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LAST WEEK OF SCHOOL

SandpiperScoopLAST WEEK OF SCHOOL

WEEK A

Monday 05/26: No school

Tuesday 05/27: 4th grade make up trip to biophilia (O'Donnell, Sober, Moyer, Bowen)

Wednesday 05/28: 3rd grade awards 8:00 a.m. 4th grade awards 9:15

Thursday 05/29: Yearbook sales 8:00, first come first serve $40 cash/check. 4th grade make up trip to biophilia (O'Donnell, Sober, Moyer, Bowen)

Friday 05/30: Last Day of School, Report cards go home, Last day to claim lost items


Save the date:

2025-2026 Meet the teacher August 7 (time TBA)

FROM THE PRINCIPAL FROM THE PRINCIPAL

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As we come to final days of the 25-26 school year, I want to take a moment to thank you for your support, partnership, and involvement this school year!


It has been a joy to watch your children learn and grow this year. All of our teachers and staff are proud of all they have accomplished and you have been an important part of that success.


On behalf of everyone here at Dune Lakes Elementary, I wish you and your student a safe, restful, and joyful summer break. Please stay connected with us and our social media over the summer to stay up to date on the latest announcements and information. We look forward to welcoming you back in the fall for another exciting year!

2025 SUMMER FUN NEWSLETTER IS HERE! 2025 SUMMER FUN NEWSLETTER IS HERE!

Check out all of the amazing summer learning and activity options available for your student. New opportunities are added weekly as we learn about them!
Sandpiper Scoop SUMMER FUN EDITION

Sandpiper Scoop SUMMER FUN EDITION

Sandpiper Scoop SUMMER FUN EDITION - View all the opportunities for your student this summer! by Brian Michie | This newsletter was created with Smore, an online tool for creating beautiful newsletters for individual educators, schools and districts

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SUMMER BRIDGE IS COMING SOON! INVITATIONS WILL BE MAILED ON MONDAY MAY 12 SUMMER BRIDGE IS COMING SOON! INVITATIONS WILL BE MAILED ON MONDAY MAY 12

SIGN YOUR STUDENT UP FOR SUMMER BRIDGE PROGRAMMING SIGN YOUR STUDENT UP FOR SUMMER BRIDGE PROGRAMMING

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YEARBOOK DISTRIBUTION YEARBOOK DISTRIBUTION

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Yearbooks have been distributed. If your student paid and did not receive their yearbook, please contact Mrs. Isolano to check for receipt of payment 850-622-5012 x2706.


We have a limited amount of extra yearbooks that will be sold for $40 on a first come first serve basis at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 29th. Cash or check

PICK UP STUDENT MEDICATIONS! THOSE LEFT BEHIND AT END OF YEAR MUST BE DISCARDED. PICK UP STUDENT MEDICATIONS! THOSE LEFT BEHIND AT END OF YEAR MUST BE DISCARDED.

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RISING 6TH GRADERS SUMMER READING PROGRAM RISING 6TH GRADERS SUMMER READING PROGRAM

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COMING 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR! SINFONIA BEGINNING STRINGS PROGRAM COMING 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR! SINFONIA BEGINNING STRINGS PROGRAM

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Sinfonia Gulf Coast

Sinfonia Gulf Coast

Join Sinfonia Gulf Coast for an after-school program and learn to play the violin, viola, cello or bass. Class meets Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:30- 3:30 PM in the music room at Dune Lakes Elementary. Maximum class size of 20. Students should be picked up from the front entrance promptly at 3:30 PM.

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KINDERGARTEN GRADUATION KINDERGARTEN GRADUATION

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5TH GRADE MUSIC VIDEO 5TH GRADE MUSIC VIDEO

Lean on Me 2.0

AR FIELD TRIP AR FIELD TRIP

Congratulations to our top AR students this school year! They accompanied media specialist Rachel Carroll on a special trip to celebrate their hard work and achievement.

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SUMMER READING FROM BARNES AND NOBLE SUMMER READING FROM BARNES AND NOBLE

Fostering a love of reading and its rewards, the Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program is popular with students in first through sixth grades and educators throughout America.


Participation is a fun and easy way for kids to earn free books. They simply read a designated number of books – library books, books borrowed from friends or books bought at Barnes & Noble – write about their favorite part in our Reading Journal, and bring a completed Reading Journal to a Barnes & Noble bookstore. Children then choose their free book from the books listed on the Reading Journal and collect their free book from a store near them during July and August.

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The Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program is a fun and easy way for kids to foster their love of reading and earn free books. Learn how to participate.

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GRADES 3-4 AWARDS CEREMONY GRADES 3-4 AWARDS CEREMONY

SKIP THE LINE! GET YOU VISITOR BADGE SKIP THE LINE! GET YOU VISITOR BADGE

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To expedite check in for the upcoming ceremonies, we are encouraging you to pre-register for your visitor pass. Deadline to pre-register for 3/4 ceremony is May 27; survey will close at that time. ONLY parents who have already been scanned into the Raptor system previously with an ID will be able to do this. If you have not been scanned into our system, we will do that the day you visit. Once you arrive, we will have your badge ready, filed by your last name. We appreciate your patience and continued support helping us ensure the safety of your children!

