Dyer Kelly Elementary School
Week of October 18, 2026
Important Dental Screening Information for TK & Kindergarten Families
On Tuesday, October 27, Early Smiles Sacramento will provide FREE dental screenings at Dyer Kelly.
TK and Kindergarten students will automatically receive a dental screening unless a parent says NO in writing.
If you WANT your child to have a dental screening: You do not need to do anything.
If you DO NOT WANT your child to have a dental screening: Please complete one of the forms below and return it to your child's teacher before October 27.
Forms are available below in different languages.
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,
First, I want to thank you for your support and for everything you do to help our Dragons be successful at school.
Let's Get Through the October Slump!
Around this time of year, schools sometimes experience what we call the October Slump. The excitement of the new school year starts to wear off, students get tired, and we begin to see more behavior challenges.
We are seeing some of this at Dyer Kelly, and we are working with our Dragons to make good choices, listen to adults, and treat others with respect.
Families, we could use your help! Please take a few minutes to talk with your child about listening to their teachers and other adults at school, following directions, and being kind to others.
We know our Dragons can do it, and when we work together, we can help them get back on track!
FREE Dental Screening — Tuesday, October 27
Early Smiles Sacramento will be at Dyer Kelly on Tuesday, October 27, to provide FREE dental screenings.
Families with students in grades 1–5: Please complete the online consent form if you would like your child to participate.
TK and Kindergarten families: Your child will automatically receive a dental screening unless you tell us NO in writing. Please see the separate announcement above for more information.
Thank you again, families, for working with us and supporting our Dragons. We appreciate you!
Strength in Numbers!
Jamal Hicks
Principal