DGS Royal Decree
DGS Parent Newsletter
DGS Royal Decree: March 2024 Family Newsletter
Upcoming Events
March 1
- DGS Spirit Day/Popcorn
March 5
- Band Concert at RES (5:45 pm)
- Orchestra Concert at RES (6:30 pm)
- DGS Parents Club Meeting (7:00 pm)
March 7
- SY 2025 Enrollment Opens
- 4th Grade Hult Field Trip (9:00-11:30 am)
- DGS Family Night Out - Portillos (4:00-8:00 pm)
March 8
- End of 3rd Quarter
March 10
- Daylight Savings Time Starts
March 11
- IAR Testing Window Opens
March 15
- 1000th Day of School for 5th Graders
- Report Cards Issued
March 18-22
- DGS Family Night Out - Untamed Chef (ALL week)
March 21
- Board of Education Meeting at DHS (6:00 pm)
March 22
- SIP Day - 1/2 Day for Student Attendance (7:24-11:15 am)
March 25-29
- Spring Break
April 1
- School Resumes
March Staff Birthdays
March 12 - Mrs. Kamin
March 13 - Mrs. Forsythe
March 14 - Mr. Wright
March 26 - Mrs. Gunter
IAR Assessments
The Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) is the state assessment and accountability measure for Illinois students enrolled in a public school district. IAR assesses the Illinois Learning Standards Incorporating the Common Core and will be administered in English language arts and mathematics to all students in grades 3-8.​
The testing window for DGS begins on March 11. Please make every effort to have your student in school on the testing days.
Attendance
On time attendance is important and necessary for learning. If your child will be absent due to an appointment or is ill, please notify the office by 8:00 a.m. each day.
You can call the office or email your absence to: lkamin@dunlapcusd.net or msullivan@dunlapcusd.net
School hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday - 7:39 a.m.-2:45 p.m.
Wednesday - 7:39 a.m.-2:15 p.m.
Daylight Savings Time
Daylight Savings Time will begin on Sunday, March 10. Make sure to set your clocks forward one hour before you go to sleep on Saturday night!
Updated Calendar
Due to the use of four snow days so far this winter, our 2023-2024 School Calendar has changed.
We now have school on April 1, May 10, May 17, and May 24. Please see the Updated School Calendar below.
What's for Lunch?
Click here for the March Lunch Menu.
Birthday Treats
To promote a positive, safe, and healthy lifestyle and classroom learning community; birthday celebrations at school will not include treats or favors from home. Teachers will choose to celebrate students in their classroom in grade and age appropriate ways.
DGS Spirit Days
March 1 - DGS School Spirit and Popcorn Day! Wear blue or yellow or your school spirit wear. Popcorn will be served during our all school movie as part of our Carnival Celebration.
Parent Outreach
Hey Parents - WELCOME TO THE CLUB! The DGS Parents Club wants your help! We
are always looking for fresh ideas and new faces to help us do even more! We need your
help to keep our events and programs going. If you are interested in being involved, please
email us at: dunlapparentsclub@gmail.com. Our next Parents Club meeting will be on Tuesday, March 5 at 7:00 pm in the DGS Cafe. We hope you can join us!
Thanks,
Annalee Huntington
DGS Parents Club President
Royal Remix Carnival Wrap Up
Thank you to everyone that sold tickets, donated time, money, baked goods, and/or products for this year's Royal Remix Carnival. We could not have done it without your help. Thanks for making it another successful Carnival!
Rent the Royal Rock
The Royal Rock which weighs in at just over a 1/2 ton (1002 lbs) was donated by Kickapoo Sand and Gravel, and it can be rented by Dunlap Grade families. It is an opportunity to share exciting events with our school community by painting your own message. Parents, students, and staff may rent the Royal Rock for a week long period to recognize birthdays, show school spirit, wish a team good luck, thank a teacher, congratulate events, etc. It is a great way to spread positive messages!
If you are interested in Renting the Royal Rock, please visit this link for more information on
how to rent the rock.
Save the Date - Spring Book Fair
The Spring Book Fair will take place on Friday, April 26 with themed activities throughout
the week. More details will be forthcoming!
Parenting: Dos and Dangers in a Digital World
Safe 2 Help IL
The State of Illinois has developed a school safety program called Safe2Help Illinois in an effort to raise awareness of 21st-century threats facing schoolchildren in Illinois.
Safe2Help Illinois is a 24/7 program where students can use a free app, text/phone, and website (Safe2HelpIllinois.com) to share information on school safety issues in a confidential environment. Once vetted, the information provided will be shared with local district and school officials and/or local PSAP/9-1-1- call center, depending on the nature of the information shared.
Dunlap Shine Award
The Dunlap School District Shine Award honors employees who go above and beyond for the students and schools in our community. Honorees positively influence, inspire, and leave a lasting impact in the work that they do every day, helping to fulfill the overall District mission to empower all students to reach their individual potential.
Nominations can be submitted by students, parents, District employees, business, or community members by completing the following nomination form. District employees will be selected and honored throughout the school year to receive this prestigious honor.
Selected nominees will receive a crystal apple in recognition of their exemplary efforts, provided by Horace Mann. Additionally, Peoria Prints & Graphic Designs will provide yard signs for staff to celebrate their achievement at home!
Please provide your email in the field below so that a copy of your nomination will be sent to your email address and so that we can contact you with any additional questions.
Dunlap Gives Back
It is our mission to serve Every Student, Each Day!
Dunlap Gives Back serves to supply students and families with resources to meet their basic needs to ensure that all children are equipped with the resources they need to be prepared to learn.
If you are a staff member, family member, or student, please use this form to request resources. Items that can be requested include, but are not limited to food, clothing, school supplies, hygiene supplies, ect. If further support or resources are required, please email Director of Student Services, Mandy Ellis, at mellis@dunlapcusd.net
All requests will be confidential and protect the privacy of the student and family.