Dear DuVall Families,
Our teachers work hard every day to support our students, and we’d love to give them a comfortable space to relax during their breaks. Unfortunately, the chairs in the teacher’s lounge are worn out, unstable, and even unsafe. Our unit budget is the only part of our budget that can be used for this purchase and it was cut by a large amount this year. I will be contributing personally to this cause but as far as school money goes we just don’t have it. I am asking for your help to purchase new chairs. Any donation, big or small, would be greatly appreciated. We are still deciding which chairs we would like to purchase but early indications are this project will cost around $2,000. If you are able to donate any amount please send it into school. Checks can be made out to DuVall School. Thank you for supporting our wonderful teachers!
Summer School information: June 23-July 25, 8:00-4:00, free breakfast and lunch. Click here for the flier: Summer Discovery 2025.png Arabic version: Summer Discovery 2025 Arabic.png Press Release with more information: DRAFT 26 Summer programs Enrollment begins on Monday, March 3 and continues until March 20. We are hoping for at least 100 DuVall students register for this program. It is a great opportunity for students to maintain what they have learned so summer slide is minimized or doesn’t occur at all, fine tune their skills, and most importantly have some fun!
Congratulations to Ms. Rafferty on her directing of the District Honors Choir. This choir is performing on Thursday at 6:00 at Bryant. DuVall students involved are: Nolan Conway, Eleanora Deller, Isla Dowhan, Peyton Fullerton, Andrea Porras, Bianca Porras, Jillian Skidmore.
Ramadan: If your child is fasting and they are in grades K-2 I ask that you send me an email or a note. This is not necessary for students in grades 3-5. Students that are fasting will go outside and during the time their classmates are eating they are asked to sit at the picnic tables and read or visit with friends. During their recess time they can participate in their usual recess.
Music Class: If you would like your child to not participate in music during Ramadan please notify me immediately with a note or email. Otherwise your child is expected to participate as it is part of our curriculum.
Thank you to our PTA for recognizing individuals at Founder’s Day for their contributions to our school. This year’s honorees are Emily Press, Abigail Freed, Ursula Pinon, and Robbin Makled. Congratulations!
This week’s notes:
- There is an extra Lion King rehearsal on Thursday, 4:00-4:30. This is a staging rehearsal. This is for speaking parts.
- Dinner Under the Twilight: Please RSVP by Monday. If you can volunteer or donate click here for the Sign-Up Genius: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4DA9A629AAFAC52-55391094-dinner
- Holiday Shop will occur March 7. Click here for more information: The DuVall Holiday Shop2025.docx Holiday Shop form for purchase 2025.docx
- In support of Public Education everyone is asked to wear red on Tuesday.
- Congratulations to our DuVall spellers for representing us well at the district spelling bee. Adam Karim (3rd) and Evelyn Pinon (5th) were runner-up. Mohamad Baydoun (4th) represented DuVall very well. We are proud of all three of our students!
- Congratulations to our chess team and JV Girls Basketball team for both beating Snow this week. Our Varsity team didn’t win but gave a great effort. We are proud of all of these students!
- We have raised enough money for our Ga-Ga Ball Pit. Congratulations to our students for working hard on this project and thank you to our parents for their support. We are hoping the installation can be completed by spring.
- Here is a guide to when you should keep your child home if they aren’t feeling well and how long they need to stay home: Copy of When to Keep Your Child Home LIVE DOCUMENT
- DuVall spirit wear orders will still be accepted on Monday.
- Camp Invention is August 4-8 at Geer Park. If your child is interested in this program please let me know. I may have one scholarship to award from the DuVall students that are attending. It is open to grades K-6. CAMP-FLYER-NEWSITE-SHELL-2PG_C-MI32-11192-25_
- Every school website has a Student Safe Box. Concerns about bullying and safety can be entered here anonymously.
Important notes worth repeating:
- 5th Grade: STEM admission requirements: 80th percentile on 5th grade spring iReady (Reading and Math), and advanced or proficient on the 4th grade ELA and math M-STEP tests. There is a lottery amongst all those that qualify from all schools.
- We are collecting donations, both monetary and prizes of any kind for our Ice Cream Social. Please be as generous as possible.
- 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
- Every Friday our Green Club is collecting old gym shoes / sneakers. They send them in for recycling. Click here for the flier: 11/20/24 Duvall Green School Club
| Day | This Week’s Schedule | Lunch First Choice | Lunch Second Choice |
| Monday | Author Day – read a book about your favorite author 8:00 Arts & Crafts 8:30 Safety Meeting, room 202 Developmental Preschool Conferences 4:00 Lego Club 4:00 3rd Grade Tutoring, Room 107 4:00 DuVall Depot | Halal Orange Chicken w/Rice, Fresh Steamed Broccoli | Sunbutter & Jelly Sandwich, Fresh Steamed Broccoli |
| Tuesday | Wear red to support public education Rainbow Day – read a book about a magical or mythical character Developmental Preschool Conferences 2:25 Early Release | Verde Cheese Enchiladas, Seasoned Charro Pinto Beans | Halal Turkey & Cheese Deli Wrap, Seasoned Charro Pinto Beans |
| Wednesday | Buddy Reading – read a book with a sibling, friend, parent, or pet Developmental Preschool Conferences 1:30 Tornado Drill 4:00 3rd Grade Tutoring, Room 107 4:00 The Lion King rehearsal | Halal Chicken Patty Sandwich, Crispy Straight Cut Fries | Southwest Veggie Wrap, Crispy Straight Cut Fries |
| Thursday | Around the World Day – read a book about a different country or place 8:00 Chess Developmental Preschool Conferences 4:00 3rd Grade Tutoring, Room 107 4:00 Robotics 4:00-4:30 The Lion King, staging rehearsal for speaking parts 6:00 District Honors Choir Concert, Bryant | Delicious Cheese Pizza, Italian Veggie Blend | Delicious Cheese Pizza, Fruit & Yogurt Power Pack, Italian Veggie Blend |
| Friday | National Pancake Day – read a book about food Popcorn Day 8:00 Running Club 9:10 5th Grade to O.L. Smith 6:00 Twilight Dinner | Halal Hamburger, Seasoned Peas & Corn | Vegetarian Ranch Wrap, Seasoned Peas & Corn |
Upcoming Events, mark your calendars:
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
Friday, April 4: Book Bingo
Wednesday, April 9: PTA Meeting, 6:30
Friday, April 18: No school
Friday, April 25: Family Game Night
May 5-9: Teacher Appreciation Week
Wednesday, May 14: PTA Meeting, 6:30
May 22: Field Day
Thursday, May 29: Ice Cream Social Set-up
May 30: Ice Cream Social
June 2: Park and Pool
June 3rd Tentative: 5th Grade Water Park trip
June 5: 5th Grade / Staff Kickball Game.
June 6: 5th Grade Promotion, 10:00am
Friday, June 6: Last day of school, 12:05 dismissal
Saturday, June 7: Native Plant Sale
Link to 2024-2025 Tentative DuVall Calendar
Have a good week,
Mary Timpf