What fun the carnival was!!! Many of you were able to join us with your family for a night full of fun and excitement. Thanks to all of you that volunteered to help, it wouldn’t have been successful without you.
The holiday season is upon us. I hope all of you had a safe and happy Thanksgiving. Before we know it, Christmas will be here & gone again. Whatever you are planning for this holiday season, please enjoy these times with your family and friends.
We will be having a holiday gift shop (Peppermint Village) in the library December 8-12. This opportunity is available for the students to come and shop for their parents, grandparents and/or siblings. The holiday season is about the spirit of giving and this allows the students to think about giving rather than receiving. More information will be sent home w/ students the 1st week in December.
Until Next Year,
Allison Moore
allib5@verizon.net
Monday, December 8, 2008
Peppermint Village Dec 8-12 in the library!!
Peppermint Village Dec 8-12 in the library!! The PTA needs help running the Village, please contact Veronica Koebel at veronica.koebel@gmail.com if you can volunteer to help.
Dodd WatchDogs...love ‘em!
We are enjoying all of our dads on campus! Didn’t sign up? It’s not too late!! To sign up send an email to Doddwatchdogs@yahoo.com Thanks!!
A Word of Thanks
A Word of Thanks … just isn’t enough! I was able to put out the PTA directory very quickly and with very little expense this year. My helpers were Diane & David Elderbroom and Michelle & Henry Math. I hope everyone likes the directory and finds it useful during this school year.
-Lori Wakeman
-Lori Wakeman
ABITIBI: $$ for Your Paper!
It’s contest time!! Got a new phone book you don’t want? Recycle it! Junk mail? Recycle it! Make money for Dodd, through manufacturer Abitibi and their Paper Retriever
program. Bins are behind the school. Items we want: newspapers, magazines, office & school papers, catalogs, mail. HELP US WIN our competition with Smith & Groves!!
program. Bins are behind the school. Items we want: newspapers, magazines, office & school papers, catalogs, mail. HELP US WIN our competition with Smith & Groves!!
Reflections News
Hope you got a chance to see the artwork in the hallway. I'm sure you would agree we have some great artists! We will be honoring those who participated in the Reflections Program January 19th during Dino Beat. Please join us.
Staff Appreciation
The Staff Member for the month of November was our librarian, Rhonda Henderson! Thank you Mrs. Henderson for all you do to make reading fun for the students at Dodd. We are taking a break for the month of December, but will start the voting for January on January 5th. Any questions please contact Leslie Simms, simms.leslie@gmail.com.
Don't forget to look on www.supportyourteacher.org to get ideas for birthday and/or Christmas gifts for the teachers.
Leslie Simms
Dodd Staff Appreciation Coordinator
Don't forget to look on www.supportyourteacher.org to get ideas for birthday and/or Christmas gifts for the teachers.
Leslie Simms
Dodd Staff Appreciation Coordinator
Winter Class Parties
The room parents are already working hard to plan the winter parties for the classrooms. Please respond quickly to any letters they send home as your support is vital for the success of these parties. The kids have such a wonderful time getting to celebrate together before the break and without your help, it is really difficult to pull it all together. A special thank you to all the parents who gave supplies and/or their time for the fall parties! We couldn't do it without
you!
Christy Buckner
you!
Christy Buckner
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Expect Moore…a note from our president
All I can say is CARNIVAL, CARNIVAL, CARNIVAL!!! Our carnival is right around the corner on Friday, November 14, from 6-9pm. Thank you to those of you that have donated goods for our silent auction, volunteered to help work the carnival and donated 2 liter bottles & snack cakes. We are still in need of more 2 liter bottles and volunteers to work from 8-9. Please email me if you are interested. I know this will be a very fun family night for all. Don’t forget to check out the silent auction in the library.
We will be having a canned food drive, phone book drive and cell phone drive. Please clean out those drawers and pantries and bring these items to the carnival with you.
We will be kicking off our paper recycling contest on November 14. This year Smith and Groves have decided to join us (I guess we scared Birmingham and Akin away). 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”.
I hope everyone has a safe and happy Thanksgiving.
