The Downsville Lion’s club will be coming soon to provide vision screenings soon. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Health Office.
Vision Screening Program The Lions Clubs in New York State have launched a special program to screen children for vision problems that can lead to Amblyopia, commonly referred to as “lazy eye.” The program focuses on screening children between the ages of 6 months and 6 years. The trained volunteers from your local Lions Club will screen the children’s eyes with either a Welch Allyn vision screener or a Plusoptix screener.
What we screen for: The Vision Screeners detect risk factors that may lead to Amblyopia including: Myopia - Nearsightedness Hyperopia - Farsightedness Anisometropia - Unequal refractive power Astigmatism - Irregular eye shape Media Opacity - cataract Strabismus - Eye misalignment The Vision Screeners are approximately 85 - 95% effective in detecting problems that may lead to amblyopia.
No dress?
Don’t stress!
We’ve got you covered!
DCS Prom is scheduled for June 4th - Stop by the Guidance Suite to check out some “gently used” dresses that are available for prom.
* * * Maternity Leave Vacancy * * *
TEACHER’S AIDE – LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE
Calendar Correction:
The Annual Budget Vote and Election is noted as Wednesday, May 18th on the school calendar. The vote is Tuesday, May 17.
Reminder. No school March 18th - Staff Development Day
Come see our students perform!
This will also be live streamed on our DCS Website.
DCS is on a 2hr delay today.
[Thursday 3/10/22]
DCS is closed today 3/9/22
Bridge Run Scholarship Opportunity - Essay due May 6th
See details here: https://www.dcseagles.org/page/scholarship-opportunities
DCS is on a 2 hour delay today. Tuesday 3/8
National Honor Society Blood Drive
Friday March 11th 8:30-1:30
https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-time
DCS is on a 2 hour delay today, Thursday 3/3/22
Read Across America Day, also known as Dr Seuss Day, is a yearly observance in the USA inaugurated by the NEA (National Education Association). It is held on the school day that is nearest to 2 March, Dr Seuss birthday. Theodor Seuss Geisel was an American artist, book publisher, animator, poet, a political cartoonist as well as an author. He is best known for authoring over 60 children’s books.
On Sunday Governor Hochul announced that the mask mandate in *schools and on school busses* will be lifted this week on Wednesday, March 2nd.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support throughout this pandemic.
DCS will be closed Friday, February 25th.
Let’s Celebrate
What: Dr. Seuss’s Birthday
Who: Pre-k -6th grades
When: Wednesday March 2, 2022
How: Come dressed in your best Dr. Seuss attire
Maybe you want to be a Grinch, or maybe your socks don’t match because you got dressed in a pinch. Maybe you feel a little wacky and your hair is all tacky. No one will gripe if you decide to wear stripes. Socks on your hands like Fox in Socks will make the day rock!
Dear Downsville Central School District community,
As you may have heard, the New York State Department of Public Service is mapping broadband infrastructure across the state, and they need to hear from our community. The survey takes 5-7 minutes to complete and will assist the agency in more accurately reporting on where broadband infrastructure exists and where it does not. Please visit www.delawarecountybroadband.com or scan the QR code in the attached flier by Friday, March 18th, 2022, to take the survey digitally or call the toll-free broadband assessment line at 1-855-NYBBMAP (1-855-692-2627) to receive a paper copy in the mail.
The need for fast, reliable broadband internet has never been greater in our rural school district, as made all too apparent during the pandemic. Students rely on broadband to attend remote classes and complete and submit schoolwork and families rely on it to stay up to date on school communications. In today’s world, broadband internet is a necessity.
Data collected from the broadband assessment will be used by Delaware County Economic Development and our county government to demonstrate our county’s need and eligibility for state and federal grants. While other broadband surveys have been conducted previously by other agencies, they were not through the Department of Public Service and were not as thorough nor complete as this assessment.
We encourage our school district families to complete the assessment and help get Delaware County mapped.
Thank You
CHICKEN AND BISCUIT DINNER – FEBRUARY 26 – TO BENEFIT THE BACKPACK BUDDY PROGRAM
At the Downsville Fire Hall
4:30 – SOLD OUT
Sit down or take out
Free Will Offering
Substitutes AND Bus Drivers
Head to the DCS Employment Page for details on applying.
https://www.dcseagles.org/page/employment
Kids Craft Day coming up at Bluestone in Delhi Friday, 2/25/22!
2-3PM, Kids Canvas Painting
3:30-5PM, Kids Sculpting Animals (ages 7+)
$20 per child, per activity - reservations required: sign up today!
Click here to see/register for our upcoming workshops & courses.
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