Duval Dispatch

Dear Duval Families-

Happy last dispatch of the school year! We have loved learning, laughing, and having fun alongside our students this year. We hope you all enjoy a fantastic summer!

If you are wondering what our office hours are/when we are open over the summer, please visit the Duval calendar at: https://whd.whrsd.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=18536876&pageId=18536896. We will keep this updated as the summer goes on. If you need information over the summer, the best way to reach us is via email.

Students' iReady End of Year data is ready for review. Our teachers have many ways to check your child’s reading and mathematics development and growth, including our District’s reading and mathematics screening tools. Please note, we are required by law to screen students in grades K-3.

Our district screens students K-8, using the following tools:

• DIBELS 8th Edition for elementary students.

• i-Ready Diagnostic in reading and mathematics for K-8 students.

Both of these assessments are approved by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Your child will be screened three times during the school year. Your child’s results from the screening can be accessed following these instructions:i-Ready Diagnostic Letter to Families 25-26.pdf. Please reach out to the main office if you have any questions!

As summer begins, we encourage all families to help prevent the "summer slide" by making reading part of your child's daily routine. Just 15–20 minutes of reading each day can help students maintain the skills they worked so hard to build this year. Enjoy your summer adventures, but don't take a vacation from learning—keep reading, exploring, and discovering together!

Have a wonderful week and summer vacation everyone!

Ms. Craig and Mrs. Salamone

- If doing Parent Pick Up please do not arrive to school prior to 3PM. We have had complaints of traffic backing up on to South Ave.

- There is also no public access behind the building during school hours. Even if the cones aren't up, please don't drive around the building 9:20am-3pm.

- Students MUST come to school prepared to go outside! As it is getting warmer out, please remember to send layers and a water bottle with your student. Please email Ms. Craig or Mrs. Salamone if you need help.

- Traffic around Duval is ONE WAY. Toward South Ave both in front and behind the school. There is NO PASSING during Drop Off or Pick Up.

- Please don't rely on a phone call or email during the day for dismissal changes. Unless it is an emergency, please send a note.

Here is the June News from Nurse Andersen. Please check it out HERE.

Thank you.

Hello Duval families!

We have officially wrapped up our PTO events for this year. We would like to give a huge thank you to everyone who supported events by volunteering, donating, sharing and attending PTO meetings. We love supporting our teachers and classrooms and providing fun activities to give our students amazing memories. These things would not be possible with the support of our Duval community!

If you’re not currently following the Duval PTO Facebook page please join us as it’s the easiest place to get updates in real time- https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1a2aDR9mMx/?mibextid=WC7FNe. This is all upcoming meetings and events will be posted once finalized. We are always available for any questions or to provide more info at duvalpto@gmail.com. Have a great summer!

~Duval PTO

June 24th: Last Day of School (Early Release)

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Calendar Items for the Year. Click HERE.

• WH Elementary Handbook

• School Lunch Menus

• Infinite Campus Log In for grades, class info. Need help? Contact Tech: 781-618-8100

• School Status (emails, texts from WH or Duval)

• YMCA Before/After School Care Information

• The WHRSD and Duval School PTO Facebook pages.

• Anonymous Bullying or Harassment reporting: call 781-618-7086

John H. Duval Elementary provides a safe, supportive environment where children are able to reach for the stars!

Email: ashley.craig@whrsd.org
Website: https://whd.whrsd.org
Location: 60 Regal Street, Whitman, MA 02382
Phone: 781-618-7055
Twitter: @DuvalElementary