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Please join us in welcoming Mrs. Gaddoni to her new role as Dewey’s school secretary! Emily has been a valued member of our school community, serving as both a classroom and Maker Lab instructional assistant. We are excited for her to step into this new position and continue supporting our students, staff, and families in this important role.

State testing is underway at Dewey! Our 3rd–6th grade students will participate in the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP), and our English Learners will take the English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC). These assessments provide valuable information about student learning and help guide instruction and support .

This week, our 5th graders will begin with Science testing, and our English Learners have already started ELPAC. All other students will begin testing next week. Please see the testing schedule below for specific dates.

We encourage all students to come to school on time, well-rested, and ready to do their best and show what they know. Thank you for your continued partnership and support!

CAST - 5th grade Science Test

ELA CAT - English Language Arts - Computer Adaptive Test

ELA PT - English Language Arts Performance Task

Math CAT - Math Computer Adaptive Test

Math PT - Math Performance Task

Spring Picture Day is just around the corner! Please note that not all students are automatically photographed in the spring—families must either place an online preorder or submit a payment envelope to ensure their child is photographed.

All 6th grade students will have their photo taken for their promotion certificate, even if you do not place an order.

To place your order online, visit:
https://shop.imagequix.com/g1001372650
Gallery Password: DEWSP26 (case sensitive)

Preorders are due by 9:00 AM on picture day (Thursday, April 9th)

For additional information, please visit the Parent FAQ:
https://excel-ed-resources.com/parent-help-page

If you have questions, you can also email: Help@excelphotographers.com

April 7: School Site Council @ 3:45 in library

April 6 - State Testing Begins (ELPAC and CAASPP)

April 9: Spring Picture Day

April 13: PFO Meeting

April 15: ELAC @ 3:45

April 15-17th: 5th Grade to Grizzly Creek

April 22: Chipotle Dinner Night Out

April 23: Lunch with a Loved One

April 24: Last Day to Order Yearbook!

April 28: Dairy Council Assembly

May 1: Interpreter Appreciation Day

May 3: Fair Oaks Chicken Run

Do you have any used children’s books that you would be willing to give away? Would you like to purchase one of your favorite stories to share with other children? If you answered YES to either of those questions, then please send in that book! Dewey's Annual Book Drive will be held next week, April 13-17. Previously used books should be in good condition. Donation boxes will be in the office hallway. All books collected will be donated to the River Oak Center for Children.

It's that time of year - get your running shoes out to raise money for Dewey and the San Juan Education Foundation. Please join us for a morning of movement - either walking or running in beautiful old Fair Oaks. Join TeamDewey - link below:

Dewey Fundamental School yearbooks are on sale now! Don’t wait—order your yearbook by April 24 to take advantage of the early price of $30. Yearbooks are a wonderful way to capture memories from this school year, and quantities are limited.

Order online at https://plicbooks.com/go/CJLLD7 or click the button below to place your order. You won’t want to miss out!

While it’s too late to earn additional funds for this year’s big 5th and 6th grade field trips, it’s not too late to keep earning through RaiseRight. Families can continue to support their child’s teacher and save for other school expenses, including smaller field trips.

Looking ahead, summer is just around the corner. During the summer months, 100% of RaiseRight earnings go directly into your family account, making it a great time to build up funds for next school year’s expenses.

Keep using RaiseRight for your everyday shopping and let those purchases continue to work for you and your child’s classroom.

For help getting started, email Danielle at pfoharrydeweyscrip@gmail.com.

If your child or family is in need of support, we are here to help. Our school social worker can assist with a wide range of needs—from social-emotional support for students to connecting families with community resources and services.

If you would like support, please click on the Family School Social Worker Support Form to submit a request, and we will follow up with you promptly. Family School Social Worker Support Form

Maker's Lab Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1WB5TBUTXCFMJ?ref_=wl_share

We need 2 liter bottles for upcoming projects. Thank you!

TK/Kindergarten: 8:55-12:15

DHH/ASD Kindergarten: 8:55-12:55

1st -6th Grade: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 8:55-3:30

*Thursdays: 1st-6th grade 8:55-2:15