Tuesday is Spirit Night at Chili's!

Please come out and support our Spirit day/night at Chili's Wylie tomorrow, Tuesday, February 28. Part proceeds from your ticket will go to the Dodd Technology fund. You MUST present the attached flyer in order for Dodd to get the credit. Flyers will be honored from 11:00 a.m. to close. Thanks so much for your usual support!

Want to be a part of the PTA Board?

Dodd Families, The Dodd PTA is putting togther the PTA board for next year and we would love for you to be a part of it.

Positions that we are looking for are:
Fundraiser: Will be the head of the committee to plan and follow through with the fundraisers.
Staff Apreciation: Plan lunches etc. for the staff at Dodd
Environmental: In charge of recycling efforts lead by the Green Team
Website: Keep the website updated
Programs: Plan for 1 fall and 1 spring Character education or musical arts program, assist with any school sponsored family nights
Reflections: Send info. to students about the contest, collect entries and have them judged and send the winners on to district

We will also be looking for committee chairs for the Carnival/silent auction, spaghetti dinner/raffle and sock hop

If you are interested in any of the above positions please contact Patty Celis at triciacelis1@hotmail.com subject: PTA Board

A HUGE Thank You!

Thank you so much to all the gracious companies and individuals who contributed to our Spaghetti Dinner.

Without you the fundraising for our school would not be successful!!

Olive Garden Plano
Olive Garden Garland
Cici's Murphy
Cici's Wylie
Wendy's Wylie
Best Buy Plano
Community Coffee
Wal-Mart
Goodfella's
Drive Fitness
Our Awesome Dodd Teachers

Once again ... Thank you!

You're Invited!!

TO: Dodd Elementary's Annual Sweet Heart Spaghetti Dinner and Raffle

When: Thursday, February 9th 5:30-7:30 pm (raffle will be at 7:00)

Cost: $5.00 per person or $20.00 per family (includes: spaghetti, meatballs, salad, roll, dessert, and drink)

Bring your family to celebrate Valentines day! Eat, get your picture taken and shop at our vendor fair. Also from 5:30-7:30, students may travel the hallways and be MAD SCIENTIST! In conjunction with our spaghetti dinner, the staff at Dodd will be hosting a Science Night to promote all the great science we learn about every day at school. Each grade level hallway will have different experiments and activities for you and the entire family. Eat a yummy dinner and then come have some science fun OR have some science fun first and then go fill your bellies. Either way, a night of spaghetti and science is "noodles and noodles" of fun!

Spaghetti Dinner and Raffle

Dear Parents,

As you know we have just begun our 2nd and final major fundraiser for Dodd Elementary PTA, our annual Spaghetti dinner and raffle. Your child was sent home with one sheet of raffle tickets for a chance to win an Apple Ipad 2 or one of our other many prizes donated by our vendors. All funds brought in from this fundraiser will go directly back to Dodd Elementary to help fund Technology, Green Team, Field Day, and much much more. The top 6 sellers of the raffle tickets will get a LIMO ride and luch with Mr. Evans and Ms. Duvall. Also, the students who sell 2 or more sheets of raffle tickets (14 or more tickets) will get thier field day shirt paid for by the PTA. (As always, Field day shirts will be optional to purchase) You or your child may pick up additional raffle tickets in the school office. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.

If you would like to be a part of the vendor fair please click here for the contract & details.

Sincerely,
Debra Meyer
Dodd Elementary
PTA President
jdbmeyer@hotmail.com (attn: raffle)

Memory Ad Offer Extended until February 15

We are offering Fourth grade parents the opportunity to "personalize" the yearbook in a very special way with a Memory Ad. Space is available to tell your student how proud you are! Your ad provides a great way to recognize your student in a unique way. Memory ads may be purchased for $15 by completing the attached form and submitting a photo. Photo's may be sent along with the form or sent via email to diane.elderbroom@wylieisd.net. Credit card orders may be placed by following the purchase yearbook link on the Dodd website.

Yearook Advisor
Dodd Elementary

Don't Forget Your Yearbook!

Dodd Dino Parents,

The last day to purchase a yearbook is January 27, 2012. Books are $25 and can be purchased online from the Dodd home page. If you prefer to pay with cash or check, an order form is attached. Please include student name and teacher on all checks and envelopes. Forms and money need to be returned to room 618.

Thank you,
Dodd Yearbook Staff