April 1

• School Resumes

April 2

• DGS Parents Club Meeting (7:00 pm)

April 5

• DGS Spirit Day/Popcorn at Lunch

April 8

• Solar Eclipse (1:30 pm)

April 8-12

• Illinois Science Assessment - 5th Grade Only

April 15-May 2

• Spring STAR Benchmark Testing

April 18

• Board of Education Meeting at DHS (6:00 pm)

April 19

• Progress Reports Issued

April 22-26

• Spring Book Fair - More Details to Come!
• Wellness Week - More Details to Come!

April 23

• DGS K Music Program (6:00 pm)
• DGS 1st Grade Music Program (6:45 pm)

April 24

• Administrative Professionals Day - We LOVE Mrs. Kamin and Mrs. Sullivan!

April 30

• 5th Grade DVMS Visit (8:30-10:00 am)
• 6th Grade Orientation at DVMS (5:30-6:30 pm)

April 3 - Mrs. Gonzalez

April 8 - Miss Brooks

April 10 - Mrs. Weiss

Baby Beluga Barnyard Mooosical!

• Kindergarten students are encouraged to dress up in any DGS spiritwear or school colors.

• 1st Grade students are encouraged to dress up like (or in the colors of) farm animals: pigs, cows, chickens, goats, etc. Some examples include a feather boa for a chicken, or pink ears on a headband for a pig. Students may also dress like they are on a farm (flannel shirt, jeans, overalls), or wear nice school clothing. Students who have speaking parts may be given something to wear provided by me (which I will communicate with you directly about). Speaking parts have not yet been assigned, but will be coming soon.

***Please no coats or any heavy/warm clothing while performing as students could get too hot***

Kindergarten Performance:

• 5:45 pm arrival (students will assemble in their classroom first but no earlier than 5:45 pm)

• Parents take their child's coat/belongings to the gym to find a seat for the performance

• 6:00 pm Kindergarten program begins

• 6:20 pm Kindergarten program concludes

• Parents will come and pick up their child from the gym floor following the program.

• We ask for a quick departure so that we can allow for an intermission and for 1st grade students and families to arrive.

Intermission 6:20-6:30

1st Grade Performance:

• 6:30 pm arrival (students will assemble in their classroom first but no earlier than 6:30 pm)

• Parent take their child's coat/belongings to the gym to find a seat for the performance

• 6:45 pm 1st grade program begins

• 7:10 pm 1st grade program concludes

• Parents will come and pick up their child from the gym floor following the program

Our students have been working hard on their program music in class and are very excited to have the opportunity to perform for you!

If your child will not be at the program or if you have any questions, please email Mrs. Gehling at jwalker@dunlapcusd.net

On time attendance is important and necessary for learning. If your child will be absent due to an appointment or is ill, please notify the office by 8:00 a.m. each day.

You can call the office or email your absence to: lkamin@dunlapcusd.net or msullivan@dunlapcusd.net

School hours:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday - 7:39 a.m.-2:45 p.m.

Wednesday - 7:39 a.m.-2:15 p.m.

We are thrilled to announce that the Dunlap Schools have a special event planned for our students on April 8 – a rare opportunity to witness a solar eclipse! This celestial event promises to be an educational and awe-inspiring experience for our students.

To ensure the safety of all participants, we have purchased the correct and certified solar viewing glasses for everyone in the school. These glasses meet the necessary safety standards to protect the eyes while allowing a clear view of the solar eclipse.

If, however, you are uncomfortable with your child participating in this event and would like them to opt out, we completely understand. Please notify your child’s school by Thursday, April 4 so that we can make the necessary arrangements for an alternative activity during the eclipse.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we strive to make this educational experience both enjoyable and safe for all our students.

Due to the use of four snow days this winter, our 2023-2024 School Calendar has changed.

We now have school on April 1, May 10, May 17, and May 24. Please see the Updated School Calendar below.

All first grade students will need to get a dental exam for 2nd grade. Please remember to get the Illinois School form and turn it in after your next check up!

It's not too early to schedule your physical for the 2024-2025 school year. All 6th grade students must have a current physical with updated immunizations in order to receive a schedule and start middle school in the fall. Call their health provider to make an appointment soon.

Get to know other parents, Mrs. Rychener, and the entire staff at DGS by volunteering with the

Parents Club. We have open Officer and Committee Chair positions for the 2024-2025 school year.

