Wow!!! What fun the carnival was!!! Thank you so much to all of our wonderful volunteers. As I say every year, we can’t do it without you. Thank you to those of you that donated goods for our silent auction, candy, 2 litern bottles & snack cakes. This was by far the most successful carnival that Dodd has had in the past 3 years. I think the kids really loved it all, especially the outdoor activities!!
Dodd Dinner Night at Chiloso was a huge success. Thank you for supporting your Dodd PTA & our local restaurants. Look for information coming home soon about our next dinner night with Chick-Fil-A in early November. In early December we will be hosting another “Santa Shop”. Have your kids start saving their change. This is a wonderful opportunity for kids to focus on others (instead of themselves) during the Christmas Holiday season.
We will be kicking off our paper recycling contest on November 14. This year, EVERY elementary school in Wylie is going to participate. Please start saving all of that trash mail, holiday catalogs, school papers, etc…. and bring them to the yellow and green “Paper Retriever” bins in the back parking lot of the school. Let’s continue to show that Dodd is the “GREENEST”.
All spirit wear items have been delivered, unless you ordered a personalized sweatshirt or polo.
The personalized items should be delivered sometime this week or next. More order forms for all spirit wear will be going out sometime this month.
The holiday season is upon us. I hope everyone has a safe and happy Thanksgiving.
Sincerely,
Allison Moore
Dodd PTA President
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Reserve Your Yearbook Today!
You can order your 2009-2010 yearbook now and save!*
$20.00 Reserves Your Copy
(cash or check payable to Dodd Elementary PTA)
Credit Card orders can be placed online at Jostens secure website:
Http://jostensyearbooks.com?REF=A01078670
*(Orders placed after due date will be charged $25)
$20.00 Reserves Your Copy
(cash or check payable to Dodd Elementary PTA)
Credit Card orders can be placed online at Jostens secure website:
Http://jostensyearbooks.com?
*(Orders placed after due date will be charged $25)
Monday, October 5, 2009
Expect Moore…a note from our president
It has been a great start to the new school year. As always, your PTA is working hard to plan a fun filled year for our Dodd students, their families, and the Dodd staff. Our motto for this year is “bringing families and our school together”. There are so many ways that you can be involved with your child’s school, whether it’s during or after school hours. I encourage all of you to somehow get involved this year…..it is worth it!!
Our fall PTA membership drive was a huge success. The PTA has close to 240 members already. Thank you all so much for supporting your Dodd PTA. Congratulations to the following classrooms that won the PTA membership “ice cream scoop” contest: Kindergarten – Mrs. Kelley and Ms. Kirbo; 1st – Mrs. Howell; 2nd – Mrs. Mossbruger; 3rd – Mrs. Williams; 4th – Mrs. Bridges.
The Dodd PTA Fall Carnival & Silent Auction is right around the corner. Please save the date for Friday, October 23. This will be the “main” fundraiser again this year. The Wylie rodeo was rescheduled for this date also, so we are hoping that everyone will choose to support their school on Friday and go to the rodeo on Saturday. The carnival is going to be so much fun!!! We will be having a Halloween costume contest, petting zoo, dunking booth (weather permitting), pie throw, face painting, inflatables, fun games & prizes, and last but not least… yummy carnival food. Please get those volunteer forms and pre-paid bracelet forms turned in ASAP.
I hope everyone has enjoyed the new spirit wear items for this year (Dodd Rocks t-shirt, Dodd & Wylie sweatshirts, & hair bows/ribbons). If you didn’t get a chance to order, it’s not too late. Order forms will be coming home again with your child sometime in November.
I’m looking forward to a wonderful year. Remember …. alone we can accomplish a little, but together we can accomplish a lot!!!!
Sincerely,
Allison Moore
Dodd PTA President
Our fall PTA membership drive was a huge success. The PTA has close to 240 members already. Thank you all so much for supporting your Dodd PTA. Congratulations to the following classrooms that won the PTA membership “ice cream scoop” contest: Kindergarten – Mrs. Kelley and Ms. Kirbo; 1st – Mrs. Howell; 2nd – Mrs. Mossbruger; 3rd – Mrs. Williams; 4th – Mrs. Bridges.
The Dodd PTA Fall Carnival & Silent Auction is right around the corner. Please save the date for Friday, October 23. This will be the “main” fundraiser again this year. The Wylie rodeo was rescheduled for this date also, so we are hoping that everyone will choose to support their school on Friday and go to the rodeo on Saturday. The carnival is going to be so much fun!!! We will be having a Halloween costume contest, petting zoo, dunking booth (weather permitting), pie throw, face painting, inflatables, fun games & prizes, and last but not least… yummy carnival food. Please get those volunteer forms and pre-paid bracelet forms turned in ASAP.
