Denning Elementary School

Early Dismissal 2:05 Apil 11th

Dear Denning Elementary School families, Kids Heart Challenge is wrapping up soon, and we are so proud of all we have accomplished! Your enthusiasm, dedication, and commitment to learning about our hearts and brains have created an incredible community of heart heroes! ❤️ The challenge isn’t over yet! There’s still time to make a difference, please sign-up and join our school’s team of lifesavers. Donations are due 4/11/2025. Together, we can reach our goal and continue spreading awareness about the importance of heart and brain health. Remember, every action counts. Whether it’s learning about Hands-Only CPR, understanding the warning signs of heart attack and stroke, or simply sharing our cause with friends and family, together we are making an impact. Help us Save Lives by following these steps: Download the FREE AHA Schools App for Apple or Android and click on “Register Now” then scroll down to join your school's team. Next, click on “send a text today” to easily reach friends & family! OR click HERE. and choose “Sign Up” to get started. We have some BONUS incentives for our students this year. Thank you for being part of the Kids Heart Challenge, supporting our school and the American Heart Association. Together, we are providing hope and health for everyone, everywhere.

A Message from Frankfort CUSD #168 to let everyone know that we DO plan to hold school tomorrow, Monday, April 7. Please be careful on the way to school in the morning around areas that are flooded. School buses will run in most areas. For bus riders around Ruembler Crossing Road and around flooded sections of Old Johnston City Road – the bus garage will call you to let you know about potential alternate pick-up locations as we navigate around closed sections. Please be safe as we will have classes at DES, FIS, CJHS, & FCHS..

A Message from Frankfort CUSD #168: Just a reminder that we have a half-day School Improvement day tomorrow, Friday, April 4, with dismissal at DES@12:20 / FIS@12:40 / CJHS@12:41 / FCHS@12:42. As always, we will be monitoring the weather tomorrow keeping the safety of everyone in mind and adjust if need be. Let's have a good day of school.

A Message from Frankfort CUSD #168. After monitoring the weather forecasts all morning, we are announcing the following: Frankfort CUSD #168 Schools will dismiss 1 hour early today, Wednesday, April 2, 2025. This means Denning will dismiss at 1:40, FIS at 1:55, CJHS at 1:56 and FCHS at 2 p.m. Please be watchful this afternoon as we work to keep everyone safe.

Both baseball and softball games for today (4/2) have been cancelled. No makeup date at this time. All athletic after school practices have been cancelled for today as well. Please Share 4/2

Denning Early Dismissal 12:20 Dismissal on Friday April 4th

Our Woo-Hoo wagon is always a great Monday morning pick me up. Who doesn't love a Soda station in the morning. ❤️🩶

ROCK PAPER SCISSORS Staff edition! Ms. Stephanie battled it out and won over one of most competitive staff members, Mrs. Dillon.

Check out these AWESOME students! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 March Leaders of the Month, Academic Superstars, and Bird Brags-These kids work hard and it shows.

Let's start our day out with some wise words from a few of our 2nd grade students. Today is a new day!❤️🩶

61/439 (16%) parents have completed the survey. We need 20% of our parents to complete the survey to collect data on our school report card. Parents can call the office after completing the survey to enter to win a gift card! Please post our parent link on your Rooms as well to encourage our 20% feedback. http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/

March @ DES So much celebration at Denning! -Lunch with the Principal -Bird Brags -Wing Leaders -Leader in Me Coaching Day -Kids Heart Challenge

Mid-event Reminder: Man, time flies when you’re having fun! We are halfway through our Kids Heart Challenge program! If you haven’t had a chance to take one of our heart challenges yet, don’t worry! There is still time. Jump on the Kids Heart Challenge website or download the AHA Schools app tonight

Two more Bird Brags!! Our students know how to be a friend and are always lending a hand to Shout out to, two amazing kiddos!

Kindergarten Registration is coming up quickly! April 8/9

We are over half way to meeting our goal!!! Our Heart Hero's are doing a great job!!!

We are over 60% to our goal!!!!

American Heart Association has put kiddos working hard to earn their prizes. Here are our prize winners so far this week. Way to go! We are so proud of them for learning new things about having a healthy heart and healthy body.

Mrs. Lauryn making WIN time challenging. Here are your 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners!