The Bear Essentials

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Curriculum Night! It was wonderful to see our cafeteria buzzing with school spirit and our classrooms filled with families connecting with teachers.

We deeply appreciate your partnership and commitment to your child’s learning journey. Together, we are going to make this a fantastic school year!

If you were unable to attend, please don't hesitate to reach out to your child’s homeroom teacher with any questions. They will be happy to share any materials or updates you missed.

Show your school spirit and support a great cause by ordering your 2026–2027 "Champions for a Cure" Relay for Life t-shirt!

Our staff will be wearing their shirts every Monday throughout the school year, and we’d love for our students and families to join in on the fun, too!

Shirt Details:

• Student/Family Shirts: $25 each on MyPaymentsPlus

• Personalized Tributes ($5): You can honor or remember a loved one who has battled cancer by adding their name to the back of the shirt.

• Deadline to Order: Friday, September 6th

• Color Note: Shirt color may vary slightly from the preview image.

Head over to MyPaymentsPlus today to place your order, customize your tribute, and help Dyer make a difference!

Make your student's birthday extra special while helping fund our PBIS Rewards! Both students and staff earn BEAR Bucks for positive behavior and going above and beyond. Students use their BEAR Bucks to enter monthly events like Bear of the Month breakfasts, The Jingle Jog, and Spooktacular specials, or to buy raffle tickets for fun class parties like Crumbl Cookies and Uber Treats. Staff redeem their BEAR Bucks for well-deserved treats from our teacher snack and drink carts!

Here are two easy ways to celebrate on campus:

1. Birthday Wishes in Big Lights! ($10) Display a "Happy Birthday" message featuring your child’s first name and last initial on the school marquee for three full days (their birthday, plus the day before and after).

• Summer Birthdays: Celebrated during their birthday week or the last week of school!

• How to Order: Place your request on MyPaymentsPlus.com under the School Events tab. Please allow 3 business days for processing.

2. Birthday ICEEs for the Class ($30) Treat your child’s entire homeroom to ICEEs! It saves you a trip to the store, and they are free from most common allergens so every classmate can join the fun.

• Distribution: Handed out during lunch on your child’s birthday (or the nearest school day if it falls on a Friday or weekend).

• How to Order: Purchase in advance on MyPaymentsPlus.com under School Events. Please allow 3 business days for processing.

For full guidelines on campus celebrations, please review the Dyer Elementary Student/Parent Supplemental Handbook.

Hello Bear Families!

Here is a wonderful opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our school community. Have you ever wanted to help shape the future of Dyer Elementary? Now is your chance!

We are seeking parent and community nominations for our 2026–2027 School Council. The council brings families, community partners, and school leaders together to collaborate on key ideas for school improvement and student success. Your perspective is an essential part of this work!

👉 Click here to read a special message from Principal DiFilippo to learn more about the council's role, meeting dates, and how to submit your nomination.

Important: Nominations are open through Friday, August 28th, 2026.

Together, let's continue to make Dyer Elementary a fantastic place for our bears to learn and grow!

Meal Prices

• Students: $1.75 Breakfast (PK–12) | $2.50 Lunch (Elementary)

• Adults: $2.50 Breakfast | $4.75 Lunch

• Student Accounts: Please remember to keep your child's meal account funded throughout the year using MyPaymentsPlus.

Free & Reduced Meal Applications & Extra Benefits

Applications for the new school year are now open, click here to apply. Remember, families must reapply each school year to keep benefits active!

Even if you aren't sure if your family qualifies, we strongly encourage everyone to apply. Approved applications do more than just provide healthy breakfast and lunch—they also help families save on school course fees, standardized testing (like the SAT/ACT), and internet programs. Plus, every approved application helps our school secure vital funding for classroom resources!

Parent Lunch Visits

We look forward to welcoming parents for lunch starting after Labor Day once our students have settled into their daily routines. Keep an eye on next week's edition of The Bear Essentials for the official visitation schedule!

School Menus & Cafeteria Info

Check out monthly menus, nutritional details, and payment options on our Cafeteria Webpage.

Dyer Elementary School offers a free BIRTH TO FIVE program for you and your child! Class takes place 90 minutes each week from August - May!

• Learn how to find the teachable moments in everyday activities
• Learn how to engage with your child in play
• Learn how to continue the learning at home or anywhere
• Learn about your child’s educational milestones
• Learn how to get your child READY FOR SCHOOL

If you would like to participate in our Play2Learn program, or simply want more information, please complete this electronic interest form. Once completed, a member of our Early Learning team will reach out to you with more information about the Play2Learn program.

Kick off fall with an evening of fun, shopping, and an optional BMX Experience!

📅 Thursday, September 17, 2026
⏰ 5:30–8:30 PM | BMX begins at 7 PM
📍 Dyer Elementary School — Bus Lanes, Cafeteria, Small Gym & Big Gym
🚲 BMX Experience: 40 minutes of nonstop live-action sports demos featuring professional riders, high-flying box jumps, ramp tricks, and a positive anti-bullying message. BMX will be on the playground.

🎥 See the BMX Experience: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UR86tpkXhc

🛍️ Student Marketplace: Have a child-trepreneur? Give your child the opportunity to showcase and sell their products while learning what it takes to bring a product to market!
https://my.cheddarup.com/c/2026-2027-dyer-elementarys-student-marketplace

🎟️ Presale tickets: On sale through Wednesday, September 16 at 11:59 PM
• $10 per child
• $15 per child with BMX

At the door:
• $20 per child
• $25 per child with BMX

🍁 Don’t miss this fun-filled fall tradition! Bring the family and join us!

STUDENT MARKETPLACE:

LINK: https://my.cheddarup.com/c/2026-2027-dyer-elementarys-student-marketplace

MARKETPLACE:

LINK: https://2026-2027-dyer-elementary-fall-festival-marketplace-vendor.cheddarup.com

Join us as a vendor at Dyer Elementary’s annual Fall Festival & Marketplace!

📅 Thursday, September 17, 2026
⏰ 5:30–8:30 PM
📍 Dyer Elementary | Dacula, Georgia

Dyer Elementary is home to approximately 900 students and their families, and our Fall Festival & Marketplace is our biggest event of the year! We’d love for you to join us and showcase your business, products, or services to our school and local community.

🎉 Vendor Pricing

Early Bird Special: $75

Register by Monday, August 31 at midnight.

Regular Vendor Price: $100
Register September 1–September 13 at midnight.

What’s Included?

Vendors receive:

1. Access to Dyer Elementary families and our local community

2. A 10' × 10' vendor space inside our large gym

3. Early setup beginning at 4 PM

4. 100% of your sales proceeds

📌 Important Vendor Information

• Vendors are responsible for providing their own tables, chairs, displays, and other setup materials.

• Spaces with access to electricity are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

• Vendors should be prepared to accept cash payments in case Wi-Fi is unavailable.

We hope you’ll join us for one of Dyer Elementary’s biggest and most exciting events of the year! 🍂🎉

Website: https://www.gcpsk12.org/dyeres
Location: 1707 Hurricane Shoals Road, Dacula, GA, USA
Phone: 770-963-6214
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DyerES

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dyerbears/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet