Upcoming for next week at Dodson
Monday is Mustache Monday - all students and staff are invited to purchase a $1 mustache and wear it in school. Proceeds will go to schoolwide spring activities.
Tuesday is Picture Day for students in grades 5, 6, 7 and 8 and St. Patrick's Day. Everyone is invited to wear green and St. Patrick's Day accessories.
Wednesday is Picture Day for students in grades 1, 2, 3 and 4.
Thursday is Picture Day for students in prekindergarten and kindergarten, siblings and make-ups.
Friday schools are closed for Eid al -Fitr. Eid Mubarak to all our students, families and staff celebrating Eid al-Fitr.
Good Afternoon Dodson Families,
The next distribution from the Robert C. Dodson School Pantry starts tomorrow Thursday, March 12 and continues Friday, March 13 from 9 am - 12 pm.
All families that previously completed and submitted the Feeding Westchester Intake Form should plan to come to school to get their food on either Thursday or Friday between 9 am and 12 pm. You do not need to fill out paperwork again.
If you would like to join the food pantry at Dodson, please request a form from your child's teacher, fill it out and bring it to school. New members will be able to take food when you submit paperwork.
If you have questions, please call the Robert C. Dodson main office at 914-376-8159.
Tuesday, March 17: Grades 5, 6, 7 and 8
Wednesday, March 18 for grades 1, 2, 3 and 4
Thursday, March 19 for grades PK and K, sibling and make-up pictures.
We are looking for parents to volunteer to help at picture day. If you are interested, please contact your child's teacher.
Good Afternoon Dodson Families,
The next distribution from the Robert C. Dodson School Pantry will be this Thursday, March 12 and Friday, March 13 from 9 am - 12 pm.
All families that previously completed and submitted the Feeding Westchester Intake Form should plan to come to school to get their food on either Thursday or Friday between 9 am and 12 pm. You do not need to fill out paperwork again.
If you would like to join the food pantry at Dodson, please request a form from your child's teacher, fill it out and bring it to school. New members will be able to take food when you submit paperwork.
If you have questions, please call the Robert C. Dodson main office at 914-376-8159.

The last day of Dodson's Read Across America Week is tomorrow.
Friday is Cat in the Hat Day!
Dress in black, red, white, stripes, wear a hat and/or bow tie!


Dodson's Read Across America Week continues tomorrow
Thursday is Thing Day!
Dress in red and your teacher will do the rest!


Dodson's Read Across America Week continues tomorrow.
Wednesday is Wacky Wednesday!
Wear clothes backwards, inside out or mismatched!
Dodson's Read Across America Week continues tomorrow
Tuesday is Fox in Socks Day!
Wear crazy, mismatched or colorful socks.


Good Evening Dodson Families,
The Smile New York Mobile Dentist Clinic will be at Dodson from March 2 - 13 for yearly check-ups.
If your child saw the dentist last year at Dodson, they will have a scheduled appointment during the school day.
If your child is new to Dodson this year, and you would like a dental appointment for them, please return the dental consent forms that were sent home and we will schedule the appointment.
March 2 - 6
Celebrate with us all week by participating in our spirit days!


March 2 - 6
Celebrate with us all week by participating in our spirit days!


Picture day has been postponed and rescheduled for March 17th, 18th and 19th.
We look forward to seeing everyone at school tomorrow.
Good Morning Dodson Families,
We hope you are all doing well and we look forward to seeing everyone at school on Wednesday.
We have revised our Picture Day schedule for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
Wednesday, February 25: Picture Day for all 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th grade students.
Thursday, February 26: Picture Day for all 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th grade students
Friday, February 27: Picture Day for all prekindergarten and kindergarten students, make-ups and sibling pictures.
Picture order forms were sent home with students before the February break.
Attached are pictures of the order forms.




All Yonkers Public Schools and Central Office facilities are closed on Monday, February 23, 2026, due to the blizzard warning.
Only building custodians and snow removal team members should report.
Please stay home, be safe and continue to monitor the district website and social media platforms for updates.


Good Evening Dodson Families,
Dodson's Valentine's Spirit Week concludes tomorrow!
Friday is Pajama Day for PreK - 6th grades.
The Valentine’s Day store has a few items left and will be open during lunch periods on Friday.
Prekindergarten Valentine's Day celebrations are at 8 am.
Grades 7 & 8 will have a Valentine's Day Dance.


Robert C. Dodson Picture Day is Coming!
Tuesday, February 24: Picture Day for 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th grade students
Wednesday, February 25: Picture Day for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th grade students
Thursday, February 26: Picture Day for prekindergarten and kindergarten students and all make-ups
Picture order forms were sent home with students this week.




The Valentine’s Day store will be open tomorrow, Thursday, during all lunch periods.
Small gifts are available for $0.50 to $10.
Dodson's Valentine's Spirit Week continues tomorrow!
Thursday is We Love Dodson Day! Wear your Dodson gear, red and black!


