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Dear Students and Families,

Welcome back to a new school year! We are excited to see our hallways filled with bright smiles and eager minds ready to learn and grow. Whether you are returning or joining us for the first time, know that you are an important part of our school community. This year, we have so many exciting things planned—new lessons, fun activities, and opportunities to explore and discover together. Our teachers and staff have been working hard to prepare for your arrival, and we are all committed to making this year a fantastic experience for each and every one of you. Remember, our school is a place where you can be curious, creative, and kind. Don’t be afraid to ask questions, try new things, and make new friends. We are here to support you every step of the way.

Let’s make this year the best one yet!

With warm regards,

Mr. Yancy Bright

Principal

The Gang Resistance Eduction and Training or G.R.E.A.T Program is a course taught by Temple University Police Officer Leroy Wimberly to the fourth grade classes at Paul L Dunbar School. The program teaches the students how to deal with topics such as bullying, gangs, peer pressure, and making good decisions.📣😁 👩‍🎓🧑‍🎓Congrats to all our G.R.E.A.T. graduates 🎉🥳 “This program helps instill in the youth that gangs are not the way to go, that you have to be a leader, not a follower,” said Officer Wimberly.

he Gang Resistance Eduction and Training or G.R.E.A.T Program is a course taught by Temple University Police Officer Leroy Wimberly to the fourth grade classes at Paul L Dunbar School. The program teaches the students how to deal with topics such as bullying, gangs, peer pressure, and making good decisions.📣😁

👩‍🎓🧑‍🎓Congrats to all our G.R.E.A.T. graduates 🎉🥳

“This program helps instill in the youth that gangs are not the way to go, that you have to be a leader, not a follower,” said Officer Wimberly.

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