Duniway Dispatch
April 12, 2024
Calendar
- April 23: Classroom Art & Basket “Artist Reception” Event, 3-5 pm South Gym
- April 25: Earthquake and Relocation Drill to Holy Family, 2-3 pm
- April 26: Duniway Auction
- May 8: Connect to Duniway for Interested Families
- May 17: Duniway Fund Run
- May 27: Schools Closed - No School for Students
- May 30: Duniway Spring Showcase
- June 7: Duniway Parade, 2:15 pm
- June 7: Duniway Carnival
- June 14: Last Day of School
Principal's Message
Dear Duniway School Community,
What a beautiful day to end the week. The sun is out, and the buds on the trees are peaking their heads out. I am always heartened by this time of year as we, in Oregon, emerge from the soggy winter and start to bask in the greatness that is the Pacific Northwest in late spring and summer.
I can't believe we are just two weeks away from our Spring Auction. The money raised last year at this incredible event is currently funding salaries for four Educational Assistants (EAs) serving all grade levels. EAs provide critical support for our teachers and our kids, including facilitating small group sessions and delivering more individualized instruction to every student at Duniway.
With the Spring Auction just around the corner, I urge our Duniway community to act swiftly. Ticket sales will be closing this Sunday, so I encourage you to purchase your Auction tickets today before it is too late. Your participation in the event, whether through bidding or contributing, is greatly appreciated. Additionally, consider sponsoring our teachers to attend the event and purchasing raffle tickets for a chance to win $1500 on Alaska Airlines. Your support is vital and greatly valued.
Congratulations to Sylvia Brooks and Elida Britton, who were selected to represent Duniway in this year's all-district honors choir at the Heart of Portland Showcase at the Portland Art Museum on Tuesday, April 16, 2024.
This week, we had our Connect to Kindergarten event at Duniway. The cafeteria was full of excited and nervous four and 5-year-olds and equally excited and nervous parents. We have one more event on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, 9 am-10 am, and urge you to have your friends and neighbors with incoming kinders or students at any grade level attend. You can find out more here: Connect to Kindergarten at Duniway
Have a wonderful weekend, and please don't hesitate to reach out to me if you need anything.
Best.
Principal Rafferty
971-284-6708
Artist Reception Event
Tuesday, April 23, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Join us at the South Gym-turned-gallery for a special Classroom Art & Basket “Artist Reception” Event. You’ll have the first opportunity to preview and bid on our incredible classroom art projects and classroom baskets before they make their way to the Auction! We’ll also have some cute merch for sale. Don’t miss it!
New Student Event
A celebration with our newest Duniway Dragons!
The Heart of Portland
CONGRATULATIONS to Sylvia Brooks and Elida Britton who were selected to represent Duniway and sing in this year’s All-District Honor Choir at The Heart of Portland Showcase. Come and watch them perform at The Portland Art Museum on Tuesday, April 16th @ 6:30pm. Go Dragons!
Duniway Yearbook
If you haven't purchased your Duniway Yearbook for this year, now is your chance. You have until May 10th to create your two free custom pages for your student to really personalize their book.
Here is the purchase link: Duniway Yearbook-Purchase Here
Duniway Parade - June 7th!
When:Fri, Jun 7 2:15pm-2:45pm
Where:Duniway Elementary
The Duniway Parade is Friday, June 7th! Please come celebrate from 2:15pm- 2:35pm. The parade leaves Duniway at 2:15pm, marches north to Bybee, heads south and arrives back at school at about 2:35pm. The parade crosses Reed College Place at Rex and students end on the north blacktop. There will be a fire truck is at the start of the line along with the Sellwood Middle School Marching Band and Sellwood Stars Dance Team. Would love your support to line the streets to cheer the kids on.