Tiger Tale

As we move into this joyful season, I’m reminded of how many meaningful traditions help make Dewey such a special place. One of those traditions—Santa’s Night—is happening this Friday, and we hope your family can join us for an evening of connection and celebration. Whether you’re visiting with Santa, enjoying cookies and crafts, or having your child shop in the Kids Only Shoppe, it’s a wonderful time to come together as a community.

Each year, our traditions also reflect our shared commitment to caring for one another. This year, we are collecting unwrapped gifts for children ages 5–12 to support families within our Dewey/SJUSD community. If you are able, we welcome your donations as part of this season of giving. Your generosity truly brightens the holidays for those around us.

As we head into the colder months, we know that colds and flu are making their rounds. If your child needs to stay home due to illness, please contact the office so we can help keep attendance records up to date and support your family as needed.

Thank you for being such an important part of the Dewey community. We are grateful for the kindness, partnership, and spirit you bring to our school each and every day.

Warm regards,

Sabrina Parsley, principal

Our PFO is collecting new, unwrapped toys to support students and families across San Juan Unified. Bring a gift to school next week or donate at Santa’s Night. Your kindness makes the season brighter for our community!

A flyer was sent home with your student today for Friday's Santa Night - Student Shoppe. We have provided a last-minute pre-sale option, so parents can send in money ahead of time with their child to give to their teacher or pay via Venmo (flyer) instead of bringing cash the night of the event. Pre-sale tickets go on sale today through Thursday at midnight. Limited change will be provided at the door.

Come enjoy the Student Shoppe and support our 6th Graders!

Zoom link: https://sanjuan.zoom.us/j/8961129357?omn=86488420617

Dec 8: PFO Meeting @ 6:00 in room 14

Dec 9: PFO Recap Meeting @ 8:45 in the MP room

Dec 10: Open Enrollment Parent Visitation Day 9:15

Dec 11 & 12: Student Recognition Assemblies

Dec 12: Santa's Night

Dec 16: School Site Council @ 3:30

Dec 17: ELAC @ 3:45

Dec 19 - Minimum Day! 1:15 Dismissal

Cold and flu season is upon us!

We know this time of year often brings an increase in colds and flu, and many of our students have needed a few days at home to rest and recover. To help us keep attendance records accurate, please remember to send a doctor’s note whenever your child is seen by a medical provider.

You can easily check your child’s current illness absences through the Parent Portal, or feel free to call the school office or send an email to deweyabsence@sanjuan.edu and we’ll be happy to assist you.

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

Be A Tiger Helper … Save All Little Toiletry Samples

As you are traveling this holiday season, please keep in mind that Dewey collects all small toiletries that you may receive at your hotels (shampoo, conditioner, lotion, shower caps, soap, toothpaste, sewing kits, etc.). Another great place to pick up some extra toiletries is your dental office. The free toothbrush, toothpaste, and dental floss they offer you are great items to donate as well. Please drop off your donations in the office or to Mrs. Ruswinkle in room 9. All items donated will be sent to the women and children at Wellspring Women’s Center.

Thank you!

Looking for easy ways to earn extra for Dewey and your family account this December? The holiday season offers some of the best opportunities to boost your RaiseRight earnings while doing things you’re already planning to do.

• Give Gift Cards as Holiday Presents
Gift cards make great gifts for teachers, family, friends, and coworkers.

• Traveling for the Holidays?
You can now book travel and attractions directly through the RaiseRight website, including destinations like Disneyland, and earn up to 30% back. It’s an easy way to make your holiday trips support our school.

• Shopping Online? Install the Browser Extension
With the free RaiseRight browser extension for Chrome or Edge, you can earn up to 5% with participating merchants while shopping online for holiday gifts. Just shop as usual, click to apply earnings, and you’re done. This is one of the best ways to earn credit card rewards AND RaiseRight earnings at the same time.

Let’s make December a big month for Dewey!

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

Please help the 5th grade classes raise money towards their overnight field trip to Grizzly Creek. Complete your cookie tags and return with money (cash only) to your teacher by December 10th. Cookies will be delivered December 18th. Thank you from the 5th grade classes!

For the month of December, our 6th Grade Snack Shop will be available under the overhang (near Room 9) from 3:30-4pm on *Wednesdays* instead of Fridays! There will be sodas, chips, and candy available for purchase for $2-3 each! Also, exclusively in December (while supplies last), we will have *Holiday Smencils* available for $2 each as well. Bring cash, or if parents are present, we accept Venmo too. Hope to see you there on 12/10, and 12/17!

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