Duval Dispatch

Hello Duval Community!

We hope everyone had a relaxing Thanksgiving break! It's always amazing that in just 3 weeks, we'll be on the longer December break. In that short amount of time, there is lots of learning and many exciting events to be had at Duval! From winter weather to concerts to more community outreach events, December is always a busy time here at school!

We look forward to enjoying and then sharing all the learning and fun with you in the next couple of newsletters. In the meantime, buckle up!

REMINDER: Picture Retake Day is TUESDAY this week!

Have a great week everyone!

Dr. Marcus and Ms. Craig

Once again, our Lunch/Recess folks are making some moves, so we need a Lunch/Recess Support Person from 10:45-1:45 each day for the rest of the year. This is a PERMANENT PAID position, and we would love to have a Duval community member take the position. Please email Dr. M asap if this might work for you.

1- Students arriving early in the mornings may not come into the playground area until 8:55am. The Y staff must focus on their students.

2- Students may NOT return to school on regular days until AFTER 3:30pm. There's enough going on that kids biking back before dismissal's over is just not the safest we can be.

3- No early dismissals after 3:10pm. If folks arrive at 3:10 or later, students will be called to come to the office when the bell rings at 3:15pm.

Our Lost and Found still has many sweatshirts and jackets! We will be donating everything before December break! PLEASE come in and check it out, or let us know what's missing.

Also, PLEASE PUT NAMES ON EVERYTHING! It's the best way for us to get things back to you.

November News from Nurse Melissa. Check it out HERE.

Dec. 2- Welcome back!

Dec. 3- Picture RETAKE Day!

Dec. 10th- PTO Meeting and Papa Gino's Night

Dec. 12th- Second Round Raise Right Gift Card orders due.

Dec. 13- Annual Food Drive Assembly

Dec. 16-20 SPIRIT Week, Annual Holiday Shop (during Library classes)

Dec. 20- Early Release Day

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Calendar Items for the Year. Click HERE.

Welcome to December!

Please continue to send in your donations for this year's food drive. See the flyer below for your grade's requested items.

The holiday shop is in two weeks and we will need a lot of helping hands, especially for our younger students to help make their shopping go smooth. Please see the Sign-Ups here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090849A8AC2EA5FA7-53600488-holiday

Keep your eyes open for our shopping guide, coming out shortly!

We will have one more round of RaiseRight gift cards. Please see the attached flyers and have your orders in by December 12th.

Finally, our December meeting is next Tuesday the 10th at 7 PM. Free childcare provided by the National Honors Society. We will be discussing our Boosterthon fundraising goals, January's Book Fair and more. There will be an extra special prize for the winner of this month's Dolphin Game, so you won't want to miss it.

Thank you and have a safe start to the holiday season,

Marshall Ottina

President, Duval PTO

Dolphin TV Channel is HERE to see all broadcasts.

Please click on Subscribe so our livestreams can be seen by more people!

• Families can log into Infinite Campus for classroom information. Need an Infinite Campus Parent Portal Account? Please contact the Technology Department at 781-618-8100

• YMCA Before/After School Care Information

• The WHRSD and Duval School PTO Facebook pages are excellent social media resources for staying connected and informed.

• WHRSD Academic Calendar includes holidays, vacations, and early release date.

John H. Duval Elementary provides a safe, supportive environment where children are able to reach for the stars!

Email: john.marcus@whrsd.org
Website: https://whd.whrsd.org
Location: 60 Regal Street, Whitman, MA 02382
Phone: 781-618-7055
Twitter: @DuvalElementary