Himlie Hello
August 2024 WELCOME BACK
I Belong.
We move into a very celebratory school year – Dunn is 75 YEARS STRONG! This school has a long history of celebrating the children who enter its doors. Dunn students and families KNOW that they are loved. They know that they can reach high expectations. They know that they BELONG.
Sandy Murphy will be in the building August 1 to help with registration questions.
We are working out of a kindergarten classroom until our office opens on August 6. The construction is set to complete in the building August 4, with the movers putting furniture back on Monday, August 5.
*For registration questions: email smurphy@psdschools.org
**All other questions, please call the office starting August 6 at 970-488-4825.
Thank you for partnering with us in the crucial work of inspiring and expanding young minds. It is going to be a wonderful school year!
You Belong,
Abby
Important Upcoming Dates
Arabic PSD 2024-2025 Calendar COMING SOON
Spanish PSD 2024-2025 Calendar HERE
- Thurs-Fri, Aug 1-2: New Student Registration
- Fri, Aug 9: Teacher Assignments available on ParentVUE
- Wed, Aug 14: Hellos and Supplies for 1st-5th grades, 5-6pm
- Thurs, Aug 15: First Day of School for 1st-5th grades
- Thurs, Aug 15: Kindergarten Students (Last Names A-K) attend full day of school - Hellos and Supplies 8:20-8:35am
- Fri, Aug 16: Kindergarten Students (Last Names L-Z) attend full day of school - Hellos and Supplies 8:20-8:35am
- Mon, Aug 19: First day with all Kindergarten Students
- Thurs, Aug 29: Community Connections (Classroom Parent Information Night - details to come)
- Sat, Sept 28: Dunn PTO Fall Carnival, 10a-1p
We are excited to welcome new staff to the Dunn Team!
New Teachers:
- Jakobe Jones - our new Art Teacher
- Krista Williams - joining our 4th grade team (will job-share with Erin Forster)
- Emily Richards - our new IB Coordinator/GT Coordinator
- Muneeba Ahmed - joins Rose Whitney on our ELD team
- Erin Kilgore - joins our 1st grade team
- Tatiana Lee - our new multicat IS teacher (special education)
- Camille Carter - joins Sally Tabatsalis on our Center-Based Autism team
New support staff:
- Jessica Loweall - school psychologist
- Laura Rose - speech therapist
- Katy Courtway - mental health specialist
New roles:
- Esther Croak - joins the 2nd grade team
- Lucas Werner-Salsbury - joins the 2nd grade team
School Contact and Times
School Times:
Breakfast= 8:30-8:50
First bell, staff out at duty, students on playground= 8:35
Second bell, students enter the school building= 8:45
School start time= 8:50
Kindergarten dismissal = 3:23
1st-5th grade dismissal = 3:28
District Departments
SCHOOL BREAKFAST AND LUNCHES
For the 2024-2025 school year, Poudre School District will once again provide no-cost breakfast and lunch for all students.
Information and menus can be found HERE.
Teacher Assignments
Once in ParentVUE, choose "Class Schedule" on the left to see your child's teacher assignment for this year.
KINDER SURVEY - Due Aug 9
If you did not already complete the input form for your incoming kindergarten student, please click the link above to complete it by August 8. We use this information to make the best class placement for your child.
Arrival/Dismissal
Arrival
Students may arrive at Dunn as early as 8:25am for breakfast and to play on the playground before school begins. Students will enter classrooms through the exterior doors each morning.Dismissal
Students will be dismissed at 3:28pm. We will email specific details soon regarding the procedure for car pickup and walking up to Dunn.
We love your dogs, but they must stay on the front lawn and ON A LEASH. Even when they are friendly, they can scare our students. Thank you for considering others.
WE DO NOT CHANGE TEACHER ASSIGNMENTS ONCE THEY ARE MADE.
Thank you for not emailing the principal or the front office to request a change.
Volunteering at Dunn
- Volunteers are always welcome at Dunn!
- Volunteers must register through the PSD online system
- PSD Volunteer Information
Clubs and Activities
Hellos and Supplies (1st-5th grades) - August 14, 5-6pm
Plan to drop off your child's classroom supplies, shared classroom supplies, and any donations you have for the building (copy paper, tissues, bottled water, snacks). This will be a time to meet your teacher. Questions about curriculum and class schedule will be shared during our Community Connections night on August 29, and individual communication about your child's needs should be discussed at a separate time.
Join your 2024-2025 Dunn PTO!
- *WHAT: Your Dunn PTO keeps our community connected by hosting free events (Fall Carnival, End of Year Movie Night at The Lyric, Valentine's Family Dance), and provide funding and support for Dunn activities and staff (Breakfast with Buddies, Teacher Appreciation) just to name a few! Curious about what goes on behind the scenes at Dunn? Want to help support teachers with mini grants? Your Dunn PTO is a wonderful way to learn more about the Dunn community while donating a small piece of your time.
- *WHO: This fun group of engaged parents is a great way to build relationships with other caregivers, amazing teachers, and our dedicated principal, while finding creative ways to support this wonderful school.
- *HOW: Simply show up to our first meeting on August 21st at Mugs Old Town! For questions please email: dunnelementarypto@gmail.com or call/text Jacquelyn Eisenberg-Nelson at 303-921-3600.
- *WHEN: Monthly Wednesday meetings, 5:30-7pm (8/21, 9/18, 10/23, 11/20, 12/11, 1/15, 2/19, 3/26, 4/23, 5/21). Can't commit to a monthly meeting? No problem! Just email us and we'll let you know about one off events that you can get involved with.
Stay in touch with Dunn!
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Email: ahimlie@psdschools.org
Website: https://dun.psdschools.org/
Location: 501 South Washington Avenue
Phone: 970-488-4825
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dunn-IB-World-School-833838369983073/
Twitter: @dunn_ib