The Dunwoody Springs Dispatch
A Project Based Learning School
October 4, 2017
Ivy Goggins, Principal
Denise Haltrecht, Asst. Principal
Upcoming Events
- 10/5 International Night 5:30-7:30
- 10/6 Teacher Workday - NO SCHOOL
- 10/9 Columbus Day Holiday - NO SCHOOL
- 10/17 School Governance Council Meeting – Open Meeting / guests welcome at 7:30 a.m.
- 10/20 Coffee and Conversation with Principal Goggins - for new parents at 7:45 a.m.
- 10/30-11/3 Red Ribbon Week
Reminders From Ms. Goggins
Long Weekend Ahead
NO SCHOOL – Friday, October 6 and Monday Monday, October 9
EXCESSIVE TARDINESS
Number of tardy students
Mon. 9/25 28
Tues. 9/26 18
Wed. 9/27 27
Thurs.9/28 12
Fri. 9/29 43
Total week 128
We know that traffic in the area can be challenging, so please take advantage of the school bus and/or plan to leave a few minutes earlier.
Please be reminded that students who are tardy:
Miss the morning announcements
Have a rushed start to their day
Require repeated directions, which delays the start of learning for all students
Interrupt instruction for all
Learn unprofessional / negative behaviors – arriving late is insensitive to others.
Apartment Fire / Community Support Needed
By now you may have heard about the fire at Azalea Park Apartments last Friday afternoon.
Two of our families lost all of their belongings in this fire, but thankfully, there were no major injuries or loss of life.
As a community we are coming together to collect household items, new or gently used clothing, books and toys for these families.
The children’s sizes are listed below:
KK girl size 5 clothing and size 10.5 shoes
KK boy size 6 clothing and size 11 shoes
4th grade girl size 10-12 clothing and size 4 shoes
2 toddler boys sizes 12-18 months and 3T
As you can imagine, the families will need household items as well. If you have smaller items in good condition to donate, please bring
them to the school. For larger items such as gently used furniture, please contact our school Social Worker, Jasmine Iverson, via email at
iversonj@fultonschools.org with information.
Coffee and Conversation with Principal Goggins - for new parents October 19th at 7:45am
School Governance Council Meeting – Open Meeting / guests welcome at 7:30 on Tuesday, October 17th.
Thank you to CITY NATIONAL BANK for donating backpacks FILLED with school supplies and books to our school.
We truly appreciate Ms. Randa Brooks, City National Bank employee and mom of Isaiah and Elijah! Thank you for supporting our school.
If you have not visited lately, please stop by to see our newly updated media center! It truly is a kid-inspired, fun place to learn, collaborate and enjoy a good book. Thanks to last year’s seed fund grant, written by the School Governance Council, our children can enjoy this new learning space.
We have one vacant seat on the School Governance Council. Please email Ms. Goggins if you would be interested in serving gogginsi@fultonschools.org.
The council meets once per month at 7:30 - 9:00 am. The council is comprised of 10 members including parents, community members and staff and provides these individuals with a leadership role in the management of our school.
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.
International Night
Thursday, Oct 5, 2017, 05:30 PM
Dunwoody Springs Elementary School, Roberts Drive, Sandy Springs, GA, United States
Digital Citizenship At Dunwoody Springs
Family Twitter Night #DSESfamilynight
Dunwoody Springs will once again be participating in #DSESfamilynight on Twitter. These special nights throughout the school year will allow you as a family to spend time together with NO HOMEWORK to increase family engagement time! The only thing we ask is that you "TWEET" about it on Twitter, use the hashtag #DSESFAMILYNIGHT and tag our school @DunwoodySprings with your pictures of the fun you are having because #DSESistheBEST
DSES Twitter nights are: September 27th October 25th , November 29th , December 20th January 24th, February,21st March 21st April 25th and May 16th All families that participate will be entered into a drawing for a prize! Need help with Twitter? Click Here: How to use Twitter in 15 mins. or less
News From the P.E. Department
On October 12-13, our P.E. classes will have the pleasure of having Coach Lou Corsetti conduct 2 days of P.E. classes focusing on the fundamental skills of soft-stick lacrosse.
Coach Corsetti is connected with U.S. Lacrosse and has a vast resume both as a player and coach within the sport. He and his assistants will provide the basic knowledge of the game to inspire in all participants an awareness of the sport.
We look forward to his arrival and the opportunity for our students to be exposed to the sport of lacrosse.
Thank You,
Your P.E. Department
School-Family Compact
Dunwoody Springs Elementary Community Service Project
Mahatma Gandhi’s idea, “Be the change you wish to see in the world” has inspired us to begin a schoolwide community service program! This year, we’re challenging our students to be outstanding citizens and leaders by claiming, “I am the change!” We will give students several opportunities to step up to this challenge and make a difference in our world!
Our first community service project will help families and other elementary children affected by the hurricanes in Texas & Florida.
We are collecting 3 items:
elementary age books for school libraries that were destroyed in Texas
paper towels for clean-up efforts in Florida
disposable diapers of any size
Donations will be collected through Friday, October 13!
Contact Mrs. McLane, School Counselor, with any questions. We’d like to thank the North Atlanta Church of Christ for letting us partner with them in this community service project!
October is National Farm to School Month
For the entire month of October, local farm fresh apples served at breakfast and lunch are part of Fulton County’s School Nutrition Farm to School Program. Come and enjoy a delicious apple today!
Café Celebrates National School Lunch Week October 16th – 20th
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