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Elementary Anchor Down - September 14, 2026

Posted Date: 09/14/26 (04:46 PM)
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⚓Elementary Anchor Down Weekly⚓

Your weekly guide to staying informed and connected at Danbury Local Schools

September 14, 2026
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Elementary Planning Hub

This Week

  • Tues. Sept 8 - Mon. Sept. 28 - PTCO Annual Mum flower sale. It's encouraged to purchase from a student, but you may also purchase HERE.
  • Mon. Sept. 14 - NEW Laker Kids in Motion first class (grades 1-5, more info below!)
  • Mon. September 14 - Fri. September 18 - HOCO Spirit Week! (more info below)
  • Wed. Sept 16 - Picture Day
  • Fri. Sept 18 - 5th Grade Field Trip to Ottawa County Conservation Day
  • 5/26 - 9/30/26 Outdoor Track closed for renovations

Laker Look - Ahead


  • Wed. Sept 23 - Dine to Donate Athletic Night - Beach Glass Lounge
  • Fri. Oct 2 - Mobile dentist apply online Link
  • Mon. Oct 5 - Key Club Blood Drive (more info below!)
  • Mon. Oct. 5 - Laker Kids in Motion first class (Kindergarten, more info below!)
  • Mon. Oct 12-15 - Drive to Donate (more info below!)
  • Thurs. Oct 15 - Picture Retakes
 

Updates & Reminders

School Picture Day! 📸
First Choice Photography will be at school on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, to take school pictures!
📷 Every student will be photographed.
💳 No order forms or payment are needed on picture day.
📧 Proofs will be sent directly to parents using the email addresses provided to the school.
Please mark your calendars! 📅

📋 Final Forms Reminder for 2026–2027
Parents, please complete your student’s Final Forms for the 2026–2027 school year as soon as possible. Final Forms Link

💰School Fees:
The 2026–2027 school fee is $45 per student. Fees may be paid by cash or check in the Elementary Office or by credit card online through PaySchools.

 
Laker Families – Free Meals for All Students AGAIN This Year!
EVERY student in our district will enjoy:
  • 1 FREE breakfast each school day
  • 1 FREE lunch each school day
  • No fees. No qualifications. Just healthy meals for every child!
  • This amazing benefit is made possible through the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP)—and it’s approved one year at a time. That means we must re-qualify every single year to keep it going.
  • Please note: There will be no charging on accounts again this year for any extra meals or snacks. Students must have money on their account or pay cash at the time of purchase. Any student that has a negative balance will not be able to purchase any extras until the negative balance is paid (check out PaySchools for online payment or pay cash or check to your building secretary.)
How can you help us keep this benefit for our kids?
  • ALL families are asked to fill out the Income Verification Form and provided to Dawn Hansen, Food Services Director, even though meals are free this year. The form can also be found in FinalForms, linked on our webpage (https://www.danburyschools.org/frmeals look for the “Download/Print a Household Information Survey” link).
  • Information provided on the form will remain confidential. 
Take a few minutes to complete the form—your small action has a BIG impact!
 

2026 Homecoming Snapshot

Mon. September 14 - Fri. September 18 - HOCO Spirit Week!
Fri. September 18 - Pep Rally @ 2:30pm (all students); HOCO Football game vs. Holgate @ 7:00pm (crowning of king and queen before game starts!)
Sat. September 19 - 2026 Homecoming Dance

Laker Health & Wellness

From Nurse Allison for the 2026–27 School Year

  • Per school policy, all medications must be in their original container and accompanied by a signed guardian form. Prescription medications also require a physician’s signature. Forms are available on the school website (RX and OTC)


  • Kindergarten parents, please make sure your student has received their required kindergarten booster vaccinations and provide an updated immunization record to our school nurse, Allison Holzaepfel. We are required to report our immunization compliance to the Ohio Department of Health by October 15, so please submit records as soon as possible. Thank you for your help in keeping our student records up to date!

