The Dunwoody Springs Dispatch
A Project Based Learning School
March 22, 2017
Ivy Goggins, Principal
Denise Haltrecht, Asst. Principal
Upcoming Events
- 3/22 Report Cards Go Home
- 3/23 PBL Showcase Night 5:30-7:30
- 3/24 PreK Lottery Drawing 12:00 noon
- 3/29 Kindergarten and New student Registration 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- 3/30 Kindergarten and New student Registration 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
- 4/3-4/7 Spring Break NO SCHOOL
- 4/13 Georgia Milestones Testing Begins
- 4/21 PTA Bingo Night
- 5/10 Kindergarten Round – Up (Orientation for rising kindergarten students and parents) 9-10:15 a.m.
Change of Transportation Update & Forms
Transportation changes will only be accepted in writing via fax using this form (http://school.fultonschools.org/es/dunwoodysprings/Documents/TRANSPORTATION%20CHANGE%20FORM.pdf) or via email to 981transportation@fultonschools.org by 12:30p.m. on the day of the change. Last minute changes will not be accepted. If you have questions regarding the changes, please contact the front office.
Voting For New School Governance Council Members
The election of new members to our School Governance Council begins soon! Elections will be held March 22-28, 2017 for 1 parent/guardian position and 1 teacher/staff position on the Council. The parent/guardian representative will be elected by the parents/guardians of our school and the teacher representative will be elected by the school’s employees. Please read the bio's of our 4 candidates below.
All voting will occur online beginning at 8:00 am on March 22nd and concluding at 5:00 pm on March 28th. We will have voting available at school, March 23rd, the night of our PBL Showcase 2. All parents/guardians will receive a link via email to access the ballot. School employees will also vote via email (a link will be sent out) using their FCS user id and password. Please make sure to check your spam or clutter. Eligible voters can vote from any device that grants internet access. We have designated voting stations in the school to encourage maximum voting participation to ensure all parents and employees have the opportunity to vote. Thank you to all candidates for School Governance Council. Please make preparations to vote in the SGC elections on March 22 - 28!
Rena Daniel
My name is Rena Daniel. I feel I am a great candidate for the open parent position for the Dunwoody Springs Elementary School Governance Council. My qualifications include an academic background and experience in Early Childhood Education. I graduated in 1999 with a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education from Georgia Southwestern State University. I continued my studies and completed the Master of Science in Early Childhood Education in 2003 also from Georgia Southwestern State University. After earning a Masters of Science, in 2006, I graduated with a Specialist in Early Childhood Education from Troy State University.
In addition to my academic experience, my teaching experience, and leadership roles within Elementary education further qualify me to serve on the DSES SGC. I began my teaching career in 2000 at Sarah Cobb Elementary in Americus, GA where I taught 3rd, 4th, & 5th grades. Additionally, at SCES, I served as a GA Southwestern State University Master Teacher, a Lead teacher, the Chairman of the School Council, and was voted Teacher of the Year in 2005-2006. In 2008, I continued my career at Mt. Carmel Elementary in Douglasville, GA where I taught 4th grade, served as grade level chair, provided staff trainings, served on the Media Technology Committee, and was once again awarded the great honor of representing my school as the Teacher of the Year in 2011-2012.
My academic background and experience with Elementary education would be an asset to the Dunwoody Springs Elementary School Governance Council. If elected as a parent representative, I will serve as a voice in the decision making process to help determine the long-term direction of DSES, support and help increase academic achievement, and serve as a voice and ambassador for our community.Marcy O'Toole
Hello, my name is Marcy O’Toole and would love your vote for the School Governance Council at Dunwoody Springs Elementary School. I currently am guardian to two students at DSES (kindergarten and 1st grade). I have been their guardian since 2012. I am actively involved with their teachers and we attend many of the after school events such as PBL nights and dances. Being involved in their school is very important to me as their education is one of the things that will set them up for future success whether in school or after they graduate. If elected, I promise to be fair minded and to be an advocate for the students. Please consider me to a member of the next School Governance Council. Thank you!
Katie Johns
My name is Katie Johns, and I teach the K-5 Science Lab at Dunwoody Springs Elementary. I have been in education for the past 8 years as an elementary school teacher, serving all grade levels and subject areas. It is my desire to be a part of the School Governance Council to help make a positive impact on our school community. Through working with stakeholders, I hope to help create long-term goals and decisions that align with the core values of our school.
Ashley Wampler
My name is Ashley Wampler. I have taught for 6 years, all of them in Fulton County. I have experience in Kindergarten, 1st, 3rd, and 5th grades. Recently, I completed my Master's in Education with a concentration in reading and literacy. I wish to serve on the School Governance Council because I am dedicated to the success of our students and our school. I enjoy being involved in a wide variety of experiences, and would like to be a part of the decisions that SGC makes for Dunwoody Springs.
