News

August 18, 2023

Superpowers Shine Graphic

It was wonderful to see so many of our students and families at our Back to School Event last night. We can’t wait to Let our Superpowers Shine this school year at Dooley! Thank you for your partnership and support as we begin the 23-24 school year. We could not be more excited to welcome our 1st-6th graders back to school on Monday!

Dooley School Hours and Start Date

We are excited to welcome 1-6 grade students on Monday, August 21. Kindergartner’s first day of school is Monday, August 28. On the first day of school, students will meet their teachers outside before heading into the building as a class.  Please take a moment to review the 23-24 Arrival and Dismissal Times 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. 

First Day of School

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 school ONLY. Thank you!

First Day of School Lining Up Map

Arrival and Dismissal Locations

Please take a moment to review the 23-24 Arrival and Dismissal Locations prior to the first day of school. 

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!

School Supply Lists

Be sure your Dragon is ready for school! Here is the link to our school supply lists by grade level. 

Busing

Information regarding bus routes will be mailed to your home before school begins. If you have questions about transportation, please reach out to our Transportation Department at 847-357-5104. 

Kindergarten Families

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:

  • Monday, August 21st:Kindergarten Screening
    • We look forward to seeing your child on Monday!
  • Monday, August 28th:  First Day of Kindergarten
    • Students will line up outside, near door 10, in the back of the school at 8:30
    • Teachers will be outside greeting students as they line up
  • Monday, August 28th  Tears and Cheers parent event

PTA and Schaumburg Oyanokai News

The PTA is so excited for the 23-24 school year. We have so many fun things planned for the Dooley Families. Show your support and help us make this year the best yet! Individual memberships are $12, or you can quickly sign up for yourself and spouse/co-parent all at once with a family membership for $22. Join now!
The Fall “Grow with the PTA” event is on! Treat yourself with some fall mums to bring some extra color to the season.  $11 each. Red, yellow, orange and purple mums are available.  We have a limited quantity of each color. Click here to see the flyer and Order Now to make sure the colors you want are available!

2023-2024 District Calendar

The 2023-2024 District Calendar can be viewed HERE. 

Upcoming Events

August 21: First Day of School, Grades 1-6
August 28: First Day of School, Kindergarten
August 28-September 8: MAP Testing
September 4: No School, Labor Day