Parent Newsletter
September 2023
Dear Dunham Families,
Safety is always front and center here at Dunham. Kids can't learn if they don't feel safe. We have put the following precautions in place to ensure that your students are safe at school.
- No one except students and staff are allowed past the front door. The exception are parents of preschoolers who attend half-day and parents of students in our autism programs.
- If an adult needs to enter the building, they must ring the bell and an office staff member will let them in. Staff have been instructed to never open the door and let someone in that they don't know.
- Classroom doors stay closed and locked during the school day. If a threat is present at school, this ensures that the threat cannot enter classrooms and harm students.
- After school, students are only released to adults who are on the emergency contact list that parents completed during online registration. Parents must contact the office if a student's dismissal method changes (ex. parent pick up instead of taking the bus).
If you ever have questions or concerns about our safety measures, feel free to contact our office.
Mrs. Chandler and the Dunham Staff
Important Information
- Make sure you are following all state laws when it comes to our crosswalk. We are seeing an increasing number of parents either speeding in the school zones or driving through the crosswalk when students are walking. For more information, visit the following link. 28-797 - School crossings; civil penalty; assessment; definition (azleg.gov)
- Parent-Teacher conferences are September 20-22. School will dismiss at 10:55 each of those days. Make sure to arrange for your child to be picked up on time and this earlier dismissal.
Reminders
- 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)
- 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 to register.
- School begins at 7:40 am. Students who are not in their classrooms by 7:50 am will be marked tardy. 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.
Time Out With Coach Jones
Dear Parents,
Just a few reminders about shoes and water.
Please make sure your child brings a water bottle to PE.
Shoes that are inappropriate for PE
- Flip Flops/Sandals
- Crocs
Thank you,
Coach Jones
PE Days
Monday--4th Grade, Primary Self Contained
Tuesday--3rd Grade, 5th Grade
Thursday--1st Grade
Friday--Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, Intermediate Self Contained
Coming Events
9/15--Skate Country Night
9/20-9/22--Parent Teacher Conferences--Half Day Dismissal at 10:55
10/6--Grading Day--No School
10/9-10/13--Fall Break--No School
Wish List
We are looking for prizes that we can use at our December and May asemblies. We have a big drawing for all of the students who received a Panther Paw this year. Last year we were fortunate to have bikes to give away. We are looking for toys, dolls, and gift cards to use as prizes.
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Panthers Make Good Choices!
Important Links
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.
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Location: 9850 East 29th Street, Tucson, AZ, USA
Phone: 520-731-4200
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