September 15, 2024

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This week is Kindness Week in LISD! All students and staff are encouraged to dress up during the spirit days.

Monday, September 16 Shine Bright with Kindness

Start the week off BRIGHT by wearing bright or neon colors!

Tuesday, September 17 Kindness is a Superpower

Show off the power of kindness by dressing as your favorite superhero!

Wednesday, September 18 Be Kind. No Cap!

No lie, it's cool to be kind! Wear your favorite hat and lead with kindness.

Thursday, September 19 I'm on Team Kindness

Rock your favorite team's jersey or colors and celebrate being on Team Kindness!

Friday, September 20 Be Someone's Sunshine

Brighten someone's day and wear your Kindness shirt, or any shade of red, orange or yellow!

We can't wait to see everyone tomorrow morning... don't forget to SHINE BRIGHT WITH KINDNESS!

Heather Shorter
Principal
STEM Academy @ Donald Elementary

16 - 20 LISD KINDNESS WEEK

20 GRADE 5 DONUTS WITH DOLPHINS @ 7:15AM

26 GRADE 5 LITTLE LIGHT HOUSE

26 STEM NIGHT @ 6:00PM

27 GRADE 4 LITTLE LIGHT HOUSE

30 GRADE 3 LITTLE LIGHT HOUSE

1 PICTURE RETAKES

1 GRADE 2 LITTLE LIGHT HOUSE

2 GRADE 1 LITTLE LIGHT HOUSE

3 KINDERGARTEN LITTLE LIGHT HOUSE

11 NO SCHOOL

14 NO SCHOOL

25 FALL FESTIVAL @ 5:30PM

This week, the Donald Student Council was recognised as recipients of 2 special awards during the LISD Board Meeting. For their commitment to building community in our school throughout the 2023-2024 year, the Donald Student Council was 1 of 105 groups to receive the Student Leadership Award from TEPSA, and Donald was recognized as 1 of 12 Texas schools to receive the 2024 ASCA School of Excellence Award from NAESP!

The Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association TEPSA Student Leadership Award recognizes student leadership teams who have demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities, dedication to their school, and a commitment to making a positive difference in their communities. The National Association of Elementary School Principals NAESP, in connection with the American Student Council Association ASCA, honors exemplary elementary and secondary campuses with the School of Excellence Award for outstanding commitment to the four pillars of ASCA: community service student leadership, citizenship, and school spirit. Congratulations to our hard-working Dolphins!

The Donald PTA is ready to host our first Donuts with Dolphins event of the year, and 5th grade students will be our specials guests! Friday morning, all 5th grade students will receive 2 free donuts when they visit the event in the front circle drive. One is for them to enjoy, and they can share the other with their guest of choice before school!

Join us in celebrating the FMHS spirit days during Flower Mound Homecoming Week! All students are encouraged to participate in spirit days at school. This year, FMHS students have picked "Tropical Paradise" as the theme. We hope to see tons of Future Jags joining in on the fun!

MONDAY 9/23 JAG PARADISE

Dress for a day in a tropical paradise with Hawaiian shirts, sunglasses, and leis

TUESDAY 9/24 SPREAD SOME SUNSHINE

Wear a t-shirt with a silly saying or an outfit that will brighten someone's day and make them smile

WEDNESDAY 9/25 TOTALLY RAD OR TOTALLY BAD

It's a Teen Beach Movie stand-off with Surfers vs Bikers! Dress to represent the crew of your choice

THURSDAY 9/26 OHANA=JAG FAMILY

Dress up as twins with a friend or come to school matching a while crew

FRIDAY 9/27 JAG SPIRIT

Show your FMHS or Donald spirit

All spiritwear must follow LISD Dress Code! No masks, inflatable costumes, or swimsuits. Students will still participate in recess and PE as scheduled, so keep that in mind when selecting outfits!

What: We are kicking off our Fall Donald Run Club Season on Thursday, October 10th. This is an after school club for Donald Students who are in 3rd, 4th and 5th graders with a goal of increasing endurance and speed when running. We will train toward the Flower Mound Rotary's Annual Reindeer Run 5K which will be on the morning of Saturday 12/7.

Where: Around Donald’s Campus

When: Thursdays after school from 3:45-4:15

We sign in & stretch inside during dismissal until cars are gone at 3:45

Dates for the Fall Season:

10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, (off on 11/28 for Thanksgiving), 12/5.

