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The Panda Periodical
News from FDES March 18th-22nd
Frederick Douglass Elementary School
Melissa Maestle, Principal
Michael "Todd" Fannin, Assistant Principal
Frederick Douglass Elementary School
100 W. Cedarmeade Ave.
Winchester, Va 22655
ph. 540-662-7656
Upcoming Important Dates π
Monday - March 18th - LAST DAY TO PURCHASE A YEARBOOK - Cost is $12
March 19th - Report Cards go home
March 21st - Parent/Teacher conferences
March 26th - Spring Pictures (more info to come)
March 29th - Holiday - No school for students or staff
April 1st-5th - Spring Break - No school
Breakfast and Drinks
If you are sending food or drinks into school with your child, please be sure you are following these guidelines:
If sending breakfast
- All food should be in a sealed container.
- Students should not come off the bus or out of a car with open food.
- Students should not eat food or remove it from a sealed container until they are sitting at a desk in their classroom.
If sending drinks
- Students should only bring water to school
- No soda. coffee, sports drinks, or other beverages are permitted
- Label the water bottle with your child's name
A reminder that all students are offered a free breakfast each morning.
The Wild Robot
We are continuing to read and LOVE "The Wild Robot". Both students and staff have jumped into the story and it has truly become a school wide celebration of reading.
Checkout some of the Roz Robots that are displayed around the school.
Sr. Andres displaying his artistic skills by making a full size Roz the Robot!
Another one of Sr. Andres robots
Ms. Camacho getting in on the fun and using her Art Degree to show Roz in the forest!
Traffic Laws in School Zones
Recently, the Winchester Police Department installed photo red light cameras near DMMS, JKES and James Wood Middle School. These cameras are specifically to enforce the speed limit around school zones. Please be aware of this and always be extra cautious when driving in any school zone.
π Plastic Bag Recycling Program π
As part of our schoolβs commitment to environmental sustainability, we are launching a plastic bag recycling program at our school. We invite you to contribute by sending in your clean, dry plastic bags from home. These bags will be collected and recycled, helping to reduce waste and protect our environment. Your participation is greatly appreciated as we work together to make a positive impact. Thank you for your support!
After School Care
Summer Camp
Please see the flyers below for information on summer camp that will be available this summer.