Important News

The HC Library is offering many activities, classes, and book clubs for our Dayton Oaks students to enjoy during the month of October. Please see their schedule of classes held at the Glenwood Library Branch (http://host.evanced.info/hclibrary/lib/eventcalendar.asp If you enjoy reading then you might be interested in one of the book clubs being held at the Glenwood Branch for 6-8 year…

Congratulations to the following students!!!! At the end of last school year the Howard County Library (Glenwood branch) selected a piece of artwork from each of these students to display in the Glenwood branch of the Howard County Library System. Please stop by and take a look! Michael Eyasu - Kaya Roy. - Julianna Doyle- Alexander Rogers - Cara Marks…

October is National Bullying Prevention Month! Research shows that several components together can support a bully-free school: 1. Talking about bullying Through classroom lessons in October, all students will discuss conflict resolution skills & steps to take to solve problems Talk to your child at home about bullying, how to be a bully-free family & what your family will do…

Dear Dayton Oaks Families, Happy Autumn! Our school is busy with students learning. It is amazing to see how the community building during the first couple of weeks has paid off. Relationships have been established and students are invested in their classroom communities. It was wonderful to see so many families at back-to-school nights. We value your involvement in your…

We hope all of you are settling into this new school year. Your PTA is very excited about all the programs and events that we have planned! A big thank you goes out to Rachel Tarp who organized the Ice Cream Social last Friday! We had an amazing turn out and hope everyone who attended enjoyed reconnecting with old friends…

Howard County Parents/Guardians of 9-14 Year Olds: Attend a FREE evidence-based program for parents/guardians of 9 to 14 year olds to gain skills and knowledge to reduce the risk that their children will use drugs. This is a 4 week program on Tuesday evenings from October 9 to October 30 at the Elkridge Branch of the Howard County Library from…

I’ve had such a warm welcome to DOES! Things are starting to get busy--Monthly classroom lessons have begun. Please be on the lookout for a follow up sheet that will go home after I’ve visited your child’s class. As things get busy, remember to the importance of staying involved. Here are a few fun ways to ask your child, “How…

Dear Dayton Oaks families, The school year is well underway, and it was wonderful to see everyone at our ice cream social last Friday, as well as Back-to-School nights this week. Thank you all for kicking off a wonderful school year. At this time of the school year, it is always exciting to see students transitioning into reading groups and…

Vision: Every student is engaged and inspired in a rigorous and empowering environment, in order to develop a love of learning, discover strengths, and excel in all endeavors. Mission: The Dayton Oaks school community will provide a safe, nurturing environment that fosters individual potential through academic excellence, appreciation of diversity, and commitment to life-long learning. We are looking forward to…

Dear Dayton Oaks Elementary School Families, Welcome back! I hope that you are enjoying the last few weeks of summer. The custodians and front office are working to prepare for another promising school year. Ms. Williams-McKinney and I are looking forward to a great school year. With a year under my belt, I am excited for the many ways we…