Duval Dispatch

Dear Duval Families-

Please remember that Monday, January 26 has been called as a Snow Day. Stay safe and warm!

Last week we hosted a BINGO and Book Fair Night. It was a lot of fun! Check out some pictures below!

This week, we will host a Family Card Night on Thursday from 5:00-7:00pm. Beth Bailey went to all students' art classes and talked about careers in the arts as well as showing some art techniques. The students made their cards that will be on display at family night. More information is in the flyer below.

Now that their will be significant snow fall, please remember to send our students with snow gear. They will not be allowed in the snow without boots, snow pants, and gloves. If you need help getting any of these items, please reach out! It does look like a cold week, but we will be going outside unless it is below 20 degrees at recess time. Please be prepared for outdoor recess each day.

Have a wonderful week!

Ms. Craig and Mrs. Salamone

- Students MUST come to school prepared to go outside which includes a winter coat, and gloves, hat and boots on really cold or snowy days. Kids MUST have boots to play IN the snow. Please email Ms. Craig or Mrs. Salamone if you need help getting winter gear.

- Traffic around Duval is ONE WAY. Toward South Ave both in front and behind the school. There is NO PASSING during Drop Off or Pick Up.

- There is also no public access behind the building during school hours. Even if the cones aren't up, please don't drive around the building 9:20am-3pm.

- Please don't rely on a phone call or email during the day for dismissal changes. Unless it is an emergency, please send a note.

Thursday, January 29th 5:00-7:00 is our Artist Residency Family Night. All families are welcome to join us for the culminating event of our 2 week Artist Residency with Beth Bailey and other local artists. Families are invited to "shop" for art created by the students. Upon arrival, families will receive a "Seek & Find" paper to help students lead their parents on a creative tour. We hope you can join us for this fun family event!

Here is the January News from Nurse Andersen. Please check it out HERE.

Thank you.

Hello Duval families!

Thank you for helping us make our January Book Fair so successful! We had our highest week of sales yet and were able to purchase so many books for our classrooms and school library. We are also so appreciative of everyone who came to help the students shop last week! Our family bingo night was also a huge success and so much fun- we are so grateful for our Duval staff who made this event possible!

Our Creative Pathways program with Beth Bailey will continue this week, concluding with the family event on 1/29 from 5-7p.

Duval is very excited to be doing a Boosterthon glow run again this year! Registration is now open and the program will kick off on 2/4. Lots more info to come on this event- one of biggest fundraisers of the year. We are raising funds to make improvements to our cafetorium. Registration will be available at mybooster.com. Make sure to follow our PTO Facebook page for all the latest updates as we approach kickoff!

We have also finalized the date for our annual Talent Show- this is one of our most loved Duval events and we can’t wait to see our students shine! The Talent Show will be held on 3/19 at WHRHS. Signup via Google form (https://forms.gle/mefvAG85Et9R83vc8) or the attached paper form, no need to do both.

This is the final week to purchase raffle tickets for the 5th grade scratch ticket raffle. Sales end at 12pm on 2/1 and a winner be announced at 2pm!

If you’re not currently following the Duval PTO Facebook page please join us as it’s the easiest place to get updates in real time- https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1a2aDR9mMx/?mibextid=WC7FNe

We are always available for any questions or to provide more info at duvalpto@gmail.com.

Important upcoming dates:

1/12-29: Beth Bailey art program

1/29: Art Family Night: 5-7p

2/4: Booster kickoff

2/10: February PTO meeting 7p @Duval library

2/13: Booster Glow Run

~Duval PTO

Dolphin TV is on Youtube for YOU to see!!

Our Channel is HERE to see all broadcasts. Last week we did need to skip Dolphin TV but it will be back next week!

Please click on Subscribe so our livestreams can be seen by more people!

Jan. 28th: Report Cards on Infinite Campus Parent Portal

Jan. 29: Family Card Night (Artist in Residency Celebration) - 5-7pm

Feb. 4: Boosterthon Kickoff

Feb. 4: Budget School Committee Meeting 6:30pm

Feb. 6: Kindergarten Concert @ 10:00am

Feb. 10: February PTO Meeting 7:00pm @ Duval Library

Feb. 13: Boosterthon Glow Run

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Calendar Items for the Year. Click HERE.

Date: Thursday, January 29th at 6:30pm

Location: Conley School Cafeteria, 100 Forest Street, Whitman

Date: Monday, February 2nd at 6:30pm

Location Hanson Middle School auditorium, 111 Liberty Street, Hanson

The WH School Committee is holding two community forums for parents, students, and other community members to elicit feedback about their vision for our district superintendent. Anyone is welcome to attend either and you do not have to come for the full time.

Date: Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 7:00 PM

Location: Whitman-Hanson Regional High School

Tickets: https://fs17.formsite.com/WHathletics/xqqvxiezik/index

All proceeds benefit Whitman-Hanson athletics programs

Don't miss this rare opportunity to hear a living legend whose life story is as inspiring as his voice is unforgettable.

For more information, contact Bob Rodgers at robert.rodgers@whrsd.org

• WH Elementary Handbook

• School Lunch Menus

• Infinite Campus Log In for grades, class info. Need help? Contact Tech: 781-618-8100

• School Status (emails, texts from WH or Duval)

• YMCA Before/After School Care Information

• The WHRSD and Duval School PTO Facebook pages.

• Anonymous Bullying or Harassment reporting: call 781-618-7086

John H. Duval Elementary provides a safe, supportive environment where children are able to reach for the stars!

Email: ashley.craig@whrsd.org
Website: https://whd.whrsd.org
Location: 60 Regal Street, Whitman, MA 02382
Phone: 781-618-7055
Twitter: @DuvalElementary