Amazing Opportunities

What an incredible week this has been! There were so many amazing opportunities for our students to learn, play and grow!

Our One Book One School reading of Wishtree by Katherine Applegate culminated with a visit by the Traveling Tree Trunk and Animal Exhibit from The Grove in Glenview. 

 

 

It was pretty amazing to see our students working together to demonstrate all the working parts of a living tree!

 Our assistant principal/technology facilitator, Mrs. Beane, was recognized by the Illinois Retired Teachers' Association. Mrs. Beane was a awarded a grant that will be used to purchase robotic kits for our students to use at Dryden. 

Many parent volunteers joined our first graders for a STEAM Career Day exploration. What a wonderful way to learn first-hand how Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math are part of so many important careers! 

Engineering thermal protection for a cup to keep ice from melting

Package Design

Landscape Designer

Chemistry - Making a rainbow with chemicals

Learning how sound travels and how telephones work

Veterinarian

Interior Design

 

Engineering & Design of Construction Vehicles by Komatsu

Learning how a clinical researcher goes about collecting data

We appreciate the involvement and support of the Arlington Heights Fire Department as we practice our school evacuation drills and learned about fire safety during Fire Prevention Week.

You could hear a pin drop when author Megan McDonald spoke to our student body about her life as an author. We learned how everyday life experiences can be wonderful sources of inspiration for writing.  A huge thank you to our LMC teacher, Mrs. Kovacic, for bringing Megan McDonald to Dryden!

I found this poster of positive words to be very inspiring! As we learn ways to encourage one another and ourselves, these words were a positive reminder about how we can go about doing just that! 

Just look at how these young mathemeticians are applying their problem-solving skills and positive thinking!

The PTA Fall Fest was a wonderful event for our families thanks to efforts of so many caring volunteers. There was a great volunteer turnout of many former Dolphins who are now middle school and high school students. The current Dolphin students really enjoyed playing with them! 

 

Students also enjoyed an obstacle course and were wowed by a magician! 

 

What an incredible week of learning and playing! Thank you to the many dedicated parents, community members and teachers for making our students school experiences so special!!