Monday, October 26, is the last day to sign up. Scan the QR code or register here: https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/barnegat-preschool/inside-the-classroom-understanding-the-frog-street-curriculum

Tuesday, October 27, is the last day to donate to our Pet Supply Drive benefiting the Manahawkin Animal Shelter! If you’d like to participate, please send in pet supply donations with your child. Thank you to all our families who have already contributed 🐾

Join us for Red Ribbon Week Spirit Week, October 26–30, as we unite to Make a Difference and Be a Hero! ❤️

Today, half of our preschool classes met Coconut, a therapy dog, and Ravioli, a therapy dog in training! Thank you to the Salvanto’s for bringing the dogs to visit. Our furry friends were pretty tuckered out by the end of the day after all the love and snuggles! They’ll be back next week to meet the remaining classes 🐕‍🦺🐾❤️

Dear Dunfee Families,

Please see the attached letter outlining what our students are learning this week and ways families can reinforce these lessons at home.

Have a great day!

Good morning,

Please see the attached flyer regarding information on the Dunfee After School Snack Sale hosted by the BEPTA. Thank you!

Dear Dunfee Families,

Please see the attachment for information about the Paws For A Cause Spooky Halloween Bus Tour.

Have a great day!

Join your Dunfee friends for a Preschool Playdate at the Barnegat Branch of the Ocean County Library. Call the Library or scan the QR code to register 📚

Our donation drive for the Manahawkin Animal Shelter begins on Monday, October 19. If you’d like to help, please send pet supply donations in with your child. Thank you for helping us make a difference for animals in need!

Dear Dunfee Families,

Please see the attached letter outlining what our students are learning this week and ways families can reinforce these lessons at home.

Have a great day!

Dunfee staff showed their support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month by wearing pink for our district's Denim Day 🩷

Please see the attached flyer for information regarding the BEPTA Dumpling Distribution.

Our students showed off their school spirit during our Week of Respect Spirit Days! We loved seeing everyone participate and celebrate respect, kindness, and school pride!

As a reminder, school will be closed on Monday, October 12, 2026, for staff professional development.

We had a special visit from the Barnegat Fire Company for Fire Prevention Week! Our preschoolers learned important fire safety tips and got an up-close look at a fire engine. We appreciate our local firefighters for taking the time to visit and teach our students. We are so grateful for all they do for our community 🚒👩‍🚒

Dear Dunfee Families,

As part of our Pet Study, we’ll be collecting pet supplies for animals in need at the Manahawkin Animal Shelter from October 19–27.

If you’d like to help, please send donations in with your child. A collection box will also be located in the main office.

Thank you for helping us give back to animals in need 🐶🐱

Please see the attached Save the Date for the Tournament of Bands State Championships which will be held on November 1st at BHS!

Congratulations to Austin for winning our Fall Fest Raffle Basket 🍂🧡

So many smiles, laughs, and memories made at Fall Fest! Our little learners and their families had a wonderful time playing, exploring, and celebrating together. Thank you to our amazing families and staff for making it such a special afternoon 🍂🎃💛