Windsor Hill Arts Infused Elementary School

School Start Update
At our evening Dorchester County Emergency Operations meeting we were briefed on the areas most impacted by the flooding. This flooding will continue to cause travel issues for our employees, families, and student drivers. The primary concern is the volume of traffic that school creates. Because of these concerns we are going to delay the start of school to Wednesday, August 14th.

Please keep the families that are being impacted by the flooding in your prayers. We will do our best to provide you with at least 24 hours' notice on calendar changes.

Respectfully,

Dr. Shane Robbins, ATC
Superintendent of Schools
Dorchester School District Two
"Leading the way, Every Student, Every Day.”
"True leadership must be for the benefit of the followers, not to enrich the leader"
-John Maxwell

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Windsor Hill Arts Infused Elementary School’s first day for students will be on Tuesday, August 13th.

❗️Important Update❗️
The Windsor Hill Arts Infused Elementary School Meet the Teacher event for grades 1-5 is still on for Sunday, August 11th from 2:00pm to 3:30pm.
Monday, August 12th will be a teacher workday.
‼️Tuesday, August 13th will be the first day of school for students.

Hello Windsor Hill Arts Infused Elementary School Community,

Weather permitting Windsor Hill Arts Infused Elementary School plans to have Meet the Teacher Friday, August 9th. Kindergarten and 4K will have Meet the teacher from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Grades 1 through 5 will have meet the teacher from 4:30pm to 6:00pm. Friday’s Meet the Teacher is contingent upon developing weather conditions. If we are unable to hold Meet the Teacher on Friday, August 9, we will notify all families and communicate a new date and time for Meet the Teacher prior to the first day of school.

Thanks,

Robert Neuner
Principal
Windsor Hill Arts Infused Elementary School

Meet the Teacher and Title One Fall Meeting 2024-2025.

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What other improvements will be made at DDTwo Schools?
- All schools will receive additional safety and security enhancements.
- A majority of schools will receive improvements.

Visit ddtwo.org/referendum to view the Master Project List.

What happens if the DDTwo bond referendum does not pass?
With our district continuing to grow at its current rate, the only alternative way for Dorchester School District Two to deal with the increased enrollment would be to address the growth in phases. Due to the state regulation on the district's debt limit, the district would not have access to enough money to address all the needs at once. Each project would have to be completed in phases, which would likely increase taxes. Due to the escalation in costs, this would prove considerably more expensive. In addition, many students would be taught in portables until permanent structures are built and/or rezoning would need to occur to occupy every single available classroom. https://www.ddtwo.org/referendum

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📚Book Fair Time📚

📌Send students with💲 to shop this week with their class.

📌Family Shopping @ Literacy Night Thursday April 11th.

If approved, how many DDTwo schools will be built or receive additional classrooms from the referendum to address overcrowding?

New Elementary Schools:
- In the area of The Ponds Development
- In the area of The Yerby Development

Schools to Receive Additional Classrooms:
- Sand Hill Elementary School Sandpipers
- Summerville Elementary Sea Turtles
- Oakbrook Middle School Eagles
- Ashley Ridge High School
- Summerville High School

Visit ddtwo.org/referendum for capital project details and more:
- The last day to register in-person is April 12, 2024
- Take advantage of Early Voting: April 29-May 10, Weekdays 8:30 am – 5:00 pm, Marcia O’Brien Conference Center

Are there any DDTwo schools currently over enrollment capacity?
Yes, the following schools are currently over enrollment capacity:
- Sand Hill Elementary School Sandpipers (110%)
- Ashley Ridge High School (115%)
- Beech Hill Elementary (118%)

In addition, forecasts indicate an increase of 700-1,000 students in the district each year for the next 10 years, which would increase already-existing capacity issues at the following schools:
- DuBose Middle School
- Flowertown Elementary School
- Summerville High School
- William M. Reeves Jr. Elementary School

Visit https://www.ddtwo.org/referendum to learn more about school enrollment data.

How did DD2 decide on the projects in this referendum?

- In the fall of 2021, the Board of Trustees commissioned a study to assess the facilities in the school district.

- In the fall of 2023, the Board of Trustees commissioned another study to assess the enrollment growth the district was experiencing.

- Both studies, along with district recommendations, were presented to the Board of Trustees in November of 2023. The Board of Trustees then decided to proceed with a plan that addressed the increasing enrollment and aging facilities.

Learn more about the 2024 Master Project List at ddtwo.org/referendum

How will the DDTwo bond referendum affect my taxes? The bond referendum, if approved, will not require a tax increase. This means Dorchester School District Two is able to complete these projects with no impact on your taxes.

Dorchester School District 2 has not incurred new debt, in the form of a referendum for 12 years. During that time, debt has been retired and bonds have been refinanced at lower interest rates. This will free up existing funds (revenue) to pay principal and interest on the new debt. The principal payments will be spread over a 25-year period. Also, the growth of our taxable property values will help pay for future principal and interest payments.

Learn more at https://www.ddtwo.org/referendum
- The last day to register in-person to vote is April 12, 2024.
- Early Voting: April 29-May 10, Weekdays 8:30 am – 5:00 pm, Marcia O’Brien Conference Center, 200 Stadium Circle, Summerville

The DDTwo Board of Trustees unanimously approved a resolution to hold a special election (bond referendum) on May 14th to address growth. The goal of the bond referendum is to implement a sustainable, long-term facilities plan to eliminate overcrowding, lower teacher-to-student ratios, and improve aging schools.

Learn more at https://www.ddtwo.org/referendum
- The last day to register in person to vote is April 12, 2024
- Take advantage of Early Voting: April 29-May 10, Weekdays 8:30 am – 5:00 pm, Marcia O’Brien Conference Center, 200 Stadium Circle, Summerville

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📌Mrs. Dragity is proud to announce the 9 singers representing WHAIES at all county honor choir this year! Three 4th graders and six 5th graders. These dedicated students have sacrificed a portion of their free time in the new year to prepare for their upcoming performance on February 17 At Summers Corner Performing Arts at 4pm. Here they are, rehearsing their songs together and getting ready for the big day! 🎶🎼🎵

🎊Congratulations to our Teacher of the Year Ms.Holtzinger and our Rookie Teacher of the Year Ms. Moynihan.

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