Dragon Nation Newsletter
March 2020
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March 27
Hello Dragon Family,
I hope this newsletter finds you and your family doing well. I know that each day we hear new information about our global crisis and sometimes it is difficult to hear about what is happening. I hope you have a support
I hope you have been able to keep up with all of the information coming to you from the district, teachers and myself. We
From the Librarian, Ms. Walker
New arrival:
The Secret Garden of George Washington Carver written by George Barretta and illustrated by Frank Morrison.
Did you know that George Washington Carver, former child of slaves and later a famous Scientist and inventor, had a secret garden as a child? Come check out this picture book biography to learn more!
Just a reminder that parent check out is available on Mondays from 3:15 to 3:45 (When school resumes). We have a nice selection of books (in English, Spanish and bilingual) and games available. Parents may check out a total of four items at a time, including two games for some family fun!
Thank you for supporting our fundraising efforts! Please remember to keep the money together so you can turn it in as soon as we are back in school.
Attendance
With your help this past month, we were able to increase our attendance by a couple of points. That is really hard to do... and we did it!!! Please see our Facebook page for pictures of the winners of the bikes and PK gift basket.
Full Color Yearbook on sale now! $20.
Visit www.balfour.com and enter Dessau Elementary School or send in the form to the front office. Ms. Jessica can help you with your order!
5th grade parents: For $5 you can create a special message that will appear on the back pages of the yearbook celebrating your 5th grader on completing elementary school! You can hand write it or type it up on-line. Ms. Jessica can help with your order!
A+ Federal Credit Union Green Apple Youth Memberships
To help students establish a good habit, A+ will visit our school once a month to collect deposits. When the student makes a deposit, they will get a little fun gift in exchange! How fun!
Forms to start the process are available in the office. A+will visit our campus on Dec 5, Jan 2, Feb 6, March 5, April 2 and May 7. Please consider this wonderful opportunity.
Calendar of events
Calendar of events:
March 30:
CAAC 3:00 - 5:00
Tentative due to restrictions
March 31:
Principal's Coffee (Postponed)
April 7 & 8:
STAAR
Updates coming soon
*holding off on any further calendar items until we have more information