I hope everyone has enjoyed the new spirit wear items for this year (Dodd Rocks t-shirt, Dodd & Wylie sweatshirts, & hair bows/ribbons). If you didn’t get a chance to order, it’s not too late. Order forms will be coming home again with your child sometime in November.
I’m looking forward to a wonderful year. Remember …. alone we can accomplish a little, but together we can accomplish a lot!!!!
Sincerely,
Allison Moore
Dodd PTA President
Reflections News
How does your child respond to the statement, "Beauty is..."? That is the theme for this year's
Reflection Program. Dodd students have the opportunity to create a piece to enter in the
Reflections contest. The categories for this year are visual arts, literature, music composition, dance choreography, photography and film/video productions. Information has been sent home
so start creating now! Entries must be received by October 21st in the school office. Any questions, contact Taffy Wehe at ktwehe@yahoo.com
Reflection Program. Dodd students have the opportunity to create a piece to enter in the
Reflections contest. The categories for this year are visual arts, literature, music composition, dance choreography, photography and film/video productions. Information has been sent home
so start creating now! Entries must be received by October 21st in the school office. Any questions, contact Taffy Wehe at ktwehe@yahoo.com
ABITIBI: $$ for Your Paper!
We need your old magazines, junk mail, phonebooks etc! Last year Dodd proved we are the "greenest" school in WISD. Let’s prove it again! The 4 grade Green Team will be hard at work again this year and we hope you’ll help them out! ABITIBI bins can be found behind Dodd. Feel free to drop items off 24 hours a day, 7 days a week! We are so appreciative of your support!
Dodd WatchDogs...love ‘em, gotta have ‘em!
Calling all Dads, Grandfathers, Uncles and Family Friends... It’s not too late to chance to sign up for your special day on our campus. We would love to have you! Should you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Martinez at doddwatchdogs@yahoo.com.
Room Rep Note…
We need your help! Room Parents are still needed for the following classes:
1st grade Jones, 2nd grade Rainey, 2 grade Sudduth, and 4th grade Neal. If
you can help in this capacity please contact me at the number and email
below.
Our Fall Party is October 30, 2009 please be looking for information to come
home to see how you can help make your child's classroom party a success.
Bobbie Grogins
Room Parent Coordinator
bobbie@rgandb.net
1st grade Jones, 2nd grade Rainey, 2 grade Sudduth, and 4th grade Neal. If
you can help in this capacity please contact me at the number and email
below.
Our Fall Party is October 30, 2009 please be looking for information to come
home to see how you can help make your child's classroom party a success.
Bobbie Grogins
Room Parent Coordinator
bobbie@rgandb.net
Monday, September 21, 2009
WATCH Dogs Kick-off Party!!
Dads, Grandpas and Uncles this is your night--- Give mom the night off - bring the kids and join us for the WATCH D.O.G.S. Kick-off Party on Tuesday, September 22 at 7:00 p.m. Come and find out how you can be involved at Dodd this school year! Looking forward to seeing you!
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Room Parents/Assistants Kick-off Tonight!
Room Parents/Assistants Kick-off Tonight!
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: The Dodd Library
All Room Parents and assistants need to attend the meeting.
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: The Dodd Library
All Room Parents and assistants need to attend the meeting.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Tonight is Goodfella's Night!
Tonight is Dodd Night at Goodfella's Pizza in Wylie. So put down that pan and pick up the phone or drive on in! Let them know you are with Dodd so we get credit for the sale.
