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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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San Juan Unified’s open enrollment period begins on Monday, Dec. 9 at 8 a.m. and ends at 5 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 24.
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Now through Dec. 20, please take a few minutes to complete a short survey found at sanjuan.edu/communication regarding your experience with district and school communication.
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Results from our recent election show that the San Juan Unified community has approved Measure P to improve classrooms and teaching environments!
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Check here for highlights from the latest board meeting on Nov. 19.
Check here for highlights from the latest board meeting on Oct. 22.
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Read Superintendent Bassanelli's message from Oct. 16 here.
Check here for highlights from the latest board meeting on Oct. 8.
Upcoming Events
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Access San Juan Unified's 2024-29 Strategic Plan.
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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.