BULLDOG PRIDE NEWSLETTER
Dewey School
Issue #7
Principal, Mr. Brad Funkenbusch
2040 Cherry Street
Quincy, IL 62301
(217)228-7117
February 27, 2017
Our Newsletter is also available online at www.qps.org/Dewey
UPCOMING DATES—MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Friday, March 3 .............. 3rd Grade Field Trip to Baldwin for Lion King 8:50 am – 11:20 am
Monday, March 6 ........... Deadline for Talent Show Entries
Monday, March 6 ........... Bulldog Spirit Club 2:30 – 4:00 pm
Wednesday, March 8 ...... Talent Show Practice 2:00 – 4:30 pm
Thursday, March 9 ......... Dewey Talent Show 5:30 pm
Friday, March 10 ............ End of 3rd Quarter
Sunday, March 12 .......... Daylight Savings Time Begins; Set your clocks forward 1 hour
Monday, March 13 – Friday, March 17…. NO SCHOOL/Spring Break
Tuesday, March 21......... PTA Meeting 3:00 pm
Wednesday, March 22 .... Board Meeting at Quincy Junior High 6:00 pm
Friday, March 24 ............ 3rd Grade Field Trip to Baldwin for Young People’s Concert 9:00 – 11:00 am
Friday, March 24 ............ Spring Pictures
Friday, March 24 ............ Report Card Distribution
Monday, March 27 ......... Dewey Night at Papa John’s Pizza
Monday, March 27 ......... 2nd Grade Field Trip to Quincy Art Center 8:15 – 11:15 am
Monday, March 27 ......... 3rd Grade Field Trip to Quincy Art Center 11:45 am – 2:15 pm
Tuesday, March 28......... Dewey Night at Scotties Fun Spot 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Friday, April 7 ................ Kindergarten Round-up at 12 noon
Dewey School Families,
March 2 is the official birthday of Dr. Theodor Seuss Geisel, who we know as Dr. Seuss. The importance of
reading is never one to be underestimated. The more children read, the better readers and writers they
become. Do not be alarmed if your child loves to read the same book over and over. This is his or her way
of becoming a proficient reader. It is like learning to ride a bicycle; we need to practice over and over again
before we get better. Remember that we want you to foster a love of reading in your children. Listen
intently to books they bring home to share with you. Students are excited to show you what they have been
working so hard on at school. Also take time to read to them. When children see your interest in reading it
only increases their interest and desire to read as well.
Sincerely,
Mr. Funkenbusch
Principal
Come to the Dewey School
Talent Show
THURSDAY, MARCH 9 AT 5:30 PM
POPCORN, CANDY & LEMONADE FOR SALE THAT NIGHT!
DEWEY T-SHIRTS WILL BE FOR SALE FOR $15
MARCH BIRTHDAYS
Leah Chatten
03/01
Paige Ryan
03/04
Mrs. Allensworth
03/04
Kai Phillips
03/05
Bryan Obert
03/06
Dawsyn Dent
03/07
Cayden Green
03/08
Loagin Maas
03/09
Ryleigh Bush
03/10
Caius Adkisson
03/15
Allison Seaman
03/15
Emma Seaman
03/15
Rebecca Seaman
03/15
Luca Clayton
03/16
Liam Weed
Brayden Baker
Mason Mountain
Ahniya Humphrey
Braddon Day
Jason Parsons
John Baker
Gavin Holt
Mrs. Stocker
Miss Volk
Jayzen Bradshaw
Aiyana Miller
Brodie Waltman
03/16
03/17
03/19
03/20
03/21
03/21
03/22
03/23
03/25
03/25
03/26
03/29
03/29
Thank you for attending our Valentines dance!!! There were lots of
smiles that night. Trotter Photo had
their photo booth there for the evening.
Below is a link to download one free photo
and/or to view and order more photo
booth photos:
www.trotterphoto.com
PHOTO BOOTH
VIEW/ORDER
PASSCODE: 041186
FREE DOWNLOAD CODE: SOCIAL
Download one FREE PHOTO
Friendly Reminders from Nurse Renee
Dental Exam Deadline:
May 15, 2017
If your child has not had his or her Dental Exam completed PLEASE make an appointment.
If you have any questions PLEASE call me at 217-228-7117
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Dress your child appropriately according to the weather.
 Encourage Good Handwashing at home.
 Always cover your cough with a tissue or your elbow.
Students may return back to school when free from FEVER, DIARRHEA & VOMITING for 24 hours.
Thank You for caring for your children & the health and well-being of others!
Dear Dewey Families:
I am writing to inform you of a wonderful program we have at Dewey Elementary
School this year. It is called Blessings in a Bag. The program is privately funded and
does not use any money from Dewey Elementary or Quincy Public School District
budgets. It was started by the parents of one of our own Quincy students. We are
excited to be one of three schools in the district to offer this program.
Blessings in a Bag is designed to provide food to elementary school children on the
weekends when they are not present at school. Test scores, improved reading skills,
positive behavior, improved health, and increased attendance have all been
attributed to the success of this program. Your child will be included in the program
when you return the form below indicating your desire to participate in the
program.
Every Friday, your child will receive a bag with food that requires little to no
preparation. The intent is to provide students with nutritious food options each
weekend. This is done by volunteers at an outside organization. The food may
change each week and Dewey School does not determine what comes in the bag.
Please sign and return the slip below if you wish to participate.
Blessings in a Bag
I wish for my child, ______________________________________, to participate
(print child's name)
in the Blessings in a Bag program.
Dated:______________________,2017 _______________________________________
Parent Signature
Kindergarten Information Form
2017-2018
Quincy Public Schools
Any child who is five years old on or before September 1, 2017,
is eligible to enroll in kindergarten for the 2017-2018 school
year. If you have an eligible child, fill out the form below and
return it to the school. Please return this form as soon as
possible. This is important as we need to get all available
information concerning our student population.
If you know of anyone (friend, relative, neighbor, etc.) who
has an eligible child, please let us know, or have them call
the school at 228-7117 A.S.A.P.
All Quincy Public Elementary Schools will hold Round-up for Kindergarten on Friday,
April 7, 2017. You will receive more information prior to this date.
----------------------------Cut here and return the sheet below to your school-------------------------------
KINDERGARTEN INFORMATION FOR THE 2017-2018 SCHOOL YEAR
Child must be five years old on or before September 1, 2017.
Child’s Full Name:_________________________________________________________________
Child’s Address:_________________________________________________Phone:____________
Date of Birth:
Boy
Girl _________
Father’s Name:___________________________________________________________________
Address:
___________
Phone:___________
Mother’s Name:___________________________________________________________________
Address:
__________ Phone:___________
Has this child attended: Quincy Head Start? Yes
Quincy Pre-K?
Yes
Preschool or Daycare? Yes
No____
No____
No
If Yes, where?_____________________
Please return this form to Dewey School.