Himlie Hello
May 5
We had a wonderful Friday filled with dolphins dashing and IB kids pledging to spread the Learner Profile! Thank you for supporting our work. We made it to May, and with that comes lots more learning and celebrating. I look forward to seeing you all at Dunn for our various events.
Caring,
Abby
Important Upcoming Dates
May is Mental Health Awareness and Jewish American Awareness Month
Arabic PSD 2023-2024 Calendar HERE
Spanish PSD 2023-2024 Calendar HERE
- Mon, May 6-Fri, May 10: Teacher Appreciation Week (see details below)
- Tues, May 7: Talent Show Tryouts (not open to observe)
- Tues, May 7: Kindergarten Cookie Social, 4-5pm (for next year's kindergarten families)
- Wed, May 8: Dunn PTO Meeting at Mugs on College Ave, 5:30-7pm, ALL WELCOME
- Thurs, May 9 and Sat, May 11: 4th/5th Grade Track and Field Meet at Timnath Middle High
- Thurs, May 9: A+ SAC Meeting in library, 3:45-5pm
- Fri, May 10: 5th grade visits to middle schools
- Tues, May 14: 2nd Grade Field Trip to Lory State Park
- Tues, May 14: 1st Grade Field Trip to City Park
- Thurs, May 16: Equity Inquiry Meeting in library, 5-6pm\
- Fri, May 17: International Citizens Assemblies
- Mon, May 20-Tues, May 21: Spring Book Fair in library, 3:20-6:30pm
- Wed, May 22: Spring Book Fair in library, 8-9am
- Wed, May 22: 5th Grade PYP Exhibition Projects
- Tues, May 21 and Wed, May 22: Student-led Conferences, 3:30-6:30pm (details to come)
- Thurs, May 23: 5th Grade Field Trip to City Park
- Thurs, May 23: 4th Grade Invention Convention, 9:30-11am
- Fri, May 24: NO SCHOOL, Teacher Work Day
- Mon, May 27: NO SCHOOL, Memorial Day
- Tues, May 28: Talent Show (details to come)
- Wed, May 29: Dunn Funn and Wellness Day (details to come)
- Thurs, May 30: Last Day of School and 5th Grade Continuation (half day)
Facts About the History of Jewish American Heritage Month
- In April 2006, President George W. Bush proclaimed that May would be celebrated as Jewish American Heritage Month.
- President Bush recognized the 350-year history of Jewish contributions to America — since the arrival of Jews in New Amsterdam.
- The resolutions introduced by Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Sen. Arlen Specter for Jewish American Heritage Month passed unanimously in both the House and the Senate.
- Florida celebrates their own Florday Jewish History Month in January each year.
- There is an official website for Jewish American Heritage Month that combines the work of the Library of Congress, various National Archives, and the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.
Celebrate the INCREDIBLE DUNN TEACHERS with us!
Dolphin Dash and Learner Profile Pledge
We Dashed and We Pledged… NOW WHAT??
Ask your child to share their REFLECTION SHEET with you from the event to find out how many laps they dashed and what they learned at the Pledge.
Collect donations from friends and family for your child’s dashed laps.
Collect cash or check and place in donation envelope.
Share the QR code or website for online donations.
Turn in your donation envelope to your teacher on Monday, May 13th!
Website to Donate: https://bit.ly/DolphinDashDonation
Hello Dunn Families,
We are a fifth grade Exhibition group. Our topic is health care. As part of the Exhibition project, we choose to take positive action that will make a difference in our community and world. Our group members have decided to make first aid kits that will be donated to our local shelter. Although we don't yet have the things we need, this group is going to make it happen! But to do this we need your help. If you are wondering how to help then this is how: Our group does not have the things that we need to make first aid kits, but you and your families might! You can bring in any of the listed items below as long as they're unopened and or new! Please drop off your items by the front office by May 17!
· A variety of band aids
· Masks
· Gauze
· Medical tape
· Smarties
· Ace bandages
· Gloves
· Alcohol wipes
· Granola bars
· Water bottles
· Antibacterial ointment
· Socks of all sizes
Thank you for helping if you can!
Carnival Planning Committee
Planning has begun for the Fall 2024 Dunn Carnival, and we are looking for 2-3 people to join the Carnival Planning Committee. This is a small, fun and organized group of people and requires a minimal time commitment. For more information or if you are interested, please email Marli Callahan at DunnCarnival@gmail.com.
SCHOOL SUPPLY BOXES!
Hi parents, your Dunn PTO is very excited to share that we've partnered with 1st Day School Supplies again to provide prepackaged and labeled custom Dunn Back To School Kits for your kiddos this fall! Let's make life simple!
How Does it work?
*1st Day School Supplies gets discounted bulk rates on name brand items.
*Your Dunn teachers have already preapproved their 2024-2025 school lists.
*Saves you the hassle (and hiked up prices) of last minute back to school supply shopping.
*All orders will be delivered to Dunn (free shipping) in August.
*Kids can pick up their custom back to school supply boxes (with their name and grade level on them) at Dunn's August Back To School Night.
It's that simple! We offered this service last year and the feedback was parent's LOVE it. 1st Day School Supplies makes it easy (and much cheaper) to get your kiddo ready for August.
Sounds amazing, how can I order our school supplies?
1. Click on the below link to see your grade level specific school supplies list and pricing.
2. Order (you can also order an extra box to donate to another Dunn student). Orders must be placed by July 1.
3. Pick up your school supplies at Dunn's August Back to School Night.
Questions?
*Email your Dunn PTO at DunnElementaryPTO@gmail.com
*You can also see our sample supply box in the Dunn front office.
Jacquelyn Eisenberg-Nelson Dunn
PTO Co-Chair
2024 Summer Resources in Fort Collins
Unfortunately, the district funding that has supported Camp SOL is ending soon. PSD will only be funding Camp SOL for schools receiving Title I or 21st Century Community Learning Center grants, which does not include Dunn. Below are alternative opportunities for families needing summer care.
1. AlphaBEST
2. City of Fort Collins – Recreation Department
3. Boys & Girls Club of Larimer County
4. Colorado State University
5. Young Peoples Learning Center
6. Link to Multiple Summer Options:
STEM-X SUMMER CAMP INFORMATION
See flyers below regarding an excellent opportunity for PSD STEM-X camps this summer!
Soccer Camps Summer 2024
Dunn Family Businesses
DUNN FAMILY BUSINESSES
Do you have a local business? Please enter your business information in the LINK HERE to share your information, so we can spread the word!
Dunn PTO
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