Dear DuVall Families,
I am very sad to announce that Ms. Bobbie Cagle, our clerk/receptionist, is leaving DuVall. She has been offered an amazing full time position that works better for her and her family. Ms. Bobbie’s last day will be Friday. If you are in the school this week, between 9:30-1:30, please stop by and wish her well.
If you see cars parking illegally, I urge you to call the police department. I receive calls and emails multiple times a week. After discussing the matter with our school resource officer, she suggests calling the department. Since there have been so many warnings, the hope is those parking illegally will receive tickets and stop disobeying parking laws.
This week’s notes and reminders:
- On Wednesday, after school Kids Club will be held in Room 107 due to the chess match that will be held in the cafeteria.. Please pick up your child from door 4 off of Francis.
- Mrs. Hernandez is our liaison for basketball. Please direct any questions to her, hernani@dearbornschools.org.
- Edsel Ford Performing Arts Department will be hosting their annual Music Showcase & Pasta Dinner on Friday, February 21. This is a great event with food, a silent auction and entertainment! Please click here for the flier and informational letter. Spaghetti Dinner Flyer 2025.docx.pdf
- The tentative 2025-2026 district calendar can be viewed at: PR 19 Dearborn Schools 2025-26 calendar.jpg
- We are very low on headphones for Chromebook use. Please, if possible provide your child with his/her own headphones.
- Many in the district are still reeling from the devastating accident that occurred before winter break, which left one Fordson student in critical condition. In response to this tragedy, Fordson has launched the Fordson Cares initiative, designed to provide support to families in need during difficult times. Currently, they are collecting donations for families in need and would greatly appreciate any donation. You can find the link here: Fordson Cares to donate. If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out to me at farhatc@dearbornschools.org
- Our PTA Family Dance is Friday. Here is the sign up genius to donate and volunteer: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090B4AACAF23A3FB6-54668013-family and an Amazon Wish list, https://a.co/8CNEyIj
- As many of you know, Mrs. Ross is an excellent photographer. She will be taking pictures of our boys and girls basketball teams. We will be scheduling a day sometime after the girls receive their uniforms. There will be a cost involved. Details will be sent home soon.
Important notes worth repeating:
- Coming soon – This year’s Mini Martian Marathon will be held Saturday April 12th at Ford Field in Dearborn. There is a cost to join the team of $23 if registered before March 11th (price goes up after that date). Each participant will receive a t-shirt, medal,and inflatable alien as a member of our team. Please read through the information below for sign up instructions. Group Registration Instructions: LINK: https://runningfitevents.redpodium.com/2025-martian-invasion-of-races You will need to select “I am here to register as a group participant” YOUR TEAM NAME: DuVall – Blue Wave 12:00 YOUR TEAM PASSWORD: PENGUINS25 -Bryan Tapp, Physical Education
- Career Week: If you’re interested in participating, simply sign up by clicking the link below. You’ll be able to select the day and time that works best for you within the Career Week timeframe. Once we receive your submission, we will reach out to schedule your visit with the teacher who selected your presentation for their classroom. Press here!
- The Mobile Dentist is coming Thursday, Feb. 27. You can sign up online at www.MySchoolDentist.com or fill out the form that was in your student’s folder last week. Forms are due by Feb. 7
- The Lion King will be performed at DuVall by our students on May 21 during the school day and May 22 in the evening.
- Developmental Preschool: Enrollment for current families will open on February 3, and it will be open to the public starting on February 17. The new rates will be: Full Day: $45.50 Half Day: $25.50 Before & After School Care: $6.75 Additionally, we are excited to announce that we plan to expand preschool early childcare and after-school care to all schools with Kids Club. Click here to view the flier: Open enrollment- February 17 (public) (2).png
| Day | This Week’s Schedule | Lunch First Choice | Lunch Second Choice |
| Monday | MLB Day, wear your favorite baseball team shirt or colors 8:00 Arts & Crafts, K-2 4:00 3rd Grade Tutoring, Room 107 4:00 DuVall Depot 4:00 Lego Club 4:00 Safety Meeting, room 202 | Halal Beef Hotdog, California Blend Veggies | Mandarin Orange Parfait with Graham Crackers & String Cheese, California Blend Veggies |
| Tuesday | NHL Day, wear your favorite hockey team shirt or colors 10:45 OK2Say, (4th & 5th Grades) 2:25 Early Release 2:30 Girls Varsity (5th Grade) basketball practice | Halal Turkey Wrap, Seasoned 5 Way Vegetables | Halal Turkey Wrap, Seasoned 5 Way Vegetables |
| Wednesday | NBA Day, wear your favorite basketball team shirt or colors 10:15 Lockdown Drill School Store during lunch 3:10 Ambassadors 4:00 3rd Grade Tutoring, Room 107 4:00 The Lion King rehearsal 4:00 Chess Match, DuVall | Halal Crispy Chicken Salad, Seasoned Pinto Beans | Halal Crispy Chicken Salad, Seasoned Pinto Beans |
| Thursday | NPSL Day, wear your favorite soccer team shirt or colors 8:00 Chess 4:00 3rd Grade Tutoring, Room 107 4:00 Robotics 4:00 Girls Junior Varsity (3rd & 4th Grades) basketball practice | Labneh Power Pack, Fresh Steamed Broccoli | Labneh Power Pack, Fresh Steamed Broccoli |
| Friday | NFL Day, wear your favorite football team shirt or colors 100th Day of School Popcorn Day 8:00 Running Club 4:00 Doodle Club 5:00 Junior Varsity basketball game at Snow 6:00 Varsity girls basketball game at Snow PTA Family Dance | Halal Chicken Nuggets with Buffalo Sauce & Roll, Vegetable Crinkle Cut Fries | Vegetable Garden Salad, Crinkle Cut Fries |
Upcoming Events, mark your calendars:
Wednesday, February 12: PTA Meeting, 6:30
Friday, February 14: Delivery of candygrams
Monday, February 17: No school, President’s Day
Friday, February 21: Book Bingo
Tuesday, February 25: No school, Teachers Professional Development
Wednesday, February 26: Donuts & Grown-ups
Wednesday, February 26: Mobile Dentist
February 27: Founder’s Day
Friday, March 7: Holiday dinner / Holiday Shop
Tuesday, March 11: Conferences
Wednesday, March 12: PTA Meeting, 6:30
Saturday, March 15: Shamrock Shuffle
March 17-21: Book Fair
March 24-31: Spring break
Link to 2024-2025 Tentative DuVall Calendar
Have a good week,
Mary Timpf