Duniway Dispatch

• October 21: Picture Day in the Auditorium
• October 23: Assembly in the Cafeteria at 8:25 a.m.
• October 23: Early Release - Dismissal at 11:50 a.m.
• October 23: OBOB Info Night for Parents - Duniway Library 6pm
• October 25: Principal's Coffee, Cafeteria, 8 a.m.
• November 1: No school for students - Teacher Grading Day
• November 4: No school for students - Teacher Planning Day
• November 11: Schools closed for holiday
  
• November 20: Early Release - Dismissal at 11:50 a.m.
• November 25-26: No school for students - Parent Teacher Conferences
  
• November 27-29: Schools closed for holiday

2024-25 District Calendar

Hello Duniway Families,

Happy Friday to you and hope you have had a good week. We have had a good week at school and it has been a pleasure to continue to enjoy this pleasant fall weather (even with a little rain mixed in :). As it is my first school year at Duniway, I have enjoyed seeing the vibrant colors in our neighborhood and finally switched to wearing a light down jacket in the mornings this week.

One item I wanted to address in my message this week is the release of student assessment results from 23-24 Smarter Balanced Assessment (also known in Oregon as the "OSAS assessment"). The results of the 23-24 OSAS assessments were made public last week for all schools in Oregon. Overall at Duniway, our results in Math and English Language Arts remained at high levels (68% of students in grades 3-5 scoring "Proficient" or above in Math and 70% of students in grades 3-5 scoring "Proficient" or above in English Language Arts). We are always aiming to grow and improve and like all Portland Public Schools, we have created a school plan that describes specific strategies we are using to improve our student outcomes. Typically PPS would mail individual student score reports home, but this year student reports are available on ParentVue. Please read this communication regarding how to access a student report: https://bit.ly/3zRTre4. Parents are also able to access other types of assessments (i.e. MAP assessments) though ParentVue, To read a report of the release of OSAS scores for PPS (including a video from Superintendent Armstrong), please see this link: https://bit.ly/3Ue19WG.

Looking ahead to next week, we will have our second planned early release day on Wednesday, October 23 and students are dismissed @ 11:50am. We will have our second school wide assembly in the morning. In the afternoon, teachers and staff will be making a deeper exploration of our new Science curriculum Amplify. I wish you all a restful weekend!

Sincerely

John (aka- Dr. Melvin)

There are a handful of spots left for Halloween Movie Night in the Duniway Auditorium, next Friday, October 25. This family-friendly event is a fundraiser for the Duniway Foundation and a great way to see Duniway after dark! Snag your tickets here (if you dare). Reach out to Elizabeth Howell with any questions.

Starting October 28, 2024, there will be time changes for several stops on Route 289DUN-A.

Here is a link to all of the schedules. Be sure to check the

https://sites.google.com/pps.net/gt-bus-schedule/GT-Bus-Schedules/duniway

Please remember that we do not allow students to wear Halloween costumes in school, nor do we allow students to bring candy. To promote learning and avoid distractions, it will have to wait until after school.

PPS report cards are paperless this year! First quarter grades will be uploaded on November 8th. Follow this link for instructions on how to view your child's report card in ParentVue. Be sure you have done your Online Verification (instructions below) so you have access to ParentVue.

Each year parents and/or guardians are asked to review and update the information on file for their students. This information can be reviewed, edited and submitted online via PPS ParentVUE.

Beginning on 10/1/24, if you have not submitted Online Verification, you will receive a message prompting you to complete the process. You will not be able to log into ParentVue until this step is completed. This means you will not be able to view Report Cards!

Verify Online

Benefits of verifying online via ParentVUE:

• Complete yearly verification of your student's information
• Update your communication and language preferences
• Ensure your school has the most up-to-date information
• Save paper and time

Calling all apple and pear fans! Sellwood Middle School is hosting a fruit fundraiser and selling freshly picked and amazing tasting boxes of apples and pears from Kiyokawa Family Orchards. This local orchard from Parkdale, Oregon is known for its excellent quality fruit and a reputation for supporting local nonprofits, like the SMS PTA. Pick up date is November 7th from 2:30-5:30 at Sellwood Middle parking lot. Order now

Cleveland BOYS Basketball Team registration for grades 3rd-5th is open!

Cleveland Boys Recreational teams are organized through the community youth program, Cleveland Basketball. Registration is first come, first serve and space is limited. Volunteer coaches are needed.

For complete details and registration go to the Cleveland Basketball Youth Program website. Questions? Email info@cleveland-warriors.com

GO WARRIORS!!