GLOW Party
What could be more fun than a GLOW (Go Light Our World) party to start the year off right?
Save the date: Friday, August 26th, from 6 – 8 pm at Dunwoody Springs Elementary School.
For only $3 per person, you’ll enjoy a DJ, dancing and the time of your life! Don’t forget to dress to glow. We will be selling pizza and other fun glow-in-the-dark items.
Adults must accompany children. This is a family event! We look forward to seeing you on the 26th.
PTA Updates
PAPA JOHN’S SPIRIT NIGHT
BOX TOPS
Don’t forget!! Coming up, we have a four- day weekend! Enjoy NO SCHOOL on Friday, Sept. 4 (PBL Day) and Monday, Sept. 7 (Labor Day)! Updates and Invitation to Participate in PTA Next Year
Hello Dolphins!
We hope everyone is staying warm! A new request for your participation and some updates and reminders:
Planning for Next Year’s PTA
Step up to volunteer for a role in PTA next year.
Would you like to be on the board or join a committee? If you think you would like to help in any capacity next year, whether it’s holding a chair position on our 2015-2016 PTA Board of Directors and/or Executive Board or helping us out whenever you can, please let us know! Contact Joy Streeter for more information (j4streeter@yahoo.com).
Papa John’s Spirit Night
Save the date, next Spirit Night is Wednesday, March 11th.
This is a really easy way to help raise money for our school because a percentage of your order goes back to Dunwoody Springs PTA, even when you take advantage of a special offer.
When: Wednesday, March 11th
What: 10% of any order placed at the Roswell Rd. Papa John’s on February 11th will go directly back to Dunwoody Springs.
Where: 8725 Roswell Rd. 678-461-4633. (This location only.)
** STEM (Science) Night !! **
When: Thursday, March 26th
Time: 6-8 PM
Fliers to follow, but mark your calendar now. It’s sure to be a fun and educational evening.
Be sure to RSVP.
**SAVE THE DATE FOR THE DSES FAMILY DISCO DANCE!!**
Come dressed in your best 70’s disco fash
ion and
boogie the night away! All proceeds benefit 5th-grade end-of-year activities.
When: Thursday, March 12
Time : 6 – 8 p.m.
Cost: 1 ticket: $5… 2 tickets: $8… 3 or more tickets : $10
Photos, pizza, baked goods and drinks will be for sale
Students must be accompanied by an adult.
Image credit for science night photo: http://www.ivycreekes.com/sciencenight/.
Events and Dates to Remember
There is a lot going on…Please take a moment to note the following dates and events on your calendar:
**PAPA JOHNS SPIRIT NIGHT**
It’s time for another Papa John’s Spirit Night. This is a really easy way to help raise money for our school because a percentage of your order goes back to Dunwoody Springs PTA, even when you take advantage of a special offer.
When: THIS Wednesday, February 11th
What: 10% of any order placed at the Roswell Rd. Papa John’s on February 11th will go directly back to Dunwoody Springs.
Where: 8725 Roswell Rd. 678-461-4633. (This location only.)
**BOX TOPS DEADLINE IS Friday, Feb. 20**
Don’t forget to bring in your Box Tops for education. Have you asked your relatives and friends to collect them for you?
Winning class gets a pizza party!!
**NEW DATE for STEM (Science) Night !! **
When: Thursday, March 26th
Time: 6-8 PM
Fliers to follow, but mark your calendar now. It’s sure to be a fun and educational evening.
Be sure to RSVP.
**SAVE THE DATE FOR THE DSES FAMILY DISCO DANCE!!**
Come dressed in your best 70’s disco fashion and
boogie the night away! All proceeds benefit 5th-grade end-of-year activities.
When: Thursday, March 12
Time : 6 – 8 p.m.
Cost: 1 ticket: $5… 2 tickets: $8… 3 or more tickets : $10
Photos, pizza, baked goods and drinks will be for sale
Students must be accompanied by an adult.
Image credit for science night photo: http://www.ivycreekes.com/sciencenight/.
Valentine’s Day Lunch
Join your student for lunch on Friday, February 13th. Treasure the moment and have a Valentine photo taken while you’re visiting as well! Photos are available to purchase and take home for $5 each (cash only).
When: Friday, Feb. 13
Fliers came home in your child’s book bag detailing lunch times for each teacher/class.
Cost: $3.25 per guest lunch. Cash only.
Valentine Photos: $5 each. Cash only.
Don’t miss this special opportunity to join your sweetie for lunch!
