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DuVall Elementary School

May 19-23

Dear DuVall Families,

5th Grade Parents, please click on the link for donations for our promotion ceremony. 4th Grade parents, it is tradition that you volunteer the morning of promotion to help so the 5th grade parents can attend the ceremony. You can sign up on the same link, scroll to the bottom of the sign-up Genius. The same will be done for you next year. 5th Grade parents with any questions can contact Ann Skidmore at: 734-395-1913.  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4FABAF2DA2FB6-56736797-5thgrade

If your child attended 3rd grade tutoring or received interventions from Mrs. Smith or Ms. Sims, please take 5 minutes to complete this survey:  2025 23g/23h Family Survey   Thank you

THANK YOU Mrs. Ranka for organizing the Traverse City trip and Mrs. Morey for attending along with Mrs. Ranka. The kids had a wonderful time. Some of the kids’ comments were: 

  • All and all the field trip was amazing and I hope to go on more like it in the future. – Alia
  • The fourth station was my favorite! We took some water that had plankton in it and put it under a microscope. – Nolan
  • In the Steering station, I got to steer the Schooner Ship! It was really fun. -Isaiah
  • We got to see tiny microscopic plankton right from the waters our boat was going through. It was so cool to see those little guys move! -Asher
  • In conclusion the boat trip to Traverse City was really fun because we got to hang out with our friends, we got to look at plankton that we collected, we got to look at fish, we got to learn about oxygen in water and turn colored water clear, we got to steer the ship, and do many more things. -Savannah
  • Wow,Wow, Wow! -Ellie

Ice Cream Social is fast approaching.To donate click here:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090B4AACAF23A3FB6-56914728-icecream

To volunteer click here:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090B4AACAF23A3FB6-56915298-icecream

Any physical donations for the tin can raffle are due Monday May 19th.

Lion King tickets can be purchased for Wednesday’s matinee at 3:00 and Thursday’s evening performance at 6:00. Tickets are available in the office for $5.00 each. It is recommended that you purchase tickets ahead of time because selling out is a possibility.

This week’s notes:

  • Concert Dates: 2nd Grade – Wednesday, May 28th 5:30pm, 3rd Grade – Wednesday, May 28th 6:30pm, 4th & 5th Grade  – Wednesday, June 4th 3:15pm, all concerts will take place in the DuVall Gym 
  • Green Club will be selling flowers before The Lion King performances.
  • Our PTA held elections last week. Congratulations and thank you to Mrs. Noles (president), Mrs. Hool (vice-president) and Mrs. Linderman (secretary) for staying in their same positions and Mr. Morgan (treasurer). Thank you Mrs. Pinon for being our PTA treasurer the past three years. You did great work and we appreciate all that you did.

Thank you to Mrs. Casburn for taking over grant writing and thank you to Mrs. Makled for all of the years she chaired this. Our PTA is looking for a co-chair to work on Reflections with Mrs. Schuchert.

  • We need one more volunteer for popcorn on May 30. Sign up at: Popcorn Sign-Up
  • Yearbooks are available in the office for $13.00.
  • Our Lost and Found is displayed near the gym. Please take a look. Everything will be donated on Wednesday morning.
  • FYI: Tuesday, June 3rd is a full day, dismissal will be at 3:55. There is no early release on this day.
  • Please do not speak with teachers during the pledge. They are a role model for students so they are showing students how to stand and say the pledge. 

Important notes worth repeating:

Any donations for the Tin Can raffle must be received by Monday, May 19th. 

  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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.
DayThis Week’s ScheduleFirst ChoiceSecond Choice
MondayM – Mime Day, Act out what you want to say, mimes don’t talk. 
11:00 Developmental Preschool lunch in the cafeteria
3:20 5th Grade Social Studies skits
4:00 3rd Grade Tutoring, Room 107 (Last day)
4:00-5:00 Boys JV Soccer Practice
4:00-6:00 Lion King dress rehearsal 
5:00-6:00 Boys Varsity Soccer Practice		Halal Beef HotdogRainbow Parfait, Graham Crackers & String Cheese 
TuesdayN – Night Day! Wear your pajamas and bring a small  stuffie.
9:30 Walking trip, Alabakoff
2:25 Early Release
2:30 Girls Soccer practice
4:00-6:00 Lion King dress rehearsal 
5:00 Girls Soccer Game vs. Long at Summer Stephens		Halal Baked Beef Penne w/ Breadstick Grilled Cheese Sandwich
WednesdayO – Orange Day, Wear orange shirts, pants, socks and/or shoes! You can even eat an orange for a snack. 
8:00 Green Club
11:00 GSRP lunch in the cafeteria
2:45 The Lion King performance 
5:00 Boys JV Soccer Game vs. Snow at Summer Stephens
6:00 Boys Varsity Soccer Game vs. Snow at Summer Stephens		Scrambled Eggs w/ PancakesTuna Salad on a Croissant
ThursdayP – Play Outside Day! Field Day, enjoy the games.
Field Day
6:00 The Lion King performance		Delicious Cheese PizzaTuna Salad Sliders on Hawaiian Roll
FridayQ – Quiet Day!. We will whisper all day today. If you can do it all day in the classroom, then you earn a Penguin Point!
8:00 Running Club
Metro Park Field Trip (Courtright)
4:00 Lion King cast party on the playground		Halal Chicken Nuggets w/ RollPita & Labneh Power Pack w/Cucumbers

Upcoming Events, mark your calendars:

May 29: Ice Cream Social Set-up

May 30: Ice Cream Social

June 2: Park and Pool 

June 3: 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