October Newsletter. Building Update Progress! We are beginning to see the infrastructure of the new building. The largest structure is the auditorium.

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1 October Newsletter The year is going fast! We are half way through the first weeks; fall sports are heading into tournaments and the music groups are preparing for concerts. Before you know it we will be busy with Dover-Phila. week activities. Building Update Progress! We are beginning to see the infrastructure of the new building. The largest structure is the auditorium. Annual Forms for please fill these out as soon as possible Please be sure to submit emergency medical forms on the new online system. To access this, visit the Dover Schools website and click on Parent Resources and then Parent Portal. In that tab, click on Forms and then scroll to the bottom of the page for the Emergency Medical Authorization Form. Students will not be able to attend field trips if this is not completed. It is critical that this information is available to us in the event of an emergency. A kiosk is available at DHS if you need technology and/or assistance with this process. Annual Forms EARLY VOTING STARTS OCT 12! Early voting is getting ready to start, so mark your calendars to get out early and beat the long lines other voters will face on Election Day. Locations and times are available on the Tuscarawas County Board of Elections website at Take a friend and make a day of it...you will be glad you did!

2 Student Accident Insurance Click the link below... To find the student accident insurance application, please click on the link below. You may also find the form on the district website under "Parent Resources." Student Accident Insurance Plan High School Health Screenings Week of October 1 We will be testing vision and hearing of freshmen and new students. Senior Big Picture October 5th Seniors will have their group picture taken in the gymnasium at 1:55 pm. Please remind your students to arrive on time for the picture. They are encouraged to wear their senior shirt or Dover apparel. Homecoming Dance Saturday, October 6 Gymnasium 7:00-10:00 pm Tickets are $10 each Student Council is sponsoring the fall homecoming dance in the high school gymnasium. Tickets may be purchased before school at 7:00 in Room 227, after school until 4:00 in Room 104, and during lunch in the concession stand. Inappropriate dancing is not permitted, and students will be asked to leave if they continue to dance inappropriately after a warning. We want to ensure that all students enjoy an evening of fun with their friends. *Out of school guest forms are required if a student brings a guest from another school. These forms are available in the high school office. Fall Choir Concert Tuesday, October 9 7:00 pm

3 High School Auditorium After School Study Room DHS Library Monday Thursday 2:45 4:30 pm All students are welcome to attend. Parent-Teacher Conferences Thursday, October 11: 3:00-6:30 pm Wednesday, October 17: 5:00-8:30 pm No appointments necessary. HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT INFORMATIONAL MEETING THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11 6:00 PM Do you know the warning signs? This presentation will show you how children hide drugs, e-cigarettes and other substances in plain sight. This presentation is for adults only. You don t want to miss this 45-minute presentation. Professional Development Two-hour Delay October 15, 2018 All schools will begin two hours later for teacher professional development. Buses will arrive two hours later than scheduled. *Other two-hour delay dates: November 12, December 10, February 4, March 4, and April 8 Fall Orchestra Concert Tuesday, October 16 7:00 pm

4 High School Auditorium Upcoming Tests PSAT juniors October 10, 2018 Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test ASPIRE sophomores October 17, 2018 Assesses student readiness in English, math, reading, science and writing Both of these tests are offered through the counseling office and are on a first come, first served basis. Make sure your student listens to the announcements for sign up. There is a cost to the student for each test. Dover-New Phila Week Saturday, October 20 Senior Sportsmanship Banquet - 9:00 am Tuesday, October 23 Hall Decorating 3:00 9:00 pm Thursday, October 25 Community Crater Stadium 7:00 9:30 pm Friday, October 26 Dover-Phila Quaker Stadium 7:00 pm Teacher In-Service Monday, October 29 No School for Students All schools will be closed for teacher professional development.

5 What s Happening October 1-5 Friday, October 5 Saturday, October 6 Tuesday, October 9 Wednesday, October 10 Thursday, October 11 Friday, October 12 Monday, October 15 Tuesday, October 16 Wednesday, October 17 Saturday, October 20 Tuesday, October 23 Thursday, October 25 Friday, October 26 Saturday, October 27 Monday, October 29 Health Screening Senior Big Picture Homecoming Game Dover Education Foundation Reception Union Country Club, Post Game Homecoming Dance Gymnasium; 7:00-10:00 pm Fall Choir Concert Auditorium; 7:00 pm PSAT Test - juniors Parent-Teacher Conferences; 3:00-6:30 pm Hidden in Plain Sight Auditorium; 6:00 pm Jostens Information: Seniors Gaps and Gowns Sophomores Class Rings Two-Hour Delayed Start Staff Professional Development Fall Orchestra Concert Auditorium; 7:00 pm ASPIRE Test sophomores Parent-Teacher Conferences; 5:00-8:30 pm Sportsmanship Banquet Buckeye Career Center; 9:00 am Hall Decorating Spaghetti Supper 4:30 pm Community Bon-fire Crater Stadium; 7:00 pm Dover-Phila Football Game Quaker Stadium; 7:00 pm ACT Test Teacher In-Service No classes