Dolphin Dispatch
Discovery Bay Elementary Newsletter November 17, 2020
Principal's Message
Thank you for your participation in our Halloween Trunk-or-Treat! It was so great to see everyone - our teachers and staff have missed seeing the kids and families so much. We had the privilege of serving over 450 kids in our drive-thru event. It was amazing! A big thank you to all of the community partners who donated, our PTA who donated and helped with the event, and of course to the room families who decorated their Trunks. The great job they did is showcased in the video below. Be sure to check it out!
The district Intent To Return Survey closes this Friday, November 20th. Please be sure you have submitted one response for each student. This is how we will determine our staffing and schedules for our return to hybrid in-school learning. We cannot begin determining student schedules until we have information for every student. Please click HERE to complete your survey, if you have not already done so. Thank you!
Our First Annual Balloons Over Broadway event is happening now! Our entire school is reading the same book this week - Balloons Over Broadway. This is the story of Tony Sarg, the puppeteer who is credited with the founding of the Macy's Parade. As part of the book study, each student in school was sent home with story materials, as well as a balloon and some construction paper, in their October school materials pick up. Everyone was challenged to create their own "Balloon Over Broadway" for our virtual parade. Each family that would like to participate can submit a photo of their child with his/her balloon, or just the balloon itself. I will put all of the photos submitted by 3pm Friday, November 20th together in a "virtual parade" and share it on both our Schoology and Facebook pages.
Our Dolphin Drawing Challenge is underway. Please see the flyer below for more information. We have already received some and hey are amazing! Please see just a few of the ones we have received below. Entries will be used to decorate our campus, and possibly even used for our yearbook!
Our PTA Butter Braids Fundraiser is going on now! You can have delicious fresh-baked goods for the holidays while also supporting our school and playground improvements! Order forms went home in the student materials bags picked up before Fall Break.
Please note we have a some special events coming up:
- November 20th - Intent to Return Survey Responses Due
- November 20th - Balloons Over Broadway Virtual Parade
- November 20th - Report Cards Mailed Home
- November 23rd-27th - Thanksgiving Recess
- December 4th - Butter Braids Fundraiser Orders Due
As we are in the season of thankfulness, I could not be more thankful to be here with such an incredible campus of students, families, and staff. We sure are fortunate to be part of the Dolphin Family!
Please continue to be safe and be well!
#BetterTogether,
Mrs. Parlog
PTA Updates
- Our Butter Braids fundraiser has started! Please check the bag of student materials that went home before Fall Break for the information and order forms. Orders will be delivered December 16th - just in time for you to have some delicious treats for the holiday season!
- Here is a link to copy and send to family and friends for the Butter Braid Fundraiser: https://store.myfundraisingplace.com/6c32bef1-f837-4be1-bcea-9a38078fac50?fbclid=IwAR3FLFu_51iLu0FCrtY3TYDVyR35BqfWGeZv3ntPLF3AQi7fhHy2Xxm2xd4
- Mark your calendar - our next PTA meeting will be on zoom on January 19th at 3:30pm. We hope you can join us!
- The birthday marquee will continue to be updated during distance learning with student birthdays for parents who would like to participate. This is ordinarily a fundraiser that the PTA is providing free! If you would like to drop off a tax-deductible donation you are welcome to do so. Please click this LINK to enter your child's information
- Have you joined our PTA yet? If not, please click HERE.
- Joining our PTA helps support so many programs here on campus, and our PTA puts together so many great opportunities for our students. Your participation and support helps us be able to do more.
Many Thanks to the Discovery Bay Lions
Upcoming Dates
Friday, November 20th
Balloons Over Broadway Virtual Parade - Photos Due by 3pm
Friday, November 20th
Trimester 1 Report Cards Mailed Home
November 23rd - 27th
No School - Thanksgiving Recess