Our book fair has arrived. Students will be able to preview the book fair on December 2nd. Purchases can be made starting December 3rd. Here is the website for you to add funds to your child's e-wallet. Parents can also shop online beginning December 2nd.
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/johnwdillardacademy
Save the Date!! December 5th : Book Fair Family Night/Winter Wonderland 4:45 to 5:45 and 1st and 2nd grades will perform at 6:00
Art Room Fundraiser!
We have partnered with Square 1 Art, a company that turns your child’s art into just about anything you can imagine, for an art room fundraiser! Information came home with your child!
Just click on the link below and it will take you to the website. Then click on art search, type in Dillard Academy and your child’s name and you should be able to see their artwork!
Orders have to be in by December 5!
Message Mrs. Stevens with any questions!
https://shop.square1art.com/Shop/view-all-products
Students are really enjoying Lego Club. Thank you Mrs. Turman!
On November 20, 2024 the RCS Board of Education Policy Committee Meeting will be held from 8:30 - 9:30 am and the RCS Board of Education Meeting will be held at 10:00am at the RCS Administrative Offices , 511 Harrington Highway, Eden, NC .
RCS is actively recruiting bus drivers! Bus drivers can work full time or as little as 3 hours a day. More information can be found at the link: https://rockinghamnc.ted.peopleadmin.com/hire/index.aspx
Third grade had the best trip together to Old Salem on Friday!! Thank you to all our families that came along and helped out in our groups! We had a great day learning!
Next week, we begin the Dillard Kindness Challenge. Take a look at some of the topics we will discuss and cover relating to being kind next week (in recognition of World Kindness Day on November 13th).
4th graders have been working in teams doing science experiments using the scientific method.
The RCS Board of Education will conduct special called meeting on Friday, November 8, 2024. The BOE will immediately move to closed session. The agenda can be found at http://www.boarddocs.com/nc/rock/Board.nsf
Reminder for RCS families - November 5, 2024 is an optional teacher workday and no school for students. Also, this is election day and we encourage all eligible members of the RCS community to exercise their right to vote.
On October 29th, Dillard Academy wore purple to honor our beloved Treva Tatum and all that she did for our school.
Our Veterans Day Program will be November 8th at Western Rockingham Middle School.
Friday was team jersey day for Red Ribbon Week.
RCS is hosting a RockATOP Apprenticeship Community Night Tuesday, October 29, 2024 beginning at 6pm at the Rockingham County Economic Development Small Business & Tourism Building. This event is open to all Rockingham County students regardless of school.
https://5il.co/2zro0
Our third graders dressed as their favorite book character or favorite movie for Red Ribbon Week today.
RCS families mark your calendars -- All schools on the traditional school calendar have two important dates coming up - an early release day Friday, October 25th and a teacher workday with no school for students on Monday, October 28th.
Fall retake pictures will be taken November 6th.
Students celebrated Red Ribbon week Tuesday by dressing in school colors or like a dalmatian.
RCS wants to make sure children are in an appropriate car seat at drop off and pick up. Families can check the car seat instruction manual or car seat labels for the manufacturer’s recommended age, weight and height use requirements. Learn more: https://bit.ly/33Rrumg
