Dear DuVall Families,
Happy Mother’s Day to all of our moms!!!
A huge thank you to our PTA and all of the families that showed our teachers, staff, and me appreciation for Teacher Appreciation Week. You all made us feel so loved and spoiled us. THANK YOU!!
Please support our Ice Cream Social. Every class is asked to donate a basket. Teachers should have reached out asking for items or monetary donations. This is our biggest fundraiser of the year and all help is appreciated. Many volunteers will be needed as well.
DuVall is asking all DuVall alumni in the senior Class of 2025 to lead our 5th graders in their promotion procession. Seniors are asked to wear their caps and gowns, medals and cords that they will be wearing at their own graduation. Mrs. Makled is arranging a gathering of these seniors after promotion to view their 5th grade promotion presentation. Please pass the word! Seniors should arrive at DuVall by 9:30 on Friday, June 6, 2025.
We love all of our little Penguins and hope they are returning next year. However, if you plan on moving your child to another school please let us know. This will help us prepare for next year. Thank you
This week’s notes:
- Congratulations to our district PTA Reflection participants who will be recognized May 16 at Woodworth Middle School at 4:30 for their entries. Our students are Aiyla Hammoud (honorable mention) and participants Alivia Beavers, Lucy Beydoun, Leya Khaled and Anne Gross. Well done!
- Yearbooks can be bought in the office for $13.00.
- No 3rd grade tutoring on Monday.
- We need one more volunteer for popcorn on May 30. Sign up at: Popcorn Sign-Up
- End of year dates are at the bottom. Please make sure you mark your calendars for important dates.
- Ice Cream Social Notes:
– Raffle tickets sales end this week. All tickets must be returned, sold or unsold by Friday May 16th.
– Any donations for the Tin Can raffle must be received by Monday, May 19th.
– Last Ice Cream Social meeting is this Wednesday at 6pm in the media center before the PTA meeting.
– May 23rd at 6pm is Ice Cream Social Volunteer Meeting. Each person who comes and volunteers to help out at the Ice Cream Social will be given TWO Raffle tickets for the Tin Can Raffle.
Important notes worth repeating:
- Ice Cream Social wish list: https://a.co/35BxFqH
- We are in need of donations for our Ice Cream Social. Items donated will be put in baskets for a tin can raffle. Everything donated can be claimed and is tax exempt. 2025 Duvall ICS Donation Letter.pdf Here is a link to our Ice Cream Social flier: 2025 Ice Cream Social Flyer (1).pdf
- You can still register for Summer Discovery at Long. Use this link to register: https://forms.gle/kjty9qa26u8X65zt7 If you registered and are dropping please notify me. Fifth graders will be attending Stout.
- Our robotics team is in need of more adult assistance, especially since Ms. McHugh is out. They have just two more Thursdays, 4:00-6:00 and a competition on May 17. PLEASE, if you can help out let me know. We are also looking for a couple of parents to assist Mr. Burkman and Ms. McHugh next year. The plan is to meet two mornings a week next year.
- We are in need of another noon hour supervisor. If you are interested let me know. You will have to apply through RESA Applitrack, get a TB test, and be fingerprinted.
- Field Day is May 22. Our lower elementary (K-2) will come outside at 9:45 and finish around 11:00. Our upper el (3-5) will come outside at 1:45 and finish around 3:00. Due to the construction at Summer Stephens we are holding Field Day at DuVall this year. Mr. Tapp is in need of six adults to assist in the morning and 6 in the afternoon. If you are able to help out please email him at tappb@dearbornschools.org Thank you
| Day | This Week’s Schedule | First Choice | Second Choice |
| Monday | H – Hat Day, Wear a hat that makes you happy. 3:55 Green Club Plant Sale, everything is $2.00 4:00-5:00 Boys JV Soccer Practice 5:00-6:00 Boys Varsity Soccer Practice 7:00 Board of Education meeting | Nachos & Cheese | Chilled Pear Parfait w/ Graham Crackers & String Cheese |
| Tuesday | I – I-Spy Day, Play I-Spy with a friend to see if they can find your mystery item. 4th/5th Grade Boat Trip GSRP field trip to Real Life Farm 2:25 Early Release 2:30 Girls Soccer practice 4:00 Lion King rehearsal | Halal Hamburger | Southwest Veggie Ranch Wrap |
| Wednesday | J – Joke Day, Bring in a joke to share with the class. No GSRP, applications for next year being handed out 11:30 EFHS Clap Out 4:00 3rd Grade Tutoring, Room 107 4:00 The Lion King rehearsal 5:00 Boys JV Soccer Game at Whitmore Bolles 6:00 Boys Varsity Soccer Game at Whitmore Bolles 5:30 Ice Cream Social Meeting, Media Center and Zoom Meeting ID: 842 5773 7447 Passcode: 650400 6:30 PTA Meeting, Media Center and Zoom Media Center and Zoom Meeting ID: 842 5773 7447 Passcode: 650400 | Halal Chicken Tenders w/ Dinner Roll | Sunbutter & Jelly Sandwich w/String Cheese |
| Thursday | K – Kindness Day, Do an act of kindness and WEAR BLUE! School Store (last one of the year) 3:10 Ambassadors 4:00 3rd Grade Tutoring, Room 107 4:00 Robotics 4:00 Lion King rehearsal 5:00 Girls Soccer Game at Whitmore Bolles | Halal Pepperoni Pizza | Halal Crispy Chicken Salad |
| Friday | L – Letter Day, Write a letter to next year’s class. Give them advice on how to be successful. Popcorn Day 8:00 Running Club | Fish Sticks w/ Roll | Spinach & Black Bean Wrap |
| Saturday | 8:30 Robotics Competition, Whitmore Bolles |
Upcoming Events, mark your calendars:
May 22: Field Day at DuVall
May 23: Courtright Metro Park Field Trip
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