PRE-REGISTER FOR YOUR BADGE USING THE LINK BELOW PRE-REGISTER FOR YOUR BADGE USING THE LINK BELOW

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PRE-ORDER YOUR SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR PRE-ORDER YOUR SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR

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Take out the chore of back to school shopping and simply order here! Boxes will be delivered to your child's classroom for the 1st day of school. This is also a great fundraiser for DLE!

Class supply lists and teacher "wish" lists are posted on the DLE website.

Last day to order is July 1st.

1st Day School Supplies - Select Your Grade

1st Day School Supplies - Select Your Grade

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School supply lists can be found on the DLE website. https://dle.walton.k12.fl.us/o/dle/documents/school-supplies-2025-2026/486750

KINDERGARTEN SCREENER SIGN UP KINDERGARTEN SCREENER SIGN UP

DLE Kindergarten Readiness Screening 25-26 School Year

DLE Kindergarten Readiness Screening 25-26 School Year

Our Kindergarten team is excited to welcome your new Sandpiper to Dune Lakes Elementary School. All kindergarten students must take a screening examination. The results of this screening provide valuable information about a child's readiness for school, help teachers plan instruction to meet each child's individual needs and offer useful information to parents.

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RETURN YOUR LIBRARY BOOKS! RETURN YOUR LIBRARY BOOKS!

AVID WORD OF THE WEEK: LEISURE AVID WORD OF THE WEEK: LEISURE

Does your student know the AVID word of the week? Join us in promoting a robust vocabulary at home by using it with your student!

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO! WATER AND BEACH SAFETY! KNOW BEFORE YOU GO! WATER AND BEACH SAFETY!

PARENT LUNCH VISITORS PARENT LUNCH VISITORS

Due to increased end of year school activities, we will be unable to accommodate parent lunch visitors the last 2 weeks of school.

LUNCH ACCOUNTS LUNCH ACCOUNTS

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PLEASE BE SURE TO PAY ALL OUTSTANDING LUNCH BALANCES TO CLOSE OUT THE 24-25 YEAR


For your convenience, sign up for EZ school pay https://www.ezschoolpay.com/Login.aspx

A LA CARTE OPTIONS A LA CARTE OPTIONS

MAY MENU MAY MENU

Great things are cooking this month in the Sandpiper Cafe!

TUESDAY 5/27:

CHICKEN NUGGETS

CHOICE OF:

TATER TOTS

FRESH CUCUMBERS RANCH

FRESH CARROTS

FRESH TOMATOES

CHOICE OF:

FRESH WATERMELON SLICE

FRESH ORANGE WEDGES

CHILLED MIXED FRUIT


WEDNESDAY 5/28:

CHOICE OF:

CHEESEBURGER

OR

HOTDOG

CHOICE OF:

SWEET POTATO FRIES

FRESH CARROTS

CHOICE OF:

FRESH ORANGE WEDGES

FRESH APPLE

CHILLED FRUIT


THURSDAY 5/29:

CHOICE OF:

SPAGHETTI W /GARLIC TOAST

OR

BEEF OR CHICKEN NACHO'S

CHOICE OF:

FRESH CARROTS

STEAMED GREEN BEANS

CHOICE OF:

100% FRUIT SLUSHY

FRESH ORANGE WEDGES


FRIDAY 5/30:

PB&J WOW UNCRUSTABLE SANDWICH

DORITO NACHO & RANCH CHIPS

CHOICE OF:

CARROTS

TOMATOES

CUCUMBERS

CHOICE OF:

FRESH ORANGE WEDGES

CHILLED PEARS

FRUIT JUICE

LOST AND FOUND -LAST DAY TO CLAIM ITEMS IS FRIDAY! LOST AND FOUND -LAST DAY TO CLAIM ITEMS IS FRIDAY!

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Please be sure to check lost and found. May 30th is the last day for items before donation to charity will be made.

NURSE AND CLINIC REMINDERS NURSE AND CLINIC REMINDERS

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Medication at school:

The front desk cannot intake medications. Please call ahead to meet with the nurse who can assist with this.


Fever Reminders:

A fever is a temperature of 100 degrees or more. Students must be fever free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medications before they can return to school.


Lice reminders:

Students showing visible signs and symptoms will be sent to nurse and parents will be notified. Any affected student must provide front office with signed proof indicating treatment. Additional information is available on the WCSD Health Services at https://www.walton.k12.fl.us/page/school-health-services

SANDPIPER BOOSTER NEWS SANDPIPER BOOSTER NEWS

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Teacher Appreciation Week – Thank you to everyone who donated and volunteered their time last week! The week was a huge success, and our teachers and staff felt very loved and appreciated! We were so happy to spoil them all week!

Introducing our 25-26 Board of Directors - Jamie Lynn, President | Ashley Templeton, Vice President | Liz Branch, Treasurer | Jessica Standley, Secretary | Amity Hoch, Director | Randi Doris, Director | Tasha Faellaci, Director |

Ellen Gleason, Director | Brittany Golden, Director | Emily Madden, Director | Ashlee Mitchell, Director | Ortal Shaya-Montoya, Director | Lindsey Rogers, Director | Kristen Sandoe, Director

Sandpiper Boosters Summer – Make sure to follow our social pages all summer long as we gear up for next school year! We will be rolling out the 25-26 T-Shirt Sponsorships, Welcome Back Bag Sponsorships and more!

