Dyer Kelly Elementary School

This week, from May 5th to May 9th, we will celebrate Staff Appreciation Week! This is a wonderful opportunity to honor the incredible dedication and hard work of our staff here at Dyer Kelly Elementary.

Appreciation doesn’t have to cost a thing! Here are some simple ideas for students and families to show their gratitude:

• Write a thank-you note or card.

• Create a drawing or artwork expressing appreciation.

• Send an email expressing thanks for their hard work.

• Bring a flower from your garden to show appreciation.

Let’s come together as a community to make this week special for our amazing staff!

New Roots Farmers Market is now open every Thursday from 2:00pm to 4:00pm at Bohemian Park.

✅ Fresh fruits and vegetables
✅ EBT cards accepted
✅ 50% off all produce with EBT

Come shop for healthy food for your family!

Is your child going into 4th–6th grade next school year and between ages 9–12?

🎉 Sign up for a free aerospace and aviation camp this summer!

• Fun with rockets, games, and engineering projects

• Lunch and transportation provided

• Camp is Monday–Thursday, 9am–3pm (no camp on Fridays)

• You can sign up for more than one week

📍 Pickup and drop-off available at Dyer-Kelly and other San Juan schools

🚌 Camp Dates:

• Week 1: June 23–26 → bit.ly/AerospaceWk1

• Week 2: June 30–July 3 → bit.ly/AerospaceWk2

Spots are limited and will go fast. Priority goes to students most in need.

📞 Questions? Call (916) 979-8937 or email fieldtrips@sanjuan.edu

Summer is almost here! San Juan Unified has free programs for students of all ages.

• Camp Kinder: Helps new kindergarteners get ready for school.

• Career Programs: Fun hands-on activities to learn about different jobs.

• Credit Recovery: Help for high school students to graduate.

Learn more at: www.sanjuan.edu/summer

Our Dyer-Kelly yearbooks are now on sale for $20!

The yearbook is a great way to remember all the fun and memories from this school year. Yearbooks will arrive at the end of May.

Supplies are limited, so get your yearbook now before they sell out!

Thank you for being a part of our wonderful Dragon family! Call the office at 916-971-7150 if you have any questions

You can apply for Transitional Kindergarten (TK) for the 2025-26 school year. TK gives children an extra year before kindergarten to develop important skills for school.

Who can apply?
Children who will turn 4 years old by September 1, 2025 can enroll in TK.

How to apply?
The application process will be a lottery. The lottery will give priority to students who live in our school area. There are no other priorities.

CAASPP testing will start on Monday, April 8th for students in grades 3, 4, and 5. Testing will continue until May 16th.

Please help your child by:

• Making sure they get a good night’s sleep

• Making sure they eat a healthy breakfast

• Checking their schedule for test days (Click Here for Testing Schedule)

For more information, please click the letter in your language to learn more about the CAASPP test and how you can support your child.

Thank you for your support!

We are offering a fun and exciting summer program with learning, activities, and extra help for students!

📅 Dates: June 23 - July 18
🚫 No School on July 4th

Don’t miss this great opportunity for your child to learn and have fun this summer!

Drop-Off and Pick-Up Instructions

• Drop-Off:
  We start serving breakfast at 7:15 AM. Please remember that there is no supervision for your child before this time. Drop off your child in the big parking lot. Make sure to pull forward and to the right of the curb. Please stay in your car and do not leave your vehicle.

• Pick-Up for Grades 2nd through 5th:
  Pick up your child in the big parking lot. Again, please stay in your car and do not leave it unattended. An adult will be there to help your child get to your car safely.

• Pick-Up for Grades Kinder and 1st:
  Pick up your child in the small parking lot. Please stay in your car and pull forward. Listen to the adults guiding you.

Thank you for your cooperation!

Breakfast begins daily at 7:15 am. No students may be on campus before this time. We stop serving breakfast at 7:40 am

School begins daily at 7:45 am.
School ends Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday at 2:10 pm.
School ends on Thursday at 12:55 pm.

AM Kindergarten

School begins daily at 7:45 am. School ends at 11:10 am

PM Kindergarten

School begins at 10:30 am. School ends at 2:10 pm

PM Kindergarten on Thursdays

School begins at 10:30 am. School ends at 12:55pm

Dear Dyer Kelly Families,

This week is Staff Appreciation Week. Our teachers and staff play an important role in helping your children learn and grow every day. Please remind your child to show respect and appreciation—simple things like a thank you, a smile, or a kind note mean a lot.

A reminder: the Farmers Market is open every Thursday from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Bohemian Park. They sell fresh fruits and vegetables. EBT is accepted and you get 50% off with EBT.

Please don’t forget to sign up for Summer School and Summer Camp! These programs are free and help students keep learning during the summer break.

Thank you again for all your support.

CAASPP Test-April 8th-May 16th

Farmers Market-Bohemian Park 2pm-4pm

Spirit of San Juan "Honoring Dyer Kelly own Sonia Botello-May 8th 6pm San Juan High School

School Site Council Meeting-May 8th 2:30-3:30