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*Para español por favor haga clic en "Translate” en la esquina superior al lado derecho.

We are very happy to welcome you to the 2024-2025 school year

and looking forward to a great school year!

Monday, August 19: District 104 Back to School Bash (See flyer below for more information)

Wednesday, August 21: First Day of School for 1st-5th Grade

(Late Start 8:50 & Early Dismissal 1:50PM)

Thursday, August 22: Kindergarten Orientation (Information was mailed home)

Friday, August 23: First Day of School for Kindergarten

Friday, August 23: PBIS Kick-Off and Expectation Rotations

Tuesday, August 27: Fall Testing (MAP) Begins

All meetings are scheduled for 7pm on the second Tuesday of the month.

PLEASE JOIN US!

September 10, 2024

October 8, 2024

November 12, 2024

December 10, 2024

January 14, 2025

February 11, 2025

March 11, 2025

April 8, 2025

May 13, 2025

June 10, 2025

Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year! I am so excited for the start of the school year! Graves Dual Language School prides itself in being a place that supports the positive growth of each and every child.

Our goal is for our students to become bilingual, biliterate, excel academically, and develop high levels of cultural competence. With the support of the teachers, staff, families, and community, I know we will attain this goal. I look forward to supporting students in becoming bilingual. In the long-term, being bilingual will not only open many doors for our students, but it will help them in continuing the traditions of our cultures.

We believe that all families bring with them a wealth of cultural, linguistic, and personal knowledge. Family participation in the life of the school is integral to student success. I maintain an open-door policy, so please know that if you have any concerns or suggestions, you can speak with me. I look forward to continuing to get to know the students and families of this community throughout the year.

I want to welcome everyone to the 2024-2025 school year. As the Assistant Principal, I want to continue to support and advance the amazing work that teachers and staff have shown throughout this past year. I will also continue working alongside the principal in carrying out our school's vision, mission, and dedication to inspire lifelong learners in a safe and nurturing environment.

One of my goals is to ensure that the school environment is a safe and respectful place for everyone, where our students can continue to grow academically, socially and emotionally.

I am a firm believer in the connection between the school and home. So, if you have any questions or concerns please feel free contact me. I look forward working together in making sure our students love coming to school everyday, ready to learn!

Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays

Entrance 7:50a.m.

Dismissal 2:50p.m.

(Doors open at 7:30 for breakfast)

Wednesdays (Late Start)

Entrance 8:50a.m.

Dismissal 2:50p.m.

(Doors open at 8:30 for breakfast)

Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Grade: Door #2

3rd, 4th, 5th Grade: Door #3

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL (1st-5th) IS WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21, 2024 (8:50 AM) - (1:50PM)

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL (KINDERGARTEN) IS FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 2024 (7:50 AM) - (2:50PM)

NEW KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS to the District have Special Screenings on WEDNESDAY, August 21st (phone calls have been made to schedule an appointment).

ALL KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS AND PARENTS will have a special orientation on THURSDAY, August 22nd. A letter with your scheduled time was mailed home. Please remember to be on time.

*FIRST FULL DAY FOR KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS IS FRIDAY, AUGUST 23rd at 7:50AM, Door #2.

Please take a look at our visitor requirements as we want to make sure all our staff and students stay safe when visiting our building.

Summer Hours

8:30am-2:00pm

(708) 458-7260

Regular Office Hours: Starting August, 19, 2024

7:30a.m. - 4:00p.m Monday - Friday

(708) 458-7260

Class lists/Teacher Assignments will be ready on Friday, August 16th.

They will be posted outside of the Graves Office and shared via Seesaw.

GRAVES K-5 Student Dress Code

Plain maroon collared polo or dress shirt with long or short sleeves is required. Plain black or white undershirts may be worn under the maroon collared shirt. Shirts must extend to waistline. Plain black or maroon sweaters or sweatshirts may be worn over the collared maroon polo or dress shirt or over a plain white or black undershirt. *Only maroon hoodies are allowed.

PANTS

Must be black or khaki and worn at the waist. This includes shorts (knee length), capri pants, and skirts (knee length). Leggings may be worn, but only when a shirt extending to mid-thigh is worn as well.

FRIDAY SCHOOL SPIRIT

Students may wear any shirts given or bought through Graves School with Jeans.

*Please note that blue jeans are only allowed on Fridays with a school shirt.

PBIS FUNDRAISER & HOLIDAY DRESS-DOWN DAYS

There will be days when students will be allowed to come without uniform due to PBIS activities or holidays. A flyer will be posted via Seesaw when those days occur.

You can stop by any day to purchase school polos for $10.00 (cash only).

From 9:00am-1:30pm. Graves Door #14.

Limited quantities available, come before they are gone!

Sweatshirts and Hoodies will be available to purchase late September/early October.

Be on the lookout for order forms!

*Please Note: Students who are part of the car line will be dismissed at the same time as all students (2:50PM). Car line pick up is ONLY for students who will be picked up by car, please do not register if you are picking up by foot (walking).

Please make sure to follow the following traffic pattern if you register for Graves Car Line.

More information will be e-mailed to those who sign up.

Join School District 104 for their Back to School Bash on

August 19, 2024 from 3:30 - 6:30 PM at Graves School!

There will be food for sale, free school supplies, community resources, fun activities,

and so much more!!

Please remember that the previous information is for students in grades Kindergarten-5th only.

For more information about our PreK program please contact the

Pre-School Director, Kathleen Dunn at 708-546-7151 or at kdunn@sd104.us