At Dunbar Elementary School, we make an effort to show our appreciation to parents once a month. Everyday, we are reminded of how we are not alone in this adventure of teaching, and how our decisions and ideas only reach so far without the support of our parents. Mrs. Karen Brown-Collier, our Principal, and the Dunbar Leadership Team decided to honor parents monthly by having a Morning Rally for Parents! This event takes place on the last Friday of every month. All staff members stand outside to greet parents as they drop off their kids, pass out treats, hold up signs, and even do cheers!
We want our parents to know that we appreciate them at Dunbar Elementary School. We understand that parenting is a full-time job. We appreciate all that parents do for our school, including taking the extra time to volunteer, donating supplies, energy, and preparing extra events. Parental involvement is special and plays a vital role in having a successful school. At Dunbar, we do not take our parents for granted. Supportive parents motivate us to become better, give more, and to dig deeper with ideas and instruction. Morning Rally for Parents is not about what happens in the classroom, but what happens in the community as we build up our incredible students.
Thank you for placing your faith in the Dunbar staff, as educators and caretakers of our children. Thank you for believing that Dunbar is a good fit for our children and that our abilities will help them achieve greatness!
– Written by Tomiko Cobb, Media Specialist at Dunbar Elementary