November 12, 2021
Hello Dunham Families,
We have had a great start to the new trimester. On Wednesday of next week we have our November spirit day, which is Career Day. Students can wear clothes for the job they want to have when they grow up. It should be lots of fun.
Please take a few minutes to read below, there are many important upcoming dates and announcements.
Have a wonderful weekend,
Daniel Hoffman
Superintendent / Principal
Parent Teacher Conferences Next Week
Teachers have sent out information about setting up parent / teacher conferences, which will be held via Zoom. I would highly encourage everyone to make sure you attend your student’s conference. It serves as a great opportunity for the school and home to communicate and collaborate about helping our kids.
Parent Teacher Conference Week Dismissal Schedule
November 15th, 16th, 18th & 19th are all 11:45 early dismissal days for all grades (regular Wednesday 1:30 dismissal on November 17th for grades 1-6).
Thanksgiving Break
There will be no school during Thanksgiving Break, which is the week of November 22nd – 26th.
Lost and Found
Items in the lost and found are starting to build up. Please be sure to check it for missing items next time you are on campus.
Absences
If your child is absent please be sure to contact the office that day to clear the absence.
PTO Dine and Donate
Hello Dunham Families! Please join us for a fresh new dine and donate location! We are excited to join with Beyond the Glory in Petaluma (1371 N McDowell Blvd, #130, Petaluma, CA 94954). Their menu really has something for everyone! Come on down on Wednesday, Nov. 17th and show them the attached flyer.
Click To View: Dine and Donate Flyer
See’s Candy 5th/6th Grade Outdoor Education Fundraiser
Who’s ready for some See’s Candies? 5th & 6th grades are raising money to fund their Outdoor Education program by selling world famous See’s Candies! Paper order forms are going home in Friday Folders this week. There is also an online store, where you can have your order shipped direct to you- great for out of town friends and family! (Pro Tip: check both the paper form and the online store, as sometimes there are different items on one that aren’t available on the other!) Paper orders are due Monday, Nov. 29th, and online orders are due Dec. 3rd. This gives a great opportunity to give family a chance to order over the Thanksgiving break!
Click To View: See’s Candy Flyer
Online Ordering Link:
https://www.yumraising.com/secure/dunhame_dunham_elementary94/candy?h=Kri_Lar9144
After School Pediatric Vaccination Clinics
Below is a link from Dr. Steve Herrington, the Sonoma County Office of Education Superintendent regarding after school pediatric vaccination clinics.
https://www.scoe.org/pub/htdocs/news-archive.html?news_id=1414
Also, here is additional information about where to find after school pediatric vaccine clinics for Students and Families Ages 5.
COVID-19 vaccine clinics for Sonoma County students age 5 and older, as well as their families, will be offered at numerous dates, times, and locations throughout the fall and winter. As clinic times and locations are confirmed, they are posted here. Getting a vaccine is safe, effective and free. No appointment is needed. Clinic is intended for those attending this school and their families. For more information about COVID-19 vaccines, call (707) 565-4667.
Find a list of after school pediatric vaccine clinics here. (https://www.scoe.org/vaccines)
You can also find a calendar of vaccine clinics through the County of Sonoma website here. (socoemergency.org/emergency/novel-coronavirus/vaccine-information/clinics/)
COVID-19 Testing Available at School
We will now be able to offer Dunham students onsite COVID-19 testing as a convenience for our families. 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
