Tiger Tale
April 20, 2026
Dates to Remember
April 22: SSC @ 3:30 *rescheduled date
April 22: Chipotle Dinner Night Out
April 23: Lunch with a Loved One
April 24: Last Day to Order Yearbook!
April 28: Dairy Council Assembly
May 1: Interpreter Appreciation Day
May 3: Fair Oaks Chicken Run
State Testing Continues This Week
State testing is underway at Dewey! Our 3rd–6th grade students will participate in the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP), and our English Learners will take the English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC). These assessments provide valuable information about student learning and help guide instruction and support .
This week, our 3rd-6th students will begin the Math portion of the CAASPP test. English Learners are continuing with the ELPAC.
We encourage all students to come to school on time, well-rested, and ready to do their best and show what they know. Thank you for your continued partnership and support!
Summer School Information
While we will not be hosting a summer program at our site this year, there are several great opportunities available at nearby schools for our Dewey Tigers!
Camp Invention (Incoming 1st–8th Grade)
Offered through SJUSD, Camp Invention provides hands-on, project-based learning that builds creativity, problem-solving, literacy, and math skills.
- Dates: June 22 – July 17 (No school July 3)
- Locations: Locations: Arlington Heights, Cameron Ranch, Charles Peck, Dyer- Kelly, Grand Oaks, Greer, Howe, Kingswood, Lichen, Ottoman, Pasadena, Sierra Oaks, Skycrest
Camp Invention Enrollment Form:
Summer Enrichment Programs in SJUSD (Incoming 1st–8th Grade)
Looking for additional summer opportunities? The SJUSD Summer Enrichment Catalog offers a wide variety of engaging classes for students of all ages—including STEM, arts, sports, cooking, theater, and more! Programs are hosted at several local school sites and are designed to spark creativity, build skills, and help students explore new interests. See attached catalog for class offerings.
Summer Enrichment Enrollment Form:
Attendance Updates - March
Our total attendance for March was 94.32%, a substantial increase over February. Best Attendance for the month was Ms. Jaculina’s 2nd Grade, Room 10, and Most Improved was Mr. Molaison’s class, Room 3, who improved their attendance by over 10 points from
February. Congratulations to our March Attendance All Stars!
PFO Board Member Nominations Extended!
Dear Parents and Faculty,
The Parent-Faculty Organization (PFO) plays a vital role in supporting our school's students, teachers, and community. From organizing events to fundraising for essential programs, the PFO's work directly impacts the quality of our children's education. We are writing to you today to ask for your participation in a crucial process: nominating candidates for the PFO Board.
The nomination process is simple:
1. Think about parents and faculty members who you believe would be strong candidates.
2. Submit your nominations via this link https://form.jotform.com/260756387010052
The deadline for nominations is TONIGHT!
Your participation is essential to ensuring a strong and vibrant PFO for our school. Thank you for your continued support.
Sincerely,
The PFO Nominating Committee
Fair Oaks Chicken Run is Coming!
It's that time of year - get your running shoes out to raise money for Dewey and the San Juan Education Foundation. Please join us for a morning of movement - either walking or running in beautiful old Fair Oaks. Join TeamDewey - link below:
Last Week to Order Yearbooks!
Dewey Fundamental School yearbooks are on sale now! Don’t wait—order your yearbook by April 24 to take advantage of the early price of $30. Yearbooks are a wonderful way to capture memories from this school year, and quantities are limited.
Order online at https://plicbooks.com/go/CJLLD7 or click the button below to place your order. You won’t want to miss out!
Easy Earnings Add Up!
No extra spending, no extra steps, just results. Seven Dewey families have already earned a combined $150 since the start of the school year simply through Local Dining and online shopping.
The best part is they did not purchase any extra gift cards. They simply shopped and dined at places they were already going and earned automatically. By linking a card for Local Dining or using the RaiseRight browser extension while shopping online, those everyday purchases turned into real earnings.
It is one of the easiest ways to participate in RaiseRight with no extra steps and no additional cost.
Need help getting started, contact Danielle Baute at pfoharrydeweyscrip@gmail.com
Student and Family Wellness Support
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.
Dewey Bell Schedule
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