Allison Moore
Dodd PTA President
Reflections Program 2008-2009
Reflections – WOW What a turn out! We had 96 entries this year for our Reflections Program. The judging is complete and 8 entries are advancing on to the next level. We will honor all students for their achievement in the near future during Dino Beat. All visual art entries will be hung in the hallway. Take some time to stop by and see all the wonderful artist we have at Dodd. Council judging will take place November 30th. Good luck to all those advancing!!
Staff Appreciation
Staff Appreciation: The Staff Member of the Month for October is Stephanie Williams, 3rd Grade teacher. Mrs. Williams was given a gift certificate donated by Uptown Salons on Ballard St. As a reminder, voting for November will continue through the 19th and the winner
announced on Friday, November 21st. Any questions please contact Leslie Simms, simms.leslie@gmail.com
Don't forget to look on www.supportyourteacher.org to get ideas for birthday and/or Christmas gifts for the teachers.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Leslie Simms
Dodd Staff Appreciation Coordinator
announced on Friday, November 21st. Any questions please contact Leslie Simms, simms.leslie@gmail.com
Don't forget to look on www.supportyourteacher.org to get ideas for birthday and/or Christmas gifts for the teachers.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Leslie Simms
Dodd Staff Appreciation Coordinator
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Expect Moore…a note from our president
What a great start to the school year!!! One month down, 8 to go.
I would like to start out by thanking those of you that participated in our raffle sales. It was a huge success!!! Congratulations to the winners of the Nintendo Wii and $300 Mastercard. Also, 5 lucky students were drawn to go on a limo lunch with Mr. Evans to McDonalds. What fun that was!!!
I hope those of you that joined us for the spaghetti dinner enjoyed your night out of the kitchen. We served approximately 340 people. Thank you to all that volunteered and all that joined us for dinner. It was a fun family night at Dodd.
The November elections are drawing near. I’m sure most of you have heard about the WISD bond and tax ratification issues that we will be voting on. This election is extremely important to the future education of our children. We will have a representative from WISD at our general PTA meeting on October 14 at 7pm to answer any questions that you may have. Please join us so you can be well informed before casting your vote.
The Dodd carnival is planned for November 14. Please save the date and be looking for volunteer sign ups to come home with your child soon.
Allison Moore
Dodd PTA President
I would like to start out by thanking those of you that participated in our raffle sales. It was a huge success!!! Congratulations to the winners of the Nintendo Wii and $300 Mastercard. Also, 5 lucky students were drawn to go on a limo lunch with Mr. Evans to McDonalds. What fun that was!!!
I hope those of you that joined us for the spaghetti dinner enjoyed your night out of the kitchen. We served approximately 340 people. Thank you to all that volunteered and all that joined us for dinner. It was a fun family night at Dodd.
The November elections are drawing near. I’m sure most of you have heard about the WISD bond and tax ratification issues that we will be voting on. This election is extremely important to the future education of our children. We will have a representative from WISD at our general PTA meeting on October 14 at 7pm to answer any questions that you may have. Please join us so you can be well informed before casting your vote.
The Dodd carnival is planned for November 14. Please save the date and be looking for volunteer sign ups to come home with your child soon.
Allison Moore
Dodd PTA President
Staff Appreciation
We will be starting to show our appreciation to the Staff at Dodd by having a contest For the "Staff Member of the Month". The winner will be announced at Dino Beat the last Friday of the month. Rules will be posted in the library by the ballot box. Pre K, Kindergarten and 1st Grade students may receive help from their parents. All ballots need to include the Staff Members name and a comment as to why you are voting for them. Any questions please contact Leslie, simms.leslie@gmail.com
Thanks to Our Sponsors
The PTA appreciates all the support
we get from volunteers, sponsors and donors.
- Bath Junkie @ Firewheel Mall
- Olive Garden
- Napoli's
- Dr. Fesler Orthodontics
- Taste of Home
- Dallas Stars
- Wylie Flower & Gift Shop
- Schlitterbahn
- Goodfellas
- Chic-Fil-A
- Chicken Express
- Sonic
- Mr. Jim’s Pizza
- Subway
- Quiznos
- Cici’s Pizza
ABITIBI: $$ for Your Paper!
Got a new phone book you don’t want? Recycle it! Junk mail? Recycle it! Make money for Dodd, through manufacturer Abitibi and
their Paper Retriever program. Bins are behind the school. Items we want: newspapers, magazines, office & school papers, catalogs, mail.
their Paper Retriever program. Bins are behind the school. Items we want: newspapers, magazines, office & school papers, catalogs, mail.
