UPCOMING EVENTS
Catch up on all the upcoming PTO events and activities happening in the Duffy community!
📚GIVE A BOOK GET A BOOK
SHARE THE JOY OF READING!
Get a Book, Give a Book! We’re getting ready for our yearly celebration! During the week of December 15th, all Duffy Dragons will have the opportunity to visit our Winter Wonderland Bookstore to pick out a gently used book for winter break reading as well as choose one to wrap and bring home to give as a gift for a sibling, neighbor, friend, relative, etc.
📢We are looking for volunteers to help make this event a success! If you are interested, please CLICK HERE!
Thank you to all who donated books!
Please check the Duffy calendar for a complete list of all school events & activities.
GET INVOLVED AT DUFFY!
There are so many ways to support our Duffy community — from volunteering to joining a committee. Your time, ideas, and energy help make Duffy a wonderful place to learn and grow!
📝 PTO MEETINGS
Join us for the next Duffy PTO Meeting to learn more about upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and ways to get involved.
📅 Wednesday, January 7th
⏰ 7:00-8:00 PM
📍 Location: Virtual-Click HERE for the LINK!
📅 Friday, February 6th
⏰ 2:00-3:15 PM
📍 Location: Duffy Elementary School with a Virtual Option
📣 JOIN THE DUFFY PTO
Co-Treasurer
We’re looking for a Co-Treasurer — a key role in managing budgets, supporting school events, and helping our community initiatives thrive. This is a great opportunity to get involved, learn the ropes of PTO finances, and make a meaningful impact.
Member at Large
Interested in getting involved but not sure where to start?
Join as a Member-at-Large to be part of the PTO Board’s planning and help shape the programs and events that make Duffy so special!
Get Involved: Duffy PTO Board & Committees
💚 DUFFY CARES: OUTREACH & SUPPORT COMMITTEE
This committee supports Duffy families and students who may need extra help throughout the year, from providing clothing and school supplies through the Duffy Closet to organizing assistance during holidays and back-to-school season. Volunteers help plan and coordinate these initiatives, ensuring every family feels cared for and connected.
Get Involved: Learn more about the Duffy Cares Committee Here
🌿 DUFFY GARDEN COMMITTEE
In 2026, we’re excited to renew our focus on enhancing our school grounds and play areas through meaningful parent and student involvement. Our mission is to bring the Duffy community together by caring for our gardens and supporting seasonal beautification projects that make our school greener, more welcoming, and inspiring for all students.
If you’d like to help shape our plans for Spring 2026, we invite you to join the committee as a planning member today!
Get Involved: Join the Garden Committee Here
IMPORTANT DATES
- Wednesday, December 24-January 2: Winter Break — No School
WAIT UNTIL 8th!
Want to wait to give your child a smartphone? You’re not alone!
Over the past several years, parents have said “yes” to smartphones for children as early as elementary school age due to societal pressures. Many parents today feel powerless, but together, we can change this!Parents now have access to research on the impacts of smartphone use on our children that was not available just a few years ago. The research shows that smartphone use in children before the age of 14 has lead to an alarming increase in such things as anxiety, depression, screen addiction, exposure to sexual content, cyber bullying, and suicide, to name a few…
Let’s listen to the data and say “not yet” together!Wait Until 8th is an organization that connects parents interested in waiting to give their children smartphones by distributing a pledge to each grade within a school. Signing the pledge empowers parents to rally together to delay smartphones until at least the end of 8th grade. Together, we can decrease the peer pressure felt by kids and parents, alike.
Here’s how it works: A pledge becomes "active" once 10 or more families within a grade sign it. The pledge is designed this way so you don't have to fear "what if I am the only parent that signs in my kid's grade" and so that you can connect with other families. We currently have many active grades at Duffy - sign the pledge to connect with others!To learn more and sign the Wait Until 8th pledge, click here.
*Please note - this pledge is for delaying smartphones only. If you would like your child to have a basic phone that just calls and texts, you still can sign the pledge! Basic phones avoid the distractions and dangers that come with smartphones.STAY CONNECTED
Explore all our volunteer opportunities and committees
Please CLICK HERE to see all the amazing events that you can be a part of too! We thank you for all of your time and support!
Send announcements for the weekly eBlast by Friday, 3:00 PM to Calla Leonardo, PTO Communications Chair, or contact the PTO Co-Presidents.
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