Royal Decree Family Newsletter

May 1-12

• Spring STAR Benchmark Testing

May 2

• Muffins in the Morning (6:45-7:30 am)
• DGS Spirit Day/Popcorn at Lunch

May 5

• 1st Grade Discovery Depot Field Trip

May 6

• Parents Club Meeting (7:00 pm)

May 8

• Royal Fun Run
• Kindergarten Screening for Incoming Kindergartners

May 9

• 4th Grade Wildlife Prairie Park
• Million Word Reader Celebration (1:30 pm)

May 12

• 5th Grade Rocket Launch (10:30 am)

May 19

• Field Day

May 20

• 5th Grade Class Party

May 21

• 5th Grade Awards Ceremony (9:30 am)

May 22

• Kinderbration (10:00 am)

May 4- Mrs. Piper

May 6- Mrs. Lanser

May 28- Mrs. Bishop

May 28- Mrs. Kraushaar

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 am each day.

You can call the office or email your absence to:

Mrs. Kamin lkamin@dunlapcusd.net and

Mrs. Sullivan msullivan@dunlapcusd.net.

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 2025-2026 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.

To promote a positive, safe, and healthy lifestyle and classroom learning community, birthday celebrations at school will not include treats or favors from home. Teachers will choose to celebrate students in their classroom in grade and age appropriate ways.

This coming summer, Dunlap CUSD #323 will continue to offer different summer learning opportunities for students in kindergarten through eighth grade who meet specific criteria to ensure the program meets students’ needs. Below, you will find an overview of the different programs offered, including:

• Elementary & Middle Summer School (Page 1, below)

• Algebra I Boot Camp (Page 2)

• Extended School Year (ESY) (Page 3)

• English as a Second Language (ESL) Summer School (Page 4)

As we get closer to the start of summer programming, contact information of the lead teachers will be shared with families of students who are invited/sign up, however, in the meantime, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact the appropriate individual listed below.

Elementary & Middle Summer School & Algebra I Boot Camp

Contact Dr. Matt Andrews, mandrews@dunlapcusd.net

Extended School Year (ESY)

Contact Dr. Jennifer Hastings, jhastings@dunlapcusd.net

English as a Second Language (ESL) Summer School

Contact Amelia Miller, atmiller@dunlapcusd.net

Did you know as a parent of a DGS student you are automatically a member of our Parents Club? Join us May 6th at 7pm for our next meeting. We will be holding elections for Executive Board Officers for the 2025-2026 School Year. We still need a lot of volunteers for our Board Committee Chairs (no election required, you just volunteer). We will also be voting on the 2025-2026 Budget. Come get involved as we begin to plan the fun-filled events we host throughout the year. Please email Annalee at dunlapparentsclub@gmail.com if you have any questions. We can't wait to meet you!

Fall will be here before we know it, and the Parents Club needs YOU to continue offering our programs and activities for the next school year. Please consider this an invitation to get to know other parents, your child's teacher, and the entire staff at DGS by volunteering with the Parents Club. Many of these volunteer opportunities can be done even if you work full time. Please check out the PC website under the “Meet the Team” tab. At the bottom of that page there is a link to descriptions and detailed responsibilities of each position.

If you are interested in finding out more information about the officer positions and the committee chair positions, please contact any of the current officers.

A big thank you to everyone that helped make Parents Club a success this year. When PC succeeds, our Royals succeed! Enjoy the last few weeks of school and have a great summer!

Thanks,

Annalee Huntington

DGS Parents Club President

We love our teachers and staff! Staff Appreciation Week is coming up May 5-9. We know how hard our teachers and staff work for our kids on a daily basis. So let's give back and show our appreciation. Parents Club is planning a special week but could use your help to make it extra special. Check out the link for ways you can help donate! Thank you in advance! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904084DADAB22A0FE3-56220653-staff

The Spring Book Fair will take place on Tuesday, April 29th from 2:45 – 5:30pm in the DGS gym. Mark your calendar, so you don't forget to come join us!

Muffins in the Morning will be on Friday, May 2nd from 6:45 – 7:30am. We will be serving delicious muffins along with coffee, juice, and a smile in the DGS gym. Muffins in the Morning is a free, fun, and special social activity that serves as a venue for DGS Mothers, Grandmothers or Special Female Role Models to visit the school and have breakfast with their DGS student. Students are thrilled about the opportunity to bring their special person to school, and it is a great way to thank those that work so hard throughout the year to take care of the students.

On Thursday, May 8th, students will participate in the Royal Fun Run fundraiser! Information will be coming home soon with all the details. But if you can’t wait, here is what you need to know:

There will be 12+ obstacles on the racecourse, which will be set up on DGS grounds. The registration process, which creates a personal fundraising webpage for your student (& a family webpage if you have multiple students), takes about 3 minutes to complete. It is then another 2 clicks of a button to share that webpage on social media. This is fundraising at its easiest! Please register and share!

We Need All Parents to Complete 3 Easy Steps!

1. Register your Child by visiting www.getmovinfundhub.com It's free, easy, and fast to register! For School Identifier use 5cb48e0b193c8

2. Email and/ or Text your child's student fundraising webpage with 10-15 friends and family. It’s super easy!

3. Post on Facebook or Twitter It's two clicks of a button to post. The average parent has 300 FB friends. You'll be surprised when donations come in from distant relatives/friends from HS/co-workers. Post and see what happens!

The Royal Run will take place during school on Thursday, May 8th during your Royal’s PE period. We need volunteers to help set up, supervise, and teardown the racecourse obstacles, so please check out our Sign-Up Genius!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090E49ACA722A6FA7-56159989-royal

Thursday, May 1, 2025
2:00-6:00 PM
DVMS Commons

13120 Route 91
Dunlap, IL 61525

https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=DVMS

All donors will be entered into a raffle to win a $40 gift card from Weaver's Restaurant. Generously donated by Weaver's.

The Peoria Park District’s Summer Camps and Sports Guide is now ready for you! Click the link below to explore all the exciting programs and activities available for the upcoming season. From sports leagues to creative camps, there’s something for everyone this summer.

Access the Summer Camps and Sports Guide here!

It is our mission to serve Each Student, Every 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

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