Goodfella's is located at: 2260 FM 1378(Country Club) St. Paul, Texas
Telephone: (972) 941-8167 / (972) 941-8168
Fax: (972) 941-8169
Website: http://www.goodfellasus.com/
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Monday - Thursday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday & Saturday 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Sunday 12 noon - 10:00 PM
$9.00 minimum for delivery
Goodfella's is located at: 2260 FM 1378(Country Club) St. Paul, Texas
Telephone: (972) 941-8167 / (972) 941-8168
Fax: (972) 941-8169
Website: http://www.goodfellasus.com/
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Monday - Thursday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday & Saturday 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Sunday 12 noon - 10:00 PM
$9.00 minimum for delivery
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Introducing your 2009-2010 Board Members
| Board Position | Name | |
| President | Allison Moore | allib5@verizon.net |
| 1st Vice-President | Debra Meyer | jdbmeyer@hotmail.com |
| 2nd Vice-President-Membership | Lori Wakeman | glp.wakeman@verizon.net |
| 3rd Vice-President-Fundraising | Veronica Koebel | veronica.koebel@gmail.com |
| Treasurer | Tracy Benner | benner1@verizon.net |
| Secretary | Autumn Bright | abright5@earthlink.net |
| Parliamentarian | Lisa Ulmer | ulmers@flash.net |
| Youth Protection | Tyanna Henry | tyanna_henry@yahoo.com |
| Yearbook | Diane Elderbroom | diane.elderbroom@wylieisd.net |
| Staff Appreciation | Leslie Simms | simms.leslie@gmail.com |
| Room Rep Coordinator | Bobbie Grogins | bobbie@rgandb.net |
| Hospitality | Angie Fredericks | fredericksangela@yahoo.com |
| Newsletter | Del Thatcher | 4thatchers@gmail.com |
| Website | Karen Alexander | kalex513@gmail.com |
| WatchDOGS | Jennifer Martinez | jen3658@yahoo.com |
| Programs/Reflections | Taffy Wehe | ktwehe@yahoo.com |
| Spirit Wear | Heather Petty | th.petty@verizon.net |
| Environmental | Jay Koebel | veronica.koebel@gmail.com |
| Field Day | Michelle Math | momtimeslll@yahoo.com |
| AR Store | Kelli Clark | kellilynclark@verizon.net |
| Volunteers | Connie Grooms | connie_grooms@yahoo.com |
| Carnival | Dena Allen | briandenaallen@yahoo.com |
| Teacher Representative | Vicki Patterson | vicki.patterson@wylieisd.net |
| School Representative | Mike Evans | mike.evans@wylieisd.net |
| School Representative | Nicole Duvall | nicole.duvall@wylieisd.net |
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
From Texas PTA: New Laws Passed Regarding Teen Drivers and Child Booster Seat Usage
Parents need to be aware of recent new laws that go into effect September 1 regarding driving and child passenger safety!
• HB 339 prohibits teens under 18 from texting or talking on a cell phone while driving.
• HB 537 requires that everyone in the car, regardless of age and regardless of where they are sitting, needs to wear a seatbelt.
• HB 61 requires that all children younger than 8 years and less than four feet nine inches tall be in a child safety seat system.
Visit the legislative page of the Texas PTA Web site for a downloadable flier and more information.
Teen Drivers
Traffic accidents are the leading cause of death for teenagers in America. Inexperience, driving while distracted by cell phone use and other teen passengers, and failure to wear seatbelts are all contributing factors.
Parents can help their teens become safer drivers by taking an active role. Supervise practice driving and be a good role model by practicing safe driving yourself. Remind teens of the new laws regarding cell phone use and texting while driving. Remind them that they and all passengers are required to wear seatbelts.
Booster Seats
Car crashes remain the number one killer of children ages 2-14 in the United States. The Safekids Buckle Up Campaign recommends the following safety tips:
• Use a booster seat correctly in a back seat every time your child rides in a car.
• Use a booster seat until your child weighs between 80 and 100 pounds, and is about 4 feet, 9 inches tall. For most children, that will be between ages 8 and 12.
• Tell all drivers who transport your child that booster seat use is a must when your child is in their vehicle.
• Booster seats are not installed the same way car seats are. They sit on the vehicle seat and are used to properly position the adult safety belt for an older child. Always use a lap and shoulder belt with a booster seat.
• Never place the shoulder belt under the child's arm or behind the child's back.
• Be sure all occupants wear safety belts correctly every time. Children learn from adult role models.
• HB 339 prohibits teens under 18 from texting or talking on a cell phone while driving.
• HB 537 requires that everyone in the car, regardless of age and regardless of where they are sitting, needs to wear a seatbelt.
• HB 61 requires that all children younger than 8 years and less than four feet nine inches tall be in a child safety seat system.
Visit the legislative page of the Texas PTA Web site for a downloadable flier and more information.
Teen Drivers
Traffic accidents are the leading cause of death for teenagers in America. Inexperience, driving while distracted by cell phone use and other teen passengers, and failure to wear seatbelts are all contributing factors.
Parents can help their teens become safer drivers by taking an active role. Supervise practice driving and be a good role model by practicing safe driving yourself. Remind teens of the new laws regarding cell phone use and texting while driving. Remind them that they and all passengers are required to wear seatbelts.
