Congratulations to Stephanie Titas for being voted our Volunteer of the Month for May! Stephanie’s hard work and dedication to our room parents, grade level coordinators, staff and students has been recognized all year and we are so grateful! We can’t wait to see the amazing things she does at Alyssa Ferguson Elementary next year!
Shared Dreams Toiletry Drive and Volunteer Days
Thank you to everyone who donated toiletries to Shared Dreams! And a very special thank you to those that donated their time to help with various tasks at Shared Dreams. They are so thankful for our generous Lion Hearts!
Take A Seat! Open Chair Positions for 2023-2024
DLE VIPS Appreciation Breakfast
Have you given your time, in any way, throughout the school year? Leonetti Staff would like to say “Thank You” to the many volunteers who make DLE the Greatest Place to Be!
All VIPS (Volunteers in Public Schools) are invited to join for a light breakfast from 8:30-9 a.m. Friday, April 21, in the DLE Cafeteria. No RSVP is necessary.
Congratulations to Our VIPS of the Year, Joshua Jenkins
The DLE PTO would like to congratulate Joshua Jenkins for being selected as the Leonetti VIPS (Volunteer in Public Schools) of the Year.
He is a full-time working father of two, serves as a kindergarten room parent, leads our Retail Donation fundraising, and regularly serves on campus through Watch D.O.G.S. Additionally, Josh is the first to step up for any volunteer request. He is so generous with his time, and puts in 100 percent effort to ensure his commitments are met.
We are so thankful to you, Josh, for your willingness to support our Lions!
Watch D.O.G.S., a DLE Perspective
One father to a DLE student recently shared this about his experience with Watch D.O.G.S. on campus: “I truly enjoyed my interaction with the students and they were excited to have me in their presence.”
“They were very engaging on the playground during recess while we played basketball and introduced ourselves. During lunch time they talked about their favorite subjects, friends and extracurricular activities that they are participating in outside of school. I think that Watch DOGS is an excellent program and I look forward to continuing to volunteer in 2023.”
Watch D.O.G.S. is a great opportunity for dads to get involved on campus, be a role model, and support our DLE staff and students. The program provides a great amount of flexibility for those that may only be able to volunteer an hour as well as those that may be able to spend several hours serving in a given day.
All male role models are welcome to participate – fathers, step-fathers, uncles, grandfathers, etc!
Valentine's Day Parties
Valentine's Day parties are on Tuesday, Feb. 14.
9:00-9:45 a.m. - Kindergarten, 2nd, and 3rd Grade parties
11:15 a.m.-Noon - 1st, 4th, and 5th Grade parties
We need two (2) volunteers per class in addition to the Room Parent to help with the pre-selected craft, game, and snack. Party volunteers will be expected to help set up supplies, lead activities/small groups, and clean up. No younger siblings are allowed to attend while you are volunteering.
Sign up here to volunteer:
Volunteers need to arrive 30 minutes before party time to meet with your Room Parent and Grade Level Coordinator in your grade level flex space to go over the party plan.
All volunteers must have a completed background check. You must complete a new one each school year.
To accommodate our enrollment, we will have two party times. In order to attend the class parties, visitors must register in advance at this link. The link closes Thursday, February 9 at 5 p.m. If a visitor does not register ahead of time, entrance to the parties may be delayed. Due to party events, visitors will not be allowed for lunch on this day.
Watch D.O.G.S., a DLE Perspective
"Watch D.O.G.S. makes a huge difference on our campus," said Mrs. Simpson, DLE assistant principal. "The kids are so excited to see their Watch D.O.G. at morning arrival, recess, and during lunch. And our staff is so thankful for the extra support."
This volunteer program, which was just implemented in fall 2022, brings father figures onto the campus to help with support during busier, unstructured times of the day. It is open to all dads, step-dads, uncles and grandfathers as long as they have a current approved background check within Fort Bend ISD.
“The goal is clear and simple,” Mrs. Simpson shared. "Having Watch D.O.G.S. has allowed us to have positive male role models back on campus. We appreciate our dads’ extra help to keep our students safe."
If you feel this is a good fit for a male role model in your child's life, we recommend that you visit the Watch D.O.G.S. volunteer signup to learn more.
"DLE loves having the extra hands to help, and our students love having dads/grandpas on campus," Mrs. Simpson said.
Make the difference. Be the difference. Become one of our Watch D.O.G.S.
New Year, New Projects: Volunteer at DLE
We need volunteers throughout the campus to help with teacher projects, cutting and laminating, book fair, school store, and Watch D.O.G.S. The time commitment for each role is typically one hour at a time and can accommodate your schedule.
Our teachers and staff greatly appreciate your help, and the kids love seeing you on campus! To see all opportunities available, click here.
Note: Laminating projects can only be completed by an adult volunteer who is trained on the laminating machine.
Viewpoint From DLE Watch D.O.G.S.
