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Greetings Dudley Elementary School Families,

Happy Friday, and welcome to the weekend. The ten day countdown to the start of school is almost here! We are so READY and EXCITED to welcome the Top Dogs back to school on Tuesday, September 1st. Thank you to all who attended our Back to School Ice Cream Social this week! It was very well attended and an all around good time. I especially enjoyed seeing/ meeting the children and their loved ones. We have lots of information to share as we gear up for the 2026-2027 school year. Here is our Dudley El Peek at Next Week…

Open House & Chalk the Walk Event

Please join us for Dudley Elementary School’s Open House on Monday, August 31st from 3:30-4:30. Come meet our amazing staff, and check out our learning spaces before the first day of school on Tuesday, September 1st. The children will be able to “chalk the walk” on our front sidewalk with art and welcome messages as we gear up for day one.

Arrival/ Dismissal Procedures

All student drop-off and pick-up will be at the back of the school near the cement steps and handicapped ramp. Please remember to STOP at the stop sign at the far corner of the building. Buses exiting have the right of way. For the safety of our students, parents dropping off or picking up students should not use the front parking lot. If you drop your child off in the morning, please do not do so before 8:30 am, as there will be no supervision (outside of the Champions Program). Our school hours are from 8:30-3:00 pm. Please be patient with us as we learn the faces of new families and become adjusted to the school year.

Walker Dismissal

For families within walking distance of Dudley El who prefer to pick up children on foot without a vehicle: Please pick up from the front door of the school by the main office. Please send in a note or call the school if you prefer to pick up by foot, and we will have your child(ren) ready for dismissal at 2:55. Thank you for your cooperation.

Transportation Form

Please complete this Transportation Form to note any upcoming changes to your child’s transportation plan.

• If your child is attending the Webster Dudley Boys and Girls Club after school program, please complete the form.

• If your child does not ride the bus home every morning or afternoon, please complete the form.

Labor Day & Half Day of School Reminder

Just a reminder that Friday, September 4th will be a half day of school with student dismissal after lunch at 12:00. In addition, there will be no school on Monday, September 7th in celebration of Labor Day.

Questions & Contact Information- Chain of Command

Classroom teachers are primary contacts for parents and caregivers. If you have questions or concerns, please reach out to your classroom teacher directly. If the classroom teacher is unable to address any questions or concerns, then please reach out to me directly. Thank you for following the “chain of command” when issues pop up during the school year.

Elementary School Student Handbook

Here is our Elementary School Student Handbook for the 2026-2027 school year. It contains important district-wide policies and procedures. Please review it to set your family up for a successful year.

School Supplies Lists

Here are School Supplies Lists for the new school year. Please note that purchasing all supplies are optional. The school will make sure that all children have the necessary supplies for a successful school year.

School Council

The DES School Council will meet quarterly this school year. Please email Mr. Audette if you are interested in serving on the School Site Council. School Council is a representative, school building-based committee composed of the principal, parents/ caregivers, teachers, and community members. There are four major areas of responsibility for School Councils. They are to assist principals in:

• Adopting educational goals for the school that are consistent with local educational policies and statewide student performance standards.

• Identifying the educational needs of students attending the school.

• Reviewing the annual school building budget.

• Formulating a school improvement plan.

Champions Before & After School Care

Registration is now open for before and after school care for the 2026-2027 school year with Champions.

Supplemental Email Peek Sign Up

If you have any additional email addresses that you would like to receive the DES Peek at Next Week, please complete this quick form.

I am super excited to start the 2026-2027 school year! Please let me know how I can support you and the Dudley El community. Please reach out anytime if you have any questions or concerns. As your principal, my door is always open.

All the best,

Chris Audette