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November 9-13

Sandpiper ScoopNovember 9-13
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WEEK B -

Monday 11/09: 1st grade field trip, Girls on the run, Sinfonia Strings

Tuesday 11/10: Veteran's Day Program 8:00 a.m., Garden club, Sandpiper Singers, Sandpiper *UPDATE NO BOOSTER MEETING**

Wednesday 11/11: NO SCHOOL

Thursday 11/12: Robotics club, Girls who code, Girls on the run

Friday 11/13: Third grade field trip (group A Carrithers, Fite, Anderson, Young) wear class shirt


COMING SOON:

11/20: Kindergarten Thanksgiving Program 8:00-8:45

11/23-11/27: No school, Thanksgiving Holiday

December: PM2 FAST Testing

January 13: Semester 1 awards 3rd and 4th grade

January 14: Semester 1 awards 5th grade

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FROM THE PRINCIPAL VIDEO FROM THE PRINCIPAL VIDEO

From the Principal: Week of November 9

VETERANS DAY PROGRAM TUESDAY NOV 10 VETERANS DAY PROGRAM TUESDAY NOV 10

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Microsoft Forms

Microsoft Forms

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American Heart Association Kids Heart Challenge 11/02-11/13 American Heart Association Kids Heart Challenge 11/02-11/13

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BILINGUAL FAMILY NIGHT -NOVEMBER 5th -RECAP BILINGUAL FAMILY NIGHT -NOVEMBER 5th -RECAP

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Flutterby Festival, Sunday November 8, Watersound Town Center Flutterby Festival, Sunday November 8, Watersound Town Center

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Crawford Rogers, 2nd grade

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Harper Hill, 2nd grade

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Max Yanez, 2nd grade

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Lillianne Lee, 2nd grade

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Charlotte Green, 2nd grade

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Mila Balan, 2nd grade

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Lila Gibbons, 2nd grade

PANTHER PALOOZA PANTHER PALOOZA

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LOST & FOUND IS GROWING LOST & FOUND IS GROWING

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You can help us get items back to your student by writing their name on their belongings including jackets, lunch boxes, water bottles. Please be sure to check lost and found, any left over items at the end of each 9 weeks will be donated.

AVID WORD OF THE WEEK: VALOR AVID WORD OF THE WEEK: VALOR

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AUTHOR LAUREN TARSHIS WILL BE HERE JANUARY 25 AUTHOR LAUREN TARSHIS WILL BE HERE JANUARY 25

We encourage our students to read Ms. Tarshis books before her virtual visit to DLE in January. Last year we had the pleasure of hosting Jarrett Lerner (Nat the Cat). The students enjoyed the presentation and Q&A.

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Deck the Halls. Support Our Sandpipers!

Bring home the scent of the season with our 2026 Winter Greenery Sale, benefiting the Dune Lakes Elementary Sandpiper Boosters! Shop fresh wreaths, garlands, centerpieces and more to brighten your home or send a little holiday cheer. Orders ship directly to all 48 contiguous states, making gifting—and sharing with friends and family—easy. Every purchase helps our school community shine!

www.sandpiperboosters.org/greenery

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


Follow Us on Social Media – Instagram and Facebook


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


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FROM THE COUNSELOR FROM THE COUNSELOR

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Hello and welcome Sandpipers! My name is Meghan Turner, and I am your School Counselor at Dune Lakes Elementary. My role is to provide support to students, families, and teachers to ensure student success by promoting positive changes in student behavior, perceptions and learning.


Parents, please feel free to contact me with any questions regarding your child’s social, emotional, or academic needs.


850-622-5012 X 2712 or Meghan.turner@walton.k12.fl.us


Here’s to a great year!

GRATITUDE

Gratitude is the trait of the month for November!


WHAT IS GRATITUDE?

Being thankful and sharing appreciation with others.

Expressing gratitude is a way to show kindness to others, and it is also nice to receive gratitude from those we help. Gratitude is an important part of developing good relationships with others.


You Can Do It, Sam by Amy Hest

AR Quiz No. 72960

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RESILIENCY READ ALOUD RESILIENCY READ ALOUD

Resiliency Read Aloud: You Can Do It, Sam
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SCHOOL BREAKFAST AND LUNCH INFORMATION SCHOOL BREAKFAST AND LUNCH INFORMATION

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Great things are cooking this month in the Sandpiper Cafe! https://schools.mealviewer.com/school/DuneLakesElementary


Please contact Sandpiper Cafe manager Saronda Lewis with questions at lewiss@walton.k12.fl.us

EZ SCHOOL PAY ACCOUNTS EZ SCHOOL PAY ACCOUNTS

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CHECK YOUR STUDENT'S LUNCH ACCOUNT BALANCE HERE

FREE/ REDUCED LUNCH APPLICATION FREE/ REDUCED LUNCH APPLICATION

APPLY HERE

A LA CARTE OPTIONS A LA CARTE OPTIONS

Grab a healthy snack or treat from our Sandiper Cafe A La Carte Menu! Don't forget the fresh salads which can be purchased as a meal. All items can be purchased with cash or charged to school lunch accounts. If you DO NOT wish your student to charge these items to their account, please reach out to our cafeteria manager Mrs. Saronda at lewiss@walton.k12.fl.us
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Please see these reminders from Nurse Ward.


Medication at school:

The front desk cannot intake medications. Prescription and OTC medications must be checked in with nurse.


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

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CONTINUOUS REMINDERS CONTINUOUS REMINDERS

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  • 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.

ATTENDANCE MATTERS! ATTENDANCE MATTERS!

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Did you know the over 15% 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!

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BUS RIDERS AND TRANSPORTATION BUS RIDERS AND TRANSPORTATION

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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.

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FIND YOUR STUDENT'S PICK UP AND DROP OFF LOCATION AND TIME FIND YOUR STUDENT'S PICK UP AND DROP OFF LOCATION AND TIME

INFOFINDER BUS ROUTE INFORMATION

PIKMYKID PIKMYKID

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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.

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Welcome to Pikmykid: Parents

Welcome to Pikmykid: Parents

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SEE SOMETHING; SAY SOMETHING SEE SOMETHING; SAY SOMETHING

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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

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FOCUS FOCUS

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FOCUS Parent Portal

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/
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  • 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/

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WCSD APP WCSD APP

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Stay connected with Rooms

Stay connected with Rooms through the official WCSD app! Please download the app for iOS or Android using the links below and connect with your student using the phone number or email in Focus or provided at registration.
‎Walton County Schools, FL

‎Walton County Schools, FL

‎Introducing the brand new app for Walton County Schools, FL. NEVER MISS AN EVENT The event section shows a list of events throughout the district. Users can add an event to their calendar to share the event with friends and family with one tap. CUSTOMIZE NOTIFICATIONS Select your…

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Walton County Schools, FL - Apps on Google Play

Walton County Schools, FL - Apps on Google Play

The official Android application for Walton County Schools, FL.

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Dune Lakes Elementary School

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

Brian Michie, Principal
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