Dover Union Free School District

Here is a helpful link to troubleshoot some common Google Meet issues https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHhKBEFOjnI

Due to the staffing-impact the pandemic has had on our operations and system, we will need to be remote for grades 3-12 on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Wingdale Elementary School, grades K-2, will be LIVE and in-person all week. The plan is to assess and determine if we can resume in-person instruction for grades 3-12 starting Thursday. We will communicate by Wednesday any updates and/or important information to be aware of. All staff/faculty check school email for additional information. Please be safe, communicate with your teachers, and get back with any questions. Thank you.

We are looking forward to welcoming students and staff back on Monday 1/3! Have a happy and healthy new year!

We hope you are having a nice holiday break. Please make sure your devices are charged up for school on Monday, January 3rd. As always, we are working closely with our local Department of Health regarding any updates or changes in guidance. Enjoy the long weekend and have a healthy, successful, and wonderful new year! Any questions get back to us. Thank you and all the best.

The Astor UPK Program has made the decision to shift to remote learning for one week after Winter Break: January 3-7. The UPK program will return to in-person instruction on Monday, January 10th.

Good morning Dover. Due to inclement weather we will be on a two-hour delay today for all schools and offices. Be safe.

Good Morning Dover, Morning Update: As previously mentioned, we have remained in communication with law enforcement locally and statewide regarding these social-media challenges and threats. We had additional support in our buildings and I thank our custodial/buildings and grounds/BOE/staff/ clerical/faculty/community, local authorities, and administrative teams for their consistent diligence, seriousness, presence, and focus on our safety and students throughout. Below is a video message from our Dover Daily morning show today, which is also posted on our website. https://youtu.be/BjPxmZgMA74 Happy Holidays all and be safe, Dr. Fine

Recent Communication: https://5il.co/13aee

Fine-Free Holiday! 🎁 Do you have overdue fines that are keeping you away from the library? Well, as of today, past and current overdue fines have been waived, giving all Dover Plains Library patrons a clean slate through the end of January 2022. Please use this time to return any overdue items you may have, and start enjoying the library’s resources once again! Our fine-free holiday does not apply to lost or damaged charges.

Reminder - vaccine clinic this evening 4-7pm in the MS/HS Library. Boosters & Pediatric doses available. Walk-ins welcome. https://drnealsmoller.com/vax/dovervax/

Virtual BINGO Friday 12/3- Join us in some virtual BINGO Friday, December 3rd at 7pm. Be sure to order your cards by scanning the QR code or by calling/texting 860.550.3249. It is a night of fun, laughter and great prizes!

Please consider purchasing a "BE THE GOOD" t-shirt. 100% of the proceeds will go directly to Maria Fareri Children's Hospital in Poughkeepsie. Thank you to Extreme Designs Inc. for partnering with Dover Middle School in this fundraiser! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfzOSUH9tzJEFa6r3J5oIS5EmW4XZEKfoyFxS0CE-36UurnsQ/viewform

We will be hosting a vaccine clinic on Monday 11/15 from 4-7pm - the provider will have doses of pediatric Pfizer for ages 5+ as well as boosters. To make an appointment https://drnealsmoller.com/vax/dovervax/

Need more Dover gear for Team building Tuesdays? https://dover2021.itemorder.com/sale

Congrats to the Boys' Soccer Team for making sectionals! They will play at 3:00pm on Monday 10/25 at 3:00 at Burke High School - Go Dragons!!!

Congrats to the Girls' Soccer team for making sectionals! Go Dragons as they play on Tuesday 10/26 at 3:00pm at Red Hook High School!

Reminder: Families are reminded and encouraged to be mindful of indications their children may exhibit symptoms of COVID-19 and to seek testing when such symptoms are present. The CDC maintains a list of COVID-19 symptoms on its website. In the event that a child is exhibiting COVID like symptoms they should not attend school that day, or until symptoms subside. Any student or staff member with a fever of 100°F or greater and/or symptoms of possible COVID-19 virus should stay home from school and seek medical advice. This list below is not all inclusive as some individuals may display other symptoms or none at all. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/symptoms.html

The Dover Food Service Department will be serving up NYS Grown Concord Grapes for October’s NY Thursday! Choose these sweet and tart grapes as part of your lunch on Thursday, October 21st!

Check out the Girls Volleyball team vs Rhinebeck today at 4:15pm https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/dover-senior-high-school-dover-plains-ny/gama78390c120?utm_source=braze_automation&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Clell%20Wade%20Event%20Alert

Contrary to the district calendar, the Middle and High School bands and choirs will NOT be having a concert on Thursday, October 21. Please do not plan to have your students at the school that evening. If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to your child’s chorus or band teacher.