We had a wonderful, full week at Dooley! We are looking forward to Celebrate Reading and Writing Night next Wednesday, April 16th. We hope to see you there!
Culture Night will be held on Friday, April 25 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm! We’re only 2 weeks away, but there are still many volunteer roles that need to be filled. Please consider signing up to help out, and be sure to share the link with anyone else who might be interested: https://signup.com/go/xCDDjEn.
In the month of April, all District 54 schools will participate in the first annual community service event. District 54 will be supporting the American Cancer Society by fundraising money to make a difference for families. The American Cancer Society strives to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families. They help ensure everyone has the opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer. With the help of your donations, the lives of families and patients can be drastically improved. How can you participate? Money can be donated via cash, QR Code, or check. All checks can be made out to School District 54. Cash and check can be placed in a sealed envelope and turned in to the main office with the form below. We ask that students do not go door to door asking for money. Each school will celebrate on May 9th!
Celebrate Reading and Writing Night is coming up soon! It is on April 16 from 5:00-6:30pm. There will be lots of activities, including the book fair, ice cream social, guest readers, and a music performance by the students in grades 3-6.
We will begin our Always Be Celebrating Dooley Spirit Days on Friday, April 26th.
I have thoroughly enjoyed teaching another action packed school year with all of the children from Dooley Elementary School. As the end of our school year is approaching, it is that time to begin our planning for Field Day. Dooley’s Field Day is a day to celebrate all of the hard work and accomplishments that the students have achieved throughout the past school year. On Field Day, all of our students have the opportunity to participate in games and activities. Our Field Day has been a success in the past due to our devoted parents and Dooley volunteers.
Throughout the day, there are many games and activities stationed throughout the school for all of our students to participate in. Teachers and students rotate and are allotted a designated time at each station as the day progresses. In the past, parents have graciously volunteered their time to help manage the stations and to make this day as smooth as possible for all of the kids. Please know that parents will be facilitating the stations, so you would not be able to bring younger children with you.
This school year, Field Day will be Friday May 23, 2025. We also have a rain date on Tuesday May 27, 2025 If you are interested in helping manage stations and games for students on Field Day please fill out the Google Form. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact me through phone or e-mail. Thank you and I look forward to seeing everyone on Field Day!
Field Day 2025 Volunteer Sign Up link =https://forms.gle/8xy6nQ9QD2J4DB4N6
Kindergarten: Orange 1st Grade: White 2nd Grade: Red
3/4th Grade: Green 5/6th Grade: Blue
Registration for the 2025-2026 school year is now available through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. Please login to review the current information and make any necessary changes. Reminder you can also register your younger children who will be starting kindergarten in August 2025 through your portal account.
If you do not have a portal account, or cannot remember your username or password, please contact [email protected].
If you do not intend to return for the 2025-2026 school year, please notify our school office and we will coordinate the transfer of records to your new school district. If you have any questions, please contact our office
During April, information about enrolling for band (trombone, trumpet, clarinet, flute) and orchestra (cello, viola, or violin) is being distributed to fourth-grade students. Parents and students are invited to attend one of the enrollment meetings listed below, where the instruments will be demonstrated and more information will be available. Parents and students should try to attend the meeting at their neighborhood junior high, but can attend whichever meeting works best:
Addams Junior High – Monday, April 28 (6:00 pm)
Mead Junior High – Monday, April 28 (6:00 pm)
Eisenhower Junior High – Tuesday, April 29 (6:00 pm)
Frost Junior High – Wednesday, April 30 (6:00 pm)
Keller Junior High – Wednesday, April 30 (6:00 pm)
No previous music experience is necessary to play an instrument. Band and orchestra lessons will start at the beginning of next school year. If you have any questions, please visit the Instrumental Music Enrollment page (sd54.org/instrumentenrollment) or contact the band or orchestra teacher at your school.
You are invited to join us on Wednesday, April 16th from 5:00-6:00 p.m. for refreshments and a chance to discuss this month’s topic: Understanding and Supporting Your Child’s Emotion.
During our time together, we will discuss strategies for supporting your child’s emotional well-being and responding to their feelings, especially during times of transition. We will also share information about who to connect with at school for support, how teachers can help, and ways to build connections with others.
To sign up for the session, please complete the registration Coffee and Conversation registration form by Monday, April 14th. If you have any questions regarding the meeting, please feel free to contact the Department of Language and Culture at (847) 357-5150.
The event will take place at the District 54 Professional Learning Center, 522 E. Schaumburg Road in Schaumburg (enter through Door C1).
April 16: Celebrate Reading and Writing Night 5:00-6:30 PM
April 18: No School
April 25: Culture Night
May 5: PTA and SO Meeting
May 23: Field Day
May 28: End of Year Parties
May 29: Last Day of School
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