DES Peek at Next Week
July 23rd, 2026
October 23, 2026
Greetings DES Families,
Happy Friday! This weekend, I’m looking forward to spending some time in the kitchen cooking a few of my favorite fall recipes. One of my go-to seasonal treats is my Aunt Mary’s apple cake. It’s always a hit and fills the house with that perfect autumn aroma. I hope you, too, find a little time to relax and enjoy the tastes and comforts of the season. Here is our Dudley El Peek at Next Week…
DES Fall Food Drive
Our Grade 4 Teacher Mr. Hanna is organizing a Fall Food Drive in partnership with the Webster-Dudley Food Share. We will be collecting donations of non-perishable food items until November 14th. Students can bring them to their classrooms, or they can be dropped off to the office. Thank you for your support.
Fall Spirit Week
Welcome to Fall Spirit Week at Dudley El! See all the details below for students to show their Top Dog spirit.
Lockdown Drill
We will be having a Lockdown Drill on Monday, October 26th to practice safety procedures if there is ever a school-wide emergency that warrants lockdown. We have been discussing school-wide safety protocols with students in a developmentally appropriate way. Please reach out to me directly if you have any questions.
The Mobile Dentist is Coming to Dudley Elementary!
We are excited to announce that the Mobile Dentist will be visiting Dudley Elementary School on Wednesday, October 28, 2026!
How to Register Your Child:
Online Enrollment: Easily sign your child up online at myschooldentist.com.
Paper Consent Forms: Paper copies of consent forms will be sent home with students on Tuesday, September 15.
If you would like your child to participate in this great program, please fill out the consent form completely (either online or on paper) and return it as soon as possible! Please contact Nurse Wilson at 508-943-3351 x625 or email Kwilson1@dcrsd.org if you have any questions.
Halloween/ Candy Reminders
Just a reminder that we are not planning any school-wide celebrations for Halloween, and children are not permitted to wear costumes to school. Additionally, in accordance with our district wellness policy, candy is not allowed in school. Thank you for your cooperation.
11/05 Half Day & Parent/ Caregiver Conferences Reminder
There will be a half day of school on Thursday, November 5th with student dismissal after lunch at 12:15. The afternoon will be utilized for Parent & Caregiver Conferences. Classroom teachers will be reaching out to families directly to schedule conferences (virtual or in-person). Please reach out to other teachers (Title One Teachers, Reading Teacher, Elective Teachers, Special Educators, English Language Teacher) directly if you would like to schedule a conference with them.
Veteran’s Day Reminder- No School 11/11
Just a reminder that there will be no school on Wednesday, November 11th in honor of Veteran’s Day.
Dudley El on Instagram
Please follow us on Instagram @des_topdogs as we tell our story as a school community.
That’s all for this week. Please reach out anytime if you have any questions or concerns. As your principal, my door is always open.
All the best,
Chris Audette
