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Hear from Dewey’s Maker Lab instructor, students and other teachers on how this hands-on learning environment prepares students for classroom and real-world opportunities.
Welcome to Harry Dewey Fundamental Elementary School
Maker Lab student putting STEAM into Action
21st Century Learning
Kids Art festival engages our student artists
Dewey loves our Canine Companion, Halo!
Thanks to everyone that made our Spring "Lunch with a Loved One" a success!
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about The New Merchandise Shop is OPEN!
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Check here for highlights from the latest board meeting on Sept. 24.
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Over the past two days, San Juan Unified has received reports of social media posts containing threatening statements and each naming or tagging a different list of schools across the region. Our safety team is closely monitoring the situation in coordination with law enforcement. We want to reassure families that we have no evidence of an actionable threat to any of our school communities at this time.
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about Tiger Tale newsletters now online
Check here for highlights from the latest board meeting on Sept. 10.
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California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) score reports from last school year are now available in Parent Portal.
Check here for highlights from the latest board meeting on Aug. 13.
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Dewey's maker lab is a unique space for the school, where teachers take their students during class time to develop and complete hands-on projects.
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San Juan Unified uses an equity lens to target and eliminate barriers for all students.
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If you want to be a part of a diverse school district committed to ensuring each student's success - we want to meet you.
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San Juan Unified School District is invested in providing 21st-century learning opportunities for all students.
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The San Juan Education Foundation supports and advances excellent education for all students in San Juan Unified.