May has been a busy month thus far! Thank you to all our great volunteers and staff members for their work on the Volunteer Brunch, field days, and the musical. What wonderful ways to celebrate a great year!

Please remember that the Confidential Placement Form is located on the Dunwoody Elementary website and should be turned into the office by May 26. The forms strictly remain with the administration and are not handed to the teachers. They offer an opportunity for you to share any particular concerns that may impact your child's homeroom placement for next year. Keep in mind that grades 3-5 are departmentalized and students have more limited contact with each individual teacher.

Therefore, homeroom placement may not be as much of a concern for grades 3-5. I am always humbled by the very personal stories and situations shared in the confidence of my office. I know that it is difficult to share private family situations, but at times, those stories can help me make certain that your children receive optimal care and attention. Thank you for trusting me with your information so that I can be of better service to you and your family.

Our teachers have been diligently planning for our next school year. Using our current test scores and perception data, we are hoping to change and add to our program so that DES continues to grow. We have hired approximately 10 new staff members along with some movement of existing staff to make sure we have the best teachers in the right spots.

Thank you for all your work this month! Please continue to encourage your children to do their best and listen to the teacher as we approach these last two weeks of the school year.