Information specific to each committee can be found on the DGS Parents Club website: Meet the

Team, or you can contact any of our current officers or the nominating committee with questions.

Yes, you may self-nominate! Elections will take place at the May 7th Parents Club Meeting. Please

email dunlapparentsclub@gmail.com if you are interested in submitting a nomination or volunteering for one of our 2024-2025 Officer or Committee Chair positions!

The next Parents Club meeting will be on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at 7:00 pm in the DGS Café. All

parents and guardians of DGS Royals and DGS staff are welcome! We hope you can join us!

Thank you!

Annalee Huntington

DGS Parents Club President

The DGS Parents Club would like to thank all DGS families for the support demonstrated during last month's SIP lunch. Your donations made it possible for us to provide our wonderful DGS staff members with a great lunch before an afternoon full of professional learning. We can't wait to continue to recognize our amazing DGS educators during Teacher Appreciation Week. Thank you again for your ROYAL support!

Our Royal Remix Carnival was a huge success! Thank you to all who came out to enjoy a fun-filled

evening of food, games, and raffles. Congratulations to all our winners! We sold over 9,000

business raffle tickets, and as a fundraiser, we did amazing! We made a profit of over $14,000 which we plan to put right back into our school to benefit our students, teachers, and staff. Thank you to everyone who volunteered their time, gave donations, and attended! Please visit our carnival

website to see all the outstanding businesses who made donations to our carnival business raffle

and silent auction Carnival | DGS Parents Club (dunlapparentsclub.wixsite.com).

Muffins in the Morning will be on Wednesday, May 2 from 6:45 – 7:30 am. We will be serving delicious muffins, fruit, and yogurt along with coffee, juice, and milk in the DGS gym. Keep a look out for more information.

Want to help make this event a success? Sign up below!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4EACAA2DA0FAC16-48583696-dgsmuffins

The Royal Rock which weighs in at just over a 1/2 ton (1002 lbs) was donated by Kickapoo Sand and Gravel, and it can be rented by Dunlap Grade families. It is an opportunity to share exciting events with our school community by painting your own message. Parents, students, and staff may rent the Royal Rock for a week long period to recognize birthdays, show school spirit, wish a team good luck, thank a teacher, congratulate events, etc. It is a great way to spread positive messages!

If you are interested in Renting the Royal Rock, please visit this link for more information on

how to rent the rock.

The Spring Book Fair will take place on Friday, April 26 with themed activities throughout

the week. More details will be forthcoming!

The State of Illinois has developed a school safety program called Safe2Help Illinois in an effort to raise awareness of 21st-century threats facing schoolchildren in Illinois.

Safe2Help Illinois is a 24/7 program where students can use a free app, text/phone, and website (Safe2HelpIllinois.com) to share information on school safety issues in a confidential environment. Once vetted, the information provided will be shared with local district and school officials and/or local PSAP/9-1-1- call center, depending on the nature of the information shared.

The Dunlap School District Shine Award honors employees who go above and beyond for the students and schools in our community. Honorees positively influence, inspire, and leave a lasting impact in the work that they do every day, helping to fulfill the overall District mission to empower all students to reach their individual potential.

Nominations can be submitted by students, parents, District employees, business, or community members by completing the following nomination form. District employees will be selected and honored throughout the school year to receive this prestigious honor.

Selected nominees will receive a crystal apple in recognition of their exemplary efforts, provided by Horace Mann. Additionally, Peoria Prints & Graphic Designs will provide yard signs for staff to celebrate their achievement at home!

Please provide your email in the field below so that a copy of your nomination will be sent to your email address and so that we can contact you with any additional questions.

Dunlap Shine Award Nomination Form

It is our mission to serve Every Student, Each Day!

Dunlap Gives Back serves to supply students and families with resources to meet their basic needs to ensure that all children are equipped with the resources they need to be prepared to learn.

If you are a staff member, family member, or student, please use this form to request resources. Items that can be requested include, but are not limited to food, clothing, school supplies, hygiene supplies, ect. If further support or resources are required, please email Director of Student Services, Mandy Ellis, at mellis@dunlapcusd.net

All requests will be confidential and protect the privacy of the student and family.

Dunlap Gives Back Referral Form