Over the last two weeks teachers and staff prepared to welcome students back into the classrooms at Dawes.

Here Mrs. Landeros and Mr. Savaiano plan for the year. Teachers at Dawes often co-teach so the needs of all students can be met in the classroom.

Mr. Leal and Ms. Armas are teaching Algebra together this year. Here they are planning together to make sure they're ready to go on Day 1!

They are looking forward to watching eighth grade algebra students learn and grow over the next school year.

Parents and visitors:

When visiting the school, please note that you will have to stop and sign in at the security desk. You will also need to provide the office with a photo ID card.

The safety of your children is our number one concern. Please do not walk through the staff parking lot we do not want any child to become injured as vehicles are moving.

Students are allowed to bring limited sports equipment (footballs, soccer balls, volleyballs) to use during recess. However, to ensure safety of students and vehicles, using that equipment on-campus during arrival and dismissal is not allowed.

Network 10 Deputy Chief Will Pickens came to Dawes to see the things our students are doing in classrooms everyday. On this day he took a few minutes to engage with students in a game of strategy. We appreciate his support and look forward to sharing with him the amazing work we do this year.

Students, staff and families had a blast at the Back-to-School Bash at Bogan Park.

Students and their families joined Dawes staff for fun and games at the Back-to-School Bash. Students played games of connect four, miniature golf and more. They enjoyed music provided by a DJ and jumped around in the foam pit.

We have the most helpful students at Dawes! Many of our students came to help set up the Bash. One of our eighth grade students (pictured below) helped out all summer to get ready for the new school year.

Joining the Dawes staff are (from left) Jessica Nava, Todd Brennan, Darren Borum, Joanne Cremins, Courtney Gross and Saribel Concepcion. Welcome to the Dawes Team! We are so excitied to have you join us!

Ms. Nava is a Dawes graduate and joins the team as a special education classroom assistant. Mr. Brennan is the new 7th grade ELA teacher. Mr. Borum is joining the staff as our first restorative justice coordinator. Ms. Cremins and Ms. Gross are joining the special education team and Ms. Concepcion is the new bilingual kindergarten teacher.

Kathleen O'Rourke-Patrick joins the staff as our nurse. Ms. O'Rourke-Patrick joins Nurse Williams to address the medical needs of our students. Ms. O' Rourke-Patrick supports students and families with IEP and 504 needs.

New staff from the Office for Students with Disabilities have joined our team as well. Pictured here are Tamika Sanders, School Psychologist, Laura Cabral, School Social Worker, and Jessica Tyler, School Social Worker.