Dolvin Diary
January 23, 2025
Principal's Message
Please see the below communication from the district regarding Valentines Day. Please do not send in any homemade treats or any store bought treats that are not individually wrapped in its original sealed package. Your child’s classroom teacher will be communicating what their classroom will be doing for a Valentine’s Day exchange if they have not done so already.
Dear Parents or Guardians,
As we approach Valentine’s Day, it is important to ensure that all homemade candy, desserts, baked goods, or other edible items are not to be sold or distributed during school hours, and that appropriate store-bought items are delivered to the administration. Please know that taking this measure will help us maintain a safe environment for all students with allergies, etc. You can help us protect your student(s) by requesting that they not eat anything given to them by another person, anything that they have not brought from your home or anything not in its original sealed package.
Thank you for your continued partnership in keeping all of our students safe at school!
100th Day of School
Friday, January 24th, is our 100th Day of School Celebration! We will be celebrating 100 fabulous days of learning by dressing up as if we are 100 years old! It is not required that students dress up, but we would love to see a lot of participation!
Remember to keep it fun and simple. We’re excited to see everyone’s costumes!
2025-2026 Pre-Kindergarten Lottery Application
The Lottery Application for the 2025-2026 Dolvin Georgia Pre-Kindergarten Class is open! This lottery application process will close at 11:59 pm on March 5, 2025. Dolvin's lottery will be held on March 26, 2025, and will be posted on the dolvin.org website. You will receive a lottery number prior to that date. Please note that we will hold an in-district lottery and an out-of-district lottery. The in-district applications will receive priority. After the lottery, you will be notified of your status by the end of the day on March 28th. Please see the attached flyer for more information as well as the dolvin.org website.
Young Georgia Authors Writing Competition
Happy New Year! It is once again time for our Young Georgia Authors Writing Competition. Entries are due to Ms. Halron no later than Wednesday, January 29th. We can't wait to see what our young Dolphins submit! Please see the attached documents for specific directions, rules, and entry forms. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Halron at Halron@fultonschools.org.
Girls on the Run
We are so excited to be bringing Girls on the Run back to Dolvin this year! Each season, Girls on the Run creates a safe and fun place for girls of all abilities to make new friends, new healthy habits and new memories. Registration for the spring Girls on the Run season is now open!
Just select Dolvin during registration to register for the lottery for our site. Learn more and register for the spring season lottery today!
https://www.pinwheel.us/register/index/GOTRGAS25?sid=178be8459be94897b5ef81471ab410d7
If you or someone you know has a girl interested in participating in the fall season, lottery registration is open through 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, January 29th. Practice begins the week of February 10 and will be Monday and Wednesday 2:30-4:00.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Katelyn Woodcox at woodcoxk@fultonschools.org.
Shout Out!
Congratulations to 1st grade student, Swadhu Ram. Swadhu performed exceptionally at the GCA 23rd Annual MLK Chess Tournament, held on January 19, 2025, at Shiloh High School. Competing in the K-1 section, he achieved an outstanding second place with a remarkable score of 4 out of 5 points (tournament details).
This significant state-level event brought together young chess enthusiasts from across Georgia, and Swadhu’s achievement is a testament to his unwavering dedication, strategic thinking, and passion for chess. His ability to focus intently and apply himself to each match reflects the countless hours of preparation and his love for the game.
Have a shout out you want to share? Send to Mr. Stein and steina@fultonschools.org
Art News
Mrs. Holladay's Corner for Parents
Dolvin Parent Book Club
Kick off the new year by joining our Dolvin Parent Book Club!
We’re starting a new book! Email holladaym@fultonschools.org with any questions.
LIFETOUCH
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Parent Volunteers
We welcome and greatly appreciate our volunteers at Dolvin! If you would like to be a volunteer, you must complete the Volunteer Registration Application prior to volunteering. For volunteer information and frequently asked questions on the Fulton County Schools website, click HERE.
Please follow the link below to access the FCS Volunteer Registration page.
Important - All Visitors and Volunteers must remember to bring in their driver’s license each time they sign in. The license will be scanned each time. Thank you.
AMMS Rising 6th Grade Parent Night - Save the Date
Breakfast and Lunch at Dolvin
Dates to Remember
January 24
100th Day of School
February 6
Lifetouch 5th Grade Panoramic Picture Day
February 7
Volunteer Appreciation Event
February 12
Lifetouch Spring Class & Individual Picture Day
February 17
President's Day - Schools Closed
February 18
Professional Development Day - Students Off
February 21
All Pro Dads Meeting - 7:00 a.m.
Virtual Parent Coffee - 9:00 a.m.
Stay In Touch With Dolvin
Dolvin Website: dolvin.org
Dolvin PTA Website: dolvinpta.membershiptoolkit.com
Dolvin PTA Email: dolvinpta@gmail.com
Dolvin Foundation Website: dolvinfoundation.org
Teacher's blogs
Twitter (X): Follow us at @DolvinES
Dolvin Diary - A new issue comes out the first and third Thursday of the month. Please read to keep up with current events at the school.
Peachjar: Occasional flyers are sent home via Peachjar.
LED Sign: Located on the corner of Buice Road and Jones Bridge Road.
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PTA
News from the PTA
Participate
All Pro Dad [Next Meeting – Feb 21] Note Date Change
Parent Book Club [Next Meeting – Jan 31; Book - The Anxious Generation] Note Date Change
Kids Care [Next Meeting – Feb 4]
Third Grade Lunch Bunch [Next Meeting – Jan 27]
Fourth Grade Lunch Bunch [Next Meeting – Jan 29]
Foundation News
Coming next week...STEM Night for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade families!
Foundation is collaborating with PTA to bring an all-new STEM Night to Dolvin's 3rd-5th grade families. Please RSVP and consider volunteering for this awesome FREE event full of exciting experiments, interactive exhibits, and STEMonstrations - January 29th, from 4-5 PM at school.
Get ready for the change-up..."Spring Fun Run" will be a February Glow Dance Party!
• What's changing? The DESF Board has begun the process of moving its Spring Fun Run to the Fall to help ease the burden of Spring activities at school. To accomplish this, we are pushing this schoolyear's event a little earlier and changing the format to an indoor Glow Dance Party! Fundraising will officially kick off Wednesday, February 5th and culminate with the "Dance Your Heart Out" event on Valentine's Day - Friday, February 14th!
• What's the same? Proceeds will primarily go to support another year of Discovery Lab - the beloved bi-weekly STEM class for all Dolvin students. (We are so fortunate to have this amazing class, and we want to keep it going!) As usual, any additional funds we raise will also go toward resources that support and enhance our children's academic experience, including STEM and Career education. And another thing that'll be the same as last year: EVERY DOLLAR GOES TO DOLVIN!
• We'd love your help! Email us if you're interested in helping plan or put on this FUN event.
5th Grade Graduation Mementos
To celebrate our 5th graders' academic achievements, we're coordinating with sponsors to offer some unique mementos this Spring semester - special graduation tees and yard signs! More details coming soon.
Thank you for your continued support!
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