From the Principal’s Office
It has been a great start to the school year. Students and staff have done a nice job of transitioning back into the routine and school, and have now settled in for the year.
NWEA Assessments
Beginning the week of September 21st we will be administering the NWEA assessments. These assessments in Math and Reading are required by the state and help us to make instructional decisions for individual students and groups.
Classroom Food and Celebrations
A reminder that only curriculum based foods will be allowed in the classroom and will be offered in cooperation with individual student allergy and healthcare plans. Unsolicited food will not be permitted. Personal snacks from home are permissible. Classroom celebrations are only permitted at the request of the teacher and will follow MSAD 15 guidelines. Thank you in advance for helping us adhere to this policy.
Toys at School
We have started to see toys from home becoming a real distraction here at school. Things such as stuffed animals, Pokemon cards and squishies have all caused distraction and conflict. I would ask that those items be left home. Students have access to a variety of games and activities here at school for when they have a recess. I appreciate everyone’s adherence to this.
Dunn School Portrait of a Patriot Parent Forum
On October 15th from 5:30-6:30 in the Dunn School library we will be hosting a parent forum as part of the district’s strategic planning process. Parents are invited to attend and provide input into what skills, values and characteristics a graduate of GNG schools should have. We encourage all parents to attend and engage in the process. Childcare will be provided for those who need it.
Ms. Lindsay’s School Counseling Corner
Remote Learning Day Meals
We are in the planning stages for Remote Learning Days. We are asking families who want meals for Remote Learning Days to complete this survey for each school-aged child in their household.
MSAD 15 Food Backpack Program
MSAD 15, in partnership with the Good Shepherd Food Bank (GSFB), will be relaunching our Food Backpack Program shortly! This program supports any and all families in MSAD15 that would like weekend nutritional support. Food bags are generally sent home discreetly with participating students on Thursdays or Fridays during the school year. The food is purchased through GSFB, or donated through local fundraisers and food drives. Paper copies with sign-up information are going home with your child this week.
There are three different ways to enroll your child in MSAD 15’s Food Backpack program – please choose one method of enrollment that works for you!
- Complete the paper sign-up form that went home with your child this week, and return it to your child’s classroom teacher.
- Use this link to enroll your child via Google Form.
- Send Dunn School Counselor, Lindsay Friberg, an email to enroll – lfriberg@sad15.org
All responses are confidential. Families can enroll or opt-out of the food backpack program at any time by emailing Ms. Lindsay lfriberg@sad15.org or calling 207-657-5050.
Local Resources
Gray Community Food Pantry
First Congregational Church Parish House, 5 Brown Street, Gray, ME 04039
Hours: 1st and 3rd Friday of each month from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
New Gloucester Food Pantry
Back of the First Congregational-Christian Church, 19 Gloucester Hill Road, New Gloucester, ME 04260
Hours: 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
**If your child is in need of a backpack or new/gently used winter outerwear this season, please contact Lindsay Friberg, Dunn’s school counselor, at lfriberg@sad15.org who can help fill those requests.**
Fall Picture Day is Coming!
Picture Day is coming soon: Tuesday October 13th. Information on how to order and package pricing will be coming out soon. If you wish to place an order, please visit the Inter-State website and enter code 0682FN if needed to access Dunn’s photos. If your student is absent that day or you wish to have their photo re-taken, we will have a make-up day in November (exact date to be determined).
From our MTSS Team
It is well known that guardians and community members play an essential role in a student’s success. As a result, an MTSS Family Handbook resource guide has been created to provide critical information about MTSS and breakdown jargon. You can always find our family handbook on the district website or by clicking this link.
MTSS is a support foundation for the entire student body and community. MTSS uses problem-solving to address academic and non-academic (attendance/social-emotional, behavior, etc.) needs and supports the whole student body. We encourage you to support the work that your child is doing at school and to bring our core values (be respectful, responsible, and safe) into your home.
From our Patriot Parents
Our fall Spirit Wear sale is coming soon! A flyer and ordering link will soon be available – please keep an eye on the district website.
Our first PTO meeting of the year is Monday, September 21 at 6:00 PM in the Dunn Library. Come hear what we have planned for the year, share your ideas, and learn about ways to get involved. We hope to see you there!
Can’t make the meeting? Email us anytime with questions, ideas, or ways you’d like to get involved. You can also follow Dunn Patriot Parents on Facebook to stay up to date on news, events, volunteer opportunities, and other happenings through the year. Email: dunnpatriotparents@outlook.com, Facebook: Click link
From the Health Office
We will be offering a flu vaccination clinic on October 1st. Please see the attached flyer for information and a registration link.
From the Office
Please contact the office if your student will be tardy or absent: 207-657-5050 or email cmcintire@sad15.org. Please be sure to include your student’s full name.
Current community flyers are available at the Community Events link at the bottom of the MSAD15 website.
Dates to Remember
Sept 30 Early release day – grades 3 & 4 dismissed at 1:00 PM, no preK classes (AM or PM)
Oct 1 Flu vaccination clinic – during the day, registration required
Oct 9 No school – Teacher in-service day
Oct 12 No school – Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Oct 13 Fall Picture Day – more info coming soon
Oct 28 Early release day – grades 3 & 4 dismissed at 1:00 PM, no preK classes (AM or PM)
Updated September 17, 2026