Dodd WatchDogs...love ‘em!
Our WatchDOG kickoff was a phenomenal success. We only have 30 dates left to choose from. To sign up send an email to Doddwatchdogs@yahoo.com Thanks!!
Successful Spaghetti…
Thank you parents for a wonderfully successful spaghetti supper. We served over 340 people and raised nearly $10,000 between dinner and ticket sales. We can achieve a lot when we work together!
Reflections Program 2008-2009
All I can say is "Wow!" Thanks for all your interest in the Reflections Program for this year. If you have turned in a signed permission form you should have received
your official application and guidelines for each category. Remember: All entries must be turned in to your child's teacher no later than October 15. If you have any questions or wish to still participate contact Taffy ktwehe@yahoo.com
your official application and guidelines for each category. Remember: All entries must be turned in to your child's teacher no later than October 15. If you have any questions or wish to still participate contact Taffy ktwehe@yahoo.com
Spaghetti Raffle Congratulations!!
Wii: Phillip Vaugh
$300 Gift Card: Valria Sanders
Limo Ride to McDonalds:
K Tyler Milligan,
1st Matthew Malmros,
2nd Andrew Johnson,
3rd Brianna Wells,4th Caitlyn Fagan
CONGRATS!!!!
Vicki Patterson, Kindergarten Teacher, YOU are Staff Member of the Month for September!
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Spaghetti Dinner & Raffle
This Thursday night! Come join us for a Spaghetti Dinner at Dodd Elementary. Carry Out is also available. Only $5 per person. Each plate includes spaghetti with or without meatballs, salad, bread sticks, dessert and tea or lemon aide. What a deal!! All proceeds benefit Dodd Students. Hope to see you there!
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Lunch Times for Students
11:00-11:35 Kindergarten
11:20-11:55 1st Grade
11:40-12:15 2nd Grade
12:00-12:35 3rd Grade
12:20-12:55 4th Grade
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Expect “Moore” - A Note from your President
Welcome to the 2008-2009 school year! I hope that everyone had an incredible and exciting summer. I look forward to serving as your PTA president. We have a GREAT PTA board this year and are excited about getting the year started. I would like to invite all of you to get involved, as there are many volunteer opportunities here at Dodd Elementary. We have several upcoming events and fundraisers planned and we will be taking a different approach than in previous years.
Although we have several fundraisers planned for this upcoming school session, we are always looking for more innovative and unique ways to raise money for our students and our school. I truly feel that the more active and involved parents become, the more satisfied you will be with the PTA’s efforts to serve our students. We welcome not only your thoughts and opinions, but your time and effort in volunteering as well. It would be amazing to see what we could accomplish if everyone could find a way to contribute.
We are in high hopes that we will not have to resort to catalog fundraiser sales this year. Our two main fundraisers will be a “Welcome Back To School” spaghetti dinner and raffle on Thursday, September 18, and a fall carnival and silent auction planned for November. We hope you will join us for these family events.
The PTA funds many events throughout the school year. We welcome you to come to one of our general PTA meetings to review our budget and get “in the know” about what your PTA is doing. Our 1st general meeting is planned for Tuesday, September 16 at 7:00pm. We will have a representative from WISD here to discuss and answer questions about the upcoming WISD bond election.
Again, I’m very excited to be serving as your PTA president and look forward to a great year.
Sincerely,
Allison Moore
Dodd Elementary PTA President
Although we have several fundraisers planned for this upcoming school session, we are always looking for more innovative and unique ways to raise money for our students and our school. I truly feel that the more active and involved parents become, the more satisfied you will be with the PTA’s efforts to serve our students. We welcome not only your thoughts and opinions, but your time and effort in volunteering as well. It would be amazing to see what we could accomplish if everyone could find a way to contribute.
We are in high hopes that we will not have to resort to catalog fundraiser sales this year. Our two main fundraisers will be a “Welcome Back To School” spaghetti dinner and raffle on Thursday, September 18, and a fall carnival and silent auction planned for November. We hope you will join us for these family events.
