Stop in for Lunch, Dragon Dash


Mark your calendar


 

 

October 15th- FLE Preview night Terraset ES

October 19th  - Dragon Fun Run 8:30 am

October 19th 11 am-4pm - Southgate Community Event

October 25th- South Lakes Homecoming Parade

October 31st - Trunk or Treat

November 4th & 5th Student Holiday-No school

 


You Belong Here: Join Your Child for Lunch


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We welcome you to join your child for lunch on their birthday and other special days, and we want you to know that you are welcome to join your child for lunch any day!

Check out the daily lunch menu before your visit: https://fcps.nutrislice.com/menu/dogwood-elementary/elementary-salad-bar/2019-10-06?mode=browse. If you would like to purchase lunch, the price is $4.50 for adults.

Remember to check in at the main office before heading to the cafeteria and check out before leaving the building.it this placeholder text.


Family Life Education Curriculum Preview Night


You are invited to attend an evening opportunity to preview the Family Life Education media and lessons and to talk with school staff about the program. The meeting will be held on October 15, 2019 at 6pm in the Terraset ES cafeteria. Terraset ES is located at 11411 Ridge Heights Rd, Reston, VA 20191. All program materials and media for all grade levels will be available for your review at this time.


Dogwood Dragon Dash Fun Run.

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There is still time to get in on the fun of our Dragon Dash Fun Run, Saturday October 19th at 8:30 am. Registration is just $10 per participant and includes a Dogwood Dash hat! Stop by the main office to register!

 


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South Lakes Homecoming Parade

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South Lakes Homecoming is Friday October 25th. It is a Dogwood Spirit Day! Let’s wear GREEN to show our school spirit and join our South Lakes community by walking in the Homecoming Parade.

We will be meeting in the Safeway Parking lot on Colts Neck Rd. at 4:15 pm for the pep rally! 


Trunk or Treat!

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When: Thursday, October 31

Time: 4:30 - 5:15 PM

Where: Dogwood Elementary parking lot

Dogwood Elementary students are invited to wear costumes and trick or treat while viewing decorated cars in the school parking lot.  We are excited to continue this tradition at Dogwood. Please make sure your costume is school appropriate. Costumes cannot be worn during the school day. 

All students must be accompanied by an adult. 


FCPS Cares!


Has an employee of FCPS gone of his/her way to provide you or your child with extraordinary service? Take a moment to recognize that person by filling out an FCPS Cares card electronically.

Here is the website: https://www.fcps.edu/careers/employee-recognition-programs/fcps-cares-program


Stay Connected:


Did you know Dogwood ES has a Facebook Page and a Twitter handle?  The Dogwood PTO also has a Facebook page.  Click on the hyperlinks, follow us and stay connected.


School Calendar

Please consult the 2019-2020 school calendar when making plans for this summer and next school year. The calendar can be found at: https://www.fcps.edu/index.php/calendars/2019-20-standard-school-year-calendar


Dogwood Hours:

8:35am: Doors open 

Bus riders and walkers enter through the front door and Kiss and Ride students enter through 5. All students go directly to classrooms.

8:50 am: Instruction begins

3:35 pm: Dismissal

Any changes to Dismissal procedures must be communicated before 3 pm.

Attendance phone number: 703-262-3131

Main Office phone number: 703-262-3100


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