The DLE Lost and Found is overflowing with jackets and shirts and water bottles… If your child is missing something, please stop by the DLE Front Office to take a look!
College and Career Week
COLLEGE AND CAREER WEEK
Monday, January 24th through Friday, January 28th
This week is College and Career week! Students will learn about different colleges on the announcements, enjoy Career Day speakers and participate in spirit days.
PTO Provides Rain Gear for DLE Staff
Thanks to your support of Palooza 2021, the PTO was able to purchase heavy duty rain jackets and umbrellas for the staff to use on rainy days. Thank you for your support!
Virtual Career Day January 25
DLE is holding a virtual Career Day on Tuesday, January 25.
If you are interested in participating, please signup through the link provided by your child’s teacher. (Check their weekly newsletter!)
Spring GT Referral Window is Open
SPRING GT REFERRALS
Open January 5-31
The spring GT referral window is open January 5-31. Please see the FBISD GT Website for additional information.
Students eligible for spring evaluation:
Students enrolled in Fort Bend ISD on/after October 1, 2021 and prior to January 31, 2022.
Students who are currently identified and receiving gifted and talented services in FBISD in any content area. (re-evaluation fee required)
A Treat for our 'Souper' DLE Staff
Please help us treat the “Souper” DLE staff to a lunch this month!
All items are due to DLE by 8:30 a.m. Thursday, January 27th.
More Bike Racks Coming Soon!
Don't worry, bike riders: we have a solution for those overflowing bike racks!
The PTO Board approved the purchase of three, 10-foot bike racks at its meeting January 13. It’s estimated that DLE increased its number of bike riders from around 35 to more than 70 from the fall to the spring semester.
Preparing for Kids Heart Challenge!
Here are some snacks and exercises to keep your family HEART HEALTHY as we prepare for Kids Heart Challenge at Leonetti!
Courtesy of https://kidtalkfrisco.com/growth-mindset/
Submit Box Tops for DLE
Do you want to help support Donald Leonetti Elementary School with shopping you are already doing? It’s easy with the “Box Tops for Education” app.
Download the “Box Tops for Education” app and follow the setup instructions to select our school. You can use the app to scan your grocery receipts and earn cash for our school with every Box Tops product you buy. So easy!
FBISD Filmmaker's Academy
Filmmaker’s Academy is a free event for students in grades third through 12th grade.
This year the event will be held virtually.
Registration opened January 6th and parents may register their student through the Film Fest website here.
DLE Campus Improvements
January PTO Meeting - Thursday, Jan. 13
The recent district changes to on-campus volunteers mean that the January meeting of the PTO board will be virtual on Google Meet.
As a reminder, the monthly PTO meetings are open to everyone. If you are interested in attending the next board meeting at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 13, please email Shannon Boyer at president@dlepto.org for the Google Meet link.
Wash Those Hands!
Good handwashing habits are essential to staying healthy.
Here are some tips from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to help our DLE families reinforce good handwashing habits at home and at school.
Courtesy of https://kidtalkfrisco.com/growth-mindset/
Campus Visitor Policy Change for January
Tips for Car Riders
DLE families may see some differences in the car rider line due to the Bus Transportation changes that became effective December 31. If you are new to the car rider dismissal line, check out these tips to familiarize yourself with the process.
In light of the likely increase in the number of car rider students, DLE’s front office encourages everyone to seek out carpool opportunities, as they expect a longer car rider line.
Clothing Donations Needed
Nurse Cartie needs donations of elastic banded shorts and pants, and T-shirts sizes 4T to 10/12.
Please send gently used/new and clean items only. Donations can be turned in at the front office.
Happy Holidays from the DLE PTO!
School will be closed for the holidays December 20 - January 4. Classes will resume January 5.
Holiday Spirit Week, Dec. 13-17
Students and staff are encouraged to show their holiday spirit wear this week.
Monday, 12/13 - Winter Wonderland. Snow Day.
Tuesday, 12/14 - Long Winter’s Nap. PJ Day.
Wednesday, 12/15 - Work Out Like Santa. Warm Ups or Santa Shirt.
Thursday, 12/16 - Holiday Movie Character Day.
Friday, 12/17 - Santa Claus is Coming to Town. Any Holiday Shirt.
Holiday Class Parties and Early Dismissal Dec. 17
Class parties will be held Friday, December 17th. Class parties are for students only. At this time, visitors and guests are not allowed at the class parties. All food, party games, and decorations will be provided and set up by the PTO. All other party deliveries will not be accepted.
Students will have early dismissal at 12:10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 17. Due to early release, all students will eat lunch in their classrooms at adjusted lunch times. Since we are eating in the classrooms,visitors will not be allowed for lunch on this day.We encourage everyone to bring a sack lunch; however, the cafeteria will provide sack lunches for anyone wishing to purchase one.
Notify DLE of Dismissal Changes
DISMISSAL CHANGES
Deadline - Wednesday, December 15th
If your child's dismissal mode is changing in January, please let the front office know by completing this form.
The link will close on December 15th. This information will help us as we plan for the spring semester.
If you are changing to car rider for dismissal, we encourage you to find carpool opportunities as we do expect a longer car rider line.
