The Dunwoody Springs Dispatch
A Project Based Learning School
February 14, 2018
Ivy Goggins, Principal
Denise Haltrecht, Asst. Principal
Upcoming Events
2/15 Box Tops Are Due
2/16 Hurricane Irma Make Up Day - Regular School Day
2/19 President's Day Holiday - NO SCHOOL
3/9 Fulton County Schools Digital Learning Day (NO SCHOOL for students – at home learning day)
3/12 Regular school day for students (snow make up day, Fulton County cancelled this teacher workday)
3/13 Regular school day for students (cancelled charter initiative- PBL day)
3/20 Pre-K Registration 8 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
3/21 Pre-K Registration 8 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
3/23 Pre-K Registration Lottery 11:00 a.m.
3/28 Kindergarten and New 1st Grade Student Registration 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
3/29 Kindergarten and New 1st Grade Student Registration 8:00 a.m.- 7:00 p.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.
Inclement Weather Make Up Day Information
Due to the loss of instructional time because of recent inclement weather, the North Springs cluster schools (including our school, Sandy Springs MS and North Springs HS) have decided to cancel the upcoming Project Based Learning teacher workday on Tuesday, March 13th. For the benefit of our students, our schools will now have a regular day of instruction on Tuesday, March 13th.
Please make note of the dates below:
- Friday, Feb. 16 – regular school day for students (Hurricane Irma make-up day)
- Monday, Feb. 19 – President’s Day (holiday NO SCHOOL for students)
- Friday, March 9 – Fulton County Schools Digital Learning Day (NO SCHOOL for students – at home learning day)
- Monday, March 12 – regular school day for students (snow make up day, Fulton County cancelled this teacher workday)
- Tuesday, March 13 – regular school day for students (cancelled charter initiative- PBL day)
We look forward to a seamless second semester focused on learning (hopefully with great weather). Thank you for your support
Debido a la pérdida de tiempo de instruction culpables por las recientes inclemencias meteorológicas, las escuelas de cluster de North Springs (nuestra escuela, Sandy Springs, MS y North Springs HS) han decidido cancelar la próxima dia de trabajo para las maestras el martes 13 de marzo. Para el beneficio de nuestros estudiantes, nuestras escuelas ahora tendrá un día de instrucción regular el Martes 13 de marzo.
Por favor, tome nota de las siguientes fechas:
• viernes, 16 de febrero – dia escolar regular para estudiantes (dia que faltamos por el huracán Irma)
• lunes, 19 de febrero - El Día del Presidente (no hay escuela para estudiantes)
• viernes, 9 de marzo - Las escuelas del condado de Fulton Día de lecturas digital (NO HAY ESCUELA para estudiantes )
• lunes, 12 de marzo: día escolar para estudiantes (los dias de nieve, el condado de Fulton cancelado este dia de trabajo para maestras)
• martes, 13 de marzo - día escolar para estudiantes (cancelado el dia de maestras para PBL)
Esperamos un segundo semestre integrada centrada en aprendiendo demasiado (esperemos que con buen tiempo).Gracias por su apoyo
At Home Learning Ideas For Snow Days
Have access to the internet? Use any device to continue learning! Students can log into their account and work on their reading, math, and more! Click on this link and your child can access their account: Launchpad log in All DSES students have a log in and password. If they forgot their log in information, please email their teacher.
Pre-K Registration
Tuesday, March 20, 2018 from 8:00am-12:00noon and 2:00pm-4:00pm
Wednesday, March 21, 2018 from 8:00am-12:00noon and 2:00pm-6:00pm
Pre Kindergarten Lottery will take place Friday, March 23, 2018 at 11:00am
Find information and forms needed for registration here: http://www.fultonschools.org/en/about/newtofcs/Pages/Registration.aspx
Spring Registration For Kindergarten & New 1st Graders
Wednesday, March 28th from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 29th from 8:00 a.m. to until 7:00 p.m.
**Parents of currently enrolled Pre-K students do not need to attend.**
Find forms and registration information here: http://www.fultonschools.org/en/about/newtofcs/Pages/Registration.aspx
Preventing the Flu & Flu Outbreak @ DSES
What else can you do to help prevent the spread of the flu and other infectious illnesses? The first thing is simple….WASH YOUR HANDS FREQUENTLY! Wash hands often with soap and water. If soap and water is not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer/rub. Did you know the single most important thing you can do to prevent the spread of infectious illnesses is washing your hands? While most of us already
know this, it is sometimes hard to remember this simple little important task during a busy day.
Some additional preventive measures you can do to help reduce the spread of flu and other infectious
illnesses include:
- Teach children not to share personal items like drinks, food, eating utensils or other personal items such as towels, combs, brushes, clothes, and cosmetics
- Wash coats, jackets, sheets; Wipe down lunch boxes with disinfecting wipes
- Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze and properly dispose of used tissues. If you do not have a tissue, use your elbow, arm or sleeve when coughing or sneezing instead of the hand (avoid touching eyes, nose, or mouth – germs spread this way);
- Wash athletic practice clothing each day, and shower after any contact sport;
- Stay home if you are sick and not going to a medical care facility, especially during the first days of illness when symptoms are more severe and the infection is most contagious. Return to work or school only after symptoms have improved and after you have had no fever for at least 24 hours.
- Try to avoid close contact with people who are sick;
- Clean and disinfect surfaces and objects that may be contaminated with germs like the flu. Viruses lurk in places you wouldn’t think. Everyone is vulnerable to picking up viruses.
- Custodians will play close attention to disinfecting bathrooms, door knobs and surfaces (tables/desks) etc.
- Make sure your vaccinations are up-to-date;
https://www.cdc.gov/flu/pdf/freeresources/updated/everyday-preventive-actions-8.5x11.pdf
New Dunwoody Springs Parent Liason Facebook Page
Hello parents and families of Dunwoody Springs! We have a new Facebook page for Dunwoody Springs. It is in English and Spanish!! Please go and hit the like button to follow us!!
Hola padres y familias de Dunwoody Springs!! Tenemos una nueva pagina de Facebook Dunwoody Springs, INGLES Y ESPANOL!! por favor ballan y denle like (el dedito arriba jaja) y siganos!!! Atentamente: Flor Mauricio
Kids Luv Tennis Spring Registration Now Open
Paper registrations are also available in the front lobby
DSES Career Day
National School Breakfast Week
National School Breakfast Week is March 5th-8th! This year’s theme, “I Heart School Breakfast” encourages parents, students, and school officials to get social over school breakfast. Speaking a language kids understand, we are ready to show-and-tell all the benefits of a healthy school breakfast. Students who eat breakfast this week will be entered to win the Grand Prize!
School Governance Council
Elections for the parent/guardian and teacher positions on the School Governance Council will be held March 19th-March 23rd. Candidates interested in running for an elected position on the Council must complete a candidate declaration form and submit by February 23rd.
Candidate forms may be submitted electronically or by mail (get a copy of the form from the school's front office and follow mailing instructions on the back of the form).
Principal's Letter to the Community
2018 Elections Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Additional Resources
Parent Survey - Please Participate
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 FOR THE GEORGIA PARENT SURVEY LINK: http://gshs.gadoe.org/parents
Digital Resources
Did you know that your child has access to all kinds of online resources from any connected device? Students can practice reading e-books, research topics, watch educational videos, practice typing, math, and much more. Just navigate to https://launchpad.classlink.com/fcs and have your child enter his/her student number and password (birthday mm/dd/yyyy). Then, students may choose from a wide variety of programs and databases. Give it a try today!
GA Milestones Study/Resource Guide For Students & Parents By Grade Level
Box Tops
It's time to start collecting BOX TOPS!! Box Tops can be found on many boxed grocery items such as General Mills cereals, Ziploc storage bags, Totino's pizza, Green Giant Vegetables, Kleenex Tissues, Yoplait Go-Gurt, Annie's Cookies and crackers AND MANY MORE!! Just cut them off participating products and turn them into your child's teacher!! Class that turns in the most BOX TOPS will win a class party!! Box tops are due by February 15th.
Breakfast Free To All Students
Did you know that the Dolphin Café has a healthy school breakfast program in support of academic achievement. Research shows clear relationships between eating breakfast and academic performance, behavior and attendance.
The Dolphin Café offers a nutritious and convenient breakfast each morning before the start of the school day free of charge to all students and an incredibly wallet-friendly price of $1.55 for adults.
Daily school breakfast includes:
• Both hot and cold whole grain options
• Fresh fruit and 100% fruit juice
• 1% and fat-free milks
Please take a look at the breakfast menus at www.fcsnutrition.com, and consider joining the Dolphin Café for a delicious breakfast meal!
School Cafe Serves Farm Fresh Strawberries in February!
In February, the strawberries served at lunch are part of Fulton County’s School Nutrition Farm to School Initiative. The strawberries have been grown and harvested from farmers across the southeast. Since the strawberries are grown nearby, they are at peak freshness, more environmentally friendly and help support our local farmers! Did you know that just 8 strawberries have more vitamin C than a medium orange?! Be sure to pick up farm fresh strawberries in the school café!
Dunwoody Springs Elementary Cafe Celebrations
Did you know that you can order treats for special celebrations right from our very own DSES School Cafeteria?
Frozen treats:
- Sour cherry-lemon slushie
- Strawberry-mango slushie
- Blue raspberry-lemon slushie
- Birthday cake frozen yogurt
Treats are $18 for the entire class. Just fill out this order form and submit order and payment at least 2 days in advance.
CHESTATEE COUNSELING CENTER
We are very fortunate to be in partnership with Chestatee Counseling Center who provides therapeutic counseling services for students during the school day. They are a Medicaid provider accepting Amerigroup, Centpatico and Wellcare. Contact Sandee Isaacs, LCSW, directly for more information. 678-948-8390 or sandee.chestateecounseling@gmail.com
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