Duniway Dispatch

• March 24-28: Schools closed for Spring Break

• April 4: Schools closed for teacher grading day

• April 7: Schools closed for teacher planning day

• April 23: Students released early at 11:50 a.m.

• May 21: Students released early at 11:50 a.m.

• May 26: Schools closed for holiday

• June 12: Last day of school for students (UPDATED!)

• April 9: Connect to Kindergarten, 6pm - School Auditorium
• April 11: Picture Day
• April 23: School Assembly
• April 25: Principal's Coffee
• April 26: Duniway Foundation Spring Art Reception
• May 9: Duniway Foundation Auction - 6pm
• May 13: PTA Meeting
• May 14: Connect to Duniway
• May 16: Fund Run
• May 21: School Assembly
• May 29: Duniway Spring Showcase
• May 30: Principal Coffee
• June 3: PTA Meeting
• June 6: Parade and Carnival

2024-25 District Calendar

Next Year's 2025-26 District Calendar has been approved by the Board:

2025-26 District Calendar

Hello Parents,

Happy Friday, happy spring and welcome to Spring Break! I hope you have all stayed dry today with this steady rain. I know we are all looking forward to this break in front of us and spending time with our families.

We have had a busy week at school highlighted by our monthly assembly on Wednesday. The theme for our assembly was Women's History Month and we featured our school's namesake Abigail Scott Duniway. We were fortunate to have an author visit from Duniway Community Member Brenda Niman who has recently published a book, "She Forgot her Manners and Got the Vote: The Pioneering Life of Abigail Scott Duniway" https://www.brendaniman.com/. Brenda and her family members (Allison DeWitz Zimmerman, Carol DeWitz Brandon, and Mike Niman) narrated key portions of her book accompanied by costumes and piano music. In addition, our Music Teacher Lisa Adams performed an original song she wrote about Abigail Duniway's life (with students singing along). Finally, our assembly emcees and student council members shared the stories of women from history who they admire.

As we head off for Spring Break, I wish you all a restful and enjoyable break with your families. We look forward to seeing everyone back here at school on Monday, March 31.

Principal Melvin

Class/Group Photo

• All students will gather for a class photo.
• You can order a class photo online at mydorian.com or bring in a completed envelope. Select package O.

Optional Individual Photo

• Individual photos in the spring are optional. If parents would like to purchase an individual image of their child, they will need an order on file before 9 am on picture day. This means they will need to place an order online at mydorian.com or bring a completed envelope with them by 9 am on April 11 to give to the photographer.
• Dorian will NOT accept late orders or envelopes after the photographers leave on April 11th.

Registration is now open for the PTA's winter enrichment programs. Whether your kids are into art, lego, sports, chess, Spanish, music, gardening, or dance, we have many returning favorites as well as new activities to try. Check out the schedule for details and registration info, and contact programs directly with any questions.

We have some exciting Duniway Educational Foundation funding news just in time for our spring fundraising events! Our team has been working diligently within PPS guidelines, and we’re thrilled to announce a new partnership with Duniway All Stars (DAS), a nonprofit that has long supported our students.

Our goal is to raise enough funds to bring additional support services to Duniway through this program, directly benefiting students and teachers. Any funds raised beyond, will help bridge next year’s funding gap for Reading Results. This means that for the 2025-2026 school year, the Duniway Educational Foundation will match the Duniway PTA’s contribution, replacing the funding that PPS has previously provided.

Next year, Duniway will partner with Duniway All Stars (DAS), a nonprofit that will provide critical support services for our students and teachers. These trained professionals will assist with:

• Reading and math interventions
• Social and emotional support
• Individual and small-group student support

Given our growing class sizes and future budget cuts on the horizon, we see this partnership as an essential step to ensure every student gets the help they need throughout the school day.

No. Educational Assistants are hired by PPS. DAS staff will be contracted to provide targeted, school-specific support, similar to how we’ve worked with Reading Results in the past—but with an even broader scope of student and teacher assistance.

• All auction funds raised will stay at Duniway.
• If you would like to donate directly, you can give to the Duniway Foundation here.
• To support district-wide funding, you can donate to the The Fund For PPS here.

Our community has always come together to support ALL our students, and this spring, we have TWO amazing events where you can help:

April 26, 2025 | Sellwood Community House | 6 PM – 9 PM

Kick off our spring fundraising season with a fun and festive art show & reception! Enjoy a night out while supporting Duniway students.

Ways to Show Your Support:

• Bid on student artwork – unique classroom art projects created by our talented students and volunteers!
• Enter raffles – exciting prizes await!
• Sign up for kids' parties – your first chance to grab a spot!
• Enjoy beer, wine, and snacks – available for purchase.

May 9, 2025 | The Evergreen | 6:30 PM – 11 PM

Tickets available starting April 1, 2025!

Our biggest fundraiser of the year is back! This is your chance to mingle, bid, and make a lasting impact on Duniway students.

• Sign-up parties – grab your spot at amazing hosted events.
• Class baskets – curated by our classrooms and full of fantastic goodies.
• Silent auction & raffles – bid on incredible items and experiences.
• Paddle raise – directly fund essential student support services.

These amazing fundraisers take lots of volunteers, experiences, items, and SPONSORS. If you’re interested in helping in that way please email auction@duniwayfoundation.org.

Bring your friends and tell your families so we can all help champion Duniway students!

I am so grateful for your continued dedication to Duniway! Your participation makes a direct impact on every Duniway student. Let’s come together and make this spring fundraising season a success!

With gratitude,

Andrea Angell
President, Duniway Educational Foundation

If your child will be NEW to Duniway in Fall 2025, visit the enroll website.

Registering early helps us plan for the following year - don't delay!

(* If your child is currently enrolled at Duniway, they do not have to re-register.)

Do you know any families who are interested in attending Duniway?

Please let them know about our upcoming Connect Events!

April 9, 6-7 p.m.

May 14, 9-10 a.m.

Register here!

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Go to: www.treering.com/validate

Enter our school’s passcode: 1016389809824123