Booster Seats
Car crashes remain the number one killer of children ages 2-14 in the United States. The Safekids Buckle Up Campaign recommends the following safety tips:
• Use a booster seat correctly in a back seat every time your child rides in a car.
• Use a booster seat until your child weighs between 80 and 100 pounds, and is about 4 feet, 9 inches tall. For most children, that will be between ages 8 and 12.
• Tell all drivers who transport your child that booster seat use is a must when your child is in their vehicle.
• Booster seats are not installed the same way car seats are. They sit on the vehicle seat and are used to properly position the adult safety belt for an older child. Always use a lap and shoulder belt with a booster seat.
• Never place the shoulder belt under the child's arm or behind the child's back.
• Be sure all occupants wear safety belts correctly every time. Children learn from adult role models.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Why Join Dodd PTA???
Dear Dodd Families,
Partnerships between parents, educators and children enhance children’s success. We know that children learn more and have better lives when everyone in the school community works together to share thoughts and information and work on projects to benefit children. The Dodd PTA hosts programs that benefit the children at our school. Last year some of the programs included:
- The NED Show (character building)
- Todd McKinney (making right choices)
- Rhythm Web (music culture awareness)
- Mad Science (fun with science)
- The Creature Teacher (different animals of our world)
- and also the school carnival, field day, AR (accelerated reading) store, & sock hop
- 4th grade “Green Team” (recycling & environmental awareness); Earth Day celebration
- Reflections program (arts in education/art expression)
For this school year we are planning:
- various character education programs
- family nights – carnival, sock hop, movie night
- Wylie ISD health fair
- Field day, AR store, “Green Team”, Reflections
By becoming a member of Dodd PTA, you can become an important part of helping to ensure that these plans become a reality. We also welcome your new ideas for the benefit of our children.
Members of the Dodd PTA receive:
- Local PTA - newsletter, website access, school directory
- State and National PTAs– access to websites, legislative news, discounts at Sea World, Schlitterbahn, Fiesta Texas, Southwest Airlines Vacations, Barnes & Noble, Sharp Electronics, Nationwide Insurance, T-Mobile, La Quinta, Aflac, Enterprise Rent-a-car, Dell
Please join with us to make a difference in the education, health, and welfare of our children. Complete the attached form and return it with your dues payment to your child’s teacher.
If you’d like any additional information about the Dodd PTA, please feel free to contact:
Lori Wakeman- Membership Chair Allison Moore - President
glp.wakeman@verizon.net
Monday, August 3, 2009
Monday, May 4, 2009
Expect Moore…a note from our president
The countdown to the end of the school year is on, but our work is not done yet. We still have
several things to plan before the end of school.
Our Dodd family movie night is going to be postponed until the end of May. Students and
parents can come with their blankets and pillows or lawn chairs and join us in the Dodd gym
to watch “Hotel for Dogs”. We will be serving popcorn & drinks. Watch for more information to
be coming home with your child.
Field Day is Friday, May 15. This is such a fun day for the students at Dodd. Thank you so much to the parents that have volunteered to help with this exciting day. We appreciate your help and I’m sure your child will be excited to have you there.
Staff Appreciation week is May 4-8. Let us all show our AWESOME Dodd staff how much we appreciate the hard work they do each and every day.
As always, thank you to all of our volunteers. There are so many volunteer opportunities
available throughout the year and for those of you that step up, please know that we appreciate you and couldn’t do it without you!!
We are still in need of chairman for next year to oversee field day, spirit wear and environmental. If you are interested, please let me know.
Sincerely,
Allison Moore
Dodd PTA President
several things to plan before the end of school.
Our Dodd family movie night is going to be postponed until the end of May. Students and
parents can come with their blankets and pillows or lawn chairs and join us in the Dodd gym
to watch “Hotel for Dogs”. We will be serving popcorn & drinks. Watch for more information to
be coming home with your child.
Field Day is Friday, May 15. This is such a fun day for the students at Dodd. Thank you so much to the parents that have volunteered to help with this exciting day. We appreciate your help and I’m sure your child will be excited to have you there.
Staff Appreciation week is May 4-8. Let us all show our AWESOME Dodd staff how much we appreciate the hard work they do each and every day.
As always, thank you to all of our volunteers. There are so many volunteer opportunities
available throughout the year and for those of you that step up, please know that we appreciate you and couldn’t do it without you!!
