Dogwood Digest 05/22/2024

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Dear Dragons, 

WOW! What an amazing community we have! This past week we collected food for the South Lakes High School food pantry, during our Stuff the Bus event, and gathered 3,397 lbs of food!!! Thank you for supporting our efforts to stock one of the community food resources. 

Tonight is our Multicultural night. It is one of our favorite evenings of the whole year. We will celebrate all of the beautiful diversity that our school encompasses. We will have a fashion and talent show, there will be live music and food trucks, and our families showing off items and information from the different countries that represent our school community. 

Last weekend we had our annual Color Run! I was so happy to see the rain held off for the event Mr. Erickson always brings the fun. There was music and movement and lots and lots of colors! I truly hope to see you all tonight! 

Kate Beckner, Proud Principal 


05/22/2024

Our Dogwood Dragon’s representing our school for Stuff the Bus! 


Color Fun Run

Our Dogwood Dragons celebrating our color fun run this past weekend


3rd Annual Multicultural Night

Multicultural Night

The Crayon Initiative

Dogwood First Grade is excited to participate in The Crayon Initiative! We need your help to collect broken or used crayons by June 7th. Simply give your crayons to your teachers, and we'll transform them into brand new crayons for children in hospitals. 

Let's work together to bring a splash of color and a smile to kids who need it the most! Thank you for your support!

Help Dogwood First Grade Spread Joy with Crayons!

Who: Dogwood Community

What: Bring in broken or used crayons ONLY

When: Bring crayons by June 7th

Where: Give crayons to your teachers

Why: To take used crayons and turn them into new crayons to give to kids in hospitals

Crayon Initiative

🙋 Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow. We All Belong in FCPS!.

Attend Today

 

In FCPS, we all belong. From the first day to the last day of school, every child matters. If your student is having a hard time finishing the year strong and attending school, please contact a trusted adult at your school. Visit our website for more attendance resources.


Student vs. Teacher BBall

Family Life Education Materials Available for Review

The recommended Family Life Education instructional materials are available for community review through Monday, June 10, at 4:30 p.m. View details and a feedback form


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All schools and offices will be closed on Monday, May 27, for the Memorial Day holiday. Learn about the history of Memorial Day. See the complete school year calendar.


⏰ Share Your Thoughts on Middle School Start Times

Attend a forum to hear about the ongoing middle school start times study. Middle school students are encouraged to attend and participate in breakout sessions where they can share their voices! Register by clicking on one of the following dates: 

While registration is not required, it does help with planning. Language interpretation and childcare will be provided. Learn more about the project exploring middle school start times.


District News/In Case You Missed It (ICYMI)

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:

  • Family Life Education Materials Available for Review
  • 2024-25 School Year Budget Update
  • Free Student Bus Passes

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today


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On the web: Check out the Dogwood website and FCPS website for updates.

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May 23: Multicultural Night 5:30 

May 27: Memorial Day, Holiday (FCPS Schools Closed)

May 30: Dogwood Staff vs. Student Basketball Game 

June 3: Field Day at Dogwood! 

June 12: 6th Grade Promotion Celebration

June 12: Last Day of School for Students (2 Hour Early Dismissal)