Parent Newsletter

February 2024

Dear Dunham Families,

It's February and you know what that means...lots of love to go around! We asked our students why they love Dunham and here are their adorable responses.

I love that students are kind to each other.--BW
I love my teacher and my friends.--ZF
I love my friends.--SH
I love that everyone is nice and kind.--SH
I love this school because everyone is kind.--DS
I love Dunham because we have recess and its fun to play with my friends.--IB
I like the school because it is beautiful.--JM
I like that the kindergarteners have bikes on the playground.--RC
What I like about Dunham is it helps me learn.--AM
I love my teacher because she always teaches us.--AR
I love Dunham because I make friends easily.--OR
Teachers motivate kids to learn and there are nice teachers here.--AAH
All the students are respectful to others and teachers are respectful to students and understand their situations--MO

Lots of love,

Mrs. Chandler and the Dunham Staff

Flu, Colds, and Other Illnesses

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During the winter we see an uptick in students who are sick. Dunham follows the TUSD and Arizona Department of Health Services guidelines to determine whether students need to be sent home and for how long. Below is a list of guidelines for common health issues.

Cold--Must stay home until fever-free without meds (Tylenol, Advil, etc.) for 24 hours
COVID--Must stay home for 5 days following a positive test
Diarrhea--Must stay home until symptom-free for 24 hours
Fever--Must stay home until fever-free without meds (Tylenol, Advil, etc.) for 24 hours
Flu--Must stay home until fever-free without meds (Tylenol, Advil, etc.) and/or free of vomiting or diarrhea for 24 hours
Pink Eye--Must stay home until there is no discharge from the eye
RSV--Must stay home until fever-free without meds (Tylenol, Advil, etc.) for 24 hours
Strep Throat--Can return to school 24 hours after taking the first dose of antibiotics and is fever-free for 24 hours without meds
Vomiting--Must stay home until symptom-free for 24 hours

2024-2025 Registration

Register now for the 2024-2025 school year! The earlier families register, the better we will know if we need to hire additional teachers. We want to know early so we can pick the best applicants before they are hired by other schools.

Spread the word to your family, friends, and neighbors!

How To Register for Next School Year (24-25)

Info about registering a student to attend schools within the Tucson Unified School District.

tusd1.org

PE: Kids Heart Challenge

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Kids Heart Challenge is underway, and we have already raised $416. If we reach our goal of $2,000 one lucky student will be able to throw a pie at Mrs. Chandler. Students who bring in $10 will be able to throw a pie at a teacher. The class with the most participation will receive a Costco pizza party. Finally, the student who brings in the most money will get to participate in the ice bucket challenge with Coach Jones. All money is due by March 7.

So far Ms. Larrea Young's class is in the lead with $103 raised, followed closely behind by Ms. Muzzy's class with $72.

~Coach Jones

Tax Credit Donations

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It's not too late! You can still make your tax credit donation for 2024 until April 15, 2024.

Did you know that Arizona families can donate to their local schools and receive a tax credit? Those who are married and file jointly can receive credit for up to $400, while those who file individually can receive credit for up to $200. Donation money can be used for things such as equipment, fine arts, extracurricular activities, and field trips. Donations can be made at the link below.

Donate to Our Schools (tusd1.org)

Support Our PTO

February Character Strong Focus

Coming Events

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2/8-2/9--Parent Teacher Conferences--Dismissal at 10:55 am both days
2/9--11:00 to 1:00 --Walk In Registration Help
2/13--5:00-7:00--McTeacher's Night
2/16 @ 8:00--Kinder Round Up
2/8 @ 11:30--Gather and Grow parent event to learn about student data
2/16 @ 1:00--February Assembly
2/19--PTO Meeting
2/22-2/23--Rodeo Break--No school
2/28--Spring Pictures
3/8--Grading Day--No school
3/11-3/15--Spring Break

Wish List

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Balls--We could use balls for the kids to use at recess--soccer, four square, nerf balls, playground balls, volleyballs, etc.

Weekly Prizes--Small prizes to be used for our weekly PBIS drawing for students who earn Panther Paws. We will accept anything! Past donations have included party favors, markers, stickers, coupons for free items/food at local businesses, and dollar store items.