Dolvin Diary
October 19, 2023
Principal's Message
Dear Dolvin Families –
Teachers were recently trained on a new screen monitoring software called “Classwize”. This software gives teachers the ability to see and manage students’ online activities, and allows them to provide personalized support and ensure a safe digital learning environment. Please see the attached parent flyer for more information.
Your proud principal,
Karen
PBIS Parent Corner
Please click HERE for a sample PBIS Home Plan Organizer.
Hudson Returns to Dolvin!
We are so excited to announce that our special visitor will be back again this year! Hudson, a hypoallergenic certified therapy dog will be available for students to read to and visit with once a month. Teachers will send a small group of students from their class to read to Hudson on his visits. His next visit is on November 8th.
i-Ready "For Family Report"
I am excited to announce that we will now be able to share your child's i-Ready Diagnostic results digitally by providing access to the For Families report directly on your child's i-Ready dashboard. To access the For Families report, log into your child's i-Ready dashboard through Classlink (your child knows how to do this) and enter our district report code 1HX9DP on the top right-hand corner of the For Families tab. Please reference the attached flyer for more specifics on accessing your For Families report and how to read the diagnostic. If you have any questions please contact me at Halron@fultonschools.org.
SOCKTOBER!!
Hey Dolvin Families,
It is time for one of our favorite giving opportunities! Socktober is a yearly sock-giving event that takes place in October to help others in need.
When: October 12, 2023, to October 27, 2023
What: Please send in new, unused socks (in child and adult sizes) with your child to give to their homeroom teacher.
Who: The socks will be donated to the Gateway Center in Atlanta, and the Foster Care Support Foundation in Roswell.
Celebrate: There will be a little friendly competition between classrooms and grade levels as we announce weekly totals. 😊
Let’s show our support and have fun at the same time!! Thanks!!
Art News
Please save the date for FINE ART NIGHT: Wednesday, December 6. There will be a chorus concert and an art show. The art show is a fundraiser for our art program. Parents will be able to purchase their child’s artwork in a gallery style frame. Framed, high quality reproductions will also be available. Children’s artwork make great gifts!! Please plan to come to school on Wednesday, December 6, and support The Arts at Dolvin.
Music News
Resources in Different Languages
Heritage Spotlight- Venezuela
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.
The Summit Counseling Center
COVID-19 Case Reporting
Breakfast and Lunch at Dolvin
FREE AND REDUCED-PRICE MEAL BENEFITS
To continue free or reduced-price meal benefits for students each household must complete a new application every year. Free and Reduced Meal Benefits ended on September 20, 2023, if the household has not reapplied for SY 2023-2024. Applications are still being accepted at www.fulton.schoollunchapp.com or by paper application turned in to the school cafeteria manager. Be sure to list all the students in the household on the application. If there is an interruption in benefits or the household does not reapply, the household is responsible for payment of meals until a Free and Reduced Application is approved. Keep in mind, the application may take up to 10-days to process. If you have any questions, please call the Fulton County School Nutrition Program – Meal Eligibility Desk at (470)254-2220.
Dates to Remember
October 12 - 27
Socktober
October 18
Vision Screening - 1st, 3rd & 5th grades
October 19
Fall Picture Retake Day
October 20
All Pro Dad Meeting 7:00 a.m. - 7:30 a.m.
October 23
50th Day of School
October 23 - 27
Red Ribbon Week
October 25
Hearing Screening - 1st, 3rd & 5th grades
Nov 3
Bingo Night - 5:00 p.m. and 6:45 p.m.
Spirit Day
Nov 7
Election Day - Remote Day for Students
Nov 20 - 24
Thanksgiving Break - Schools closed
Stay In Touch With Dolvin
Dolvin Website: dolvin.org
Dolvin PTA Website: dolvinpta.org
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: Various flyers are sent home via Peachjar.
Dolvin-specific flyers come to your inbox on Thursdays. All can be viewed following the link
on the homepage at dolvin.org or click HERE.
LED Sign: Located on the corner of Buice Road and Jones Bridge Road.
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PTA
North Fulton Community Charites Warm Coat and Thanksgiving Food Drive
Dolvin PTA Rockin' Reader!
