APRIL 14, 2024
APRIL 14, 2024
Hello, Dolphin Families!
This upcoming week begins with our final Donald With Dolphins of the year. We're excited to see all our Kindergarten families Monday at 7:15AM in the front circle drive!
Tuesday, students in 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, and 5th Grade will be taking the Reading STAAR Test. TEA has several requirements for testing security including limiting visitors on campuses during assessment times. On STAAR Testing Days, we will be unable to have lunch visitors during any grade level lunches. We will have some adjustments to specials times for various grade levels during testing, too. We appreciate your understanding!
See you bright and early, Dolphins!
Heather Shorter
Principal
STEM Academy @ Donald Elementary
APRIL 2024
15 KINDER DONUTS WITH DOLPHINS @ 7:15AM
16 STAAR TEST: 3-5 READING
19 VOLUNTEER BREAKFAST
23 STAAR TEST: 5 SCIENCE
25 PTA MEETING @ 6:00PM
26 EARLY RELEASE @ 11:45AM
MAY 2024
1 STAAR TEST: 3-5 MATH
3 FIELD DAY
6 - 10 TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK
8 BIKE TO SCHOOL DAY
13 - 15 BOGO BOOK FAIR
16 PTA MEETING @ 6:00PM + GT PERFORMANCE @ 6:30PM
21 SENIOR BREAKFAST @ 7:30AM
22 5TH GRADE PROMOTION CEREMONY @ 6:00PM
23 EARLY RELEASE @ 11:45AM
NOTES FROM THE HEALTHY HUT
With the frequent wet weather our playground is quite damp and muddy. When the kids do get to go outside to play there have to dodge puddles. Many have fallen in mud or slid down a slide with water puddles at the end. And of course, beyond the playground, we still have kids spilling things and having potty accidents. Unfortunately, as the year comes to an end, so does my supply of clothes. I have loaned clothes out and many are not returned. PLEASE make sure your kids have a change of clothes in their backpack or you may be called to bring a change of clothes up to school.
NATIONAL BIKE TO SCHOOL DAY
ORDER YOUR SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR THE 24/25 SCHOOL YEAR
WE NEED TO KNOW IF YOU'RE MOVING!
It’s once again the time of year when we need to find out if your family will not be returning to Donald for the upcoming school year. If your child(ren) will not be returning to Donald for the 2024/2025 school year for any reason, please email our campus registrar, Julie Walters, at waltersj@lisd.net with the name of the school/district they will be attending.
SECURE SPACE FOR INCOMING STUDENTS: REGISTER NOW!
REMINDER: CHILDREN MUST BE 5 YEARS OF AGE ON OR BEFORE SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 IN ORDER TO REGISTER FOR KINDERGARTEN
Check out all things Donald PTA by viewing the latest PTA Newsletter!
We would love to have you volunteer in our classrooms and at extracurricular events! To get started, JOIN the Donald PTA, and then complete your yearly VOLY Background Check. All volunteers must have a current VOLY Background Check, so if it has been a while since you completed this process, check in with the Donald Office Staff to see if you're approved!
FIELD DAY IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER!
Field Day is coming! We would LOVE your help!
Friday, May 3, please join us for our annual all day event! We have multiple spots and times to choose from. As always, Volunteers must be VOLY approved! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080C4BAFAE2CA3FF2-48352948-field
More information will be coming out for spectators in the next few weeks, so stay tuned!
HELP US SHOW APPRECIATION FOR OUR TEACHERS!
Teacher Appreciation week is just around the corner (May 6-10) and we could use your help! Our theme this year is the 90's because Donald Elementary is totally rad! The teachers will be participating in fun activities while enjoying breakfast, lunch, drinks, shirts and gift cards throughout the week. Please see the many ways you can help us below!
- Donate Money via this link : https://teacher-appreciation-week-may-2024.cheddarup.com/
- Do you own a business and would you like to donate more than the above? We are open to anything so feel free to reach out to Jill Vavra Jill.Vavra@gmail.com
- Also be on the lookout next week for a sign up genius for other ways to donate!
DOLPHIN DADS
A huge group of amazing Dolphin Dads joined us this Friday to help welcome all our learners to school! Thank you to each of these gentlemen for generating tons to smiles and excitement while you helped this morning!
It's not too late to join this amazing team of men making an impact at our school! If you’re a Donald Dad or Grandad and are interested in joining the Dolphin Dads, make sure you have completed VOLY this year, and CLICK HERE to fill out the interest form!
JOIN US FOR CAMP INVENTION!
Register at INVENT.ORG/CAMP!
Grades: K - 6th
Location: Donald STEM Academy 2400 Forest Vista Drive, Flower Mound, TX 75028
Date: June 10 - June 14, 2024
Time & Cost: 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM | $270
Camp Director: Kathy Hoffman hoffmank@lisd.net
FMHS ROSETTES SUMMER CAMP
FMHS COLOR GAURD SUMMER CAMP
FLOWER MOUND YOUTH FOOTBALL
The LISD Recognize SomeONE program gives our staff and community members the opportunity to highlight the exceptional work the do. If a Donald staff member has made an impact on your student or family this week, please take a moment to Recognize SomeONE and let them know how much they mean!
HELP US WITH THE WOOT WOOT WAGON!
5th Grade teacher Mrs. Whitsett and Mrs. Harvey are preparing a fun, spring-themed April Woot Woot Wagon for our teachers.
If you are able to and wanting to donate something for it, please click on the link below:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0F49AAAF2EA2FB6-48926490-april
Thank you so much!