Fun Fit Fridays are Back at Dunsmore

Dunsmore Elementary continues its tradition of staying healthy and strong by walking during Fit Fridays every week. Students, parents and the Dunsmore community join teachers and staff as they circle the playground to the beat of some inspirational music. Principal Karen Stegman uses this time to make announcements and invites everyone to participate in the […]

Superintendent Visits Hilltoppers

Superintendent Dr. Vivian Ekchian joined the Dunsmore Hilltoppers for Fit Friday fun on Sept. 13. Students, parents and the Dunsmore community joined Superintendent Ekchian and Principal Karen Stegman as they walked around the playground. Principal Stegman used this time to make announcements and invited Dr. Ekchian to participate and lead the school in the pledge […]

Eagle Scout Project Benefits Dunsmore

Eagle Scout Project Benefits Dunsmore

Dunsmore Elementary School alumni William Allen worked on his Eagle Scout project this summer by providing the teachers and the school with classroom nameplates. Teachers were invited to personalize their nameplates with his/her own handwriting, as well as in Japanese for the FLAG classrooms. Allen will receive his Eagle Scout Award once the projected is […]

Principal Stegman Honored

On May 31, the Dunsmore Elementary School staff, students and community honored Principal Karen Stegman for 10 years of service as principal. The student council presented her with flowers and the staff gave her a shout-out with a poem as administrative secretary, Christine Giannamore, presented her with a gift on behalf of the school. Stegman’s […]

Dunsmore Parents Honored

Dunsmore Elementary School sixth grade parent volunteers Adrianne Allen and Hannah Greenberg were awarded the Character and Ethics Award on May 16 during the school board’s community awards ceremony. Both parents demonstrated a commitment to the guiding principles of cooperation, citizenship and compassion as they worked together to paint the handball court walls at Dunsmore. […]

Celebrating International Day of Acceptance

Dunsmore Elementary School, with all schools across GUSD, celebrated International Day of Acceptance. The day is dedicated to recognizing and embracing people with disabilities and to honor the late Annie Hopkins, founder of 3E Love and creator of the International Symbol of Acceptance. Dunsmore’s student council distributed special buttons with the organization’s symbol to students […]

Holiday Fun at Dunsmore

Holiday Fun at Dunsmore

The holiday season is in full swing at Dunsmore Elementary when the teachers and staff donned their best hats and crazy hair. Teachers and staff took part in a different holiday theme everyday beginning Dec. 3. Principal Karen Stegman has taken the lead in making sure everyone gets into the holiday spirit by providing raffle […]

Jog-a-thon at Dunsmore

Jog-a-thon at Dunsmore

Dunsmore Elementary School PTA held its annual jog-a-thon in October, hoping to raise money, promote physical fitness, build school spirit, instill a sense of accomplishment and create a fun and memorable way to support education at Dunsmore. The PTA’s goal was to raise enough money to cover all field trip transportation costs for the school […]

Fun Fit Fridays are Back at Dunsmore

Dunsmore Elementary continued its tradition of staying healthy and strong by walking during Fit Fridays every week. Students, parents and the Dunsmore community join teachers and staff as they circled the playground to upbeat music. Each week Principal Karen Stegman uses this time to make announcements and invites everyone to participate in the Pledge of […]

Dunsmore Community Bids Farewell to Retiring Teacher

The Dunsmore PTA, teachers, former teachers, students and the community attended the retirement reception of Sharon Padilla on May 24 to show appreciation for the time and dedication she gave to Dunsmore Elementary kindergarten students. Padilla spent the last 26 years helping the kindergarten teachers nurture and prepare the 5 year olds for their journey […]