We are still in need of chairman for next year to oversee field day, spirit wear and environmental. If you are interested, please let me know.
Sincerely,
Allison Moore
Dodd PTA President
CONGRATS!
Mrs. Inwood, 2nd grade teacher, YOU are Staff Member of the Month for April!
Thanks for being such a great teacher!!
Thanks for being such a great teacher!!
SAVE THE DATES:
Volunteer ice cream social Tuesday, May 12 @ 7pm
Dodd Night @ Doughy Joeys Friday, May 13
Dodd Night @ Doughy Joeys Friday, May 13
Your Help is Needed!
We need volunteers to help coordinate the 4th grade "last day at Dodd" party. We want this to be a day to remember for our 4th graders! Please contact Debra Meyer if you can help at jdbmeyer at hotmail.com
Reflections News…
WOW! Thank you for a great year! The theme for next year will be "Beauty is..." Start thinking now what this means to you and let's make next year just as great! Have a great summer!
Dodd WatchDogs...love ‘em!
We are so thankful for all our dads that volunteered this year! Our last dad will be on campus May 15th. Thanks for making it a great year!
ABITIBI: $$ for Your Paper!
Thank you for the great job all of you did this year! We took the lead early on and kept it. A special thanks to the 4th grade Green Team led by Mrs. Boyd. They have worked hard every Friday to empty the recycle bins & prove that Dodd is the "greenest" school in WISD. Also, a special thanks to the parent volunteers that have assisted Mrs. Boyd throughout the year.
Field Day is a comin’
Dodd’s field day is scheduled for May 15 this year. Thanks to all the wonderful parents who are helping this year! If you haven’t signed up, it’s not too late! Hope to see you all there!
Room Rep Note…
I want to thank all the parents who volunteered to represent their child's classroom this year. All of the parties and special projects have been wonderful and greatly appreciated by all. Next year we welcome Bobbie Groggins as the new Room Rep Coordinator! I have really enjoyed working with all of you, and I know next year will be even more amazing! Have a wonderful summer!
Staff Appreciation…
Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week: May 4 - 8; Please do something nice for your child's teacher sometime this week. Also, don't forget the office staff and custodians. This is a great time to say thank you! If you need any ideas, please contact at motherhen19@live.com
Thank you to all the wonderful volunteers this year who have helped me. I really appreciate all you have done to show our Dodd Staff how much we appreciate them. If you are interested in volunteering again next year, let me know!
Leslie Simms, Staff Appreciation Coordinator
Thank you to all the wonderful volunteers this year who have helped me. I really appreciate all you have done to show our Dodd Staff how much we appreciate them. If you are interested in volunteering again next year, let me know!
Leslie Simms, Staff Appreciation Coordinator
Monday, April 6, 2009
Expect Moore…a note from our president
The 1st Dodd Sock Hop was a huge success. The kids and parents seemed as though they
were having a great time. It was wonderful to see so many parents and kids dancing and
enjoying a great family night at Dodd. Thank you to all of you that participated!!
As always, thank you to all of our volunteers. There are so many volunteer opportunities
available throughout the year and the Dodd parents and faculty really step up to help out.
Field Day will be May 15. We hope you will be able to join us as this is a terrific way to
celebrate the end of another successful year here at Dodd. Be watching for volunteer forms &
parent t-shirt order forms (students are paid for by the PTA) to come home soon in your
child’s folder.
PTA board elections will be held at the general PTA meeting on Tuesday, April 14. We will
have a fun and exciting program by Mad Science and a representative from WISD will be here
to discuss the upcoming bond election in May.
We are still looking for willing parents to join us on the PTA board for next year. If you are
interested in becoming involved, please contact me.
Sincerely,
Allison Moore
Dodd PTA President
were having a great time. It was wonderful to see so many parents and kids dancing and
enjoying a great family night at Dodd. Thank you to all of you that participated!!
As always, thank you to all of our volunteers. There are so many volunteer opportunities
available throughout the year and the Dodd parents and faculty really step up to help out.
Field Day will be May 15. We hope you will be able to join us as this is a terrific way to
celebrate the end of another successful year here at Dodd. Be watching for volunteer forms &
parent t-shirt order forms (students are paid for by the PTA) to come home soon in your
child’s folder.
PTA board elections will be held at the general PTA meeting on Tuesday, April 14. We will
have a fun and exciting program by Mad Science and a representative from WISD will be here
to discuss the upcoming bond election in May.
