Duniway Dispatch

• March 19: Students released early at 11:50 a.m.

• March 24-28: Schools closed for Spring Break

• April 4: Schools closed for grading day

• April 7: Schools closed for planning day

• April 23: Students released early at 11:50 a.m.

• May 21: Students released early at 11:50 a.m.

• May 26: Schools closed for holiday

• June 12: Last day of school for students (UPDATED!)

• March 17-21: Book Fair
• March 19: School Assembly
• March 21: Principal's Coffee/School Spirit Day - Mismatched Socks Day 🧦
• April 9: Connect to Kindergarten
• April 11: Picture Day
• April 23: School Assembly
• April 25: Principal's Coffee
• April 26: Duniway Foundation Spring Art Reception
• May 9: Duniway Foundation Auction
• May 13: PTA Meeting
• May 14: Connect to Duniway
• May 16: Fund Run
• May 21: School Assembly
• May 29: Duniway Spring Showcase
• May 30: Principal Coffee
• June 3: PTA Meeting
• June 6: Parade and Carnival

2024-25 District Calendar

Next Year's 2025-26 District Calendar has been approved by the Board:

2025-26 District Calendar

The first graders went to the zoo to celebrate their learning in Amplify Science - Animals and Plants Defenses and Wit & Wisdom - Animals Unique Features

Hello Parents,

Happy Friday! I hope you all enjoyed a good week. We have had a busy week at Duniway as we are moving through the month of March and have one week remaining before Spring Break. We noticed that many kids (and adults :) seemed extra tired this week as we all adjusted to the time change from daylight savings last week. Some of the highlights from this week were 1st grade students making a field trip to the Oregon Zoo, Fourth Grade students having a visit from puppies from Puplandia Dog Rescue, and students finishing their art and ceramic projects with Duniway Artist and Residence program. It was also great to attend our PTA meeting this week and see such a large turnout. We heard information about a Bond Campaign for a new Cleveland High School and met a new school board candidate Stephanie Englesman. I shared information about our school staffing, budget and projected enrollment for next school year (I shared details about this in our school newsletter last week). We also discussed innovative ideas for our school foundation to support our school for next year. Looking ahead to next week, I know we are all excited about our Book Fair and I hope you will all come out and support this event. I hope you all enjoy an enjoyable and restful weekend and I look forward to seeing you next week!

Principal Melvin

📅 We will close at 5:30 p.m. every day with the exception of the early-release Wednesday, which will see the fair run from 12pm-3pm. Bus riders will have a special chance to shop the fair during class time on Tuesday from 2-2:30 p.m.

⌚ Book Fair Hours

• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 2:30-5:30 p.m.
• Tuesday 2-2:30 p.m. for students who ride the bus 🚌
• Wednesday from 12-3 p.m.

📖 We hope you have noticed that we have greatly cut back on the junky and costly “toys” from Scholastic. We heard you, and Scholastic has worked with us, and we are offering our community mostly books books books! All purchases always 100% go towards accrual of spending credit for our library and teachers.

📚 To set up your child’s e-wallet so they can shop the fair independently, go here: How eWallet Works

✋ And we still need volunteers! This is an easy and sociable way to volunteer, no experience necessary. Please check konstella to see if you are able to help out.

Happy Reading! 📗📕📙📘

Registration is now open for the PTA's winter enrichment programs. Whether your kids are into art, lego, sports, chess, Spanish, music, gardening, or dance, we have many returning favorites as well as new activities to try. Check out the schedule for details and registration info, and contact programs directly with any questions.

Hello, Duniway Community!

I hope you’re all soaking up these gorgeous sunny winter days—spring is just around the corner! And with it comes two incredible Duniway Foundation events that will bring us all out to celebrate our amazing school and raise essential funds for our students.

That’s right—TWO fundraisers this spring! We’re making it a season of connection, creativity, and fun while supporting the programs that make Duniway so special. Here’s what’s coming up:

🌸 Spring Art Reception 📍 Sellwood Community House

Saturday, April 26th | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM FREE to Attend

Join us for an evening dedicated to creativity and community! This special event will showcase the incredible classroom art projects, available in a silent auction. The highest bidders will take home these one-of-a-kind pieces, all while supporting vital programs in art, reading, and student services.

