Duval Dispatch

Dear Duval Families!

MCAS continues this week with 3rd grade on Monday, and then 4th Grade on Tuesday, Wednesday.

We've had a few kids using smartwatches or other little devices recording others. We just want to make sure everyone is clear that according to WH policy and Mass General Laws, recording of anyone without their express permission is prohibited. We appreciate folks reinforcing this idea with kids.

This week, we have the Mural Unveiling on Wednesday. Thinking it might be a bit crowded so we'll videotape it so folks can watch at home. Conferences are Thursday afternoon and evening. If you need help signing up, please email or call and we'll get you in. Sign up does shut off before Wednesday so teachers can plan ahead.

And the BIG event, the annual Talent Show is Friday night in the WHRHS auditorium (left door). Should be a wonderful night, and we thank the PTO coordinators for all of your hard work!

If you haven't done so already, please take a moment to fill out the Duval School Council Survey. See article below.

Have a wonderful week everyone!

Dr. Marcus and Ms. Craig

This Week's Weather- A BIT COLD! Please dress for the weather!

We are looking forward to our upcoming Parent-Teacher Conferences, scheduled for Thursday, April 10, 2025. This is a valuable opportunity for you to connect with your child's teacher to discuss progress, strengths, areas for growth, and any questions you may have.

Parents will use their Parent Portal credentials to sign into PTC Wizard to schedule conferences.

Note: 1-3pm slots are Virtual. 5-7pm slots are In Person.

Here is the website that parents will use:

https://app.ptcwizard.com/ptc1742825168

If you need help with your credentials, please call or email Mrs. Brandon. Happy to help!

3rd and 4th grade ELA this week. Many thanks to our wonderful PTO for providing tasty snacks as a nice, supportive gesture for our students!

To encourage and support our 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students as they continue on their MCAS journey this spring, we invite families to help us line our hallways with notes of encouragement!

Families are invited into Duval to write a note on our banners on:

Tuesday, April 8th at 7:00pm during the PTO Meeting

Wednesday, April 9th at 5:00 during the Mural Unveiling

Thursday, April 10th during Parent Teacher Conferences

If you are unable to make it into the building, please send in a note (sealed in an envelope) or email the note to your child's teacher and we can paste them to the banners! Shhhhh it's a surprise!

NO RECORDING! A reminder that NO student may record audio or video at school or on the bus.

With warmer weather, a reminder that all students commuting on wheels MUST have a helmet on as per Mass General Laws. Also, no e-scooters please.

If kids want to come back to play, they MUST wait until 3:30pm, AFTER dismissal is fully over.

Please check Infinite Campus to make sure your phone and email info is correct. We're getting better but still need folks to make sure info is correct!

We have only heard from a small number of people. To ensure we are hearing the broadest of voices, please take a few moments to share YOUR feedback on the PARENT/GUARDIAN Survey HERE. Your perspective is important!

Thank you for helping us make continual improvements to our wonderful school!

April News from Nurse Andersen. Please check it out HERE regularly.

Thank you.

April 4 episode is HERE.

Dolphin TV Channel is HERE to see all broadcasts.

Please click on Subscribe so our livestreams can be seen by more people!

It's Talent Show week! We are so excited for Friday night for you to see these amazing kids, and a wickedly entertaining performance by our incredible staff. Thank you all for your food donations and volunteer sign ups.

Also this week is our next-to-last PTO meeting of the year, so please join us Tuesday evening as we talk end of year trips, events, and celebrations. As a reminder, we are accepting nominations for all board positions for next year's PTO leadership.

As always, free childcare is available at our meetings. 7 PM in the Duval library. Come play a game, maybe win a prize, and learn all about what we do behind the scenes to make Duval the special community that it is!

Thanks and have a great week,

Marshall Ottina

President, Duval PTO

Apr 7- 3rd Gr ELA MCAS

Apr 8-9- 4th Gr ELA MCAS

Apr 9- Mural Unveiling event, 5pm, Duval community welcome!

Apr 10- Early Release for Parent Conferences

Apr 11- Duval Talent Show!!

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Calendar Items for the Year. Click HERE.

DARE Camp for upcoming 5th and 6th graders. Email Officer Poirier with child's name, grade, and teacher.

• School Lunch Menus

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

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