We are still looking for willing parents to join us on the PTA board for next year. If you are
interested in becoming involved, please contact me.
Sincerely,
Allison Moore
Dodd PTA President
Field Day is a comin’
Here’s what our shirts will look like this year! Dodd’s field day is scheduled for May 15 this year.
This is a great day for you to spend with your child(ren) as it’s chock full of fun, fun, fun! We
need lots of volunteers to make everything run smoothly. Put it on your calendar and request
that day off from work! You won’t regret it! Hope to see you all there!
Student Shirts
Parent Shirts
This is a great day for you to spend with your child(ren) as it’s chock full of fun, fun, fun! We
need lots of volunteers to make everything run smoothly. Put it on your calendar and request
that day off from work! You won’t regret it! Hope to see you all there!
Student Shirts
Parent ShirtsCONGRATS!
Nurse Marla - YOU are Staff Member of the Month for March! Thanks for taking care of all of our
sickies and booboos!!
sickies and booboos!!
Your Help is Needed!
We need volunteers to help coordinate the 4th grade "last day at Dodd" party. We want this to be a day to remember for our 4th graders! Please contact Debra Meyer if you can help at jdbmeyer @ hotmail.com
Room Rep Note
As the year comes to a close, I would like to do some special things for the teachers. Please e-mail me with any ideas you have and be on the lookout for information coming soon!
Christy Buckner, Room Rep Coordinator
Christy Buckner, Room Rep Coordinator
Staff Appreciation
Your funds are being put to good use. On Thursday, March 26, teachers stayed late for the Parent/Teacher Conferences and we provided dinner for them. Thank you so much for being such generous parents! The teachers were so thankful for the meal. A big thank you to Debra Meyer, her husband, Jonathan and Allison Moore for helping deliver the food to the classrooms. Thanks
again for always being willing to help!
again for always being willing to help!
ABITIBI: $$ for Your Paper!
Dodd is still in the lead with the paper recycling contest against Groves & Smith. The weights have
not been posted for the end of March yet, but Dodd has rocked the competition up until now. Groves & Smith will have to pull some enormous weights to take the lead from us. The contest ends officially April 3rd, but please don't stop recycling....let's all do our part in keeping our
earth beautiful.
A special thanks to the 4th grade Green Team led by Mrs. Boyd. They have worked hard every Friday to empty the recycle bins & prove that Dodd is the "greenest" school in WISD. Also, a special thanks to the parent volunteers that have assisted Mrs. Boyd throughout the year.
not been posted for the end of March yet, but Dodd has rocked the competition up until now. Groves & Smith will have to pull some enormous weights to take the lead from us. The contest ends officially April 3rd, but please don't stop recycling....let's all do our part in keeping our
earth beautiful.
A special thanks to the 4th grade Green Team led by Mrs. Boyd. They have worked hard every Friday to empty the recycle bins & prove that Dodd is the "greenest" school in WISD. Also, a special thanks to the parent volunteers that have assisted Mrs. Boyd throughout the year.
Reflections News…
WOW! We had an amazing response to our Reflections program for 2008-2009. Texas students, including Dodd, created more than 100,000 pieces of art, and nearly 2,100 of those entries advanced to the state-level of judging! Unfortunately, no entries from Dodd were chosen to advance to the national level. The theme for next year will be "Beauty is..." Start thinking now what this means to you and let's make next year just as great!
Friday, March 13, 2009
Pictures
Spring class and individual pictures will be taken on Wednesday, March 25. Packets will be available for purchase. Forms will be sent home on picture day.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Expect Moore…a note from our president
It’s hard to believe that we only have 3 months left of this school year. As the school year winds
down, we must start planning for 2009-2010. We are now in the planning stages of electing new
officers for next year’s PTA board and appointing committee chairman for the openings that we
have (yearbook, environmental and field day). If you have any interest in joining the team, please let me know. The nominating committee will present the nominees for the “elected” positions at the general PTA meeting on March 10 at 7PM and elections will be held at the general PTA meeting on April 10 at 7PM.
Don’t forget about our Father/Daughter and Mother/Son Dodd Sock Hop on Friday March 27.
Come and join the fun. We will have pictures, a balloon drop, ice cream, music and dancing. You
won’t want to miss it.
We are in the lead of our paper recycling contest against Smith and Groves. The contest
ends April 3rd, so keep bringing your paper to the school to be recycled.
Field Day is scheduled for May 15th. This day can’t be successful without parent volunteers.
Please put this date on your calendars now. It is such a fun day for parents to share with their
children.