Georgia Milestones Testing Dates For 2017
3rd, 4th, & 5th Grades:
Thursday, April 13th ELA/Writing
Friday, April 14th ELA/Writing
Monday, April 17th ELA/Sections 1&2
Tuesday, April 18th ELA/Sections 1&2
Wednesday, April 19th Math Sections 1&2
Thursday, April 20th Math Sections 1&2
5th Grade Only:
Monday, April 24th Science Sections 1&2
Tuesday, April 25th Social Studies Sections 1&2
Georgia Exceptional Children’s Week
We recently celebrated Exceptional Children’s Week here at Dunwoody Springs ES.
This special week highlights and celebrates students with disabilities and their accomplishments in and out of the classroom. This year we celebrated with an immersive and hands on approach.
Our student council got involved by making posters to hang around the school showcasing successful individuals who had or have disabilities including Magic Johnson and Thomas Edison. In addition, the daily student-run news show also highlighted celebrities with disabilities. Students showed clips of them talking about their personal struggles and how they overcame them. They clearly sent the message that exceptional learning can lead to an exceptional life.
During the "Integrated Arts" (art, music, PE, media, STEM lab classes) students learned about specific disabilities. They engaged in activities which simulated what it may feel like to have a disability. Each session ended with a group discussion about the experience. For example, in P.E. students visited stations where they wore blindfolds or vision altering goggles to simulate visual impairments. They were asked to complete normal P.E. activities. When asked, one student said, “Playing soccer is my favorite thing. I play every day and I couldn’t get [the ball] to my partner. It was so frustrating.”
The week ended with the annual "Yes, I Can" Award Ceremony where special education students were recognized by teachers, staff and parents for their academic growth and/or behavioral improvement.
Café Job Openings Here - At Dunwoody Springs
FOR INFORMATION:
Contact
School Nutrition Area Supervisor
Julie Knight-Brown at knightbrown@fultonschools.org or call 404.791.4772.
Please fill out an application, here are instructions:
Go to the Fulton County Schools website: https://www.fultonschools.org/en
Click on “Careers” at the top, then “Job Openings” in the drop down list.
Click on “Support Staff” in the column to the left.
Scroll down to “Food Service Worker” (two listings, either is fine) and click on the “Apply” button to the right to begin.
Please fill out your application with as much detail as possible, we also need 2 or more references completed. These can be from former supervisors, co-workers, volunteer work leaders, or character references (who are not family members).
Let us know when your application is complete. We will check it and then can arrange for an interview. Thank you!
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Read e-books At Home
Do you know that your child can read library e-books from his/her computer at home (or from any mobile device)?
In your browser, navigate to https://fulton.mackinvia.com/ Then your child can log on with his/her username (lunch number) and birthday (mm/dd/yyyy). On the left-hand side of the screen, click on ebooks. Our school has almost 1,400 ebooks to choose from. Try some out today!!
Dunwoody Springs Elementary Needs A School Foundation!
The development of a school foundation would allow us to raise funds to further support our Project Based Learning (PBL) initiative.
Many schools have foundations which focus on fundraising through events, grant writing and community/business outreach for donations to support our goals.
The benefit of a foundation is that we can reach out to large companies, many of whom seek opportunities to invest in schools for ideas and programs they champion.
Unlike school and PTA funds, those generated by a foundation may be carried over from year to year for more expensive projects which may have a significant impact on our school.
If you have a desire to support us with the development of a foundation, if this aligns with what you do for your work, or if you have ideas to share, please contact Ms. Goggins, school principal at gogginsi@fultonschools.org.
Survey
Every year, the state rates schools based on several data points. One of these data points is a survey that all staff, students, and parents complete about our school. You may complete the survey using your personal computer, smartphone or tablet. If you do not have access to the Internet, you are welcome to take the survey at DSES. We encourage all parents to take the survey because the data will be used as part of the calculation of the School Climate Star Rating. No parent participation or low parent participation will negatively impact our school's School Climate Star Rating from the state. Survey responses are anonymous and will be submitted directly to the Georgia Department of Education for analysis. Results from the survey will not be available to the public and will not be posted online. We greatly appreciate your time and effort!
CLICK BELOW FOR THE GEORGIA PARENT SURVEY LINK:
CHESTATEE COUNSELING CENTER is here throughout the School Year!
We specialize in supportive counseling and provide services at home as well as at DSES throughout the school year and over the summer. If you are interested in receiving counseling services, please call 706-344-8462 or 678-948-8390 and/or email sandee.chestateecounseling@gmail.com. We are a Medicaid Provider and accept Amerigroup, Centpatico and Wellcare at no cost to you.
We look forward to the opportunity to help you!
Dunwoody Springs Elementary Project Based Learning School
Email: gogginsi@fultonschools.org
Website: http://school.fultonschools.org/es/dunwoodysprings/Pages/default.aspx
Location: 8100 Roberts Drive, Sandy Springs, GA 30350, United States
Phone: 470-254-4060
Twitter: @DunwoodySprings