Dyer Kelly Elementary School
Week of November 1, 2026
Enrollment for the 2027–28 School Year Opens November 2!
San Juan Unified is opening enrollment earlier this year! Families can begin enrolling new students for the 2027–28 school year on Monday, November 2, 2026.
There are two ways to enroll:
Enrollment — Opens November 2: For new students, including children starting TK or Kindergarten, who will attend their neighborhood school.
Open Enrollment — Opens December 7: For families who want their child to attend a school outside their neighborhood.
Not sure which school is your neighborhood school?
Use the School Site Locator to find your school using your home address.
School Site Council Meeting — Thursday, November 5 • 4:00–5:00 PM
Join us for our next School Site Council meeting on Thursday, November 5, from 4:00–5:00 PM.
School Site Council gives families a voice in our school. We talk about school goals, student needs, and how school funding is used to help our students.
Daycare will be provided.
We would love to have our families join us and share their ideas!
Parent-Teacher Conferences Begin the Week of November 16th
Teachers have sent Parent-Teacher Conference invitations home with students. Please check your child's backpack for the invitation. It includes the date and time of your meeting.
Conferences will take place November 16–20. This is your opportunity to meet with your child's teacher and talk about how your child is doing in school.
Important Reminder: School will dismiss at 10:55 AM every day during conference week. Teachers will be meeting with families, so staff will not be available to supervise students after dismissal. Please plan ahead for your child's pickup.
Thank you for your understanding!
Attendance Shout-Out — Great Job, Dragons!
We want to recognize four classes for their excellent attendance last week!
A big congratulations to Ms. Soule's class for having 100% attendance! Not one student was absent the entire week!
We also want to recognize three more classes:
Ms. Ramirez's class — 99% attendance
Ms. Little's class — 99% attendance
Ms. Amy Lewis's class — 99% attendance
Great job to all four classes!
Being at school every day is important. When students are healthy and attend school regularly, they have more time to learn and grow.
Thank you, families, for getting your children to school each day! Let's see which classes make our list next week!
November is Native American Heritage Month!
November is Native American Heritage Month! This month, we honor Native American people, their history, cultures, and contributions to our country.
Native Americans were the first people to live on this land. Here in the Sacramento region, we recognize the Nisenan and Miwok people, whose history and traditions are an important part of our community.
Native Americans have contributed to art, science, agriculture, medicine, and much more. Their cultures and traditions continue today.
At Dyer Kelly, we believe it is important for our students to learn about Native American history and respect the people and cultures that helped shape our country.
Cold & Flu Season Reminder
With cold and flu season coming up, please keep your student home if they have:
- A fever of 100.4°F or higher (without medication)
- More than one episode of vomiting or diarrhea
- Difficulty participating in school due to loss of appetite, frequent coughing/sneezing, severe sore throat, extreme tiredness, or if they have a headache, stomach ache, or rash along with a sore throat
- Any itchy, scaly rash (check with a doctor first)
- Yellow or green discharge from eyes, ears, or nose
- Pink eye (red, puffy, itchy) – a doctor’s clearance is required
24-Hour Rule:
- Fever-free for 24 hours without medication
- No vomiting or diarrhea for 24 hours
- 24 hours after the first dose of antibiotics
Thank you for helping us keep our school healthy!
Breakfast Ends at 7:35 AM
Beginning this week, students must be inside the cafeteria by 7:35 AM to eat breakfast.
We have too many students arriving late for breakfast, which keeps the cafeteria full when class begins at 7:45 AM. This is causing students to be late to class.
If your child eats breakfast at school, please arrive a little earlier so they have enough time to eat and get to class on time.
Thank you for helping our Dragons start their day ready to learn!
After-Hours Campus Safety
For the safety of our students and our school, no one should enter the secured Dyer Kelly campus after it has closed for the day. This includes climbing or jumping over gates. There is no staff supervision after hours.
If you see someone entering the secured campus after hours, please call the non-emergency number at 916-874-5115.
Thank you for helping us keep our students and campus safe.
Volunteer at Dyer-Kelly!
Want to get involved at Dyer-Kelly? We would love to have you!
Volunteers can support our students in many ways, including helping with reading, academics, classrooms, and school activities. Even a little of your time can make a difference for our Dragons.
All volunteers must complete the district’s volunteer verification process before volunteering at school.
Click below to begin your Volunteer Verification.
Reporting Student Absences
Please remember to clear all absences if your student is absent. You can choose which method to report an absence:
Call the Attendance Line: 916-979-8310
Grade
Teacher’s Name
Reason for Absence
Student's First and Last Name
In your message, please include:
Report on Our Website: Visit our Dyer Kelly webpage at www.sanjuan.edu/dyerkelly.
Speak to a Person: Call the school office directly at 916-971-7150.
Thank you for helping us keep our records up-to-date!
Principal's Message
Dear Dyer Kelly Families,
Thank you for a great week last week! We had a lot of fun at Dyer Kelly, and I appreciate all our families for helping make it a successful week.
First Trimester Ends — Friday, November 6
Our first trimester ends this Friday! This means we are finishing the first part of our school year.
Let's encourage our Dragons to finish strong! Come to school every day, complete your work, and do your best!
Parent-Teacher Conferences — November 16–20
Parent-Teacher Conferences are coming up! This is a great time to meet with your child's teacher, talk about how your child is doing, and learn how you can help at home.
Please check your child's backpack for the conference invitation. Sign it and return it to the teacher.
Reminder: Students will be dismissed at 10:55 AM each day during conference week.
Enrollment Opens — Monday, November 2
Do you have a child who will be starting TK or Kindergarten at Dyer Kelly next school year?
Enrollment for new students opens Monday, November 2, for the 2027–28 school year.
If you want your child to attend a school outside your neighborhood, that application period begins December 7.
School Site Council — Thursday, November 5
Our next School Site Council meeting is Thursday, November 5, from 4:00–5:00 PM.
Come learn about our school goals and how we use school funding to support students.
Daycare will be provided!
Thank you again, families, for all you do for our Dragons. Let's have another great week!
Strength in Numbers!
Jamal Hicks
Principal