February VIPS of the Month
Jenise Millsaps
Jenise Millsaps is the February VIPS of the Month! She currently helps with weekly PowerPoint presentations for school announcements and is a kinder room parent. Jenise’s favorite thing about DLE is the atmosphere and how welcoming all the families are. She loves to volunteer to get to know everyone and be welcoming to other families.
Buy your 2024-2025 School Supply Kits
Buy Your 2024-2025 School Supply Kits Today!
April 1-July 1
We are excited to continue our partnership with 1st Day School Supplies to provide parents and students with top-quality, name-brand supplies, waiting at school for you!
Our PTO has collected teacher-preferred lists for each grade at DLE and 1st Day will conveniently package them for a one-stop shop! These packs will be delivered to your student's classroom for you to unload at Meet the Teacher.
Our 1st Day School Store will be open from April 1 to July 1. Don't miss this convenient opportunity! Click here to buy your supplies!
End of Year Awards
Save the Date: End of Year Awards
Friday, May 17
ABC: 8:30 a.m.
1st Grade: 11:45 a.m.
SAILS: 1:45 p.m.
Monday, May 20
Kindergarten: 11:00 a.m.
2nd Grade: 1:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 21
4th Grade: 11:00 a.m.
3rd Grade: 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 22
5th Grade: 8:30 a.m.
More information is coming soon!
Field Day 2024
Field Day 2024 - Volunteer Sign Up is NOW OPEN!
Friday, May 10
Field Day 2024 is right around the corner! Here’s everything you need to know about this student-favorite event.
Sign Up to Volunteer
We need A LOT of parent volunteers to have a fun and successful event for all. Only parent volunteers that are signed up will be able to attend Field Day. Signups will open at 8 a.m. on April 15th, 2024 and close on May 3, 2024.
Kinder and 1st Grade (8:10 a.m.-10:25 a.m.)
2nd and 3rd Grade (10:15 a.m.-12:40 p.m.)
4th and 5th Grade (12:25 p.m.-2:40 p.m.)
Grade Level Times
8:20 a.m.-10:20 a.m. Kindergarten and 1st Grade
10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 2nd Grade and 3rd Grade
12:40 p.m.-2:40 p.m. 4th Grade and 5th Grade
What to Wear
- wear the shirt they received at the beginning of the year or a color similar to that one or a DLE shirt.
- wear tennis shoes
- apply sunscreen before coming to school
- bring a change of clothes in a ziplock gallon baggie to keep in their backpack (including socks )
Adjustments to Lunch Periods
- All grade levels will eat lunch in their classrooms.
- Lunch visitors will not be allowed on Field Day.
We strongly recommend each student bring a lunch from home on field day to ensure a quick and easy lunch process for all. If you have a student that must buy lunch, the cafeteria will have lunch available.
If you have any questions about Field Day, please email Shannon Boyer, PTO Field Day Chair, at danielandshannonboyer@gmail.com.
Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week
Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week
May 6-10
Staff Appreciation Week is coming up, and we want to show major love to our awesome DLE staff! We need your help to make this week totally rad, so sign up now! Please look closely at the date and time your item is due. Most items are due to the front office the morning of May 8 and 9.
Click here to sign up.
There will also be themed spirit days May 6-10 for our DLE students. See the flyer with all the fun info!
5th Grade Last Splash
5th Grade Last Splash-Tickets On Sale Now!
Friday, May 3
5-8 p.m. at Life Time Fitness
All 5th Grade students must RSVP to receive their FREE 5th Grade Promotion T-shirt. Early bird tickets for the Last Splash party are still available for the discounted rate of $30. Ticket prices will increase after April 15 to $35!
Please note that this event is hosted by Fifth Grade Parent Volunteers and is not sponsored by FBISD, DLE or PTO.
RSVP here!
Stay Fresh Drive
Stay Fresh Drive: Scent-sational Acts of Kindness
April 29 through May 3
From April 29 to May 3, DLE will collect NEW and UNUSED deodorant for the Stay Fresh Drive. This drive is part of our Deeds for Donald effort and will benefit Shared Dreams. Please look for the donation boxes that will be placed throughout the school.
VIPS Appreciation Breakfast
VIPS Appreciation Breakfast
Friday, April 26
8:30 a.m.-9 a.m. in the DLE Cafeteria
Calling all volunteers! Have you given your time to DLE over the past year? The amazing Leonetti Administration Team invites you to a breakfast to show their appreciation.
DLE Luau
DLE PTO Family Luau | Submit Pizza Orders by Wednesday!
Friday, April 19
5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. at the DLE Playground
Join us THIS Friday, April 19 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the DLE Playground for hula hoop, face painting, popsicles, card trading, and more! Wear your best Hawaiian attire and bring your family!
You can pre-order pizza to have dinner served at the DLE Luau. All you have to do is complete the Google form, and send a Zelle payment in the amount of your order. Orders must be submitted by Wednesday, April 17.
Campus Closed
STAAR Testing This Week!
No Visitors on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday
STAAR testing season is here! We will follow the schedule below for STAAR testing and offer make-up tests throughout the window.
