Dear DuVall Families,
Eid Mubarak to all who will be celebrating Eid al-Adha at the end of the week!
Report cards and student belongings will be sent home on Thursday.
Unfortunately, due to scheduling conflicts with promotion and graduation ceremonies at O.L. Smith, STEM, and Edsel Ford, we are unable to reschedule our 5th grade promotion. Therefore, our 5th grade promotion will remain on Friday at 10:00 a.m., with the senior/5th grade clap-out beginning at 9:45 a.m. The promotion ceremony should conclude by 11:00 a.m. (or earlier).
It is my sincere hope that all of our 5th graders will be able to attend. I understand how difficult it is to have promotion scheduled on the same day as your holiday and truly apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Thank you to everyone who made our Ice Cream Social a success! A huge thank you to Mrs. Hool and Mrs. Moore for chairing this huge event!! Many thanks to Mrs. Noles, Mrs. Pinon, Mr. Morgan, Mrs. Schuchert, Mr. & Mrs. Hammoud, Mrs. Nelson, Mr. & Mrs. Borg, Mrs. Batha, Mrs. Conway, Mr. & Mrs. Skidmore, Mr. & Mrs. Elhaddi, Mrs. Harman, Mr. & Mrs. Woodruff and the list goes on and on. A special thank you to Mr. Filip for stepping in as the drummer of the band. Every volunteer and sponsor was needed and appreciated. Our kids had a great time and so did our parents, staff, and community members. Please look at the sponsor banner on our fence and patronize these businesses. A big thank you to Mr. Bazzi and the Mobil gas station on Rotunda and Greenfield for their donation of three gas gift cards, Tiger tickets, and bags of ice. Their sponsorship came in after the banner was ordered so they are not listed.
Even though it is our last week of school, I am still asking, please help us keep all of our students safe by following traffic laws during drop-off and pick-up.
- Do not park in front of the school.
- Do not park on the wrong side of the street.
- Do not block sidewalks.
- Do not speed.
Morning drop-off takes place on Francis Street between 8:50 and 9:00 a.m. If you arrive after 9:00, you must park and escort your child into the building to sign them in at the office. Thank you for your cooperation and commitment to student safety.
This week’s notes:
- Parents driving for Park & Pool for one class only are asked to go to the classrooms. Parents driving students for multiple classes should wait in the lobby.
- Support our girls soccer team on Monday at 6:00 at HYPE. They are playing for the championship!!
- Parents that loaned us coolers for Ice Cream Social can pick them up in the school lobby. Thank you!
- FYI: Tuesday, June 3rd is a full day, dismissal will be at 3:55. There is no early release on this day.
- Thursday’s kickball game, 5th graders vs. Teachers will begin at 2:45. At 2:30 our girls basketball team, all three soccer teams, and our robotics team will be given their medals.
- Refreshments will be sold during the Kickball game. Volunteers are needed to help sell. Last year the line was long so to keep it moving we need more volunteers.
- Stop by on Saturday for our Native Plant sale, 9:00-2:00. Proceeds benefit our PTA.
- Parents attending Park & Pool on Monday:
- Smoking is not allowed at school events.
- If you take your child home from the park you must see their teacher to sign them out.
- If you drive a child other than your own please see Jen with proof of car insurance and your driver’s license.
- 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.
| Day | This Week’s Schedule | First Choice | Second Choice |
| Monday | V – Venture outside day! Park and Pool – fun in the sun! GSRP Home Visits, all day 8:30 Safety meeting 6:00 Girls Soccer Championship vs. McCollough at 6:00, HYPE | Park & Pool – pizza at the park | Park & Pool – pizza at the park |
| Tuesday | W – Wish Day! Write down 3 wishes you have for this summer or your next school year. GSRP Home Visits, all day 5th Grade Water Park field trip | Halal Chicken Nuggets w/ Roll | Labneh Power Pack |
| Wednesday | X – Xchange autographs Day! Bring in your yearbooks for your classmates to sign. GSRP Home Visits, all day 3:15 Fourth & Fifth grade vocal music concert 5:30 PTA Board meeting | Crispy Halal Beef Tacos | Tuna Salad Sandwich |
| Thursday | Y – Annual kickball game with the teachers vs. 5th graders. GSRP Home Visits, all day 2:30 Girls basketball robotics, and soccer teams medal presentations 2:45 Kickball game | Delicious Cheese Pizza | Fruit & Yogurt Plate w/ Graham Crackers |
| Friday | Z – Zoom out of school! ½ day of school. Have a wonderful summer vacation! 9:45 Fifth grade & DuVall alumni who are graduating seniors clap out 10:00 Fifth grade promotion | 12:05 Dismissal – No Lunch | 12:05 Dismissal – No Lunch |
| Saturday | Eid al-AdhaNative Plant Sale, 9:00-2:00 |
A few accomplishments this year:
- A dedicated, hardworking, passionate staff.
- iReady Reading: 72% on grade level or above.
- iReady Math: 67% on grade level or above.
- DRA: 78% of students on grade level or above.
- The Lion King production!
- Robotics team, overall champions in their first competition.
- Girls soccer team playing in the championship game.
- Ga-Ga Ball Pit installed; money earned by students.
- Addition of basketball and soccer teams.
- Active, hardworking PTA that organized countless events.
- Addition of a sensory room.
- Upcoming summer PLC at Work Institute, team of ten attending in August.
- Addition of cameras, inside and outside. Parents purchased outside playground cameras.
- New staff lounge and conference room chairs, parent purchased.
- New kiln installed, purchased with the help of a grant, our PTA, and school funds.
- Mrs. Rafferty and Mrs. Freed attended conferences aligned to their content.
- All instructional staff, UFLI trained.
- Addition of a third interventionist. We now have a K-1, 2-3, and 4-5 interventionist.
- Lots of smiles, laughter, learning, and a lifetime of memories.
Have a good week,
Mary Timpf