 Students share their excitement about algebraic thinking and problem
solving.
Wednesday May 9th is Walk to School Day! This is an
event that focuses on safe routes for walking to school. We encourage you and
your children to join us to get some fresh air and exercise with our Dogwood
friends and families by walking to school Wednesday morning.
On Walk to School Day, Wednesday, May 9th, groups will
be leaving at:
Meeting Location 1: Winterthur 8:05 am
(corner of Winterthur Ct. and Winterthur Ln.)
Meeting Location 2: Springs 8:05 am
(from Greywing Square entrance closest to shopping center)
Meeting Location 3: Bedfordshire/Rosedown 8:10 am
Meeting Location 4: Laurel Glade 8:10
(clubhouse/homework center)
Meeting Location 5: End of path by Cocquina 8:15 am
Meeting Location 6: Community Center 8:20 am
Join
the 150 members of the Dogwood family who are already registered to participate in the
Dogwood Dragon Dash 5K (3.1 miles). Participants registered by May 10th
are guaranteed a t-shirt. All runners will receive a promotional swag bag,
refreshments after the run/walk, and enjoy music and time with members of the
Dogwood community.
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0945aaad29a5f58-dragon
It is important that all students and families understand
the procedures that we have established to prevent testing issues related to
personal devices. The computers that students need to show what they know on
SOL assessments will be provided to students. The program that students will
use for SOLs will be on each device and that is the only program that students
will use on their assessment day.
Personal Devices on Testing Days
Leave it at home. Students are strongly encouraged to leave
all personal electronic devices at home on days when they are scheduled to take
standardized tests.
Lock it up. If students forget and bring a personal
electronic device to school on testing day, they will be directed to turn it
off and teachers will have plastic bags to label and store students’ respective
devices. Devices will be returned at the end of the school day.
Consequences. If a student brings a personal electronic
device into the test environment, he or she will be subject to procedures for
addressing test security concerns including: confiscation of device,
rescheduling student’s test session, identifying actions as attempting cheating
which could affect student’s score.
For more information about the FCPS guidelines on personal
devices during standardized testing, please refer to https://www.fcps.edu/node/35928 .
As
the weather continues to get warmer, please remind your students to dress
appropriately for school. A few tips to remember include (but are not limited
to):
- Shorts, skirts, and
dresses must be longer than fingertips when arms are extended at side
- Tops must have straps
or sleeves (no crop tops, or halter tops)
- Pants and shorts
should not sag or undergarments showing
Students
who are in violation of the dress code will be asked to change, and the
parent/guardian may be called to bring alternate clothing if necessary. We
appreciate your support in this area as we strive to maintain consistency
between home and school.
Dogwood Elementary will be hosting Career Day on
Monday, June 11, 2018! The purpose of Career Day is to expose students to a
variety of careers in order to educate them and inspire them to consider their
future aspirations. By preparing early, students will be more likely to be college
and career ready after high school graduation. Students in grades K-6 will
participate in Career Day. However, we can’t do it without you! We are looking
for volunteers to present during 30 minute sessions. Sign up here: https://goo.gl/forms/OYD27uBxTkGA31Ph1 Contact Jamie Gadley with questions or for
more information. Thank you!
May 7-11: Grades 3-6 Reading SOL Assessment
May 7-11: Staff Appreciation Week
May 9: Walk and Bike to School Day
May 10th: PTO Meeting
May 22: Coffee Talk Bilingual Learners 9:15 am
May 31st: Dragons After Dark 6-7 pm
June 4-8: SOL Expedited
Retakes
June 4: Strings Concert
7:00 pm
June 5: Band Concert
7:00 pm
June 6: Chorus Concert
7:00 pm
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