Tiger Tale

We hope you enjoyed a restful week off. As we return, we’re heading into the final two weeks of the trimester—an exciting and busy time on campus. Parent conferences, end-of-trimester recognition assemblies, the Dewey Dinner Auction Event and our annual Scholastic Book Fair are right around the corner.

Thank you, as always, for your continued partnership and support. A special thank-you to our community for the incredible generosity shown during our Blanket Drive—we were overwhelmed by the number of donations collected for patients at Shriners. Your kindness truly makes a difference.

March 2: Read Across Dewey Day

March 4: Dewey Choir Concert

March 5: Trimester 2 Student Recognition Assemblies

March 6: Last day of Trimester 2

March 7: Dewey Dinner Auction Event

March 9: PFO Meeting

March 9 -13: Scholastic Book Fair

March 10-13: Spring Parent/Teacher Conferences *12:15 dismissal for all students

March 16-27: 5th Grade Comprehensive Sexual Education

March 17-20: 6th Grade to Westminster Woods

March 26: Dewey Open House

As we partner to keep our students safe, we ask for your continued support during arrival and dismissal times. Please remember that dogs are not permitted on campus during school hours. If you are meeting your child at dismissal, dogs must remain on leash and off the main school grounds. Service animals are permitted.

We also ask families to use extra caution in our parking lot and on surrounding streets. Please drive slowly, follow all posted signage, and park only in designated, legal areas. Our streets are narrow, and we appreciate your help in being mindful of pedestrians, cyclists, and our neighbors.

Thank you for helping us maintain a safe, respectful, and welcoming school community for all.

The Scholastic Book Fair is coming! SAVE THE DATE for March 9-13. If you're interested in being a parent volunteer for set-up Friday March 5, or during the event, please stop by the office or email Mrs. Heyde at Kathryn.heyde@sanjuan.edu

In the mean time, Start exploring together at: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/deweyfundamentalelemsch and get your reader psyched to pick out their own books!

Tickets are now on sale! Make sure to get yours so you don’t miss out on some of our amazing auction items! This year we have so many great items including an autographed Kings jersey, massage gift certificates, tons of date nights and so much more! If you or someone you know would like to donate to our auction or if you know a business that would be interested in sponsoring, please contact Christina Labio at christina@cpof.org or 916-873-5504. Can’t wait to see you there!

This week, most 5th and 6th grade classes will continue FITNESSGRAM physical fitness activities during PE. Students will participate in the following assessments:

• Push-ups and curl-ups to measure upper body and core strength

• Trunk lift to assess trunk strength and flexibility

• 20-meter PACER run on the blacktop to measure aerobic endurance

To help your child feel prepared and confident, please ensure they:

• Wear comfortable athletic clothing and sneakers

• Get a good night’s sleep

• Eat a healthy breakfast and stay hydrated

• Remember that the goal is to do their personal best

Thank you for supporting student health, wellness, and physical activity!

-Mr. Deal

Dewey Physical Education Teacher

Hi Dewey Families!

Our Lost and Found is overflowing with cozy sweatshirts, jackets, and lunchboxes looking for their way home. Please stop by and take a look!

Dewey Fundamental School yearbooks are on sale now! Don’t wait—order your yearbook by April 25 to take advantage of the early price of $30. Yearbooks are a wonderful way to capture memories from this school year, and quantities are limited.

Order online at https://plicbooks.com/go/CJLLD7 or click the button below to place your order. You won’t want to miss out!

We're halfway through the school year, and it's exciting to see how teachers have been putting their RaiseRight funds to work in the classroom! So far this school year, teachers have used their accounts to purchase:

• Classroom books and library additions
• Essential classroom supplies
• Materials for specific projects and activities
• PE equipment and supplies
• Prize box goodies
• Math learning aides
• Vocabulary learning aides

Best of all, these are resources that didn't have to come out of teachers' personal pockets!

What is RaiseRight?

RaiseRight turns your everyday shopping into earnings for your child's classroom. When you purchase gift cards through RaiseRight, a percentage comes back as earnings—80% goes directly to your child's teacher's classroom account, and 20% goes into your family account to use toward school expenses like field trips. It's never too late to join!

For help getting started, email Danielle at pfoharrydeweyscrip@gmail.com.

If your child or family is in need of support, we are here to help. Our school social worker can assist with a wide range of needs—from social-emotional support for students to connecting families with community resources and services.

If you would like support, please click on the Family School Social Worker Support Form to submit a request, and we will follow up with you promptly. Family School Social Worker Support Form

Maker's Lab Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1WB5TBUTXCFMJ?ref_=wl_share

We need 2 liter bottles for upcoming projects. Thank you!

TK/Kindergarten: 8:55-12:15

DHH/ASD Kindergarten: 8:55-12:55

1st -6th Grade: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 8:55-3:30

*Thursdays: 1st-6th grade 8:55-2:15