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Information for Parents

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Homework Guidelines PDF Print E-mail

A chart of recommended amounts of time students should spend on homework.

 

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Visiting PDF Print E-mail
When you come to visit our school, please report to the Main Office and sign in. Everyone must sign in and wear a name badge while visiting the school. This is done to provide a safe environment for all students.
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Attendance & Tardiness PDF Print E-mail
In order to maximize instructional time, please be sure your child is on time every day. Also, children should be in school every day unless they are sick.
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Drop Off/Pick Up and Parking PDF Print E-mail

It is critical that appropriate safety measures be observed as children are transported to and from school by adults in private cars.  Most school tragedies involving vehicles are accidents that involves car, not buses.

 

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Extended Day Child Care PDF Print E-mail
Both Before School Care and After School Care are available at Little River. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday 7 am until 9 am and 3:30 pm until 6 pm.
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PTA PDF Print E-mail

PTA Information including PTA Officers, meeting schedules and fundraiser information, and school events.

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Forms PDF Print E-mail

Click here to access all DPS forms. DPS forms are located on the District website and are in the PDF format. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and print the forms. A link to the Reader free download is on the district site. 

 
Character Education PDF Print E-mail

Character education is very important at Little River Elementary. We strive to learn and practice in all that we do character traits that will help us to both grow individually and to get along with each other. Each month we focus on a different character trait with readings, quotes, exercises and programs.

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Events PDF Print E-mail

There is always something happening at Little River. See below for  the latest events on the Little River Calendar:

Upcoming Dates November and December and January 

 

 

November 18th        Early Release Day – dismiss at 1:30 p.m.

November 18th       Second grade to have visit from Meteorologist, Glenn Willey 

November 23rd       2nd grade  - Benchmarks

Nov. 25th-29th          Thanksgiving Break

 

 

December 1st           2nd grade – Benchmarks

December 2nd          2nd grade – Benchmarks

December 3rd           1st grade to Duke Homestead, 9:30 am-1:30 pm 

December 4th           Progress Reports go home

December 6th           Chorus to sing National Anthem at Duke Women's Basketball game 

December 7th           SBDMC mtg. 5:15 pm

December 8th           Showcase of Schools, 10:00 am

December 9th           Early Release, Dismissal 1:30 pm

December 15th         Holiday Chorus Concert, 6:30 pm

December 18th         School Spirit Day, Wear Red & Green

December 18th        Holiday Sing-a-long in gym during Encore time

December 21st         Holiday break begins 

 

 

January 1                      New Year’s Day Holiday – No School

January 4                      School resumes

January 8                      School Spirit Day – Pajama Day

January 11                    SBDMC meeting, 5:15 p.m.

January 11-13              Benchmarks 3rd-5th

January 14                    Kitchen Table Conversation, Rogers Herr, 7-9 pm

January 18                    Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday – No School

January 21                    End of grading period

January 22                    School Spirit Day - Crazy Hair Day

January 25                    TeacherWorkday – No School

January 26                    Beginning of grading period

January 28                    Report Cards go home

January 29                    Choice applications due

 

 

 

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