Dr. James "Red" Duke Elementary

Please sign up to help with book fair. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1y__y2hMO4bIiSNdOZKOP5QJCl0aokim6jqj6RXLTsz4/edit?usp=sharing

All summer reading logs are due today. You can drop them off in the office or email them to Ms. Breed.

We had a great first day at Duke Elementary! Go Bulldogs!

Third grade students are working on rules and procedures.

Kinder students went on a rotation today at the library students got to hear a book and do a steam activity.

Students in Pre-K were ready to start the day today!

Parents got to stop by for Coffee and Kleenex today. They got to hear about how our school works and ask any questions.

Day 1: One more day until school starts! Classes begin at 8:00 am tomorrow! The doors will open at 7:15am. Share your first day of school pictures on social media and use the hashtags #firstday2024 #countdown2024

Day 2: Attendance matters. Let's work together to develop strong attendance habits. Did you know you can monitor your child's attendance by logging in to Skyward?? We are here to prepare your child for future success. #firstday2024 #countdown2024

Summer reading logs are due Friday, August 16, 2024. Pick up your copy in the office if you cannot find yours.

Day 3: Will your child eat a meal from the cafeteria? If so, there are 3 options for school meals: (1) students may pay for meals, (2) bring a lunch from home, or (3) apply for free or reduced meals at this link. https://www.alvinisd.net/o/aisd/page/child-nutrition The best way to purchase meals (and additional food items/snacks) is to use the School Cafe. Set up your student's account online. If you have any questions, the office can assist you. #firstday2024 #countdown2024

Day 4: Find all the important dates and school breaks/holidays by viewing our campus/district calendar of events. You can print the calendar or click on this link to share it with your family. https://www.alvinisd.net/o/aisd/page/campus-hours-district-calendar #firstday2024 #countdown2024

Day 5: Have you updated your contact information, transportation, and health forms? Be sure to login to your child's account and update all the necessary forms. https://skyward-alvinprod.iscorp.com/scripts/wsisa.dll/WService=wsedualvinisdtx/fwemnu01.w #firstday2024 #countdown2024

Ice cream ice cream we all scream for ice cream. Teachers had a sweet treat at our ice cream social.

We had a great teacher training today!

Day 6: of the #firstday2024 countdown is all about staying informed. Sign up for our newsletters or text message alerts to receive important updates and reminders throughout the school year. https://www.alvinisd.net/page/e-news #firstday2024 #countdown2024

Once again, we would like to welcome our new Assistant Principal! Welcome to our family, Mr. Jason Juneau!

We continue to welcome our new teachers to the Bulldog Family! Welcome to Duke!

There will be some new faces around Duke this year!! Let's give a great big welcome to our newest teachers joining our Bulldog family this school year!

Day 7: Time to start getting back into a routine! Encourage your kids to start going to bed a little earlier each night to ease into the early mornings. #firstday2024 #countdown2024