Greetings, and Welcome!
Nestled in the rural dairy lands of North Petaluma, Dunham Elementary Charter School serves 180 students in grades K-6. Our small size affords us the ability to know every child on a personal level: their likes, their learning styles, and their dreams. With only one class per grade level, our kids feel a real sense of family and stability as they grow up together.
At Dunham we offer:
- Small Class Sizes
- Individual Attention
- Project and Tech-Based Learning
- One laptop per child
- Beautiful Country Setting
- Garden, Drama, P.E., and Music
- Affordable Aftercare
- Small Group instruction for remedial and accelerated learning
- Strong community involvement
Because Kindergarten usually starts the year with a waiting list, I always encourage parents to apply early. We conduct one lottery per month, and those who arrive early are typically able to secure a spot. If you are interested in another grade level, give us a call for information about availability.
If you would like meet with me personally and tour the campus, just call the office and schedule an appointment. We also have a Facebook page, which can help give you a feel for the school and community. "Like" us to receive updates!
Thanks for visiting -
Adam Schaible, Principal/Superintendent
For Kindergarten 2014-15, your child’s birthdate must be on or before: September 1, 2009
For Transitional Kindergarten 2014-15, your child’s birthdate must be between: September 2 and December 2, 2009
Next Week at Dunham – March 10 - 14
Monday, March 10 6th Grade leaves for Walker Creek Outdoor School
After School Math Club, 4th-6th grade
Tuesday, March 11 PE Day
6th Grade at Walker Creek Outdoor School
Science Olympiad, 2:35 – 3:45 p.m.
PTO Meeting, 2:45 p.m.
School Board Meeting, 6:00 p.m. Open Session approx. 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 12 Music Day
6th Grade at Walker Creek Outdoor School
Kindergarten dismisses at 1:30 on Wednesdays
Thursday, March 13 Garden Day, Kdg – 3rd grade
6th Grade at Walker Creek Outdoor School
After School Math Club, 4th – 6th grade
Friday, March 14 Garden Day, 4th – 6th grade
PE Day
6th Grade returns from Walker Creek Outdoor School
Upcoming Events
March 17-21 No School – SPRING BREAK
April 10 Class Photos will be taken today – 8:00 a.m.
April 16 Cal Skate Night
April 22 New Family Welcome
May 19 Westside Relays
May 21 Open House
May 26 No School – Memorial Day Holiday
May 28-29 5th Grade Overnight at Angel Island
June 4 6th Grade Promotion
June 5 Last Day of School Carnival
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Click on the "Calendar" link above for planning further in advance!
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Click here for exciting news about our new online payment program!!
Once you've signed up, click the picture below and log in to your account.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
If you'd like to make a monetary donation now or at any time to the Dunham School PTO, please click this paypal link. All donations are sincerely appreciated and will directly benefit all of the students at Dunham.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Want to know more about the new Common Core Standards? Click here for grade level information.