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!


Dodson's Valentine's Spirit Week continues tomorrow!
Wednesday is Sweetheart Day! Wear heart-patterned clothes and accessories or red and pink.


Dodson's Valentine's Spirit Week continues tomorrow, Tuesday, February 10th.
It is we are Wild About Learning day; to participate, wear animal print.


Dodson's Valentine's Spirit Week starts tomorrow!
Monday - Friendship Day, dress like a friend for twin day!
If you have no twin, wear black!


We hope you are staying warm!
Valentine's Day is on one week and we hope you can join us for a special prekindergarten celebration next Friday, February 13th at 8 am in our classrooms.


Please join us on Wednesday, February 11, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Lincoln High School, 275 Kneeland Avenue, for an informative Science Teachers Association of New York State (STANYS) meeting.
All elementary science teachers, secondary science teachers, administrators, and #YonkersPublicSchools parents are most welcome!
Learn about the Grades 5 & 8 Science Tests, Regents exams, new lab investigations, New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS), and much more.
Parents will also get tips on supporting their students in science and preparing for state tests. New York State Education Department (NYSED) representatives will present, and light snacks will be provided.

The next distribution from the Robert C. Dodson School Pantry will be tomorrow, February 6th from 8 am - 12 pm.
All families that previously completed and submitted the Feeding Westchester Intake Form should plan to come to Dodson to get their food tomorrow between 8 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 on Friday. New members will be able to take food on tomorrow.
If you have questions, please call the Robert C. Dodson main office at 914-376-8159.
Robert C. Dodson Picture Day is Coming!
Save the Date!
February 24, 25 and 26.
Picture order forms and picture schedules will be sent home next week.




February 9 - February 13
Monday - Friendship Day, dress like a friend for twin day!
Tuesday - Wild About Learning, wear animal print
Wednesday - Sweethearts, wear heart-patterned clothes and accessories or red and pink
Thursday - We Love Dodson, wear your Dodson shirt or school colors (red and black)
Friday - Pajama Day, wear your comfy pajamas


Please make sure your student wears or brings sneakers to school on physical education/gym days. Students must wear sneakers to participate in gym.
In addition, please label your child's clothing with their name, especially jackets, sweatshirts and sweaters. If you are missing items, please ask your child to check the lost and found in the cafeteria.
Thank you!
The next distribution from the Robert C. Dodson School Pantry will be this Friday, February 6th from 8 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 Friday between 8 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 on Friday. New members will be able to take food on Friday.
If you have questions, please call the Robert C. Dodson main office at 914-376-8159.
Good Evening Dodson Families,
The next distribution from the Robert C. Dodson School Pantry will be tomorrow Friday, January 16th from 8 am - 11 am.
All families that completed and submitted the Feeding Westchester Intake Form should plan to come to school to get their food on Friday between 8 and 11 am.
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 on Friday. New members will be able to take food on Friday.
If you have questions, please call the Robert C. Dodson main office at 914-376-8159.
Good Evening Dodson Families,
The next distribution from the Robert C. Dodson School Pantry will be this Friday, January 16th from 8 am - 11 am.
All families that completed and submitted the Feeding Westchester Intake Form should plan to come to school to get their food on Friday between 8 and 11 am.
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 on Friday. New members will be able to take food on Friday.
If you have questions, please call the Robert C. Dodson main office at 914-376-8159.
Deadline Extended to December 19, 2025 for the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 2026 Poem Contest
Details & Submission Forms: https://www.yonkerspublicschools.org/page/mlk-poem-contest-2026

Attention All Students Grades 6-12!
Deadline Extended for the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 2026 Poem Contest
Get Details Here: https://www.yonkerspublicschools.org/page/mlk-poem-contest-2026

Good Evening Dodson Families,
Tomorrow, Thursday, November 13 is KINDNESS DAY at Dodson.
Wear hearts or the color red for kindness!


Good Evening Dodson Families,
Tomorrow, Wednesday, November 12 is KINDNESS IS BETTER TOGETHER (TWIN DAY)
Dress alike with a friend or group to celebrate unity and friendship.