Thank you to all of you for your dedication to the children of Dodd Elementary.
Sincerely,
Allison Moore
Dodd PTA President
down, we must start planning for 2009-2010. We are now in the planning stages of electing new
officers for next year’s PTA board and appointing committee chairman for the openings that we
have (yearbook, environmental and field day). If you have any interest in joining the team, please let me know. The nominating committee will present the nominees for the “elected” positions at the general PTA meeting on March 10 at 7PM and elections will be held at the general PTA meeting on April 10 at 7PM.
Don’t forget about our Father/Daughter and Mother/Son Dodd Sock Hop on Friday March 27.
Come and join the fun. We will have pictures, a balloon drop, ice cream, music and dancing. You
won’t want to miss it.
We are in the lead of our paper recycling contest against Smith and Groves. The contest
ends April 3rd, so keep bringing your paper to the school to be recycled.
Field Day is scheduled for May 15th. This day can’t be successful without parent volunteers.
Please put this date on your calendars now. It is such a fun day for parents to share with their
children.
Thank you to all of you for your dedication to the children of Dodd Elementary.
Sincerely,
Allison Moore
Dodd PTA President
CONGRATS!
Mrs. Bridges, 4th Grade Teacher, YOU are Staff Member of the Month for February! Thanks for making learning fun!!!
Staff Appreciation
Voting for staff member of the month for March started on Monday, the 2nd,
and will go for two weeks. For the month of May we’ll be doing something
different. All the previous winners will be the nominees. Students will be
voting for the staff member of the year. We are putting together a gift
basket, so if you have anything you would like to donate please contact me.
Also, staff appreciation week is coming in May so we’re looking for ideas if
you have any to share! Thanks!! Leslie Simms, Staff Appreciation
and will go for two weeks. For the month of May we’ll be doing something
different. All the previous winners will be the nominees. Students will be
voting for the staff member of the year. We are putting together a gift
basket, so if you have anything you would like to donate please contact me.
Also, staff appreciation week is coming in May so we’re looking for ideas if
you have any to share! Thanks!! Leslie Simms, Staff Appreciation
The Yearbooks are coming
This year’s annual is ALL COLOR and we ordered extra in case you forgot to
send your order form back to school. Yearbooks cost $20 cash or check
payable to Dodd PTA. Yearbooks will be arriving the first week of May.
send your order form back to school. Yearbooks cost $20 cash or check
payable to Dodd PTA. Yearbooks will be arriving the first week of May.
Field Day
Dodd’s field day is scheduled for May 15 this year. This is a great day for you
to spend with your child(ren) as it’s chock full of fun, fun, fun! We need lots
of volunteers to make everything run smoothly. Please watch for volunteer
forms to come home soon. In the mean time, put it on your calendar and
request that day off from work! You won’t regret it!
to spend with your child(ren) as it’s chock full of fun, fun, fun! We need lots
of volunteers to make everything run smoothly. Please watch for volunteer
forms to come home soon. In the mean time, put it on your calendar and
request that day off from work! You won’t regret it!
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Friday, March 27 - Sock Hop!!!
Come Join Us
Friday, March 27 from 7-9pm for
The Dodd Sock Hop
Located in the gym and Dino Cafe
Friday, March 27 from 7-9pm for
The Dodd Sock Hop
Located in the gym and Dino Cafe
This is FREE Family Event sponsored by the Dodd PTA! Students must be accompanied by an Adult.
Check out these Hoppin' Events
- Balloon Drop
- Costume Contest - Wear your best 50's Outfit!
- Hula Hoop Contest
- Jump Rope Contest
Admission is FREE for all Dodd Students and their dates (Also known as their parents)
The Dino Cafe will be open from 7:30-8:30. Serving Chocolate shakes, Strawberry shakes, Vanilla shake, Coke floats. Only $1 each!Also available for $1 a great Photo Op!
If you would like to volunteer, please contact Veronica at veronica. koebel@gmail.com
Friday, March 6, 2009
Want to be on the Board??
If you are interested in running for an elected position you will need to email someone on the nominating committee to let them know you are interested before Tuesday, March 10.
Elected Positions:
President
1st Vice-President
2nd Vice-President - Membership
3rd Vice-President - Fundraising
Secretary
Nominating Committee:
Leslie Simms, Chairperson
simms.leslie@gmail.com
Michelle Math
momtimesIII@yahoo.com
Nominating Committee:
Leslie Simms, Chairperson
simms.leslie@gmail.com
Michelle Math
momtimesIII@yahoo.com
Munir Baraso
Lisa Ulmer
Autumn Brigh
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Dodd Rocks!
