Author: Mary Timpf

Dear DuVall Families, If you are available to help at the Holiday Shop the week of December 19, please sign up at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090B4AACAF23A3FB6-holiday I am still out sick so the spelling bees are being rescheduled for Thursday. Teachers will notify the students. I expect to be back to school tomorrow. Weather permitting, before the pledges tomorrow…

Dear DuVall Families, Many thanks to all of the teachers that volunteered for Math Night, especially Mrs. Grahl who organized the events. Thank you to all of the volunteers from the Lock-in last week, especially Mrs. Pinon for running the event. Thank you Mr. Johair for being last week’s Watch DOG. Our Positive Penguin Practice…

Our students here at DuVall will be participating in a Jump Off the week of December 12th in their gym classes. This event is a fundraiser for the American Heart Association and an excellent way for our students to learn about the importance of physical activity, healthy habits, and community service. Also picking back up will…

Dear DuVall Families, I hope you all enjoyed your time off and that you were able to spend some time with your family and friends. It is important for everyone to recharge and take time for those we love the most. I had a wonderful vacation. My husband and I rescued a 5 month old…

Dear DuVall Families, Our wonderful PTA does so many great things for our kids and teachers. So far this year they have purchased t-shirts for all of our students, reimbursed teachers for some beginning of the year expenses, provided dinners for staff during conferences, provided a “Kindness” assembly, paid for our Watch DOGS start-up kit,…

I received the following email from the University of Michigan Basketball Team: On Saturday, December 17 at 4 PM the Michigan Men’s Basketball team will be hosting our fifth annual Education Day when we take on Lipscomb. We invite your students at DuVall Elementary School can participate in person at the game or virtually! We have created a…

If you ordered any poinsettias or wreaths from our fundraiser the pick-up is tomorrow, Tuesday, November 22nd from 12:00-4:00. Please come to Door 5 and knock. Mrs. Burr will let you in and give you your order. The school is closed Wednesday through Monday for the holiday so please pick up your order tomorrow. Thank…

Dear DuVall Families, It’s hard to believe we are at Thanksgiving break. How quickly our year is moving. I am very thankful for everyone with connections to DuVall. We are so lucky to have the best students, staff, parents, and to be located in a wonderful community, with great neighbors. I hope everyone has enjoys…

Hello and happy Friday, As a special thank you to you and the students for your participation in Kids Heart Challenge last school year, the American Heart Association is inviting you and your students to celebrate with us and the Detroit Pistons on Friday, December 16th at 7PM.  All students regardless of participation will receive a complimentary ticket with the…

Dear DuVall Families, Just a few more notes about this week. Vivace Singers is canceled this week. Their next meeting will be November 30. School Store will be on Thursday. Friday lunch change: 1st choice-mac & cheese, 2nd choice-peach parfait When visiting, please avoid parking in areas that would block leaf pick-up. Our neighbors are…