Countryside News
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Congratulations to Our Countryside Dysart Heroes!
Please take a moment to congratulate our incredible Countryside Dysart Heroes, Alex Marquardt and Santos Cruz!
Alex and Santos go above and beyond in service to their team, our students, and our entire school community. Their positive attitudes and willingness to step in wherever needed make a meaningful difference each and every day. They lead with heart, support their colleagues without hesitation, and create an environment where students feel valued, safe, and encouraged to succeed.
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Read Across America Spirit Week
Monday, March 2: Dr. Seuss Day
Ideas: Dr. Seuss Books: The Cat in the Hat, Green Eggs & Ham, Fox in Socks, Thing 1 & Thing 2, One Fish, Two Fish…
Tuesday, March 3: Favorite Animal Character Day (Dress like your favorite animal or animal story character)
Ideas: Books with animal characters: If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, Pigeon wants a Puppy, Bluey, Mickey and Minnie, Pete the Cat, Dog Man, Paddington Bear
Wednesday, March 4: Disney Wednesday (Dress in all things Disney! Which Disney storybook character will you be?)
Ideas: Cinderella, Snow White, Princess and the Pea, The Little Mermaid, Princes, Queens, Princesses, Pinocchio, Lilo & Stitch
Thursday, March 5: Cozy Up with a Book Day! (Wear winter clothing)
Ideas: Winter-themed stories- The Mitten, Snowy Day, It’s Winter, The Mitten Tree, A Hat for Minerva Louise
Friday, March 6: Fabulous Story Book Friday!
Fun storybook characters: Fancy Nancy, Where’s Waldo, Princesses, Willie Wonka, Diary of a Wimpy Kid
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Spring Break Vibes!
Spring Break is here! There will be no school March 16th - 20th.
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DoNut Stop Reading Night was a success!
Thank you to all our amazing families who joined us tonight for our Donut Stop Reading Night!
We loved seeing everyone enjoying stories, smiles, and sweet treats together. Your support makes our school community so special!
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Who's been sitting in my chair?
The students at Countryside Preschool are having a "bear-y" good time exploring our latest theme: Let’s Create with Goldilocks and the Three Bears!
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4th Grade Scientists
Our 4th grade scientists were hard at work today in the lab!
Students explored weathering by creating their own “weathering boxes” to break down materials and form sediment — just like what happens to rocks over time in nature!
Hands-on learning + messy science = the best way to kick off our Earth Science unit!
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Math and Candy
Our first graders put math to work using candy hearts!
Students sorted, counted, graphed, and created their own math problems using their very own box of candy—making learning hands-on, meaningful, and FUN!
We love seeing our students think critically and take ownership of their learning while enjoying a sweet math experience.
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Celebrating Student Art!
We loved celebrating student creativity!
These beautiful pieces showcased the hard work and imagination of our students, made possible by the guidance and dedication of our amazing art teacher, Mrs. Rippey. Thank you for making art come alive on our campus!
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Parent Survey
It’s Time to Complete the Annual Parent Survey!
Please remember to complete our annual Parent Survey if you haven’t already done so. We want to know what our district and school are doing well and how we can improve in the future. It should take about 5 minutes to complete and will be open through Sunday, February 15. Find it in English at www.dysart.org/survey and in Spanish at www.dysart.org/encuesta
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Parent Teacher Conferences - Early Release @ 1:45 PM
There will be early release on Thursday, February 5th and Friday, February 6th @ 1:45 for Parent Teacher Conferences.
If you have not scheduled your conference, please reach out to your student's teacher!
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Scholastic Book Fair February 5th - 12th
We love to read!
Please stop by the Book Fair to see all of the new books that are available!
Thursday, February 5th: 4:30 - 6:00 PM during Parent Teacher Conferences
Tuesday, February 10th and Wednesday, February 11th : 4:00 - 4:30PM
Create an online e-wallet for your student to shop!
If you are interested in volunteering to help out our PTSA run the Book Fair, please sign up here.
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Reading Under the Stars - Thursday, February 26th
Donut Stop Reading!
Where: Countryside Elementary
When: February 26th
Time: 5:00 - 6:00 PM
An evening of listening to read a louds under open starry skies in our Coyote Courtyard, themed arts & crafts in the cafeteria, and a YUMMY new *food truck will be on campus from 4:30-6:30 to order fresh hot donuts and hot drinks.
Bring your flashlights, blankets, camp chairs and dress warm! All students will receive a glowstick and a book!
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Happy Valentine's Day
Wishing you a Happy Valentine's Day! We love our Coyotes!
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President's Day - February 16th
There will be no school on Monday, February 16th in observance of President's Day.
Enjoy your long weekend and stay safe!
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Spring Pictures - February 11th
Spring Picture Time!
Classroom and personality pictures Wednesday, February 11th.
To have your student's individual photo taken: Send the completed envelope with your student on picture day, or you can submit your order online at mydorian.com by 9:00 am on pictures day.
Check your student's backpacks for order forms!
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Coding in Action!
Mrs. Kucera’s 1st grade class had a blast learning how to use the coding mice in iExplore! Students practiced giving step-by-step directions, testing their ideas, and fixing their “bugs” — all while having fun and building important problem-solving skills.
We love seeing our Coyotes think like coders and engineers!
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STEM Club is Back!
Our Coyotes kicked off the first STEM Club meeting of the year with hands-on exploration, teamwork, and mind-stretching challenges! Students collaborated, tested ideas, and problem-solved like true engineers.
We can’t wait to see all the creativity and innovation this group brings this year!
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Order your Yearbook Now!
Stay Connected and don't miss out on your 2025-2026 Yearbook!
To order visit BuytheYearbook and enter School ID #294105
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100th Day Celebrations
100 Days Smarter in 2nd Grade!
Our 2nd graders celebrated the 100th day of school with an amazing showcase of 100 Projects! From collections of 100 items to creative posters, structures, art, and math challenges, students used counting, creativity, and problem-solving to show what 100 looks like in so many ways. The halls were filled with excitement, teamwork, and pride as our Coyotes shared their projects and celebrated how much they’ve grown in 100 days!
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Kinders Celebrate the 100th Day of School
100 Days Cuter in Kindergarten!
Our Kindergarten Coyotes celebrated the 100th day of school in the most creative way — dressing up like they were 100 years old! From counting and building to writing and creating, students enjoyed a full day of hands-on learning activities to celebrate how much they’ve grown in 100 days.
We are so proud of our littlest learners!