We are leading in the paper recycling contest against Smith and Groves. The contest ends April 3, so as you start your spring cleaning, bring your paper, magazines and old phonebooks to the school to be recycled.
PTA Meeting 7:00pm
Please come join us! We'll be having a quick 15 minute meeting to be followed by The Creature Teacher here with some funky animals! Hope to see you there.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Expect Moore…a note from our president
Your PTA is constantly working to provide memorable experiences for our students, their families and our Dodd staff. As with everything in life, you get out of it what you put in to it and more. We are in the beginning stages of planning for next years PTA board. If you are interested in getting actively involved in the PTA, we would love for you to join our AWESOME team. Please contact me at allib5@verizon.net.
Thank you to all of our wonderful volunteers, the Dodd staff and our students for supporting us and making your PTA the best in Wylie.
Let’s recap what we have accomplished together this year: Welcome Back to School spaghetti dinner and raffle; our first fall carnival; The NED Show (Never give up, Encourage others, Do your best); Todd McKinney program for Red Ribbon Week; staff members of the month; Reflections contest; “Strangers and dangerous situations” program; Green Team paper recycling contest; Dodd directory for PTA members; Watch D.O.G.S.; and the Peppermint Village Santa Shop.
This is what is to come this semester: Sock Hop Dance; movie and popcorn night; 2 programs (character ed, science fun and/or cultural arts); staff members of the month; teacher appreciation week; Earth Day celebration; Green Team paper recycling contest; all color yearbook; new Dodd t-shirts for ’09-’10; Watch D.O.G.S.; 4th grade graduation party; and field day.
Save the dates:
Allison Moore
Dodd PTA President
Thank you to all of our wonderful volunteers, the Dodd staff and our students for supporting us and making your PTA the best in Wylie.
Let’s recap what we have accomplished together this year: Welcome Back to School spaghetti dinner and raffle; our first fall carnival; The NED Show (Never give up, Encourage others, Do your best); Todd McKinney program for Red Ribbon Week; staff members of the month; Reflections contest; “Strangers and dangerous situations” program; Green Team paper recycling contest; Dodd directory for PTA members; Watch D.O.G.S.; and the Peppermint Village Santa Shop.
This is what is to come this semester: Sock Hop Dance; movie and popcorn night; 2 programs (character ed, science fun and/or cultural arts); staff members of the month; teacher appreciation week; Earth Day celebration; Green Team paper recycling contest; all color yearbook; new Dodd t-shirts for ’09-’10; Watch D.O.G.S.; 4th grade graduation party; and field day.
Save the dates:
- January 27th - Dodd dinner night at Chiloso Mexican Bistro 5-9pm
- March 27th - very 1st mother/son, father/daughter Sock Hop
- February 13th – class Valentine’s parties
- May 15th – Field Day
Allison Moore
Dodd PTA President
Reflections News…
Two students will be presenting Dodd at the State Reflections competition taking place January 15Th. Caitlyn Fagan in the category of Photography and Lexi Reimer in Dance Choreography. Good Luck Caitlyn and Lexi!!
Staff Member of the Month for January
CONGRATS! Nan Jones, 2nd Grade Teacher, YOU are Staff Member of the Month for January! We love knowing and working with you!!
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Reserve Your Yearbook Today!
NOW ALL COLOR!!
Save now and advance purchase your yearbook today!
$20.00 Reserves Your Copy
(Cash or Check payable to Dodd Elementary PTA)
Credit Card orders can be placed online at Jostens Secure website:
http://jostensyearbooks.com?REF=A01078670
Orders Due by February 27, 2009
*(Advance orders ensure your copy, limited copies will be available after delivery for $25)
Yearbook Expected Delivery Date is May 8th
Questions maybe directed to Diane Elderbroom
Diane.Elderbroom@wylieisd.net
Save now and advance purchase your yearbook today!
$20.00 Reserves Your Copy
(Cash or Check payable to Dodd Elementary PTA)
Credit Card orders can be placed online at Jostens Secure website:
http://jostensyearbooks.com?REF=A01078670
Orders Due by February 27, 2009
*(Advance orders ensure your copy, limited copies will be available after delivery for $25)
Yearbook Expected Delivery Date is May 8th
Questions maybe directed to Diane Elderbroom
Diane.Elderbroom@wylieisd.net
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