Instagram : @dunelakessandpiperboosters | Facebook : Sandpiper Boosters

Spirit Shop – You can shop Sandpiper Merch year-round! Shop Here : Spirit Shop — Sandpiper Boosters


For all things Boosters – Make sure to visit our website here : Sandpiper Boosters

CONTINUOUS REMINDERS CONTINUOUS REMINDERS

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  • Volunteers, please be sure to check out by 1:15.
  • When turning in a doctor's note for your child's absence, we ask that you please send us the original note from the physician's office. Notes should include student name, date they were seen and what days they are excused for. Doctor notes are excused absences. Altered notes will not be accepted. Notes need to be submitted within 3 days of the absence. For your convenience, notes may be emailed to mailto:dleinfo@walton.k12.fl.us
  • If you would like notification that your child has checked out a library book, please log into FOCUS and make this change. This must be done each year.
  • All transportation changes must be received by 1:30 p.m. through Pikmykid.
  • 🚩 NO EARLY CHECK-OUTS ARE ALLOWED AFTER 1:45 P.M., please arrive prior to this for any appointments. You will be asked to go to the car line and wait for your student after this time.
  • Walkers: All walkers must have a walker waiver on file at the front office. Parents picking up their walkers are required to have the walker pass issued by the front office. We will not release any student to parents at the walker exit without this pass. Please call the office for specific walker guidelines 850-622-5012.

ATTENDANCE MATTERS! ATTENDANCE MATTERS!

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Did you know the over 20% of Dune Lakes students missed GREATER than 10 days of school last year?


We are learning every day! Help make sure your student stays on track by encouraging consistent attendance!

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BUS RIDERS AND TRANSPORTATION BUS RIDERS AND TRANSPORTATION

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UPDATE If your child is not an every day bus rider, but may ride home with a friend or use bus to reach another approved destination, WE MUST have a parent note documenting this request on file. Please send an email to dleinfo@walton.k12.fl.us. We can also add this transportation change option for you in Pikmykid, but you must first contact our office.


Students have received bus tags for the back packs which support staff in quickly identifying the correct bus and parent. Please help us keep these securely fastened to your child's backpack.


You can track your student using the Here Comes the Bus Application. The Here Comes the Bus application provides the real-time location of your child’s bus on a map and gives scheduled and actual arrival times at home and school for bus routes. It also provides push and email notifications when the bus is near. Sign up using the flyers below.

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PIKMYKID PIKMYKID

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Please refer to your new student packet for instructions for Pikmykid app. We will process ALL transportation changes through Pikmykid. Parents may call the office for a change in an emergency or for help with the Pikmykid platform. Please see the resources and video tutorials below. Pikmykid is also available by phone to support users and parents.

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Welcome to Pikmykid: Parents

Welcome to Pikmykid: Parents

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SEE SOMETHING; SAY SOMETHING SEE SOMETHING; SAY SOMETHING

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FortifyFL is a suspicious activity reporting tool that allows you to instantly relay information to appropriate law enforcement agencies and school officials.

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FOCUS FOCUS

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FOCUS Parent Portal

The Walton County School District is now offering parents access to their children’s information. Your connection to students’ education/academic information is now available online. You will be able to view your children’s data in these areas: student grades, daily attendance, teacher email account for each class, school messages and upcoming events, and more. Use the QR code or follow the instructions below.


Step 1

  • To register or reset your password for the Parent Portal please visit the following link:
    https://walton.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/auth/
Step 2
  • The following information is required to setup a Focus Parent Portal Account.

    1. Child’s student identifier (10 digit number beginning with 66 assigned by the district).
    2. Student’s date of birth.
    3. Parent Portal Registration PIN. If your child has a portal account, they can provide you with the PIN by viewing the General tab under My Information. Or you can obtain your PIN from the school office.

    Once your account has been created you will have access to the Parent Portal at the following site: https://walton.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/

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LET'S TALK LET'S TALK

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Have questions? Contact us via Let's Talk!

If you have questions, concerns or comments, you can contact us through Let's Talk. Simply click here and reach out to us.

REMIND REMIND

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Stay connected with Remind

Stay connected with Remind! We've created a new school Remind account for the 24-25 school year. All previous school accounts have been closed. Please rejoin our DLE Remind by texting our school code @dle2425 to 81010.
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Dune Lakes Elementary School

Mission Statement: By living our character pledge, we will educate with passion, inspire pride of self and cultivate meaningful relationships with our students and families, staff and community.


Vision Statement: To inspire personal responsibility, civic duty and a passion for lifelong learning

Email: DLEinfo@walton.k12.fl.us
Website: https://dle.walton.k12.fl.us/
Location: 6565 U.S. 98 E, Santa Rosa Beach, FL, USA
Phone: 850-622-5012
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DuneLakesSandpipers

Brian Michie, Principal
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