The Bear Essentials
August 8, 2025
Shopping for our Spooktacular Book Fair runs from October 19 to October 30, and it takes a village—and some fantastic volunteers—to bring it to life!
We need volunteers to help set up and break down, guide students as they pick out new books, and help with budget math before students head to the register.
Plus, as a special treat, all volunteers receive 10% off their purchases!
📚 Find a shift that fits your schedule and sign up here!
Order Autographed Books for Author Mike Lowery’s Visit!
Children’s author and illustrator Mike Lowery is visiting Dyer on Wednesday, November 4!
You can pre-order books for your student to have autographed during his visit. Plus, 20% of all sales go directly to support Dyer!
📚 Available Titles: Check out the Mike Lowery Book Flyer to see available selections ranging from $8–$19, including picture books, graphic novels, chapter books, and non-fiction.
💳 How to Order: Place all orders through MyPaymentsPlus.
🚨 Order Deadline: Thursday, October 8
Note: Purchased books will be held in the Media Center for signing and distributed to students by the end of the day after the visit.
Congratulations to Thiago Garcia Rodriguez from Ms. Abraham's class for winning the Golden Bear Art Award! In first grade, we studied the art of French artist Henri Matisse. When Matisse was older, he used scissors to paint- cutting shapes out of bright paper to create an abstract composition. Great job Thiago!
Make your student's birthday extra special while helping fund our PBIS Rewards! Both students and staff earn BEAR Bucks for positive behavior and going above and beyond. Students use their BEAR Bucks to enter monthly events like Bear of the Month breakfasts, The Jingle Jog, and Spooktacular specials, or to buy raffle tickets for fun class parties like Crumbl Cookies and Uber Treats. Staff redeem their BEAR Bucks for well-deserved treats from our teacher snack and drink carts!
Here are two easy ways to celebrate on campus:
1. Birthday Wishes in Big Lights! ($10) Display a "Happy Birthday" message featuring your child’s first name and last initial on the school marquee for three full days (their birthday, plus the day before and after).
Summer Birthdays: Celebrated during their birthday week or the last week of school!
How to Order: Place your request on MyPaymentsPlus.com under the School Events tab. Please allow 3 business days for processing.
2. Birthday ICEEs for the Class ($30) Treat your child’s entire homeroom to ICEEs! It saves you a trip to the store, and they are free from most common allergens so every classmate can join the fun.
Distribution: Handed out during lunch on your child’s birthday (or the nearest school day if it falls on a Friday or weekend).
How to Order: Purchase in advance on MyPaymentsPlus.com under School Events. Please allow 3 business days for processing.
For full guidelines on campus celebrations, please review the Dyer Elementary Student/Parent Supplemental Handbook.
Dyer Elementary School offers a free BIRTH TO FIVE program for you and your child! Class takes place 90 minutes each week from August - May!
- Learn how to find the teachable moments in everyday activities
- Learn how to engage with your child in play
- Learn how to continue the learning at home or anywhere
- Learn about your child’s educational milestones
- Learn how to get your child READY FOR SCHOOL
If you would like to participate in our Play2Learn program, or simply want more information, please complete this electronic interest form. Once completed, a member of our Early Learning team will reach out to you with more information about the Play2Learn program.