Joshua Jenkins was looking for a way to get involved at DLE when he discovered the Watch D.O.G.S. program last fall.
Joshua Jenkins has a kindergartener at Leonetti, and discovered Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads Of Great Students) last fall during the kick-off. He was looking for a way to get involved at the school, and this seemed to be a perfect fit. This nationally recognized program is a family and community engagement educational initiative with the goal to provide positive male role models and help reduce bullying.
"It gives me a chance to be visible at the school my child goes to. I get to meet so many other kids as well that they always find a way to make me smile," Joshua shared. "From helping them out of their car, walking them to the door, pushing them on the swing, or helping them open their milk carton," just being present leaves a lasting impact."
Mr. Jenkins graciously manages to give at least one hour per week to the Watch D.O.G.S. program at Leonetti, and is able to plan his time when its best suited around his full-time career schedule. All male role models are welcome - dads, step-fathers, uncles or grandfathers!
To find out more about how to get involved in Watch D.O.G.S. at DLE, click here.
Volunteers Needed for Holiday Parties
Lion Families it's time to celebrate!
Classroom holiday parties will take place on Thursday, Dec. 15 and parents are welcome to attend. To accommodate our enrollment, we will have two party times and we encourage only one parent to attend per child. Visitors must register by Monday, Dec. 12. Click here to RSVP.
1st, 2nd & 5th Grade Parties: 9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Enter through the cafeteria beginning at 8:45 a.m.
Kinder, 3rd & 4th Grade Parties: 1:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Enter through the gym beginning at 1:15 p.m.
Volunteers Needed
We need two (2) volunteers per class in addition to the Room Parent to help with the pre-selected craft, game, and snack (provided by our wonderful PTO!). Party volunteers will be expected to help set up, lead activities/small groups, and clean up.
If you're unable to volunteer, you can still contribute! You can help us out by donating PLATES, NAPKINS, and TABLECLOTHS. Party supplies need to be dropped off at the front office no later than MONDAY, DEC. 12. Do not bring items on the day of the party.
If you're interested in volunteering at the party, please note the following:
No siblings/other children will be allowed while volunteering.
Please arrive at the school 30 minutes early to discuss the party plans and help set up the classroom.
You must complete your FBISD Background Check before volunteering.
Sign up here to help:
If you have any questions, email stephanie.titas@gmail.com.
DLE Fall Book Fair, Nov. 1-11
Thank you, Room Parents!
The GLC/Room Parent meeting that took place September 12 was a success! Thank you to all of the awesome parents that joined us. We’re looking forward to a great year!
Picture Day is Sept. 14
You can order school pictures online at https://inter-state.com/FlyerEntry/68969BF. The order code is 68969BF.
We are still in need of a few Picture Day Helpers. Sign up to volunteer here.
VIPS Welcome Coffee
The PTO is hosting a welcome coffee for Volunteers in Public School (VIPS) at 9 a.m. Thursday, August 25, in the DLE Extended Day Room.
Are you interested in volunteering at DLE? Come join us for coffee and hear about ways you can get involved this year!
Make sure you RSVP, and sign in at the front desk upon arrival.
Get Involved: Volunteers Needed Now!
VIPS Appreciation Breakfast, April 29
Friday, April 29th
8:30-9:00 a.m. - DLE Cafeteria
All volunteers who have helped at Leonetti Elementary at anytime this school year are invited to this Thank You breakfast. Room parents, GLCs, front office helpers, PTO Board and Chairs! Please join us!
Volunteer of the Year - Leidimar Nemec
Congratulations to Leonetti's Volunteer of the Year, Leidimar Nemec!
Leidimar is an amazing volunteer who comes up to the school every single week to help the front office staff and to help in the Level Library. She has almost single-handedly done all of the laminating and cutting for teachers this year and never asks for help or complains. In addition to laminating every week, she also re-shelves and organizes all of the Level Library books and helps with inventory when new books come in.
She is also one of the first to sign up when help is needed with special projects.
Congratulations Leidimar and thank you for all you do for our school!
2022-23 Nominating Committee Forming Soon
The PTO is looking for three volunteers to serve on the PTO board nominating committee this spring.
This committee will convene in April to review the candidates that are running for PTO positions for the 2022-2023 school year. Please contact Lacey Cole at Parliamentarian@dlepto.org if you are interested.
Meet the PTO for Coffee and Conversation
PTO COFFEE & CONVERSATION
Thursday, February 24th
9:30 a.m. - Harvest Market
Are you new to Leonetti Elementary, and not sure how to get involved? Been around awhile and wondering if the PTO is a good fit for you? Turned off by the formal “nomination” process? Come join other DLE parents at Harvest Market on Thursday, Feb 24th at 9:30am, to learn what it means to be a part of the Parent Teacher Organization at DLE.
Grab a coffee and enjoy informal conversation about what makes Leonetti Elementary the greatest place to volunteer! Questions before you arrive? Contact Kristi Hansen at vicepresident@dlepto.org.