Reindeer Run 5K is Saturday 12/7, and the whole fam is welcome to join!

How to sign up: If your student would like to participate in the 8 week Fall Run Club Season*, please sign up HERE . The deadline to sign up is Monday October 7th. *You will need to sign up again in the spring.

Questions: Email Mrs. Rosier rosiera@lisd.net

The Donald PTA has officially kicked off their largest, most exciting fundraiser of the year and they need your help to make the DOLPHIN DASH a success!

To participate, complete 3 easy steps:

1. Register your student(s) at getmovinfundhub.com to start the fundraising adventure
2. Visit donaldpta.membershiptoolkit.com to purchase your sign(s) to cheer them on the day of the race.
3. Vsit donaldpta.membershiptoolkit.com to volunteer (multiple opportunities starting 9/13 through the day of the event 11/1). Remember: ALL volunteers must be VOLY approved!

LISD’s Stuff the Pantry Food Drive supports our local CCA and helps families in need to receive food and other items during the holidays and throughout the year. This year’s Stuff the Pantry Food Drive is set to run Monday, September 30 through Friday, October 4, but we encourage you to add some of the items listed below to your grocery lists now so you will be ready to bring donations in when the time comes!

Calling all CREATORS! PTA is currently accepting submissions for the National Reflections Art Program! This year’s theme is “Accepting Imperfection.” Students are encourage to submit original works of art inspired by the theme. They may choose to enter their work in the categories of Visual Arts, Music Composition, Literature, Dance Choreography, and Film Production. Students are more than welcome to enter their creations in multiple categories, but only one submission per category will be accepted.

This is an amazing opportunity for students to express themselves while developing their artistic talents. Their works of art will be showcased at a Donald PTA event in the spring, but there is a possibility of work being sent beyond the campus for showcase and competition. Last year one of our own Donald Dolphins, Emilio Miranda, represented LISD and our campus when his film project advanced to the state level! Our students have a lot of talent, and we’re excited to see it take shape this year.

Deadline for submissions is October 23, 2024. CLICK HERE for more details and for submission forms! We highly encourage students to complete the information on the submission forms in their own handwriting it at all possible.

TRA’s 2024 Art Contest has begun! This year's theme, "The Trinity River: Our Shared Home", invites students to explore the interconnected story of the Trinity River Basin. It’s a place where millions of Texans and a wide range of species coexist, relying on its rich resources and diverse ecosystems. Through their artwork, students can depict the vital relationships between the river, the river inhabitants, and the broader environment.

The contest is open to students in 1st through 8th Grade who live in or go to school in the TRA customer cities outside the TRA Board Counties. This includes Flower Mound! Winners will be chosen from each grade level, and will receive prizes and recognition. Information about the contest and past winners can be views at https://trinityra.org/art, and you can find the entry information in the document attached below. Entries must be submitted by September 30!

Destination Imagination is a program that encourages the use of the creative process to create unique solutions to different challenges. For more information visit the main DI website HERE or visit the LISD DI website HERE!

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!

Lewisville ISD's volunteer site, VOLY, is up and ready for the new school year. If you plan to volunteer on campus, act as a field trip chaperone, or support our campus at any point in the 24-25 school year, please either create a VOLY account or renew your account from last year. LISD's VOLY site is Lewisvilleisd.voly.org. There is also a VOLY app that can be found in the app store on your phone.

Remember that our VOLY site allows for the site to be translated to your family's home language. Look for the language drop down button at the top of the page.

Questions? Reach out to Partnerships@Lisd.net and they will be happy to assist you!

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! Teachers will receive a printed copy of your message from LISD Communications to display outside their classroom door.

Celebrate your favorite Dolphin's birthday, accomplishment, or special occasion with a personalized donation to the Donald Library! Parents, family, and community members can now donate a book from our wish list, or you can choose to donate a book of your choice. When you select a book to donate, you will also be able to personalize a permanent book plate inside the front cover of the book with a custom message for your honoree. All books will be shipped to our school, processed, and ready to be added the shelves directly from the vendor. To make sure the person you are celebrating sees your gift, the honoree will get to be the first person to check the book out! We will announce all books donated, and occasions celebrated, each month on our announcements, too. Visit https://www.btsb.com/sosl/donaldsesstemacademy/ to celebrate someone!