*WEEK A*

Monday 11/04: Robotics add-on practice

Tuesday 11/05: Election Day, Girls on the Run, Sandpiper Singers, Garden Club

Wednesday 11/06: Fall Family Literacy Night 4:00-6:00 pm

Thursday 11/07: Victims of Communism Day, Girls on the run, Robotics

Friday 11/08: Veteran's Day Program 4th & 5th Grades

Monday 11/04 -Friday11/08: Holocaust Education Week

UPCOMING:

11/11 NO SCHOOL, Veteran's Day

11/12 Make up photo day/re-takes

11/12-11/22 District Writes in grades 2-5

11/13: Bilingual Family Night 5:00-6:30 pm

11/22: Kindergarten Thanksgiving Program 8:00-9:00 am

Each year at DLE we honor our local Veteran and Active Duty Families! Due to capacity restrictions, we are hosting 4th & 5th grade families for this special event.

We are creating a photo presentation of ALL of our school family's service members! We encourage any veteran or active duty service member of a Dune Lakes student to send in a picture that will be shared during our ceremony and on our social media! Send your picture to michelle.isolano@walton.k12.fl.us

Dune Lakes Elementary is proud to recognize Drew Farris as its 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year! Coach Farris is beloved by the student body for his spirit, energy, and enthusiasm. Coach Farris works daily to create a positive and active environment for all students and is a valued, caring, and helpful member of our instructional team. Congratulations, Coach Farris, and thank you for everything you do to keep our school community strong and thriving!

Congratulations to Michelle Isolano who was chosen by her peers as Dune Lakes Elementary’s 2024 Educational Support Person of the Year! As our administrative secretary, Mrs. Isolano works daily to ensure that the needs of ALL stakeholders including parents, teachers, students, staff, and community are met. She keeps everyone informed, on schedule, and frequently goes above and beyond to help our school and staff succeed. She is a fantastic representative of our school and community

Parents! Please see the following information about a new Florida Rule 6A-10018(10)(d), Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.) that goes into effect November 1st pertaining to the consequences of false threats on FortifyFL and/or social media. This new rule is the result of an uptick in false threats across Florida and our Nation. Please take a moment to speak with your student about this issue. Thank you!

178 students finished October with no absences, no tardies, and no early check-outs. These students will enjoy an extra recess Friday, November 8th with administration.

Challenge your student to be present every day for the month of November with no tardies or early checkouts to earn a complimentary kids meal from Pizza by the Sea!

Thank you to our friends at Pizza by the Sea for sponsoring our attendance incentive for the month of November! We appreciate your support!

WOW! GREAT THINGS ARE COMING TO THE DUNE LAKES MUSIC PROGRAM! ENCOURAGE YOUR STUDENT TO AUDITION FOR A ROLE IN THE DLE MUSCIAL THEATRE CLUB'S PRODUCTION OF THE LION KING!

3RD, 4TH, & 5TH GRADE STUDENTS AND PARENTSARE INVITED TO JOIN US FOR AN INFORMATIONALMEETING ON OUR NEW MUSICAL THEATRE PROGRAMSTARTING IN THE SPRING SEMESTER. WE WILLANSWER QUESTIONS, DISCUSS EXPECTATIONS, ANDGIVE DETAILS ON THE AUDITION PROCESS. HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

We are again collecting coins for "Change for Children" in support of Children in Crisis Inc. CIC provides a safe and supportive environment for children who have been removed from their homes due to abuse, neglect, or other emergencies, empowering them to build brighter futures through stable foster placements and transitional living programs. Ask you student's teacher how you can help. Coins may also be dropped off at our front office!

Friday November 8th is the last day of the Dune Lakes Kids Heart Challenge! 290 students have joined our school’s team already. The school has currently raised $17,466 for the Kid's Heart challenge. Mrs. Michie's class is in the lead with NUMBER students registered online & money DONATED ♥️ Way to go! Visit our school page at http://www2.heart.org/goto/DuneLakes or download the AHA Schools app to join today. The coaches are challenging us all: the top 5 STUDENTS will get to slime Mr. Michie first! The top earning class in each grade level will also get to slime the principal 😍. Remember to register & donate to help save lives!

Drew Farris

Physical Education Teacher

This week's book review is from 3rd grade student Presley Jones in Mrs. Stevens class.

