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DuVall Elementary School

May 26-30

Dear DuVall Families,

THANK YOU to everyone who supported our students in their production of The Lion King! They worked very hard and the outcome was spectacular!! Congratulations to our young thespians, Mrs. Moon and Mrs. Rafferty. Many thanks to everyone recognized in the program for helping out with make-up, hair, costumes, music, choreography, selling of tickets, selling of flowers, etc.

Parents, PLEASE obey traffic laws. Do not park in the front of school. Do not park on the wrong side of the street. Do not block our sidewalks. Do not speed. Drop-off on Francis between 8:50-9:00. After 9:00 you must come in with your child and sign them in at the office. Thank you

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

To volunteer click here:

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

We are in need of volunteers! Please try to give, even 30 minutes of your time to help out.

This week’s notes:

  • Mrs. Alabakoff’s class won their choice of an ice cream or pizza party for selling the most Ice Cream Social raffle tickets.

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.
  • 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 Applitrak, get a TB test, and be fingerprinted.
  • Yearbooks are available in the office for $13.00.
  • FYI: Tuesday, June 3rd is a full day, dismissal will be at 3:55. There is no early release on this day.
DayThis Week’s ScheduleFirst ChoiceSecond Choice
MondayMemorial Day – No SchoolNo School
TuesdayR –  Rainbow Day: Wear all the colors of the rainbow!
Safeties Field Trip to Midway
2:25 Early Release (last one of the year)
Halal Popcorn Chicken w/ RollSunbutter & Jelly Sandwich
WednesdayS – Superhero Day: Dress like your favorite superhero. 
8:00 Green Club
11:15 GSRP Lunch in the cafeteria
5:30 2nd Grade Concert
6:30 3rd Grade Concert
Classic Cheese EnchiladasHalal Turkey Deli Wrap
ThursdayT – Team Day: Wear your favorite team’s jersey, shirt or colors.
9:00 GSRP Celebration
Ice Cream Social Set-Up, gym
Halal Pepperoni PizzaCat in the Hat Strawberry Yogurt Parfait
FridayU – U scream, I scream, we all scream for ice cream!: Join us for the annual Ice Cream Social, food, games, bouncy house, dunk tank and more! See you there!Popcorn Day
5:30-8:00 Ice Cream Social
Creamy Macaroni & CheeseHalal Crispy Chicken Salad

Upcoming Events, mark your calendars:

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