April 16: 5th Grade Reading
April 17: 3rd & 4th Grade Reading
April 18: 5th Grade Science
April 24: 5th Grade Math
April 25: 3rd & 4th Grade Math
This is just a reminder, when students are testing for STAAR on the above dates, the school does not allow for any visitors or guests in the building throughout the day including lunch. Thank you for your support with a smooth testing season.
All Pro Dads-March Meeting
RSVP Today for the All Pro Dad Breakfast
Friday, March 22
Beginning at 7:15 a.m.
Attention, DLE Dads/Father Figures! Please join us for our next All Pro Dad's Breakfast on Friday, March 22, at 7:15 a.m. in the DLE Gym. Our topic this month is courage. Courage is the ability to face and do something difficult or scary. Having courage allows us to overcome challenges, face fears, and endure hard times. Please RSVP so that we have an accurate count for breakfast.
Click here to RSVP!
Spring Break
Spring Break Next Week!
March 11-15
School will be closed for Spring Break from Monday, March 11 to Friday, March 15. School will resume on Monday, March 18. Enjoy the time off!
VIPS of the Month December 2023 and January 2024
VIPS of the Month
Our VIPS of the month for December and January Wendy Bethancourt and Rochelle Hayes.
December VIPS of the Month | Wendy Bethancourt
Wendy has been at Leonetti since it opened and has gone through Leonetti with all of her kids. This is the first year she’s had all her kids in school, and she really wanted to get involved and start volunteering. Wendy has taken ownership of the lost and found and has been a dedicated library helper this year. She is happy to be able to help in any way. Wendy’s favorite thing about volunteering at Leonetti is how friendly everyone is. She loves all the smiles and greetings she gets from her kids and their classmates. She has made many friends through volunteering.
January VIPS of the Month | Rochelle Hayes
Rochelle’s kids have gone to Leonetti for the past two years, and what she appreciates most are the most caring, proactive, and encouraging teachers. She believes they genuinely want the best for her boys, and she couldn’t be happier. Rochelle loves helping others. She is motivated by seeing positive outcomes, so if she can put one of her talents to work to put smiles on the children’s faces, she’s all in.
Picnic on the Playground
Save the Date: Picnic at the Playground
Thursday, March 28
Mark your calendars for Thursday, March 28, and get ready to enjoy a special lunch with your child. More details coming soon!
March Spirit Night
Spirit Night at Brandanis Burgers, Tacos & Brews
Thursday, March 21
From 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Join us for Spirit Night at Brandanis Burgers, Tacos & Brews on Thursday, March 21. Whether you dine in or carryout, 20% of the sales will be donated to DLE! Place your receipt in the spirit night box or mention DLE when ordering carry out.
Family Fun Night
DLE Family Fun Night
Thursday, March 7
From 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
DLE Fall Open House will be Thursday March 7 from 5:30 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. and it's sure to be a Fun Family Night for all! Parents and students can move at their own pace through many fun activities planned by our DLE team of staff and teachers!
PTO General Meeting
Join us at the PTO General Meeting
Thursday, March 7
5 p.m. in the DLE Cafeteria
Twice each year the PTO Board gathers the DLE community to share updates and answer any questions. Our spring meeting will be held at 5 p.m. on March 7, prior to the Family Fun Night Open House! Families are encouraged to join in the Cafeteria to learn of progress made over the last year, and catch a glimpse of the proposed budget and PTO leadership slate for 2024-25. An electronic ballot will be shared with all Regular PTO Members following the meeting. Any questions, please email president@dlepto.org. We look forward to seeing you there!
Book Fair
Spring Book Fair is Around the Corner!
February 29-March 8
Our Leonetti Spring Scholastic Book Fair is opening February 29 and will run through March 8. Parents are encouraged to set up e-wallets now, as this is a cashless event. Be on the lookout for more information in the coming days regarding volunteer sign up and class visit schedules. Any questions regarding the Book Fair can be directly to Ms. Perez, our librarian.
We need Book Fair Volunteers! Tasks include helping the students choose books and create wishlists, understanding how much they have to spend, and checking them out at the register. Click here to sign up!
Click here for more information.
Click here for the book fair class schedule.
Boosterthon 2024
Register for the Leonetti Fun Run
Kickoff on Wednesday, February 28
Registration is now open for the Leonetti Lion Fun Run, kicking off on Wednesday, February 28! Registering is the first step toward achieving DLE's fundraising goal for this year. Don't wait! Visit mybooster.com today!
Look out for a special edition of PawPrints on Wednesday, February 21, with more information!
VIPS of Year Nomination
Submit VIPS of the Year Nominations!
Nominations due by February 26
It's time to select our Volunteer of the Year for Leonetti Elementary! Do you know someone who has graciously, and consistently, given their time and talents to DLE during the 2023-24 academic year? We want to hear from you!
Things to consider when nominating a volunteer:
- Hours volunteered in the school, as well as from home
- Availability and willingness to volunteer this year
- Attitude and conduct when volunteering
- The candidate should not be last year’s Volunteer of the Year
- The candidate cannot be a current member of the PTO Board
All nominations for the Volunteer of the Year can be emailed to VIPS@dlepto.org no later than February 26. Please share the volunteer's name and 2-3 sentences explaining why you feel they deserve this district honor.
