623 food items have been donated so far, and 2nd grade is currently in the lead!! TOMORROW is the last day to bring in food items to donate to Grace!! Thank you to everyone who has already brought in food items!
Dove families,
November is the month of gratitude and thanks, and we would like to provide our families this avenue and opportunity to thank, praise, or provide positive affirmations to our teachers and staff! Submissions will be shared with staff this Thursday! Thank you!
https://forms.gle/Ch9VNRUUXreNE8PQ6
Grands for Grands
Dove Grandparent Group is meeting Wednesday, November 15th at LaMadeleine at 10am. Parents, please share with your dolphin's local grandparents so we can help them get connected.
¡Bienvenidos a Dove!
¡Bienvenidos a Dove! will meet this Wednesday, November 15th at Dove Park at 4pm. This is a group created for our Spanish speaking families to connect more with each other. Look for Daniela Ordoñez at the Pavillion.
Dove families,
Here is the link to the Dolphin Tales again. Please take action on a few items: https://www.smore.com/qt1ys
In the PTA Section:
*Student Directory: PTA is asking ALL families to fill this out; we are currently at 42%
*Note that Grandparent's Group and ¡Bienvenidos a Dove! will both meet WEDNESDAY!
World Wear Donation Incentive
It is that time of year when World Wear Project offers an incentive of $100 to each and every school that is able to collect 2,500 lbs. or more of shoes, clothing and other items we accept during the month of November in conjunction with American/Texas Recycles Month.
Dove Elementary is proud to partner with World Wear, and you can find the World Wear Bin behind Dove, next to the Dove Dads shed. So, clean out those closets, donate to the World Wear Bin in November, and help our school earn an additional $100!!
Dove Spirit Shop will be open THIS FRIDAY, November 17th during lunches!
The Book Fair will be held December 4th-8th in the Learning Commons! If you would prefer to shop online, just go to efairs.literati.com and search for Dove Elementary! You can also purchase gift cards for your child to shop cash free at the in person fair! There will be an opportunity for families to shop during Lunch with a Loved One on December 5th!
Dove PTA Movie Night is TONIGHT on the blacktop behind the school!!
Bring your lawn chair and blankets and come enjoy a movie under the stars!
This is a FREE family event for Dove families. All students must have a parent/ guardian with them at all times! We will not have staff on duty to monitor students.
Concessions will be available for purchase, and there are still opportunities to sign up and volunteer! We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you tonight!
Dove PTA Movie Night is coming up this Friday, and you don't want to miss this event!
Preorder your tickets now at dovepta.org/outdoor-movie. PTA is asking for all families to sign up to volunteer at this event!
Sign up using the links below!
Volunteer: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B084EA8AE23AAFB6-45886830-2023#/
Popcorn: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B084EA8AE23AAFB6-45909887-4thand#/
Papa John's Spirit Night
YOU made our last Papa John's Spirit Night the BEST EVER!!! Take a break from cooking (and dishes) AND support our school by ordering Papa John's on Thursday, November 9! Any DFW location can accept our code and support our school! Thank you for your support!
Elemental or Super Mario Bros? Vote on November 6th at drop off for the PTA movie night movie!
We will be having a Thanksgiving food drive to benefit GRACE Food Pantry. Bring your canned and dry goods November 1st-16th. The grade level that brings the most goods will earn extra recess!
Dove families, have you heard that a COLD 🥶 front is coming in this weekend? Be prepared for the chilly temps next week! Our Lost and Found is pretty full, so ask your Dolphin to check for their missing jacket or sweatshirt before the weekend!
Student Directory
By popular demand, Dove PTA is putting together a student directory to help our families and students better connect! All families will have access to the digital version - and PTA members will receive a printed copy!
We are asking that all families complete the form on our website for each child to let us know whether you want to be included! https://www.dovepta.org/student-directory
All buses have been able to begin their routes and we are expecting no more than a 15 minute delay. Thank you!
This morning, the fire alarm was going off at GCISD's Transportation Building as bus drivers were arriving. The fire department is on the scene and staff is currently waiting for the all clear. However, all bus routes across the district will be delayed this morning. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
GCISD’s Nutrition Services is pleased to announce that parents can now download the MySchoolBucks app to make online prepayments on their child’s school meal account and view transactions. There is a $2.75 processing fee for each transaction.
Learn more: https://www.gcisd.net/page/payments-and-refunds
Butterfly Flutterby Art Contest 2023
The Magic of the Monarch (must be written on the front of the artwork)
Due to Mrs. Mery: 10/17/2023
Registration and Rules:
>English: https://bityl.co/LhfL
>Spanish: https://bityl.co/LhfM
Entry form must be filled out, signed by a parent and attached to the back of the artwork.
There will be no school for students on Monday, November 6th and Tuesday, November 7th.