In addition to the art auction, we’ll also be hosting a raffle and offering the first chance to sign up for kid parties—always a favorite! Don’t miss this opportunity to support our school while enjoying a wonderful night out.

🎫 26th Annual Duniway Spring Auction – “Nantucket Nights” 📍 The Evergreen

Friday, May 9th | 6:30 PM - 11:30 PM Tickets Go LIVE 3/31

Our biggest fundraiser of the year is back—and this time, we’re bringing the East Coast vibes to Portland! This year’s event will be all about celebrating together, featuring:

✨ Sign-Up Parties (a fan favorite—want to host one? Let’s chat!)
🎁 Class Baskets & Silent Auction (have a vacation home or experience to donate? We’d love it!)
🍴 Hearty appetizers & cocktails (because no one wants to bid on an empty stomach!)
💛 Paddle Raise (because every bid supports our students!)

🎶 Live Band & Dancing (for the first time ever—bring your moves!)

This year we'll be skipping the sit-down dinner—this night is all about mingling, laughing, and actually finishing those half-conversations we always start! So grab your best coastal-chic outfit and your dancing shoes. It’s going to be a night to remember!

💙 How You Can Help:

We’re looking for vacation home donations, unique experiences or ticketed events, sign-up party hosts, and event sponsors to make this event a success. If you can contribute, please reach out—we’d be so grateful for your support! auction@duniwayfoundation.com

Let’s make this spring unforgettable! Follow our IG for more updates and sneak peeks! @duniwayauction

See you there!

Andrea Angell

President

Duniway Foundation

If your child will be NEW to Duniway in Fall 2025, visit the enroll website.

Registering early helps us plan for the following year - don't delay!

(* If your child is currently enrolled at Duniway, they do not have to re-register.)

Do you know any families who are interested in attending Duniway?

Please let them know about our upcoming Connect Events!

April 9, 6-7 p.m.

May 14, 9-10 a.m.

Register here!

To purchase and customize your yearbook, use the QR code below or

Go to: www.treering.com/validate

Enter our school’s passcode: 1016389809824123

.5 Assistant Coach for our Duniway Girls on the Run team! We have a recent volunteer who can serve as an assistant coach, but needs to share the position with another - could this be you? This .5 position would be for one practice per week, on a Monday or a Friday. Please consider, for once we have this position fully filled, we can unfreeze our Duniway team registration, which had to be frozen when we went down to one full-time coach. Thanks very much for considering - it is really an amazing program and I can vouch for it, being a former GOTR assistant coach myself

- Monika Soennichsen

Our team registration is now frozen until we have a second coach on board, and the team is already over half-full with registered team members, and others waiting to join when we are able to open after again having 2 coaches. There is a great deal of interest and it will be a great deal of fun and an awesome experience for all!

Girls on the Run is a physical activity-based positive youth development program that inspires girls, grades 3-5 (and grades 6-8 as "Heart and Sole") to be joyful, healthy, and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running.

GOTR coach application info: Each site needs a minimum of two coaches. Ideally, each team will have one head coach (at least 21 years old who identifies as female), and two assistant coaches (at least 18 years old). Coaches can be teachers, parents, or other community members who are dedicated to empowering girls to reach their full potential and live a healthy lifestyle. A coach does not have to be a runner.

The coach application can be found here: https://www.gotroregon.org/coach.

Please see the Duniway GOTR team informational flyer and/or reach out to Monika Soennichsen, School Counselor and Duniway GOTR Site Liaison, for more information.

This Spring we are excited to offer our Cleveland Flag Football League for the 3rd season in a row. This league will allow our youth to maintain their fitness, as well as learn and develop football skills and fundamentals. They will get in-depth coaching from experienced Cleveland Football staff and meet other athletes throughout the Cleveland cluster. Registration has begun and spots are limited.

The season begins April 1st and is open to all 4th-8th graders of all genders. There will be 3 Divisions (4th/5th, 6th/7th & 8th). Practices will be held every Tues & Thurs 5:30PM - 7PM at Westmoreland Sports Field, with games every Saturday morning at the Cleveland Sports Stadium. This year the season will end on May 20th, just before Memorial Day weekend.

The fee is $50 or $25 Free/Reduced Lunch. This is due on or before the first official day of practice.

Register Here: https://tinyurl.com/4aktmjxh

Remember spots are limited so sign up as soon as possible,

Go Warriors!