Dorr Press
October 21, 2022
Mark Your Calendar!
Here are the upcoming events at Dorr Elementary!
Oct 26th: Flu Shot Clinic
Oct 27th/28th: Donuts With Dad 8:00am
Nov 9th: Picture Retakes
Nov 9th: PTO Meeting 7:00pm
Nov 11th: End of 1st Trimester
Nov 17th: Preschool Payments Due
Nov 22nd: Popcorn Day
NOV 23-27th: THANKSGIVING BREAK - NO SCHOOL
A Note From The Principal
Hello Dorr Families,
Halloween Details: All elementary schools at WUS will recognize Halloween on Monday October 31st. In recent years we have noticed a trend of not having “parties” Instead we have incorporated activities throughout the day, including some treats, weaving education with the holiday. With a focus on safety, here is a brief outline of the day.
Halloween Activities on Monday October 31, 2022
Parade on the playground around the track: 2:30pm All families are welcome to join us on the playground to watch and may take their child home immediately after the parade. Parents will be notified by 12:00pm through IC if the parade is canceled due to weather. No Halloween activities will be after the parade.
Parents who wish to sign their child out after the parade may go to the classroom after the parade, sign out their student, gather them and their belongings and head out.
Volunteers for classroom activities will be based on individual teacher needs. This will be prearranged by the teacher. Parents should not come to “dress” their child for the parade. Please keep costumes simple. No weapons or gore as well.
We appreciate your cooperation on Halloween in making this a fun, safe day for our students and staff.
Mrs. Seniura
Flu Shot Clinic - October 26, 2022
Wayland Union Schools is partnering with Wayland Pharmacy to offer a flu vaccine clinic on Wednesday, October 26, 2022. The clinic will start at WUHS around 7:30am and will continue through the school buildings in descending order, ending at Dorr Elementary mid-afternoon. The flu vaccine is being offered to all students and staff members. Please print and fill out the consent form below if you would like your student to participate. *Please note: Students must be 5 years of age or older to participate!
Email Nurse Wilkerson at wilkersonl@waylandunion.org with any questions.
Extra Extra Read All About It! Book Fair Inspires Reading!
Stay Dry - Pack Extra Clothes!
Student Council
Student Council Hits Ground Running With Great Fall Projects!
Artist Corner
Our 1st graders learned how to mix colors to make Orange. Then they were able to use their mixtures to create a pumpkin masterpiece! Every pumpkin was just a little bit different but all had one thing in common, they were all BEAUTIFUL!
Happening In The Halls
3rd Grade "Eating" Up Science Lessons!
2nd Grade "Soaking It In"
Show and "Tail"
Music Teacher Shares Fishing Passion With Students
If you would like to show off your catch, send in a picture! It will be added to the wall. Those who turn pictures in for the month of October will also be entered to win a fishing lure from Mr. Truswell!
I Have Questions. Who Do I Contact
STAFF AT DORR ELEMENTARY - Any and all staff (teachers, office personnel, principal, etc) can be reached via email by using the employee's last name and first initial. Example - Sheila Gill, School Secretary at gills@waylandunion.org. You may also call the office during regular business hours at (616) 681-9637.
TECHNOLOGY - Any and all questions concerning parent portals (log-ins, passwords, changing information, etc) must be directed to the WUS Technology Department. You will also want to contact technology with any iPad concerns, including broken iPads.
BUSING - If you need to change a student's assigned busing routine, you must contact the Transportation Department. Please follow up any answers or changes made by calling/emailing with the Dorr office staff and your child's teacher. These changes are not automatically communicated between the two buildings. It is the parent's responsibility to communicate the change.
Transportation/Busing - transportation@waylandunion.org OR call 269-792-2262
FOOD SERVICE - All Free/Reduced Hot Lunch Applications are confidential. If you have questions concerning the WUS food service program, please contact the following:
Food Service Program - mathisc@waylandunion.org OR call 269-792-3150
Join Us For Play And Learn!
Turkey Trot To Fight Hunger
Community Education - What's Going On?
Check out some of the fun activities offered below!
Helpful Links For Parents
Dorr Elementary Is On Facebook!
Please note: Questions should still be directed to the school directly. Questions asked on Facebook posts will not be answered.