The Dolvin PTA proudly presents the 2023/2024 Rockin’ Reader Program.....AND WE NEED YOUR HELP IN MAKING THIS YEAR'S PROGRAM ANOTHER GREAT SUCCESS!
Rockin' Reader has always been a highlight for the children, so please consider volunteering in an effort to promote literacy and inspire a child's love of reading!
Who?
Any Dolvin parent or grandparent! You don’t even have to have a kindergartener!
What is the time commitment?
About 1 hour
When?
A Friday of your choice from 8:30 a.m. to 9:20 a.m.
What will I be doing?
Reading one book to one child per kindergarten class for a total of 5 students, about 10 minutes each. No need to bring books as they will be provided for you!
How do I sign up to volunteer?
1. Sign up for a Friday of your choice using this link - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A054CA9A62EA4FD0-43700822-20232024#/
2. Complete the volunteer registration form if you haven’t already done so this year using the following link – https://www.fultonschools.org/Page/9539
“Day Of” Details?
Upon arrival, check in at the front desk and proceed to the Rockin’ Reader rocking chair located in the kindergarten wing. Find the white kindergarten binder and sign in. All further instructions will be in the binder.
Questions?
We look forward to another great year of the Dolvin Rockin' Reader Program!
PTA Book Drive!
The Book Drive was a great success with over 770 books collected - the clear winner with over 480 books is Third Grade. Mrs. Culbertson will do special media center lessons for the winners.
Third Grade : 480
First Grade: 84
Fifth Grade: 83
Second Grade: 50
Fourth Grade : 44
PreK/K: 22
All Pro Dad Chapter Meeting
Tanner Photography Family Portrait Event
Tanner family portraits are coming up soon!
Don’t blink! Time flies and, sooner than you think, your student will be moving on to middle school & then high school! Now's the time to take a great family portrait!
A $35.00 Non-refundable DONATION TO DOLVIN PTA
Includes the Sitting Fee &
AN 11”X14” FAMILY PORTRAIT PRINT
Courtesy of Tanner Family Portraits ($185.00 VALUE)
Available Dates
Friday, October 20th 4:30-6:30pm @Mill Creek Pond
Sunday, October 22nd 10am-1pm @Webb Bridge Park
Don’t Wait! Limited slots available!
Once you've made your $35 purchase, you will be emailed a sign up to schdedule your specific appointment time.
Neighbors, friends, grandparents, and pets are welcome!In case of inclement weather, the session will be moved indoors.
Use the QR code below or purchase your Tanner Session HERE
Foundation News
WOW! What a great Direct Giving Campaign. We far exceeded our goal and have raised over $24,000 for our school. Thank you to everyone who contributed. Your generosity helps the Dolvin Foundation provide support and enhancements directly back to our students.
We celebrated reaching our goal earlier this month with all the “Diligent Dolphins Donors.” We gathered for Ice Cream on the Playground with Principal Cooke and had a blast!
The Dolvin Foundation is pleased to announce the completion of the Playground Markings Project. Phase Two was installed this past week and we could not be more thrilled with the final product provided by Edumarking USA! We are excited to see the fun, games, and creativity that comes out of this addition to the playground. Thanks again to Dolvin Families and Staff for your continued support.
Check out some of the new Phase Two markings and students already in action:
Don’t forget to follow us online for news and updates:
Innovation Academy's 1st Annual Skelebration
JCHS National Spanish Honors Society Trunk or Treat
AMMS presents "Matilda Jr."
Get your tickets today to see Autrey Mill Middle School’s production of Matilda Jr. on Saturday, November 11th at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Over 60 students are involved in this production - you don't want to miss it!
It is a gleefully witty musical about a girl who dreams of a better life and the children she inspires. This musical will have the audience cheering from their seats as we are all reminded of the power of imagination!
Tickets can be purchased here - https://autreymillms.seatyourself.biz
JCHS Soccer 5K For Heroes
Grab your entire family for a morning of fun while showing your appreciation for the heroes in your life and support for the JCHS Soccer Program. Run, walk, or make a donation. Remember to mention the soccer player to receive credit. If you don’t know one, please put down Coach Bowler as the recipient. Scan QR code or go to https://jchs.redpodium.com/jchs-2023-5k-for-heroes