Welcome to Quarter 4!
Welcome back, Eagle Families! We hope everyone had a restful and rejuvenating spring break. We are so excited to kick off Quarter 4 and finish the school year strong. From center stage to the classroom, it is going to be a high-energy week at Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle!
Week of March 23, 2026
Together we SOAR!
📌 This Week at a Glance
- Monday: Math Club, Tech Rehearsals (until 8 PM)
- Tuesday: Math Benchmark Testing Begins
- Wednesday: Elective Selection (Homeroom), Art Club
- Thursday: "Rotten Apples" Opening Night (6:30 PM)
- Friday: Q3 Soaring Social & "Rotten Apples" Show
🎭 Theatre Spotlight: "Rotten Apples"
A comedic fairy-tale mystery by Tracy Wells
Showtimes: Thursday, March 26 & Friday, March 27
Time: 6:30 PM (Doors open at 6:00 PM)
Cost: $6.00 per person (
Pre-purchase tickets here)
🍎 Special Rates: Teachers are FREE! Thursday Soft Opening: Teacher families $3. First Responders & families: Half-price both nights!
⚠️ Policies: Not a drop-off event (adult required). No bags, weapons, masks, or outside food/drink permitted per LCSD policy.
📝 Academics & Testing
- Benchmark Testing: Science wraps up 3/26. Math begins Tuesday 3/24 (runs through 3/30).
- Elective Selection: Wednesday 3/25. Students will choose 2026/2027 courses during Homeroom.
🗓️ Important Meetings
- Conversations that Count: Monday, March 30 • 5:30–6:00 PM (With Superintendent Carlin).
- Q4 SAC Meeting: Wednesday, April 1 • 5:30–6:30 PM. Join us to discuss Teacher Appreciation and next year's planning!
🎨 Clubs & Activities
- Math Club: Monday • 8:30–9:25 AM (Lightning Round practice).
- Art Club: Wednesday • 4:30–5:25 PM (Mr. Donatelli’s Room).
- 🚫 Thespians: CANCELED this Monday due to tech rehearsals.
- Q3 Soaring Social: Friday, 3/27.
📘 Tutoring
Math & Academic Support
- Monday 3/23 • 4:30–5:30 PM • Ms. Rosenthal
- Tuesday 3/24 • 4:30–5:30 PM • Ms. Rosenthal & Ms. Tomlinson
- Thursday 3/26 • 8:30–9:15 AM • Mr. Senicola
🎳 6th Grade Field Trip (Headpinz):
Payment and online waivers are due by April 17th. Visit the 6th Grade Eagle’s Nest Google Classroom for the payment link. Once paid, students will receive their paper permission slip.
🚌 Students must have an activity form on file to stay after school. Students can be picked up by parents or ride the activity bus.