If you would like to help recognize and celebrate the dedication, care, and impact our teachers and staff have on our children throughout the year, please join us for our first meeting!

Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 801 865 1680
Passcode: DuffyPTO

DUFFY DRAGON DASH 🏃‍♂️‍➡️ 🏃‍♀️
Saturday, November 7th 2026 | 9:30AM-11:30AM
Rain or Shine!

Join us for the Second Annual Duffy Dragon Dash! This untimed fun run and PTO fundraiser brings together Duffy students, families, teachers, and friends for a morning of fitness, fun, and school spirit!

What to Expect

• Fun Run: Students can run as many or as few laps as they'd like. Siblings are welcome!

• Music: DJ Red Supreme will keep the energy going throughout the event.

• Activities: Playground and chalk area available.

• Concessions: Refreshments available for purchase.

• Free T-Shirts: Every Duffy student receives a complimentary 2026 Dragon Dash T-shirt, thanks to our generous sponsors!

• Prizes: Recognition for the top fundraiser in each grade and the highest fundraising classroom.

Fundraising & 99Pledges

Help us reach our fundraising goal to support the Duffy PTO!

Create Your Dragon Dash Fundraising Page Here

1. Enter your student's name and your email address.

2. Select your child's teacher from the "Group" dropdown and click "Add."

3. Check your email for verification and setup instructions.

4. Share your child's personal fundraising link with friends and family!

Each child needs their own fundraising page.

Schoolwide Fundraising Prizes

Every fundraising milestone unlocks a reward for our school!

• $5,000: Pajama Day

• $10,000: Extra Recess

• $15,000: Backwards Day — Teachers wear their clothes backwards!

• $20,000: Mrs. Laverty Goes GREEN — Green hair for a day!

• $25,000: Popsicle Party

• $30,000: DJ Red Supreme Glow Dance Party during the school day!

Every donation helps us get closer to our goals!

Event Schedule

Important Event Information

• Location: Duffy Elementary School Field

• Weather: Rain or shine

• Supervision: This is not a drop-off event. Parents/guardians must remain on site.

• Running Course: No bikes, scooters, skateboards, or other wheels permitted.

• Participation: All Duffy students are welcome, and siblings may participate.

Thank you to our Duffy families, volunteers, and sponsors for supporting this event and our school community!

We look forward to seeing everyone at the Dragon Dash on November 7! 

Our 3rd Grade Girl Scout troop is excited to partner with the Duffy Cares Committee to host a Thanksgiving Food Drive in support of local families in our community! Donations will be accepted through November 12th, and a collection bin will be available in the front lobby of Duffy Elementary School.

All items on our collection list have been specifically identified by the West Hartford Food Bank as highly requested items to help prepare for Thanksgiving.  Once the drive is complete, our Brownies will work together to sort and deliver what we’ve collected for distribution to local families in need.

Requested Items:  Canned Corn, Canned Green Beans, Canned Hearty Soups, Chili, Boxed Pasta, Boxed Macaroni & Cheese, Boxed Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Stuffing Mix, Cornbread Mix, Cooking Oil, Hot Chocolate Packets, and Snacks (Crackers, Chips, Cookies, Etc.)

Every donation, big or small, makes a difference!  Thank you for supporting our Girl Scouts and helping us spread kindness and community spirit this holiday season!  

📅 PTO MEETING!
Thursday, November 12th at 2:15

Join us for our November Duffy PTO Meeting!

Zoom Meeting Details

Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 801 865 1680
Passcode: DuffyPTO

DUFFY DAY at UCONN FOOTBALL 🏈
Saturday, November 14th 2026 | 12:00PM

Join the Duffy community for a fun afternoon of college football as the UConn Huskies take on the James Madison Dukes!

Enjoy some fall football, connect with other Duffy families, and cheer on the Huskies together!

Tickets purchased through the Duffy link will be seated together in the same section.

Purchase Tickets Here: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Duffyelementary7

GO HUSKIES! 🐾🏈

The best way to spread holiday cheer?
Holiday cards that support Duffy all year! 

