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This is the one week countdown to our first Pop-Up Book Swap. Join us at the Dryden Township Library on July 8 at noon to swap your summer books and then play Book Bingo at 12:30. See you soon! #proudcardinal
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With our sincere thanks, Masters Automotive, we send you a virtual handshake on this #NationalHandshakeDay for being one of our Dryden High School Yearbook sponsors! https://mastersautomotive.wixsite.com/website
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Eva chose Strega Nona, a Caldecott Honor Book, to read to her brother Gio as part of the Summer Reading Challenge. #growingreaders #proudcardinal
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![Space Mission Summer Reading Countdown EAch time you complete one of the tasks, take a photo and email it to Mrs. Knox at dknox@drydenschools.org. Win a special price in the fall if you complete all 10 photos. 10 Read a Caldecott or Newbery book 9 Read a book with a moon on the cover 8 Visit the Little Free Library in front of the school 7 Read a book with a number in the title 6 Read a book with the setting in outer space 5 read 5 picture books in one day 4 Read a book published this year (2023 or 2024) 3 Read a book set in a different continent, country, or state 2 Read a book outside in the sunshine (or the shade) 1 Build a reading rocket out of blankets or pillows of boxes and blast off with a good book! Blast off](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/dryden_community_school_district_ar/live_feed_image/image/8915003/large_Space_Mission_Summer_Reading_Countdown__3_.jpg)
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Raelynn is finding new titles to read during the Summer Reading Challenge. This one was published within the last year. #growingreaders #proud cardinal
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Part of the Summer Reading Challenge was to pick a book with a number in the title. Gio & Eva found one! #growingreaders #proudcardinal
![Space Mission Summer Reading Countdown EAch time you complete one of the tasks, take a photo and email it to Mrs. Knox at dknox@drydenschools.org. Win a special price in the fall if you complete all 10 photos. 10 Read a Caldecott or Newbery book 9 Read a book with a moon on the cover 8 Visit the Little Free Library in front of the school 7 Read a book with a number in the title 6 Read a book with the setting in outer space 5 read 5 picture books in one day 4 Read a book published this year (2023 or 2024) 3 Read a book set in a different continent, country, or state 2 Read a book outside in the sunshine (or the shade) 1 Build a reading rocket out of blankets or pillows of boxes and blast off with a good book! Blast off](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/dryden_community_school_district_ar/live_feed_image/image/8914937/large_Space_Mission_Summer_Reading_Countdown__3_.jpg)
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Ms. Bonesteel's cardinal campers have been working hard to get ready for 3rd grade! #proudcardinal
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Eva found the perfect place to enjoy a book this summer - her swing! She continues to prevent the "summer slide" by reading books of her choice. #proudcardinal #growingreaders
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ATTENTION FAMILIES WHO HAVE 4 YEAR OLDS We currently have openings in both our GSRP classrooms for the 2024/25 school year. GSRP is 4 days a week, no school on Fridays. This is a FREE program for families that meet the income requirements. This includes Transportation, Field Trips, School Supplies and a developmentally appropriate curriculum taught by Accredited Teachers. All meals are included (Breakfast, Lunch and Snack) This is available to families that meet the eligibility requirements. The income requirements were increased to accommodate a higher income, so if you didn’t qualify in the past, you may now. If you are interested in seeing if you qualify for FREE Preschool email us and we can meet with you to determine qualifications. We look forward to hearing from you! Mrs. Rhodes : krhodes@drydenschools.org Mrs. Koroleski : lkoroleski@drydenschools.org
![Dryden GSRP Preschool Program Dryden Community Schools GSRP Great Start Readiness Program Michiganś Nationally Recognized Preschool Program This program is funded through a grant provided by the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential. Where your child´s academic journey begins. Free 4 year old preschool for families who qualify. High quality and certified teachers. Transportation available, breakfast, lunch, and snacks provided. Field trips. Full days. Lindsay Koroleski lkoroleski@drydenschools.org phone 810 448-4086 katz rhodes krhodes@drydenschools.org accepting applications now](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/dryden_community_school_district_ar/live_feed_image/image/8230522/large_IMG_0287.jpg)
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What do you do when the township library is closed for the day? Raelynn knows...visit the Little Free Library in front of Dryden Elementary to select your next read. #growingreaders #proudcardinal
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Eva and Gio are working on their Summer Reading Challenge together, reading a book with a moon on the cover and another book set in outer space. #growingreaders #proudcardinal
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Raelynn built a reading rocket nook where she can read to her sister. #growingreaders #summerreadingchallenge #proudcardinal
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Our Dryden High School Yearbook Sponsor, Integrated Designs Inc., allows us to get so much more done in a day! Thank you! #WorldProductivityDay https://intdesigns.com/
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Our Dryden High School Yearbook Sponsor, BJ Forrest Trucking, allows us to get so much more done in a day! Thank you! #WorldProductivityDay https://www.bjforresttruckinginc.com/
