October 15, 2021
Hello Dunham Families,
We have had a very busy week at school. Picture day went well and our Walk-A-Thon was great. The pirate theme and accompanying decorations were fantastic! Thank you to our PTO for putting the event on and thank you to the event’s sponsors. On Wednesday of next week we have Sports / Jersey Day, which is our first spirit day of the school year.
Please take a few minutes to read below, there are many important upcoming dates and announcements.
Take care,
Daniel Hoffman
Superintendent / Principal
Halloween at Dunham
This school year Halloween falls on a weekend. The teacher and staff discussed how to ensure that the children are able to celebrate Halloween at school while still keeping everyone safe during the pandemic.
- Students are invited to wear their costumes to school on Friday, October 29. Due to COVID mitigation measures we will not be having our traditional Halloween parade and parents will not be able to come onto campus during the school day.
- Please do not send Halloween sweets to school for October 29, although your generosity is appreciated, we do not plan to overload students with sugar / sweets.
- We look forward to seeing the kids’ costumes.
- Don’t forget that October 29 is a 11:45 release day for all students.
School Halloween Costume Guidelines:
No pretend “prop” weapons or dangerous objects such as guns, knives or swords
No costumes or makeup that has a gorey “prop” such as blood
Do not bring Halloween costume masks to school
No bulky costumes or costume parts. Students should be able to sit down at desks as well as participate in daily school activities
Appropriateness – costumes cannot promote use of drugs, alcohol, or violence of any kind.
Dunham Spirit Gear!
Dunham spirit gear is here! Time to order yours with the new Dunham logo!
Click To View: Durham Apparel Order Form
PTO Dine and Donate
Our PTO is holding a Dine and Donate at Don Julio’s next Tuesday, October 19, from 10:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Come and support Dunham Elementary School by bringing the attached flyer and 20% of your purchase will be donated to our school’s PTO. Don Julio’s is located at 217 Southwest Blvd, Rohnert Park, 94928. Thank you for your support.
Click To View: Don Julio’s Dine and Donate Flyer
COVID-19 Testing Available at School
We will now be able to offer onsite COVID-19 testing as a convenience to parents. As you know, outdoor masking and the ability to get a COVID test allows for students to not miss school even if they are exposed to COVID at school (modified quarantine). Getting a COVID test at school is not required; as previously shared we are offering it as a convenience and resource. A parent must consent and be present for the testing. We are able to offer testing for at-school exposure, COVID symptoms and surveillance testing. Testing is for Dunham students only. Please see the below information about registering, consent and availability. I want to offer a special thank you to Maggie Vasquez in the school office for figuring out a way to offer this resource to Dunham students.
Click To View: COVID Testing Flyer Page 1
Click To View: COVID Testing Flyer Page 2
Click To View: Testing Consent Form
Community Resources
See attached softball flyer
Click To View: Softball Registration Flyer
No School October 22
There is no school on Friday, October 22. It is a staff development day.
Original Works
Going home today. If you plan to order please have back order form and original art back by Thursday, Oct. 28th.
Early Release Day October 29
On Friday October 29, all students will be released from school at 11:45am. Please mark this date and time on your calendars. Daycare will be open until 4pm.
PTO Create and Donate
Mark your calendars, our PTO will be having its first Create and Donate of the school year on November 6! Please see the attached flyer.
Click To View: Create and Donate Flyer
2021-2022 Spirit Days
October 20 Sports / Jersey Day
November 17 Career Dress Up Day
December 15 Pajama Day
January 19 Crazy Hat & Socks Day
February 1 Dress Like You are 100 Years Old (100th Day of School)
March 16 Funky Hair Day
April 20 Super Hero Day
May 18 Twin Day