The PTA funds many events throughout the school year. We welcome you to come to one of our general PTA meetings to review our budget and get “in the know” about what your PTA is doing. Our 1st general meeting is planned for Tuesday, September 16 at 7:00pm. We will have a representative from WISD here to discuss and answer questions about the upcoming WISD bond election.
Again, I’m very excited to be serving as your PTA president and look forward to a great year.
Sincerely,
Allison Moore
Dodd Elementary PTA President
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Meet the Teacher Night 8/22 4-6pm
Come meet your child's new teacher on Friday August 22nd from 4-6pm! The PTA will information tables set up for you to grab fliers from. We look forward to seeing you there!
Sunday, August 17, 2008
First Meeting 9/16 7-8pm
Come join us! Our First meeting will be Tuesday September 16 from 7-8 pm.
WISD representative(s) will be at our general meeting to discuss the upcoming elections & to answer any questions you may have.
WISD representative(s) will be at our general meeting to discuss the upcoming elections & to answer any questions you may have.
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Save the Date…September 18
In lieu of catalog and cookie sales based fundraising, this year we’re trying something different. SPAGHETTI!!! Plates will be $5 each and all proceeds go directly to YOUR children in the way of great programs like character building programs, AR store, field day, teacher appreciation, cultural art programs, and more!! Please mark your calendar and plan to take a night off from the kitchen.
We’ve Got Spirit…yes we do!
PTA is offering lots of new ways to show your Dodd-Dino Spirit this year! T-shirts, sweat shirts, polo shirts, pencils etc. Watch for order forms to come home with your child. We’ll also have order booths set up at our various activities this year.
Support Your Teacher on the Web!
Many teachers pay out of pocket for classroom supplies because there just isn’t room in the school’s budget.
Support your child & your teacher by visiting www.supportyourteacher.org and purchasing educational items that are shipped directly to your child’s classroom. Each teacher at Dodd has created a wish list there. Create a login, search for your teacher and voila! Let the giving begin! Because classroom supplies shouldn’t come from teacher’s paychecks.
Support your child & your teacher by visiting www.supportyourteacher.org and purchasing educational items that are shipped directly to your child’s classroom. Each teacher at Dodd has created a wish list there. Create a login, search for your teacher and voila! Let the giving begin! Because classroom supplies shouldn’t come from teacher’s paychecks.
Make a difference…VOLUNTEER
You make a living by what you get, but you make a life by what you give.
-- Winston Churchill
One hour a month? One hour a week? Ten minutes a day? Great! We welcome any time commitment that you are willing to make to your children, your school, your teachers, your PTA. There are several board positions still open, but if you don’t want to serve on the board, we still have lots to do and never take your willingness to serve with us for granted. Please contact Allison Moore at allib5@verizon.net for more information.
-- Winston Churchill
One hour a month? One hour a week? Ten minutes a day? Great! We welcome any time commitment that you are willing to make to your children, your school, your teachers, your PTA. There are several board positions still open, but if you don’t want to serve on the board, we still have lots to do and never take your willingness to serve with us for granted. Please contact Allison Moore at allib5@verizon.net for more information.
Recycle
Your Support Needed!!
We are looking for an Environmental Chairperson. Anyone interested in organizing recycle programs & other enviromental awareness activities, please contact Allison Moore @ allib5@verizon.net
Paper Recycling Contest
We will be having another contest this year. Save up that paper so we can win again!
We are looking for an Environmental Chairperson. Anyone interested in organizing recycle programs & other enviromental awareness activities, please contact Allison Moore @ allib5@verizon.net
Paper Recycling Contest
We will be having another contest this year. Save up that paper so we can win again!
- Did you know that you can recycle newspaper, magazines, shopping catalogs, office & school papers and mail: 24 hours/7days a week at our campus?
- Did you also know that we earn money for paper dropped off at our green and yellow Abitibi Paper Retriever® bin?
- This is an easy way for you to recycle your paper every week and help us raise money for projects like playgrounds, landscaping, books and other worthwhile activities. Please remember to bring your paper and drop it in the Abitibi Paper Retriever®. There is no financial commitment from you, just bring us your paper!
- For more information, log on to PaperRetriever.com
Thank you for your continued support of this important fund- raising effort!
Welcome 2008-2009!
Welcome to the new School year. Please take some time and look around. Our website has a new format that is saving us a little money. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at doddpta@gmail.com
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