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Bryan visited the Little Free Library in front of the school to pick out some new titles to read outside this summer. He has completed 2 of the 10 tasks in the Summer Reading Space Challenge. #growingreaders #proudcardinal
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![Space Mission Summer Reading Countdown EAch time you complete one of the tasks, take a photo and email it to Mrs. Knox at dknox@drydenschools.org. Win a special price in the fall if you complete all 10 photos. 10 Read a Caldecott or Newbery book 9 Read a book with a moon on the cover 8 Visit the Little Free Library in front of the school 7 Read a book with a number in the title 6 Read a book with the setting in outer space 5 read 5 picture books in one day 4 Read a book published this year (2023 or 2024) 3 Read a book set in a different continent, country, or state 2 Read a book outside in the sunshine (or the shade) 1 Build a reading rocket out of blankets or pillows of boxes and blast off with a good book! Blast off](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/dryden_community_school_district_ar/live_feed_image/image/8868851/large_Space_Mission_Summer_Reading_Countdown__2_.jpg)
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Twins, Kaylee and Kyle, have started their Summer Reading Challenge. Kaylee chose to read 5 books in 1 day, and Kyle chose a book with a moon on the cover. #growingreaders #proudcardinal
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![Space Mission Summer Reading Countdown EAch time you complete one of the tasks, take a photo and email it to Mrs. Knox at dknox@drydenschools.org. Win a special price in the fall if you complete all 10 photos. 10 Read a Caldecott or Newbery book 9 Read a book with a moon on the cover 8 Visit the Little Free Library in front of the school 7 Read a book with a number in the title 6 Read a book with the setting in outer space 5 read 5 picture books in one day 4 Read a book published this year (2023 or 2024) 3 Read a book set in a different continent, country, or state 2 Read a book outside in the sunshine (or the shade) 1 Build a reading rocket out of blankets or pillows of boxes and blast off with a good book! Blast off](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/dryden_community_school_district_ar/live_feed_image/image/8868820/large_Space_Mission_Summer_Reading_Countdown.jpg)
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ATTENTION FAMILIES WHO HAVE 4 YEAR OLDS We currently have openings in both our GSRP classrooms for the 2024/25 school year. GSRP is 4 days a week, no school on Fridays. This is a FREE program for families that meet the income requirements. This includes Transportation, Field Trips, School Supplies and a developmentally appropriate curriculum taught by Accredited Teachers. All meals are included (Breakfast, Lunch and Snack) This is available to families that meet the eligibility requirements. The income requirements were increased to accommodate a higher income, so if you didn’t qualify in the past, you may now. If you are interested in seeing if you qualify for FREE Preschool email us and we can meet with you to determine qualifications. We look forward to hearing from you! Mrs. Rhodes : krhodes@drydenschools.org Mrs. Koroleski : lkoroleski@drydenschools.org
![Dryden GSRP Preschool Program Dryden Community Schools GSRP Great Start Readiness Program Michiganś Nationally Recognized Preschool Program This program is funded through a grant provided by the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential. Where your child´s academic journey begins. Free 4 year old preschool for families who qualify. High quality and certified teachers. Transportation available, breakfast, lunch, and snacks provided. Field trips. Full days. Lindsay Koroleski lkoroleski@drydenschools.org phone 810 448-4086 katz rhodes krhodes@drydenschools.org accepting applications now](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/dryden_community_school_district_ar/live_feed_image/image/8230480/large_IMG_0287.jpg)
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It's officially summer break and time for our Elementary Summer Reading Challenge. Snap a photo of your student completing each task and email it to Mrs. Knox at dknox@drydenschools.org. Those that complete all 10 tasks will receive a special prize in the fall.
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Happy #proudcardinal Father's Day!
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Happy Flag Day! A huge #proudcardinal thank you to the Lapeer Area Elks Lodge and the Dryden Vets for their donations to purchase a solar light to keep the Dryden High School flag illuminated at night. Lapeer Elk and Vietnam Veteran Mark Major and Dryden Vets President Les Broder salute while Dryden junior and Life Scout Justin Rampe raises the flag. We appreciate your support!
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Raelynn has been working on her Summer Reading Challenge to prevent the "summer slide". She read outside and read a book with a moon on the cover. #growingreaders #proudcardinal
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![Space Mission Summer Reading Countdown EAch time you complete one of the tasks, take a photo and email it to Mrs. Knox at dknox@drydenschools.org. Win a special price in the fall if you complete all 10 photos. 10 Read a Caldecott or Newbery book 9 Read a book with a moon on the cover 8 Visit the Little Free Library in front of the school 7 Read a book with a number in the title 6 Read a book with the setting in outer space 5 read 5 picture books in one day 4 Read a book published this year (2023 or 2024) 3 Read a book set in a different continent, country, or state 2 Read a book outside in the sunshine (or the shade) 1 Build a reading rocket out of blankets or pillows of boxes and blast off with a good book! Blast off](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/dryden_community_school_district_ar/live_feed_image/image/8832443/large_Space_Mission_Summer_Reading_Countdown__1_.jpg)
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