No School Monday! 

Don’t forget: There is no school this Monday, May 29th, due to the Memorial Day holiday. Enjoy the long weekend!

Last Day of School is This Thursday, June 1 – Happy Summer!

This Thursday, June 1st, is the last day of school! All students will be dismissed at 1:15 pm. 

LAST CHANCE to Claim Your Lost and Found Items!

Are you missing anything that was sent to school and didn’t return home? It might be in the Lost and Found cart! We have water bottles, lunch bags, pants, scarves, and more. Please stop by the Lost and Found cart outside the front office before the last day of school (Thursday, June 1) to see if anything belongs to your family. Any unclaimed items will be donated to charity. Questions? Email pta@duveneck.org. 

One More eNews Coming Your Way

Never fear! We’ll be back with one more edition of eNews next Sunday, June 4th, to wrap everything up and let you know how to keep in touch over the summer.

REMINDER! Volunteers Needed THIS Tuesday for Duveneck’s Field Day

Field Day Volunteer Sheet

Field Day is upon us! Get ready for a fun-filled day where our kids get the chance to celebrate the end of the year while being active outside. Field Day at Duveneck is a very beloved tradition by both the kids and the teachers, but we need more volunteers than we currently have signed up to be able to successfully make it work, especially in the K-2 areas.  

Duveneck hosts a number of activities, from soccer to chaos tag to arts & crafts and everything in between. More information will be provided by your teachers as the day gets closer, but the school needs our help to supervise the kids across all these activities. If you’ve never experienced a Field Day, it’s a wonderful way to spend time with the students and see what a fun time they have at school. Please take a look at the sign-up sheet above and volunteer if you can.

And don’t forget to show your school spirit! Each grade is assigned a color to wear (this is optional) to brighten up the campus for this special day!

K = red

1st= orange

2nd = yellow

3rd = green

4th = blue

5th = black or white

Staff = purple 

• Save the Date: Last Duveneck PTA Association Meeting: Monday, May 22, 7-8:30 pm in the Library Classroom Please join us on Monday, May 22 for the final PTA Association meeting of this school year. Principal Crane and Anne Gerfen (2nd grade teacher) will give their final reports for the year and we’ll hear from the teams that are hard at work creating a great promotion ceremony for our outgoing 5th graders, Field Day, and plans for the Honorary Service Awards.
• Please Join Us: Honorary Service Awards Ceremony, Wednesday, May 24, 7:30-9:00 pm On behalf of the PTA Awards Committee, you are warmly invited to join us for light snacks and drinks on Wednesday, May 24th from 7:30 – 9:00 pm to celebrate our 2023 PTA Award Honorees, please email enews@duveneck.org for more details and to RSVP. Congratulations to this year’s awards recipients: Honorary Service Award: Yvette Mangalindan & Service Award: Sridhar Nanjundeswaran, Jacqueline Wong, Ami Knoefler, Nan Xia, Deepa Chatterjee, Ativ Zomet, Ashley Cupples-Lee and Jessica Galbraith.
• Volunteers Needed for Duveneck’s Field Day on Tuesday, May 30th Field Day Volunteer Sheet Field Day is upon us! Get ready for a fun-filled day where our kids get the chance to celebrate the end of the year while being active outside.

• Parent Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast hosted by the Duveneck Staff Friday, May 19 from 7:45 – 8:15 am  in the MP Room Please note this is an adults only event. Playground supervision will be provided in the morning as school will officially begin at 8:15 am.
• Save the Date: Last Duveneck PTA Association Meeting: Monday, May 22, 7-8:30 pm in the Library Classroom Please join us on Monday, May 22 for the final PTA Association meeting of this school year. Principal Crane and Anne Gerfen (2nd grade teacher) will give their final reports for the year and we’ll hear from the teams that are hard at work creating a great promotion ceremony for our outgoing 5th graders, Field Day, and plans for the Honorary Service Awards.
• Please Join Us: Honorary Service Awards Ceremony, Wednesday, May 24, 7:30-9:00 pm On behalf of the PTA Awards Committee, you are warmly invited to join us for light snacks and drinks on Wednesday, May 24th from 7:30 – 9:00 pm to celebrate our 2023 PTA Award Honorees, please email enews@duveneck.org for more details and to RSVP.
• Volunteers Needed for Duveneck’s Field Day on Tuesday, May 30th Field Day Volunteer Sheet Field Day is upon us! Get ready for a fun-filled day where our kids get the chance to celebrate the end of the year while being active outside.

