We’re excited to welcome our students back to school next week! We also look forward to seeing our families at Back to School Night on Tuesday evening. Please read below for important information regarding first days of school, arrival and dismissal procedures and much more!
We look forward to seeing you at our Back to School Night on Tuesday, August 12th!
5:00-5:15 Welcome and staff introductions outside main entrance (weather permitting)
5:15-6:00 Supply Drop-Off and Meet the Teacher
During the event, be sure visit our PTA and SO tables. We also invite you to visit the food truck from Doctor Dogs and stop by the PTA table for a popsicle treat! You’ll find the menu for Doctor Dogs attached in this newsletter. We’d love for you to share pictures with us by tagging us on Instagram or Facebook @DooleySchool54.
Be sure your Dragon is ready for school! Here is the link to our school supply lists by grade level.
Mark your calendars! We are excited to welcome 1st-6th grade students on Thursday, August 14. Kindergartner’s first day of school is Thursday, August 21. On the first day of school, students will meet their teachers outside on the blacktop in the back of the building before heading into the building as a class. Please take a moment to review the 25-26 Bell Schedule prior to the first day of school. It is important to note that dismissal is at 3:00 on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Friday. Every Wednesday, students are dismissed thirty minutes early at 2:30 PM.
On the first day of school, all students will line up on the blacktop behind the school to meet their teacher. Teachers will hold signs with the name and grade level for your child’s reference. All staff will be outside to support your child with finding their teacher. Please see below for line up locations on the first day of of school only.
Please take a moment to review the Arrival and Dismissal information on the maps linked here. Please note that there has been a small update to our arrival procedures in the morning. Doors 1, 6, and 10 will open at 8:30 am for students to enter the building. All students riding a bus will enter through Door 1. All other students may enter through Door 1, 6, or 10, depending on which entrance is most convenient for you. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions!
Immunization, physical, dental, and vision forms are required for incoming kindergarteners. Please drop these off to Nurse Johnson in the main office. Please mark your calendars for some important Kindergarten dates:
*Kinder Dual Language families: Homeroom teacher assignments in the parent portal on August 6th will be subject to change after Kinder screening. You can view updated homeroom teachers in the parent portal on Monday, August 18.
At Dooley, we are committed to helping students grow as responsible individuals who demonstrate self-discipline and make positive choices. We believe every child can learn and grow through guidance, consistency, and support. To ensure that our school remains a safe, respectful, and productive environment for all, we use a consistent school-wide approach to behavior expectations and consequences.
Behavior that disrupts learning or infringes on the rights of others will be addressed with progressive consequences that are clearly communicated and fairly applied throughout the school day; including during arrival/dismissal, specials, acceleration periods, lunch and recess.
Progressive Consequences and Supports:
Response to Severe Clause Behaviors:
In cases of unsafe or highly disruptive behavior, students will be immediately referred to the office. Parents/guardians will be contacted directly by an administrator. Examples of behaviors that fall under the Severe Clause include: fighting, insubordination; serious verbal abuse or use of profanity or obscenity; acts that jeopardize the health, safety, and welfare of another; repeated and willful behavior that constitutes disregard for the rules and regulations of the school; and chronic behaviors involving classroom disruptions or inappropriate language.
Our ultimate goal is to teach and reinforce positive behavior so that every student can thrive in a learning environment that is safe, supportive and engaging . If you have any questions about our progressive discipline system, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We value your partnership and support.
We have been busy this summer planning out the 25-26 school year. We are so excited for this upcoming school year and all the fun activities it will bring. Join the PTA today and be the first to know about all the events and help plan all the fun! Want to learn more about what the PTA does? Reach out to us at [email protected]. We can’t wait to see you at Back to School Night!
Electric bikes, scooters and skateboards are not permitted on District 54 property, due to safety concerns including the potential for accidents and the possibility of fire associated with such devices. This applies to students, as well as to family members and friends who may be picking up or dropping off students at school.
D54 Calendar for the 25-26 School Year
August 12- Back to School Night 5:00-6:30
August 14- First Day of School for 1st-6th Grade and Kindergarten Screening
August 21- First Day of School for Kindergarten Students
August 25- Fall MAP Testing Begins
September 1- No School -Labor Day
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