Dunham News

A Note from Mrs. Kidder and Mrs Larson

Happy Sunday, Dunham Families!

I hope you all had a lovely and restful weekend! We are heading into another four-day week here on campus, and it's hard to believe that Friday marks the official end of our first trimester!

Our teachers and staff are busy wrapping up final assessments, reflecting on student progress, and celebrating every bit of growth that has taken place since August. It is truly amazing to see how much our Dragons have learned, grown, and accomplished in just a few short months!

As we prepare for parent-teacher conferences next week, please take a moment to sign up for a conference with your student's teacher if you haven't already. Conferences are such a valuable opportunity to celebrate successes, discuss areas for continued growth, and work together to set meaningful goals for the months ahead. We know that students thrive when families and schools work together, and we are so grateful for your partnership in their learning.

I also want to take a moment to thank you all for the incredible support, kindness, and enthusiasm you bring to our school community. Dunham is a truly special place, and so much of that magic comes from the wonderful students and families who call Dunham home. I feel incredibly fortunate to be part of this community and to share in all the little moments that make Dunham so extraordinary!

Below is everything you need to know for the week ahead!

No School Wednesday: There will be no school on Wednesday, November 11th, for Veterans Day.

Attendance Update: This past week, our daily attendance totals showed that 95% of students were here on campus! We met last week's goal! Let's keep working hard to stay healthy and present. The next goal is 97%. Over the next few weeks, you may receive a letter from the office outlining your attendance thus far. We are providing families with current absence data and the number of Independent Study days used. This supports our efforts to remain compliant with the State's attendance recovery and support programs. Please let us know if you have any questions or need support.

Glow Party: Since we met our Walk-a-Thon fundraising goal, we will be having a Glow Party on Thursday, 11/19. Each class will get a scheduled time to come and party under the lights! Thank you, PTO, for organizing this for our students.

Aftercare Pickup: Please be mindful of student safety when picking up from aftercare. Adults must come into the aftercare room to sign out students and escort them back to the vehicle safely. Parents, please do not wait in cars for your student to meet you outside. As we all know, our parking lot gets rather busy. We want to ensure safety at all times.

Rain Boots Needed: We would love to start a collection of rain boots for students to use in the garden during the muddy season. If your student has outgrown a pair or two, please bring them by! We will put them to good use for years to come!

Coat Drive: We are collecting warm coats for the Redwood Gospel Mission through the month of November. The collection bin is out in front of the office. New or gently used coats are welcome! Thank you!

Conferences: We will be hosting parent/teacher conferences the week of 11/16-11/20. This is a time to meet and collaborate with your student's teacher and set goals for the next trimester. You will also receive your student's first trimester report card at this time. Each teacher will send sign-ups via Parent Square. Just a reminder that dismissal is at 11:45 for the entire week.

Crab Feed: Tickets are officially on sale for the Dunham Crab Feed! Buy your tickets or tables early, as we usually sell out! This year, we will host the event at the Petaluma Veterans Hall. We will have dinner, a silent and live auction, and music from Dry Creek Station! Below are the ticket purchasing links. Purchase Individual Tickets Online Purchase Table Tickets Online .

Breakfast and Lunch

Access to the meal order forms will be removed on Friday at 3:00pm. Please place your student's meal orders as soon as possible! Menu posted below! Place your meal orders HERE for next week. After you place your order, a copy of your responses will be emailed to you. The emails come from Forms Response Receipts. Remember, next week is conference week. Students will be released at 11:45 each day. Please only order lunch if your student will be in aftercare.

As always, I wish you a wonderful week!

Always cheering you on,

Mrs. Kidder