NEW INFO - Vision & Hearing Screening
Ohio public schools provide vision and hearing screenings to help identify potential barriers to learning.
Danbury’s state-required screenings will begin September 21 and continue until completed for students in the following grades:
Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th & 11th grades
Parents/guardians who DO NOT want their child to participate in the state-required vision and hearing screening should contact Mrs. Holzaepfel at holzaepfela@danburyschools.org.
Please note: This screening is separate from the voluntary vision screening provided by our local Lions Club. The Lions Club visits once a year with an autorefractor to screen for potential vision concerns. This service is typically offered to preschool and, occasionally, kindergarten students and requires a signed permission form from a parent/guardian.

Please contact Mrs. Allison Holzaepfel MSN, RN with any questions!  holzaepfela@danburyschools.org
 

NEW Laker Kids in Motion is here!

Start the school day with movement, fun and a little Laker energy! ⚓

Laker Kids in Motion is an optional class for all elementary students, grades K-5 (no sign-up needed)! The class gives all elementary students a chance to get moving through fun fitness activities, games and plenty of play before the school day begins.

📅 Grades 1–5: Beginning Mon. September 14
📅 Kindergarten: Beginning Mon. October 5
📍 Main Varsity Gym
⏰ Athletic doors open at 8:00 a.m. for drop-off, or come right from the bus and join us!

Grades K–2: Mondays & Wednesdays
Grades 3–5: Tuesdays & Thursdays

Students will be dismissed from Kids in Motion at 8:25 a.m. to head to the cafeteria for breakfast. Grab-and-go options will be available!

Bring: 👟Exercise shoes
No change of clothes needed—just come ready to move!

Danbury PTCO

💙⚓ Get Connected with PTCO!

Danbury Parent Teacher Community Organization (PTCO) is a big part of what makes our Laker community feel like a community! Through fundraising and family involvement, PTCO helps support student extracurricular activities and special opportunities throughout the district.

They also create opportunities for parents and families to connect with one another, stay connected to our schools, and have a little fun along the way—family events, celebrations and more!

Whether you’re ready to jump in, have an idea to share, or simply want to meet more Laker families, PTCO is a great place to start!

📅 Upcoming PTCO Meetings:
Monthly - second Wed. each month (check out the PTCO Facebook page below for locations and date changes!)
📱 Follow PTCO on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danburyptco
 
PTCO Mum sale

The Danbury PTCO Mum Sale is here!

You may purchase now through Mon. September 28. Deliveries will be made on Mon. October 5.

It's encouraged to purchase from a student, but you may also purchase HERE.
help us reach out goal!
Help us reach out goal of $4,738! There will be a student raffle:
  • 1 mum sold = 1 entry
  • 10 students will receive a prize
  • The more you sell, the better your chances!

Community Connection

Key Club Blood Drive!

DHS Key Club is excited to share that our school will be hosting an American Red Cross Blood Drive on:
  •  Monday, October 5, 2025
  •  9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
  •  Norton Center
This is a wonderful opportunity for us to come together as a school community and make a life-saving difference. Every donation helps patients in need and has the power to save lives.

Thank you for helping us make this blood drive a success!
 

Danbury's Drive to Victory donation challenge starts next month!

💙Lakers fans, let’s bring home the win!
The Goodwill donation trailer will be at Danbury High School October 12–15. Every pound of donations helps us compete against St. Joseph Central Catholic!

🥇 Beat St. Joe and Danbury wins a $500 scholarship!
Plus, participating schools are competing for the $1,500 Grand Prize, sponsored by All American Roof Pros! Clean out those closets, garages, and basements and donate your gently used clothing, shoes, furniture, household items, and more!

💙Let’s fill the trailer and bring scholarship money home to Danbury! GO LAKERS! 🏆

Helpful Links

School Links:
School Tools:
  • ParentSquare - our District-wide communications platform, download the app for quick and easy communications!
  • Final Forms - our one-stop platform for student registration, forms and athletic forms
  • Schoology - Used in grades 4-12 for digital assignments, grades and general day-to-day communications. Click here to create your parent account.
  • ProgressBook - our official gradebook of record in grades K-12. Check here for an overview of current and past report card grades. Information here may be up to 1 week behind Schoology.
  • PaySchools - pay your school fees and cafeteria fees here!
Community Links: