The Hornet's Nest
Dodd City Elementary Hornet Family
Hornet Pride Rally - Friday, Oct. 6 @ 9:00 in the West Gym
A Hornet Pride Rally is held at the end of each grading period. The following awards are normally given:
- Reading Achievement
- Super Scientist
- Mighty Mathematician
- Dodd City Way
- Super Stinger
- Perfect Attendance
- Jumping for George
This nine weeks we will also recognize students who participated in the Summer Library Program. We will be drawing for FOUR Kindles!
Parents are invited to attend.
October 2023
We would like to sincerely thank everyone who participated in our annual Fall Festival. Whether you sold stickers, donated prizes, baked cakes, bought tickets, volunteered to work booths or just showed up and had fun, we appreciate your participation. We raised over $12,000 dollars for our classes to be used this year to pay for field trips, class parties, and more.
We hope you all have a great week off next week to enjoy some time with your families and the Fannin County Fair!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Munger
Stay Informed!!
Play It Safe
- The Safety Rule - Say No, Get Away, and Tell!
- Safe Touches, Unsafe Touches, and Confusing Touches
- Trusted Adults
- Cybersecurity and Sharing personal information online.
Please click on the links below for more information from the Play It Safe organization regarding child abuse prevention.
Myths/Facts About Disclosures About Child Sexual Abuse
- School News
- Alerts
- Announcements
- Events
- Permission Slips
- Forms
- Sign-Ups
- 2-Way Communication by text and email
- app and website
Need help?? Contact tonya.horton@doddcityisd.net
- Current Grades
- Grade alerts for your student
- Attendance Records
- Class Schedules
- Online Registration
- STAAR Scores
Need Help? Contact tiffany.atchley@doddcityisd.net
- Add money to student account.
- Set alerts for low balances.
- Optional automatic payments when balances are low.
- See account charges.
- Set it and forget it!
Need Help? contact lindsay.sutton@doddcityisd.net
House Points Website - Critter Coin
https://www.crittercoin.com/app.html#/signIn
The students' logins are the same as their Chromebook or google logins and passwords. They should know these.
WEAR YOUR HOUSE COLOR SHIRT ON THURSDAY!
Amistad - RED
Altruismo - BLACK
Reveur - BLUE
Isibindi - GREEN
Dodd City Elementary Discipline and Behavior Plan (from Student Handbook)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mGhgyrCTNgHKyIzp3dP_4ZNZb_OGekWJ/view?usp=sharing
Dress Code Reminders!
*Shorts must be approaching the knee. 1 credit card width above the knee is acceptable.
*Tops must cover the waistband of pants when holding arms perpendicular to the body. No skin should be visible.
*Spaghetti straps are not acceptable. Tank top straps must be at least 2 inches wide. Bra straps should not be visible.
*Holes in jeans should not show skin if they are more than 1 credit card length above the knee. Patches or leggings can be worn underneath.
*Leggings or tights (tight, stretchy pants without back pockets) - should NOT be worn without other clothing that covers
While the dress code is standard for all grades Prek-12, we understand that some flexibility and best judgment may be required for younger students. However, we ask that these basic guidelines be followed in the upper elementary grades. Students will be given 1 warning, but repeated instances may warrant disciplinary action.
Thank you!
TAKE-OUT FOOD BROUGHT IN FOR LUNCH
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding that these decisions are made out of an abundance of caution and consideration for all students.
Please give us a call if you have any questions.
READING AND MATH SCREENERS
PreK: CLI Engage Circle Progress Monitoring - Required by HB 3 - Beginning and End of the year - Assesses language and literacy, math, heath and wellness, and academic motor skills
Kindergarten: TxKEA - Required by HB 3 - Beginning of the year Literacy Screener and End of the year Dyslexia Screener.
TPRI Literacy Screener - 1st and 2nd grades - Beginning of the year.
Dyslexia Screener 1st Grade - January
PreK and Kindergarten: Istation ISIP (once a month) - Assesses reading and math levels
STAAR Interim Testing 3-5: 2 times per year
Grades 1-5: Renaissance STAR Reading and STAR Math - At least once every 9 weeks
We will be in touch should your child show any areas of concern with these assessments.
CALENDAR - CHECK BACK OFTEN FOR UPDATES
August
September
1 - Staff & Student Holiday
4 - Staff & Student Holiday
8 - Grandparent's Day Reception
12 - Progress Reports Go Home
14 - School Pictures
26 - Happy Birthday, Cassidy Reed!
26 - Happy Birthday, Juli Wild!
29 - Happy Birthday, Dee Dee Mills!
29 - Fall Festival
October
2 - Sky Ranch Parent Meeting 6:00 (Cafeteria)
2 - Happy Birthday, Gena Ozment!
3 - Happy Birthday, Kaylee Sutton!
5 - Kona Ice
6 - Hornet Pride Rally - 9:00 am
9-13 No School (Fannin County Fair)
17 - Report Cards Go Home
26 - Happy Birthday, Maria Womack!
November
14 - Progress Reports Go Home
15 - Thanksgiving Feast - Families are invited. More information coming soon on Parent Square.
20-24 - Thanksgiving Holiday
December
5 - Picture Retakes
14 - Happy Birthday, Michelle Franco!
20 - Hornet Pride Rally - 9:00 am
1-Jan. 5th - Christmas Break
January
9 - Report Cards Go Home
15 - Staff & Student Holiday
24 - Kindergarten Cap & Gown Pictures
February
6 - Progress Reports Go Home
16 - Student Holiday/Staff Inservice
19 - Staff & Student Holiday
March
7 - Kona Ice
8 - Hornet Pride Rally - 9:00 am
19 - Report Cards Go Home
21 - Spring Pictures
26-28 Sky Ranch 5th Grade
29 - Staff/Student Holiday
April
1 - Bad Weather Day (No School)
16 - Progress Reports Go Home
16 - STAAR Reading 3-5 (Tentative Date)
23 - STAAR Science 5th Grade (Tentative Date)
30 - STAAR Math 3-5 (Tentative Date)
May
13 - Bad Weather Day (No School)
21- Rough Riders Education Day School-Wide Trip
23 - Last Day of School, Hornet Pride Rally , Report Cards, Early Release
June
July