Bring Flowers Tomorrow (Monday) for Staff Appreciation Week (May 8-12)

Let’s show Duveneck teachers and staff that we “think the world of them!” THIS week (May 8-12) join us for a fun Staff Appreciation Week and show your love and gratitude to the teachers and staff of this wonderful school. Please scroll down to see important info on how to get involved and check out our flier!

1. Monday, May 8 (Tomorrow): Bring flowers to teachers and staff!
2. Thursday, May 11: Bring a postcard to teachers and staff (cards will be provided at school or bring your own)!
3. Donate to the teachers and staff gift card fund (deadline is TODAY)! Click here to access the PTA Store. 
4. Check out our 2023 SAW Volunteer Spreadsheet here to review all the events/tasks for the week and sign up if you can help.

Questions? Email duvysaw2023@googlegroups.com. Thank you for your help and support!

Duveneck Movie Night

Please join us Friday, May 12 at 7pm for the first annual Duveneck Movie Night! All Duveneck families are invited to come watch the film Monsters University (rated G) starting at 7pm in the MP room. Folks are welcome to have a picnic dinner on the lawn outside before the movie. We will provide fresh popcorn, lemonade, and water during the movie. Kids are welcome to wear pajamas and bring a blanket. We hope you can make it!

Honorary Service Award Nominations due this Wednesday (5/10)

Know an outgoing 5th grade parent (or a few) who you want to recognize for their contributions and commitment to Duveneck? It only takes a minute to send in your nominations for the Duveneck PTA’s Honorary Service Awards. Please submit your nominations here by May 10th and save the date for the Honorary Service Award party on May 24 (details to come soon).

Duveneck PTA’s Honorary Service Awards highlight and recognize the amazing volunteer efforts of our outgoing (a.k.a., their youngest child is graduating) 5th grade parents. We want to salute those who have stepped forward in major leadership roles to help provide the framework and organization for our many PTA and school activities. Questions? Email enews@duveneck.org. 

Save the Dates for Staff Appreciation Week: May 8-12!

Mark your calendars! Staff Appreciation Week is May 8-12 and we want to show Duveneck teachers and staff that we “think the world of them!” Join us as we treat them to some delicious treats and fun events inspired from places around the world. We have lots of ways to get the whole family involved:

1. Donate to our gift card fund. You can donate by going to the ‘Staff Appreciation Week Gift Card Donation’ in our online store (deadline is May 6)
2. Monday, May 8: Bring flowers (home grown or store bought) to teachers and staff.
3. Thursday, May 11: Deliver a postcard to your teacher. Postcards will be provided at school or bring your own.
4. Volunteer – Whether it’s bringing in food for the Continental Breakfast, helping decorate, or assisting with the luncheon on Wednesday, we need your help to make this week a success. Please find the 2023 SAW Volunteer Spreadsheet here to review all the events/tasks for the week.

Pick as many options as you like, it’s totally up to you. Questions? Email duvysaw2023@googlegroups.com. Thank you for your help and support!

Nominate an Outgoing 5th Grade Parent for an Honorary Service Award

Duveneck PTA’s Honorary Service Awards highlight and recognize the amazing volunteer efforts of our outgoing (a.k.a., their youngest child is graduating) 5th grade parents. We want to salute those who have volunteered for many classroom and PTA activities over the years. Also, those who stepped forward in major leadership roles to help provide the framework and organization for our many PTA and school activities. Please click here for a list of Outgoing 5th Grade Parents for 2023. 

Know a parent (or a few) who are perfect for this award? It only takes a minute to send in your nominations. Please submit your nominations here by May 10th. Questions? Email enews@duveneck.org.