Dyer Kelly Elementary School

As you prepare to choose a new school for your child next year, we are excited to offer a field trip for students interested in Winston Churchill Middle School on November 20th at 9 AM.

This is a great opportunity for students to explore the school and learn about the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Program (IBMYP), which serves students in grades 6-10.

If you would like your child to attend this field trip, please download the application linked below, sign it, and return it by Wednesday November 6th.

Thank you, and we look forward to this exciting experience!

With cold and flu season coming up, please keep your student home if they have:

• A fever of 100.4°F or higher (without medication)
• More than one episode of vomiting or diarrhea
• Difficulty participating in school due to loss of appetite, frequent coughing/sneezing, severe sore throat, extreme tiredness, or if they have a headache, stomach ache, or rash along with a sore throat
• Any itchy, scaly rash (check with a doctor first)
• Yellow or green discharge from eyes, ears, or nose
• Pink eye (red, puffy, itchy) – a doctor’s clearance is required

24-Hour Rule:

• Fever-free for 24 hours without medication
• No vomiting or diarrhea for 24 hours
• 24 hours after the first dose of antibiotics

Thank you for helping us keep our school healthy!

Join us for our School Site Council Meeting on Thursday, November 7th, from 2:30-3:30 PM in Room B109. We value your input and want to hear your voice on important school matters.

We hope to see you there!

Parent-Teacher conferences will be held from November 18th to November 22nd. This is a great chance for us to talk about how your child is doing in school. Your child's teacher will contact you soon to set up a meeting.

Please note: School will end early at 10:55 AM on these days.

Please remember to clear all absences if your student is absent. You can choose which method to report an absence:

1. Call the Attendance Line: 916-979-8310

   • In your message, please include:
     • Student's First and Last Name
     • Grade
     • Teacher’s Name
     • Reason for Absence

2. Report on Our Website: Visit our Dyer Kelly webpage at www.sanjuan.edu/dyerkelly.

3. Speak to a Person: Call the school office directly at 916-971-7150.

Thank you for helping us keep our records up-to-date!

Do you have a special talent? Can you sing, dance, tell jokes, or perform magic tricks? We want students and staff to show off their talents to the Dyer Kelly family!

We will be hosting a Talent Showcase on December 17th & 18th during two school assemblies. If you're interested in participating, please fill out the form at the bottom to get an audition date.

Auditions will be to make sure you have a prepared performance and that it is appropriate for school.

We can’t wait to see your talents!

In an effort to accommodate schedules for our working community, we are happy to host monthly after-hours volunteer fingerprint clinics at the district office board room (3738 Walnut Avenue, Carmichael) from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on the following dates:

• Thursday, Nov. 14

• Thursday, Dec. 5

A valid photo ID is required. Verification forms must be completed before fingerprinting. Forms can be found at www.sanjuan.edu/volunteer.

Appointments are available during business hours at the district office. To schedule an appointment online, visit www.sanjuan.edu/fingerprint.

Have questions? Contact the Family and Community Engagement office at (916) 971-7935.

Drop-Off and Pick-Up Instructions

• Drop-Off:
  We start serving breakfast at 7:15 AM. Please remember that there is no supervision for your child before this time. Drop off your child in the big parking lot. Make sure to pull forward and to the right of the curb. Please stay in your car and do not leave your vehicle.

• Pick-Up for Grades 2nd through 5th:
  Pick up your child in the big parking lot. Again, please stay in your car and do not leave it unattended. An adult will be there to help your child get to your car safely.

• Pick-Up for Grades Kinder and 1st:
  Pick up your child in the small parking lot. Please stay in your car and pull forward. Listen to the adults guiding you.

Thank you for your cooperation!

Breakfast begins daily at 7:15 am. No students may be on campus before this time. We stop serving breakfast at 7:40 am

School begins daily at 7:45 am.
School ends Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday at 2:10 pm.
School ends on Thursday at 12:55 pm.

AM Kindergarten

School begins daily at 7:45 am. School ends at 11:10 am

PM Kindergarten

School begins at 10:30 am. School ends at 2:10 pm

PM Kindergarten on Thursdays

School begins at 10:30 am. School ends at 12:55pm

Dear Dyer Kelly Families,

I want to start by celebrating the success of Spirit Week last week. It was wonderful to see our students show their school spirit and participate in the fun activities!

Attention 5th Grade Families: There is a unique opportunity for your students to tour Winston Churchill Middle School later this month. If you are interested, please make sure to turn in a permission slip.

Additionally, we have a School Site Council Meeting this Thursday, November 14, at 2:30 PM. Your involvement is crucial as we discuss important topics affecting our school.

Lastly, a reminder that Parent-Teacher Conferences are coming up the week of November 18th. Your child’s teacher will be reaching out soon to schedule a meeting. Please note that school will end early at 10:55 AM that week, so plan accordingly.

Thank you for your continued support and involvement in our school community!

Election Day-November 5th Get out and vote

School Site Council-November 14th 2:30-3:30

Veterans Day-No School November 11th

NO School-November 15th

Parent Teacher Conferences-November 18th-November 22nd