Does your student know the AVID word of the week? Join us in promoting a robust vocabulary at home by using it with your student!

1. Go to https://launchpad.classlink.com/walton
2. Click Renaissance Place
3. Log in and Test!

For additional questions please contact Ms. Carroll mailto:rachel.gonzalez@walton.k12.fl.us

Parents visiting on Monday and Friday are allowed to visit at the designated lunch time for their student. If you have more than one student, you are welcome to have lunch with them at their designated time. Students will not be pulled to eat with their siblings. Parents are to wait for their child's class to enter the "A" hallway, and may proceed to the cafeteria only. Visiting other classrooms is prohibited. Lunch visitors are to eat in the patio, and check out at the front office when leaving. PLEASE DO NOT EXIT FROM THE PATIO.

For your convenience, sign up for EZ school pay https://www.ezschoolpay.com/Login.aspx

Encourage your student to explore the a la carte menus options in the Sandpiper Cafe! See the menu below. Cash only.

Great things are cooking this month in the Sandpiper Cafe!

Please take the time to put your child's name on their backpacks, water bottles, coats, etc. Items will be collected and displayed outside cafeteria.

NOTICE: All items left as of November 22 will be donated to a local charity. Please take inventory of your child's belongings to ensure nothing has been left behind.

Medication at school:

The front desk cannot intake medications. Please call ahead to meet with the nurse who can assist with this.

Fever Reminders:

A fever is a temperature of 100 degrees or more. Students must be fever free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medications before they can return to school.

Lice reminders:

Students showing visible signs and symptoms will be sent to nurse and parents will be notified. Any affected student must provide front office with signed proof indicating treatment. Additional information is available on the WCSD Health Services at https://www.walton.k12.fl.us/page/school-health-services

Welcome Sandpipers! My name is Mrs. Rudd and I am thrilled to welcome you and your child to the new school year! As the school counselor, my role is to support your child's social, emotional, and academic development. I am committed to creating a safe and supportive environment that fosters growth, resilience, and success. If your child is facing challenges at home or in the classroom, please know that my door is always open. I am here to listen, offer guidance, and connect you with resources to support your child's well-being. Let's work together to make this year an amazing one for our students!

Week 13

As we head into November, encourage your student to show gratitude. Gratitude is more than saying "thank you." It's recognizing what is positive and good and being able to see it outside of ourselves. Showing gratitude fosters kindness and builds empathy. You can show gratitude by

• Demonstrating acts of kindness.
• Understanding the ability to take turns and share with others.
• Learning ways to show respect to others.
• Recognizing and being thankful for meaningful friendships and relationships.
• Showing respect when working with others.

At home, encourage your student to practice gratitude. You can encourage this by asking them to identify three of their favorite things about your family or ask your child to think of something about his or her day for which he or she is grateful.

Purpose of Lunch Bunch

Lunch Bunch aims to support students in developing healthy coping skills and self-regulation strategies to manage various challenges, such as:

· Anxiety, stress, or feeling overwhelmed

· Difficulty with self-control or impulsivity

· Struggles with friendships or social relationships

· Coping with change, loss, or adversity

· Building resilience and confidence

How to Join

Every student will receive a Lunch Bunch permission form. Be looking for these to be sent home later this week. If you think your child would benefit from this program, please fill out and return the form, sharing specific details on why your child would benefit and any relevant information about their current challenges or concerns. This will help me understand your child's needs and prioritize those students. While I'd love to be able to have every student in LB, that just isn't feasible. It is very important to me, however, that students that could truly use the extra support are able to receive it.

As always, please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions.

• Volunteers, please be sure to check out by 1:15.
• When turning in a doctor's note for your child's absence, we ask that you please send us the original note from the physician's office. Notes should include student name, date they were seen and what days they are excused for. Doctor notes are excused absences. Altered notes will not be accepted. Notes need to be submitted within 3 days of the absence. For your convenience, notes may be emailed to mailto:dleinfo@walton.k12.fl.us
• If you would like notification that your child has checked out a library book, please log into FOCUS and make this change. This must be done each year.
• All transportation changes must be received by 1:30 p.m. through Pikmykid.
  
