Duncan Dispatch

Our Kids Heart Challenge Event was a great success!

We are SO CLOSE to our school goal of $12,000. If you have not donated yet, please do so online as soon as possible!

Students who missed their PE classes TWICE on Thursdays will make up their event on February 27th. We are still looking for volunteers for that day, if you can help.

Prizes will be distributed in early March. If any parents want to help with prize delivery, send Mrs. Stecker an email.

I am thrilled that our older students were able to learn about and practice hands only CPR on our newly acquired manikins from the American Heart Association. We are creating a community of kids who know how to help in an emergency!

These students are all in the raffle to win one of three "Warmies". We will pull names during the morning announcements the week of February 24th!

Collins B.

Sylia B.

Alex D.

Anthony D.

Declan D.

Lincoln H.

Rae H.

Jay-Nicole H.

Finley K.

Rosie K.

Reid M.

Olivia M.

Abi M.

Dalton N.

Grayson R.

Gabe R.

Logan S.

Peyton T.

Aiden T.

Liam T.

Faro V.

Aubrielle Z.

Sylia B.

Cameron D.

Grayson R.

Logan S.

Liam T.

Collins B.

Finley K.

From phones and tablets to streaming movies and YouTube, tech and media are everywhere. Kids love easy access to shows, games, and information. Parents and caregivers love that kids can learn on the go (and stay busy when dinner's cooking). But it's easy to overdo it when the phone never stops pinging and the next episode plays automatically. Families can keep media and tech use in check by following a few simple practices.

February:

• 17th-21st: NO SCHOOL - Mid-Winter Break
• 17th-18th: Kalahari Night
• 26th: Rink Night @5:30pm
• 27th: Informational Shelby Jr. High AVID Meeting (cafeteria at Shelby Jr. High) @ 6:30pm
• 28th: SPIRIT DAY- Duncan Day. Wear your favorite Duncan Apparel.
• 28th: 6th Grade Students: Junior High Schedules due to your teacher.

March:

• 5th: ATG Meeting @ 3:50pm
• 12th: Bagel Day
• 12th: DECO Meeting in the Media Center @ 6:00pm
• 17th: Student Council Meeting @ 8am
• 21st: Half Day of School - End of Marking Period
• 24th - 28th: NO SCHOOL - Spring Break

April:

• 3rd: 3rd Grade Music Concert @ 6:30pm
• 4th: SPIRIT DAY- Rainbow Day. Wear your favorite rainbow color.
• 4th: DECO Sweetheart Dance @ 6:00pm
• 9th: DECO Meeting in the Media Center @ 6:00pm
• 11th: SPIRIT DAY- Duncan Day. Wear your favorite Duncan Apparel.
• 12th: DECO Cutting Edge Gymnastics Event @ 2:00pm
• 16th: Bagel Day
• 18th: NO SCHOOL - Good Friday
  
• 25th: SPIRIT DAY- Mismatch Day. Wear your clothes mismatched or backwards.
• 30th: Rink Night @5:30pm

May

• 2nd: SPIRIT DAY- Duncan Day. Wear your favorite Duncan Apparel.
• 8th: 4th & 5th Grade Authors and Artists @5:00pm
• 8th: DECO Meeting in the Media Center @ 6:00pm
• 9th: SPIRIT DAY- Duncan Day. Wear your favorite Duncan Apparel.
• 14th: Bagel Day
• 14th: Talent Show Tryouts
• 23rd: SPIRIT DAY- All American Day. Wear your red, white, and blue.
• 26th: NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day
• 30th: SPIRIT DAY- Carnival Day. Wear your favorite Duncan Apparel.
• 30th: Duncan Fest @ 5:00pm

June:

• 4th: Bagel Day
• 6th: Talent Show
• 10th: Half Day of School - Dismissal at 12:04pm
• 10th: Sixth Grade Graduation @ 9:15am
• 11th: Half Day of School - Dismissal at 12:04pm - LAST DAY!

Job Opportunities for the 2024-2025 School Year

A number of Utica Community Schools employment opportunities are anticipated to be available for the 2024-2025 school year. This includes but is not limited to professional positions, paraprofessional, bus driver, food services, school age childcare, trades, mechanics, and other important support work. District personnel serve as excellent ambassadors for the organization and are encouraged to promote the UCS employment website to persons interested in being part of the UCS team. Related resources include:

1. The district general employment website can be found at https://uticak12.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx. Interested persons must follow the described process for each position.
2. In addition to the general employment website, some position postings are additionally and/or separately distributed internally within the organization to promote or foster interest from existing staff who may not be regularly reviewing the website.
3. EDUStaff opportunities please visit https://www.edustaff.org/.

The Community at Richard J. Duncan Elementary School is devoted to academic excellence. Sound instructional strategies will provide our students with a foundation of skills that will prepare them for lifelong achievement in a global society.

Mrs. Jodi Pfeifer - Principal

Mrs. Amy Mujkic - Assistant Principal

Mrs. Kelly Salter - Administrative Assistant

Mrs. Joanne Giannone - Clerk

School Hours: 9:00am - 3:50pm (Doors Open at 8:50am)

Half Day Hours: 9:00 am - 12:04pm

Office Hours: 8:30am - 4:30pm

Website: Duncan Elementary / Homepage (schoolwires.net)