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Welcome Back to School Message for Students and Families

Dear Parents/Guardians and Students,

On behalf of the entire staff at Dunbar,  I would like to extend a warm and enthusiastic welcome back to all of our returning students and families. For those who are new to our community, we are thrilled to have you join us and look forward to getting to know you.

The start of a new school year is always an exciting time, filled with the promise of new friendships, engaging lessons, and opportunities for growth.  We are all deeply committed to providing an exceptional educational experience and helping your child thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

This year, we are particularly excited to welcome our new staff members

Mr. Jones – 2nd Grade
Ms. Henne – 3rd and 4th Grade Math and Science
Ms. Jean-Noel – Special Education
Ms. Brown – Art
School Supply lists will be posted on the website .

To help you and your student plan, please take note of these important upcoming dates and events:

First Day of School: Monday, August 25, 2025 at 7:30 for 1st – 8th Grade and 8:00 AM for Kindergarten (Kindergarten also has ½ days (11:09 Dismissal) the first week so that parents can meet with the teacher on an individual basis.
Back-to-School Night: Thursday, September 4th, 2025 from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Community Back to School Kick Off: Thursday, September 11th from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM at George Washington Carver High School for Engineering and Science
We believe that a strong partnership between home and school is essential for student success. We encourage you to stay connected with your child’s teachers and the school administration throughout the year. One of our main communication tools is Class Dojo, be sure to sign up. If you need support in signing up, please reach out to the school.  Our goal is to work together to ensure every student reaches their full potential.

We can’t wait to see your children’s smiling faces on the 25th.  Let’s make this a fantastic year together!

Sincerely,

Yancy Bright

Principal, Paul L. Dunbar