Tiger Tale

Dear Dewey Families:

As we transition into the second trimester, we are excited to embrace a fresh start filled with new opportunities for growth and learning. This is a perfect time for students to set academic goals, refocus their efforts, and continue building on the progress they’ve made so far.

With the holiday season upon us, it’s easy to get swept up in the excitement and festivities. However, maintaining consistent routines and staying focused on academics will help ensure a successful end to the calendar year. Encouraging regular reading, completing homework, and staying engaged in class are simple ways to keep your child on track.

Our teachers are here to support students every step of the way. If you feel your child would benefit from additional resources or strategies, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Let’s work together to make this trimester a meaningful and productive one for all!

Thank you for your partnership and support.

Warmest regards

Sabrina Parsley, principal

An important part of our 2024 Santa Night is having an opportunity to give back to our community. During this event, we will be accepting new pajamas and socks which in turn will be donated to local kids/teens in need.

Each Pajama/Pair of Socks = One Raffle Ticket toward Dewey Merch

For event details and to purchase tickets: https://www.deweypfo.com/post/santa-s-night

Also at the event:

- Kids Only Shoppe

- Hot Cocoa

- Crafts

- Photos with Santa

- PJ Dance Party!

All members of the school community are invited to attend Dewey's School Site Council meeting this Wednesday, December 11th at 3:45. The meeting will be held in the book room. Attached is the agenda for your review. Minutes from the meeting will be published in next week's Tiger Tale.

San Juan Unified realizes that there are many outstanding employees in service within the district. To recognize classified employees, the district is accepting nominations for the Classified Employees of the Year.

If you know a classified employee who goes above and beyond for San Juan Unified and the surrounding community, you may nominate the employee for consideration. Any San Juan Unified employee or member of the surrounding community may submit a nomination. Access the 2025 Classified of the Year Nomination Form for information about the eligibility requirements, nomination process and more.

All nomination forms must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 20.

The outstanding employees in each category will be announced at the board meeting on Feb. 11. Finalists will be entered into the Sacramento County Classified Employee of the Year program.

Hello families. Thank you for your continuous support to the Maker Lab. Currently, the Maker Lab is in need of the following items:

• Felt (all colors)
• Men’s new/used large or XL shirts that have no design either on the front side or the backside

Thank you!

Ms. Janeway

As you are traveling this holiday season, please keep in mind that Dewey collects all small toiletries that you may receive at your hotels (shampoo, conditioner, lotion, shower caps, soap, toothpaste, sewing kits, etc.). Another great place to pick up some extra toiletries is your dental office. The free toothbrush, toothpaste, and dental floss they offer you are great items to donate as well. Please drop off your donations in the office hallway or to Mrs. Ruswinkle in room 9. All items donated will be sent to Mercy Pedalers organization (mercypedalers.com).

Thank you! Mrs. Ruswinkle

The Harry Dewey School Library is a fantastic hub for knowledge and exploration! We are so excited to see our student actively using the online catalog to research topics they love. Have you checked it out together yet? Explore here: https://dewey.sanjuan.edu/academics/library

Ready to up your earning potential? You can now earn Dewey Scrip (all funds go directly to your student's classroom, and during summer months directly to your students) in a brand new way -in addition to gift cards- simply by shopping online. Log in at RaiseRight.com or the mobile app [QR code] and select the new Shop Online tab to get started!

Scrip orders will be collected on the following Mondays:

December 16

For more information contact Lilia Nardozzi at lilia.nardozzi@sanjuan.edu or text (916) 517-8366.

Please visit deweypfo.com for more information about ways to get involved, our PFO executive board and committee chairs, and an online store for Dewey merchandise!

December 10th: DHH Silent Sleigh field trip

December 10th: 3rd grade Telephone Museum field trip

December 11th: School Site Council meeting

December 12th: Open Enrollment Visitation Day

December 13th: Santa's Night

December 16th: PFO Meeting

December 20th: Kinder ALL EARLY

December 23rd-January 6th: Winter Break

TK: 8:55-12:15

Kindergarten Early : 8:55-12:15

Kindergarten Late: 12:10-3:30

DHH/ASD Kindergarten: 8:55-12:55

*Thursdays: All Kindergarten students 8:55-12:15

1st -6th Grade: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 8:55-3:30

*Thursdays: 1st-6th grade 8:55-2:15