’Tis the season (already)! If your family sends out holiday cards, this promo code is for you! The Duffy PTO has partnered with Minted this year.

Use code FUNDRAISEDUFFYPTO to receive 20% off your total order, and 10% of your purchase will be donated back to Duffy Elementary School!

It’s an easy way to save while giving back to our Duffy community at the same time.

Please share the promo code with friends and family who send holiday cards, too. As always, thank you for supporting Duffy!

UPDATES FROM THE PTO

Here's what you missed at the last PTO Meeting

Fundraising Updates

• Parents' Night Out: A great success! We exceeded our target, bringing in approximately $6,000 in revenue before expenses. Thank you to everyone who participated, donated, and helped organize!
• Lyman Orchards Pie Sale: We surpassed our $3,000 fundraising goal! Pie pickup is November 13.
• Dragon Dash: Our biggest fundraiser is underway! THIS IS THE ONE! Student fundraising pages are LIVE through 99Pledges, and a fun new bulletin board at school will help track progress toward our $30,000 goal.
• Spirit Wear & Minted: Our online spirit wear store is expanding with new merchandise, including Dragon Dash hats! Don't forget to support Duffy through our Minted holiday card fundraiser.

Upcoming Events & Important Dates

• November 3: NO SCHOOL – Election Day.
• November 5: Annual School Safety & Security Meeting | 8:45 AM at Duffy
• November 13: Lyman Orchards Pie Pickup at Duffy Green Lot
• November 14: Duffy UConn Football Outing!

Get Involved!

Looking for a great way to get involved with the Duffy PTO?

• Teacher & Staff Appreciation is an amazing opportunity to help celebrate the incredible teachers and staff who make Duffy so special! Join as a Chair(s), Co-Chair(s) or Committee Member and be part of the planning alongside the PTO team for appreciation events throughout the school year. It's a fun and meaningful way to get involved and give back!
• Fundraising Co-Chairs to help plan and support our PTO fundraising efforts.

Interested? Join any committee as a member through Konstella!

Communication

• We're working to simplify PTO communications, including more targeted reminders through Room Leads.
• We also discussed field trips and clarified that teachers and school staff coordinate educational experiences, while the PTO helps fund them.

GET INVOLVED!
Our events and programs happen because of our amazing parent and guardian volunteers. Join a committee, help with an event or simply come learn more. There’s a way for everyone to be part of the Duffy PTO.

EXPLORE ALL PTO COMMITTEES HERE

We are still looking for volunteers to help fill several PTO positions noted below and committee roles for the 2026–2027 school year.

Teacher & Staff Appreciation Chairs/Co-Chairs
Help celebrate Duffy teachers and staff through appreciation events and recognition throughout the year.

Fundraising Co-Chairs
Help support PTO fundraising efforts that benefit students, teachers, enrichment, and community events. 

COMMUNITY EVENTS

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WEST HARTFORD-OPOLY!
Our West Hartford-Opoly game is officially available for presale! This has been a fun project, and we’re excited to share it with the West Hartford community.

Most of our West Hartford public schools are represented somewhere in the game, whether through a Chance card (renamed Rose Garden cards), mascot, or another special feature!

Pre-Sale ends November 15th!

VOLUNTEER • JOIN A COMMITTEE • HELP WITH AN EVENT
Our events and programs happen because of our amazing parent and guardian volunteers. Join a committee, help with an event or simply come learn more. There’s a way for everyone to be part of the Duffy PTO.

EXPLORE ALL PTO COMMITTEES HERE

We are still looking for volunteers to help fill several PTO positions and committee roles for the 2026–2027 school year.

Whether you are interested in helping with events, supporting behind the scenes, or joining the PTO team, we would love to have you involved.

Teacher & Staff Appreciation Chairs/Co-Chairs
Help celebrate Duffy teachers and staff through appreciation events and recognition throughout the year.

Fundraising Co-Chairs
Help support PTO fundraising efforts that benefit students, teachers, enrichment, and community events. 

We can’t wait to see everyone and kick off a great year!

GET CONNECTED!

DUFFY PTO: duffypto@gmail.com

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