Duval Dispatch
Growing a Garden!
Welcome to 2025!
Happy New Year Duval Community!
We hope everyone had a happy and safe vacation!
Just a brief Dispatch this short week, with a longer edition coming on Sunday.
Have a great couple of days, and welcome to what we hope to be an exciting and learning-rich 2025!
Dr. Marcus and Ms. Craig
Important Info
Duval Values Project
Be on the lookout for a big announcement about our next big adventure, building a replica of Duval!
Winter Recess
Don't forget: ALL students MUST come to school prepared to go outside for recess. Students should come prepared for outdoor recess which includes a coat, hat, gloves/mittens, and boots for snow. If you need help getting any of these, please email or call Dr. M, Ms. Craig, or Mrs. Sewell.
Safety Notes
1- Students arriving early in the mornings may not come into the playground area until 8:55am. If we can't get this in check, we may be ending any before school time on the playground.
2- No early dismissals after 3:10pm. If folks arrive at 3:10 or later, students will be called to come to the office when the bell rings at 3:15pm.
3- Please remember to bring a photo ID with you if are dismissing your student early.
First kid/class to call the office AFTER announcements, to say "Happy New Year you big Duval Dolphin" to Dr. M or Ms. C wins a popcorn party for their class.
Last Week at Duval
Upcoming Events
Jan. 2, 2025- Welcome back!
Jan. 10- Dolphin TV resumes
Jan. 14- PTO Meeting and the traditional Papa Gino's Night!
Jan. 16- Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Assembly
Jan. 20- MLKj Day- No School
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Calendar Items for the Year. Click HERE.
For families of 1st and 3rd graders. Video on Youtube for rest of community.
PTO NEWS!
Happy New Year everyone! A full message will be released for this Sunday's edition.
Thank you and have a great week,
Marshall Ottina
President, Duval PTO
Community Corner
Helpful Links
Infinite Campus Log In for classroom information. Need an Infinite Campus Parent Portal Account? Please contact Technology at 781-618-8100
The WHRSD and Duval School PTO Facebook pages.
About Us
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