Parent Newsletter
August 2023
Dear Dunham Families,
We are eagerly looking forward to the first day of school! I am sure you have missed your friends and teachers over the summer. And we have missed you!
We have a lot going on to kick off the school year. Make sure to join us for Meet Your Teacher from 1:00 to 3:00 on Wednesday, August 2. You will have the opportunity to chat with your teacher, visit your new classroom, and eat some ice cream thanks to our PTO!
School begins at 7:40 am sharp on Thursday, August 3rd. The Dunham staff has been working tirelessly to get the school ready for our students. Make sure you are on time and ready to learn.
Our schoolwide Open House begins at 5:00 on Wednesday, August 16th. Join us in the cafeteria for a brief presentation and then visit your classrooms.
We look forward to meeting our new students and welcoming back our returning kids. See you next week!
Mrs. Chandler and the Dunham Staff
Preschool
We still have slots open in our preschool. If you are interested in enrolling your child, please visit the link below. Scholarships and DES support are available to families that qualify. Preschoolers must be at least 3 years old and fully potty trained to attend. Full and half day options are available.
2023-2024 Community Education Preschool Interest Form and Contract (office.com)
After School Care Returns!
Fabulous news! Aftercare will be returning to Dunham. This year our students will be bused to Marshall after school so students from both schools can participate in a joint program. DES support is available to families that qualify. Visit the link below to register.
School Hours
We dismiss at 1:55 pm Monday through Friday and at 12:55 on Wednesdays. Please make sure your child is picked up on time.
Remember that every minute counts towards your child's education. Help make sure they are at school every day and are on time.
Panthers Make Good Choices!
Join Our Facebook Page
The latest and greatest information can always be found on our Dunham Facebook page. Emergency information would also be posted on this site. To join, visit www.facebook.com/groups/dunhamaz.
Meals at Dunham
Lunches are also provided free of charge to all of our families. No paperwork is required. Students may also bring lunches from home. Please note that home lunches must be ready to eat because school staff will not heat up food for students.
Important Links
TUSD Code of Conduct--www.tusd1.org/code-of-conduct
TUSD Transportation (buses)--www.tusd1.org/transportation-dept
Food Services Menus--linqconnect.com
TUSD School Calendar--tusd1.org/calendar
TUSD Community Schools (preschool and aftercare)--www.tusd1.org/community-school-programs
TUSD Family and Community Resource Centers--www.tusd1.org/family-and-community-engagement-dept
Dunham Website--dunhames.tusd1.org
Dunham Facebook Page--www.facebook.com/groups/dunhamaz
Dunham Elementary School
Mission Statement
Our mission is to be an all inclusive community engaged in a positive and enriched learning environment where we focus on student success.
Vision Statement
All students will be prepared for life-long learning and future endeavors.
Email: dunham@tusd1.org
Website: https://dunhames.tusd1.org/
Location: 9850 East 29th Street, Tucson, AZ, USA
Phone: 520-731-4200
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dunhamaz