Dunn families,

Happy New Year! I hope that you had a beautiful two weeks home with family and friends. We have begun the second semester with exciting learning and connection. Kindergartens parades the halls to celebrate learning all the letters of the alphabet, ecosystems made with legos and clay and construction paper and Perler beads came in this morning to share with classmates, and fourth and fifth graders enjoyed the YES concert yesterday.

We look forward to celebrating your children's learning in the upcoming months.

You Belong,

Abby

Arabic PSD 2024-2025 Calendar HERE

Spanish PSD 2024-2025 Calendar HERE

• Mon, Jan 6: NO SCHOOL, Teacher Work Day
• Tues, Jan 7: Students return after break
• Wed, Jan 15: PTO Meeting at Mugs on College Ave, 5:30-7pm
• Thurs, Jan 16: A+ School Accountability Committee Mtg, 3:45-5pm in library
• Mon, Jan 20: NO SCHOOL, MLK Jr. Day
• Tues, Jan 21: Fire Drill
• Wed, Jan 22: Lockdown Drill
• Thurs, Jan 23: Equity Inquiry Team Meeting, 5-6pm in Library, all are welcome
• Fri, Jan 31: January International Citizens Assembly
• Mon, Feb 3-Fri, Feb 7: National School Counselors Week

School of Choice Round Two is open, and Dunn is accepting students. Please share with your friends and neighbors what an IB education at Dunn provides for children. Numbers are low across all elementary schools, and we are welcoming school of choice. Thank you!

CLICK HERE for KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION

CLICK HERE for SCHOOL OF CHOICE APPLICATION

Poudre School District is launching two new committees this spring: a Debt Free Mill Levy Oversight Committee to monitor implementation of the 2024 mill levy program, and a Comprehensive Planning Committee to focus on long-range planning in PSD.

We would love to have Dunn representation in these conversations.

You are invited to a series of Open Community Conversations with Superintendent Brian Kingsley. These sessions are designed to provide updates about Poudre School District, share the current state of PSD, and create a space for your questions, feedback, and collaboration.

Each session will take place from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the media centers of the following schools:

• Thursday, February 6: Boltz Middle School
• Thursday, February 13: Blevins Middle School
• Monday, March 3: Lincoln Middle School
• Wednesday, April 2: Timnath Middle-High School
• Tuesday, April 15: Wellington Middle-High School
• Thursday, April 24: Preston Middle School

"Beginning January 1, 2025, full health insurance benefits will be available for pregnant people and children living in Colorado without documentation, who are otherwise eligible for Medicaid/ CHP+, including 12 months postpartum coverage."

From <https://hcpf.colorado.gov/coverallcoloradans>

The Outreach and Enrollment program in PSD will support the state's effort to expand health equity in our community by assisting eligible families in our district apply for this new Medicaid coverage expansion.

• A. Please fill out a referral form submission and the Outreach and Enrollment Specialist will call the family to schedule an appointment.
• B. These are other certified agencies in our county that can help with the application process:
• 1. Larimer Health Connect, 144 N Mason ST, Fort Collins, 80524, 970-472-0444
• 2. Salud Family Health Centers, 1635 Blue Spruce DR, Fort Collins, 80524, 970-484-0999

Documents needed to apply (non-exhaustive)- identification (passport, birth certificate, consular id) for all members of family and income verification (pay stubs or employer letter).

**Information flyers in English, Spanish and Arabic in folder below**

Coach Ziggy will be having a parent information meeting Wednesday, January 22 at 3:30pm, and flag football club will begin Monday, January 27.

FLAG FOOTBALL SIGNUP

FLAG FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

We realize that it has been more difficult to find information on after-school club registration. There is a new policy that we can only send out the packet of information with the links to clubs in the beginning of the year. We have found a way to have this information more accessible to families while following guidelines. Please click on our website at any time to see the information to sign up for clubs!

Club information CLICK HERE

We love to support our local businesses - CHECK OUT DUNN FAMILY BUSINESSES HERE.

Do you have a local business? Please enter your business information in the LINK HERE to share your information, so we can spread the word!

• *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 next meeting 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, 11/6, 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.

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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