News

We had such a great week welcoming our Kindergarteners to school!  A special shout out to our PTA for organizing the Tears and Cheers breakfast for our Kindergarten families. We loved connecting with our newest members of the Dooley community. This week at school, we continued to embrace our class communities and reflect on our strengths and superpowers.
 
Each week we will be spotlighting one of our amazing Dooley staff members. Our spotlight for the week is Mrs. Tufexis. Mrs. Tufexis is our 6th grade Dual Language Teacher. We hope you enjoy reading Mrs. Tufexis’ Highlight!

Arrival and Dismissal Information

• Please take a moment to review the Arrival and Dismissal Locations and Times.
• If there is a change in the usual way that your child will be going home, please email the office staff and your child’s classroom teacher in advance. If an unusual circumstance arises the day of, we ask that you please call the office no later than 1:30 PM the day of the change.
•  Students will go home their scheduled way if the front office has not been notified. 
• Dogs, of any size, are not allowed on school property during arrival, dismissal, when school is in session or during school functions for the safety of our students and staff. Service animals are always welcome with proper documentation.  District policy.
• If you are using the drop and go lane during arrival, please stay in your car and drop your student off quickly. This will ensure a steady flow of traffic during arrival time on Lowell Lane.
• Please note that our back parking lot will be closed during arrival between 8:25-8:40 AM. Please do not exit the parking lot during this time. Thank you for helping us ensure a safe arrival for our Dragons!

Dooley Pizza Fundraiser

Please help support the Dooley School Activities by purchasing a delicious slice of pizza from Little Sicily to eat for lunch! Click here to order!

Fall Picture Day is coming!

Mark your calendar for Fall Picture Day on Friday, September 15th.  Order forms will be sent home soon, or you can order online with the information below:
Website: https://my.lifetouch.com/
Picture Day ID: EVTHZ69DR

Multicultural Parent Advisory Council Presentation – Sept. 19

You are invited to join us on September 19, 2023 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. as District 54’s Multicultural Parent Advisory Council presents a session for parents on “Collaboration: The Key to Success for English Learners in District 54”.  During the meeting we will review how English Learners are identified in District 54 and discuss the information that ACCESS scores provide regarding your student’s learning.  We will also share tips for preparing for your child’s conference and review the Evidence Based Funding in District 54. Translators will be available. To sign up for the session, please complete the registration form by Wednesday, September 12th. If you have any questions regarding the meeting, please feel free to contact the Department of Language and Culture at (847) 357-5074. 

Run to Read

Join School District 54 in supporting literacy and promoting health and fitness for all ages by signing up today for the 19th annual Run to Read on Sept. 17, 2023, at Dirksen School. This is a favorite event of many students, staff and families in the District 54 community because the morning includes something for everyone – a 5K run/walk, a 1-mile family walk and children’s sprint races. To top it off, every participant gets a T-shirt and a finisher’s medal. Take advantage of early-bird pricing and sign up today at sd54.org/runtoread. 

2023-2024 District Calendar

You can access the District 54 calendar here. 

Upcoming Events

August 28-September 8: MAP Testing
September 4: No School, Labor Day
September 15: Picture Day
September 17: Run to Read
September 20: Early Dismissal