must be worn!
If you do not have the proper attire, you will not be able to try-out.

The first PTO meeting Tuesday, Sept 27th at 5:oo pm. Food will be served. This is our Federal Programs meeting, when you can weigh in on how DACS spends it’s federal lfunds.

General Election Calendar:
Oct. 14 – Voter registration deadline (register to vote)
Oct. 20 – Early voting and same-day registration begins
Nov. 1 – Deadline to request an absentee ballot
Nov. 5 – Early voting ends
NOV. 8 – ELECTION DAY (Polls open 6:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.) Find your polling place at ncvoterguide.org

Dear Parent.
I am pleased to tell you that we will be using a website called IXL in our classrooms this year. IXL is a comprehensive learning program offering unlimited math and science practice problems in thousands of skills-all of which are aligned to the Common Core. One of the best things about IXL is that your can access it from home, so you have a chance t see your child’s progress!
To get your child started on your home computer, please follow these easy steps:
Go to https://www.IXL.com/signin/dillarda
Enter child's username and password( this will be provided separately)
Click on the name of the subject you’d like to work on at the top of the page and navigate to your child’s grade level.
Select a specific skill to practice from the list of skills.

Do not drop off students before 7:45 a.m. There are no staff available to watch students before 7:45.
Students may not bring snacks or drinks to school except as part of a bag lunch. Junk food, such as candy and soda, is not allowed.
Place the student’s name on all personal items, especially coats, jackets, and book-bags.

Keep phone numbers updated.
Check your child’s homework daily.
Read with your child every night.

School Improvement Committee
Wellness: 9/19/16 @ 3:00pm
School Beautification: 9/28/16 @ 3:00pm
Events: 9/20/16 @ 7:30am
Hospitality: 9/30/16 @ 3:00pm
Safety: 9/21/16@ 3:00pm
Afterschool: 9/29/16 @ 3:00pm

In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write to USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington DC 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 or (202) 720-6382 (TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer