Good afternoon, Wildcat families.
As I'm sure some of you are aware, there was an incident that occurred at the south end of town this morning involving a motor vehicle accident where two suspects fled the scene on foot. Upon hearing this information via email alert, we took immediate precautions and initiated a soft lockdown. This included keeping the students indoors with all outside access doors locked. We did not send out any notifications to parents at the time because the SCSO had not advised us to do so. I was doing check-ins with the SCSO and once it was confirmed that the individuals were taken into custody, we then released the soft lockdown. There was no sense of panic with students or adults on campus at any time, as that was the goal. Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions.
Thank you for your continued support and trust,
Kelli O'Connor
koconnor@dunsmuir.k12.ca.us
Tomorrow is going to be a busy day! Here are a few reminders of the upcoming events:
Friday, 3/22 is a MINIMUM DAY. TK-3rd will be dismissed at 12:45 & 4th-8th will be dismissed at 1:00. There will be NO AFTERNOON BUS services tomorrow. SAFE will be open as usual.
We will have our monthly awards presentation in the gym at 8:30am. This month’s character trait is: Real.
The Dunsmuir Fire Department will be here to help out with our Egg Drop at 11:30. The students have been busy creating some amazing drops for this event. Come out and see how they hold up to the 75 foot drop!
Next week is Spring Break. We will be offering Spring ELO 8:00-5:00 Monday through Friday. This will be held on-campus. Mr. Birch/Shasta Gravity and our awesome DES team have some great activities planned for the students. If you want to register your child, give Ms. Kelli a call and they’ll be added to the list. Meals will be provided.
Today, Tuesday, 3/5 will be a normal school day starting at 8:15. Please be safe!
Good Evening Wildcat Families,
Ensuring the safety and well-being of our students is our top priority here at Dunsmuir Elementary School. We want to reassure you that we have implemented comprehensive safety measures to create a secure learning environment, including revising our protocols for recess and attendance tracking. We are dedicated to monitoring and supervising students at all times to guarantee their safety. We understand the importance of open communication, and we encourage you to reach out with any concerns or questions regarding your child's safety. We are committed to fostering an environment where every student feels secure, valued, and ready to thrive.
Thank you,
Mandy Leahy Superintendent/Principal & DES Staff
The MVL Tournament Bracket has been released! Keep in mind that there will be schools from all over the county here and parking will be limited. Please DO NOT park in the bus loading/unloading zones. These spots will be needed for school buses throughout the day. We will see you there, wearing your black and white! GO WILDCATS!
We just left Weed. Please be at the school to pick up your children by 9:30. Thank you!
We are just leaving Gazelle and are making our way back now. We will be stopping for food in Weed. I will update everyone when we leave and are heading back to DES.
Basketball Game Update! The times for tomorrow's home games against Hornbrook have been changed. The girls will play at 4:30, followed by the boys at 5:30. Dunsmuir High School Boys will play Bethel Christian here at 6:30. Come out and cheer on the Wildcats and Tigers!
Final Score: DES 14 - GECS 10
Congratulations, Wildcats! They will play tomorrow at 10:00am at Montague Elementary. Come out and cheer them on! Hope to see you there!
3rd Quarter Update: DES 9 - GECS 6
Halftime Update from the Lady Trojans Invitational in Montague: DES 5 - GECS 6
Wildcat Parents of these WINNING athletes: We are due to arrive to the school in roughly 10 minutes. Please by there ready to pick up your children promptly!
I apologize for the link to the student interview permission slip not allowing all to access. It has been fixed now and should work. Thank you. Susan
https://forms.gle/R7SfzqDXSAn7sXmVA
Wildcat families…As many of you know we are in the planning phase for creating a Community School. The purpose of the Community School is to better serve you, our families, and our community in the ways you feel are most needed. This will not replace the fabulous school we already have. It will allow us more opportunities for the success of our students. We are starting our input sessions with student interviews and will then move on to doing the same with parents. We will add this input to what we already have; ie. snowboarding club, fly fishing club, mentoring etc. Please look for a permission slip for student interviews coming home tomorrow, Friday Feb. 26. We will begin interviews, Wednesday, January 31. We ask that you return the permission slips no later than Tuesday, January 30.
If you would prefer to respond to the permission slip electronically, please access this link.
https://forms.gle/uZmpPfqFpzZLP55RA
This information we gather will be shared out at our next advisory committee meeting, February 21. You are invited to attend this meeting in person or via Zoom. Details will follow.
Respectfully,
Susan Keeler, Community School Planning Coordinator
Jas Wilkinson, Community School Planning Parent Liaison
The Community School Planning Advisory Group is asking for your input. Would you please complete our survey (very quick, I promise)? Your input is greatly appreciated!
https://forms.gle/BuJgBVfCd1NUu6AK8
Thank you...Susan Keeler, CS planning coordinator
Good Morning Wildcat Families! The free Dental Clinic will be running here on campus again tomorrow for dental screenings, cleanings, and Kindergarten Oral Health Assessments. If your child missed out on last Thursday's clinic and you would like to have them see a hygienist, fill out a form in the office.
The basketball game against Shasta Valley has been postponed due to unexpected transportation issues. When we have a definite makeup date, we let everyone know.
Today will be a LATE START. School will start at 10:00. The bus will run 1.5 hours later than the regular scheduled time. We will notify everyone if there is any change.
Good Morning, Wildcat Families! Just a quick reminder that today is a NO SCHOOL DAY for students. School will resume tomorrow morning.
Happy Wednesday, Wildcats! Santa Store, Food Bags, and School Pictures! Oh My! Tomorrow is the final day for shopping. Families are welcome to come and shop the Santa Store tomorrow from 8:45-1:15. There are food bags for families, ready to be picked up in the office. Please pick up your bag today or tomorrow before the end of the school day. Also, school pictures are in! If you placed an order, you can pick them up in the office.