Week 10: Duff Family Weekly Newsletter

Posted Date: 10/18/26 (06:30 PM)

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Duff Family Weekly Newsletter

Week 10

October 19, 2026

Message from Principal Mrs. Dowell

Dear Duff Families,

🎃 Pumpkin Decoration-Thank You.

Thank you parents for your generous donation of pumpkins! Each class has medium and small pumpkins! Students will be having fun brainstorming and decorating their class pumpkin. Then they will have the opportunity to vote on Wed. Oct. 28! Thank you again and I truly appreciate your support and generosity to make this event possible for Duff students! Parents will have the opportunity to view the decorated pumpkins during the Fall Parade on Friday 10/30.

CCSPP Voting Ballot - Please VOTE!

Please take a minute to vote for 2 candidates for the Community School Collaborative Committee. We appreciate your participation in selecting 2 parent representatives to be part of the collaborative to provide feedback and suggestions on how to best support the Duff community.

What is happening this week :

10/16-1/30: Chocolate Sale continues for current 5th graders to prepare for next year's 6th grade Science camp.
10/20: Earthquake Drill 9am
10/21: Community School Collaborative Meeting #2 @1:45pm in room 16, click on Zoom link HERE.
10/22: RISE Assembly - only awardees’ parents are invited to attend

Looking Ahead:

Monday 10/26

10/16-1/30: Chocolate Sale continues for current 5th graders to prepare for next year's 6th grade Science camp.

Tuesday 10/27

PTO meeting @7pm

Wednesday 10/28

Thursday 10/29

Friay 10/30

Fall Parde at 8:25am See Schedule HERE.

10-15-26 Power Point Slide Deck

CLICK HERE TO REPORT ABSENCES

TK construction

It looks like all construction work has now been completed! The next steps include the final inspection and any remaining requirements before the area can officially open.

Should you have any questions regarding the construction project, inspection, or progress, please do not hesitate to contact the Child Development Center at (626) 307-3396 for additional information. Thank you for your patience and understanding throughout the construction process.

PBIS Focus

R-Respect: We treat ourselves, others, and our school with kindness and care.
I-Integrity: We do the right thing, even when no one is watching.
S-Safety: We make choices that keep ourselves and others safe.
E- Excellence: We always do our best and strive to grow.