• 🚩 NO EARLY CHECK-OUTS ARE ALLOWED AFTER 1:45 P.M., please arrive prior to this for any appointments. You will be asked to go to the car line and wait for your student after this time.
• Walkers: All walkers must have a walker waiver on file at the front office. Parents picking up their walkers are required to have the walker pass issued by the front office. We will not release any student to parents at the walker exit without this pass. Please call the office for specific walker guidelines 850-622-5012.

Did you know the over 20% of Dune Lakes students missed GREATER than 10 days of school last year?

We are learning every day! Help make sure your student stays on track by encouraging consistent attendance!

UPDATE If your child is not an every day bus rider, but may ride home with a friend or use bus to reach another approved destination, WE MUST have a parent note documenting this request on file. Please send an email to dleinfo@walton.k12.fl.us. We can also add this transportation change option for you in Pikmykid, but you must first contact our office.

Students have received bus tags for the back packs which support staff in quickly identifying the correct bus and parent. Please help us keep these securely fastened to your child's backpack.

You can track your student using the Here Comes the Bus Application. The Here Comes the Bus application provides the real-time location of your child’s bus on a map and gives scheduled and actual arrival times at home and school for bus routes. It also provides push and email notifications when the bus is near. Sign up using the flyers below.

Please refer to your new student packet for instructions for Pikmykid app. We will process ALL transportation changes through Pikmykid. Parents may call the office for a change in an emergency or for help with the Pikmykid platform. Please see the resources and video tutorials below. Pikmykid is also available by phone to support users and parents.

FortifyFL is a suspicious activity reporting tool that allows you to instantly relay information to appropriate law enforcement agencies and school officials.

.https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fortifyfl-tip-reporting/id1435824190

The Walton County School District is now offering parents access to their children’s information. Your connection to students’ education/academic information is now available online. You will be able to view your children’s data in these areas: student grades, daily attendance, teacher email account for each class, school messages and upcoming events, and more. Use the QR code or follow the instructions below.

Step 1

• To register or reset your password for the Parent Portal please visit the following link:
  https://walton.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/auth/

Step 2

• The following information is required to setup a Focus Parent Portal Account.

  1. Child’s student identifier (10 digit number beginning with 66 assigned by the district).
  2. Student’s date of birth.
  3. Parent Portal Registration PIN. If your child has a portal account, they can provide you with the PIN by viewing the General tab under My Information. Or you can obtain your PIN from the school office.

  Once your account has been created you will have access to the Parent Portal at the following site: https://walton.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/

Faculty Thanksgiving Feast – Sign up to bring a dessert and/or beverage for our Faculty Thanksgiving Feast. All items must be dropped off by 1:30PM on November 20th. Sign Up Here : Volunteer — Sandpiper Boosters

Teacher Luncheons – Is your family or business interested in sponsoring one of our Teacher and Staff Luncheons? If so, the available dates and sponsorship opportunities are located here : Sponsorships — Sandpiper Boosters

Spirit Shop – You can shop Sandpiper Merch year-round! Shop Here : Spirit Shop — Sandpiper Boosters

24-25 Boosters Board of Directors - Jamie Lynn, President | Ashley Templeton, Vice President | Liz Branch, Treasurer | Jessica Standley, Secretary |Amber Archer, Director | Amity Hoch, Director | Randi Doris, Director | Brittany Golden, Director | Emily Madden, Director | Ortal Shaya-Montoya, Director | Lindsey Rogers, Director | Kristen Sandoe, Director

For all things Boosters – Make sure to visit our website here : Sandpiper Boosters

If you have questions, concerns or comments, you can contact us through Let's Talk. Simply click here and reach out to us.

Stay connected with Remind! We've created a new school Remind account for the 24-25 school year. All previous school accounts have been closed. Please rejoin our DLE Remind by texting our school code @dle2425 to 81010.

Mission Statement: By living our character pledge, we will educate with passion, inspire pride of self and cultivate meaningful relationships with our students and families, staff and community.

Vision Statement: To inspire personal responsibility, civic duty and a passion for lifelong learning

Email: DLEinfo@walton.k12.fl.us
Website: https://dle.walton.k12.fl.us/
Location: 6565 U.S. 98 E, Santa Rosa Beach, FL, USA
Phone: 850-622-5012
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DuneLakesSandpipers