Learn About Dunwoody Springs
Do you have friends or neighbors who are interested in learning about our wonderful school? Please share the information about our prospective parent informational coffee with them.
PROSPECTIVE PARENT INFORMATIONAL COFFEE
Sunday, February 8th, 2:00-4:00pm
Dunwoody Springs Elementary School is our school of choice, and we would love to tell you why!
You are invited to a neighborhood coffee at the Spalding Lake Neighborhood Clubhouse to meet Principal, Ivy Freeman, staff members and other parents eager to talk about our positive experiences in the wonderful elementary school in our district.
There are many options for your child’s education. Please join us to ask questions and learn more about our neighborhood school.
When: Sunday, February 8th 2:00 – 4:00pm
Where: Spalding Lake Subdivision Club House
3880 Spalding Drive, 30350
Contact: Nina Weidle: nweidle@comcast.net
Learn about:
- Our school’s partnership with Georgia State University
- Gifted instruction in all classrooms
- Excellent standardized test scores
- PTA activities and events
- Meet teachers, administrators and parents
We hope to see your friends and neighbors there!
Bingo Night
You won’t want to miss Bingo night at Dunwoody Springs!
This is a family event — plan to accompany your children for this fun evening. Get together with fellow DSES families and friends. Children must be with an adult; no drop-offs.
Date: Friday, January 23rd
Time: 7 – 9 PM
Cost: $5 for 4 games (per player)
Food: pizza, chips and drinks will be for sale.
*** Prizes for all winners!! ***
Raffle tickets will also be for sale – enter for a chance to win a 32″ TV!!!
If you’d like to help in some way, we are looking for drink donations. Please sign up with this link.
Looking forward to seeing you there. Good luck!
Papa John’s Spirit Night THIS Week
It’s time for another Papa John’s Spirit Night. This is a really easy way to help raise money for our school because a percentage of your order goes back to Dunwoody Springs PTA, even when you take advantage of a special offer.
When: THIS Wednesday, January 14th
What: 10% of any order placed at the Roswell Rd. Papa John’s on Jan. 14th will go directly back to Dunwoody Springs.
Where: 8725 Roswell Rd. 678-461-4633. (This location only.)
Deals: 2 Large 5 topping or Specialty Pizzas for $22 (code 5STOP22)
Free cookie w/ the purchase of a Large pizza at regular price (code SCHOOL1415)
Please mention Dunwoody Springs when ordering and/or receiving your pizza.
Save the Dates and Important Information
Happy Holidays to all of our Dolphin Families!
During this busy time, we have a few reminders before we break for the holidays.
BINGO NIGHT
SAVE THE DATE! Bingo Night will be January 23rd from 7-9 PM. There will be pizza, baked goods and drinks for sale. More exciting details to follow.
CAREER DAY
Be on the lookout for details on how you can help teach our students about your career. Students look forward to hearing about all of your jobs and exactly what you do. The date is January 30th, during school hours.
PAPA JOHN’S SPIRIT NIGHTS
These spirit nights will be every 2nd or 3rd Wednesday of every month. Exact dates and reminders to follow. Stay tuned.
PROSPECTIVE PARENT COFFEE
Tell your neighbors and friends in our district. Join us at the Spalding Lake clubhouse on February 8th. We will be spreading the word about all the great work we are doing at Dunwoody Springs. Anyone considering a move to our school should join us. The address is 3880 Spalding Drive .
Also, be sure to invite your neighbors to our open house AT the school, which is February 12th from 9 AM- 12 PM.
WINTER BREAK
DON’T FORGET THE LAST DAY OF SCHOOL before break IS THIS FRIDAY 12/19,
Our first day back for students will be January 6th.
Have a great holiday break! See you in the New Year!
It’s time for the Top Turkey contest!
GOBBLE! GOBBLE!!
It’s time for the 2014 Top Turkey Contest!
What does that mean?
PTA invites students to write a paragraph detailing why their teacher should be the Top Turkey Teacher. PTA will give these paragraphs to the teachers.
Once your student has written a paragraph, he or she can purchase turkey features for $1 each. Buy as many feathers as you like beginning the morning of Tuesday, November 4th until Tuesday, November 18th. The winning grade level will be the grade with the most turkey feathers purchased. That grade level will receive special prizes and a party. (You only need to write one paragraph, but you can buy as many feathers as you like.)
Proceeds of this fun-raiser will go to maintain and support PTA programming such as free school social events, a wide array of technology for the classrooms, field trips and other special projects and programs.
GOBBLE GOBBLE!!
Dunwoody Springs Elementary School PTA 