GT Referral Information

The Fall 2022 GT Referral Window is now open.

To submit a referral, the parent/guardian must use their Family Access username and password. Before making a referral, please ensure that your contact information (email address, physical address, and phone number) is current in Skyward.

Forms must be submitted online by the September 30, 2022, deadline. No exceptions. If a staff member nominates a child, we must have parent/guardian consent to test the student. Students must be enrolled in FBISD and in grades K – 11th.

Students who are already identified for GT services in Math/Science OR ELA/Social Studies may only be referred during the SPRINGwindow. There will be a fee assessed for all identified students to be re-evaluated for additional service areas. Students who are currently identified for GT services in All Areas may not be referred.

For additional information, please click on the following link: https://www.fortbendisd.com/Domain/66

To begin your GT nomination please click here: https://gt.fortbendisd.com/

Important Update for Morning Arrivals

To expedite arrival and ensure student safety, DLE’s morning arrival traffic pattern will be the same as at dismissal.

At 7:30 a.m., the first left turn entrance to DLE will be closed. All cars will need to proceed down Waters Lake Boulevard, past Thornton Middle School, and make a U-turn. Cars will make the U-turn in front of the last entrance to Thornton and proceed back to the SLE car rider driveway entrance. Cars will make two lanes as soon as they enter the car rider driveway.

Only FBISD Employees, FBISD busses, daycare vans and cars with green front office tags will be allowed to turn into the parking lot between Leonetti and Thornton. 

If you would like to park and walk your child, please stay in the car rider line, enter the first entrance to DLE and park in the front parking lot. Parents must walk their students across the crosswalk in front of the school doors. Parents will not be allowed to park in the parking lot between Thornton and Leonetti. 

Some reminders for morning arrival:

  • Form two lines in the car rider driveway.

  • Do not exit your vehicle. This will stall the line for everyone.

  • Your child needs to be ready to exit the vehicle once you arrive in the Drop Off/Pick Up Zone. That means backpack, lunch, water bottle in hand. Shoes on, hair already combed. Goodbyes said and hugs given.

  • For their safety, please have your child exit the vehicle from the passenger side (nearest the sidewalk).

Assistant Principals Christina Simpson and Megan Boler are out at morning arrival assessing the procedure and getting feedback from assisting paraprofessionals. They are making adjustments as needed.  

Wondering how you can help? Sign up to be a Morning Car Door Helper. No experience is necessary, just bring a smile and a welcoming attitude, and open car doors for our students as they safely exit their vehicles during morning drop off.

New Dismissal Procedure at DLE

In our ongoing efforts to ensure student safety during dismissal, DLE will begin using the PikMyKid Dismissal Application.

PikMyKid allows us to easily track the dismissal mode of each student and simplifies the process for parents to make changes. The PikMyKid app is free and available for both Android phones and iPhones.

View the Parent App Guide to download and navigate the PikMyKid app.

Once downloaded, the registration process is very simple. PikMyKid student accounts are generated using information directly from Skyward.

Please complete this process as soon as possible! Dismissal information will be confirmed and dismissal tags available for pick up at Meet the Teacher on August 8th.

Questions? Please email Mrs. Boler at megan.boler@fortbendisd.com.


Meet the Teacher

UPDATE: THE TIMES FOR MEET THE TEACHER HAVE CHANGED!
Monday, August 8 
Last Names: A-M 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Last Names N-Z 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Join your classmates and meet your teacher Monday, August 8. There will be two sessions to accommodate our growing DLE community. This informal event is a great time for Lion families to:

  • Drop off your school supplies. (Or, conveniently unpack your supply packs pre-ordered through the PTO.)

  • Meet and greet with your teacher.

  • Finalize your Dismissal information.

  • Claim your child’s FREE spirit wear T-shirt by providing size information.

  • AND, discover volunteer opportunities!

Parents, be sure to visit one of the PTO tables to find out how you can make a difference at DLE through volunteering!

Get Logged In!

The start of the new school year is just around the corner, so now is the time to catch up on some housekeeping items. Whether you are a current DLE family or you are new to Donald Leonetti Elementary and Fort Bend ISD, here is your Back to School Checklist:

Class Assignments

The start of the new school year is just around the corner, so now is the time to catch up on some housekeeping items. Whether you are a current DLE family or you are new to Donald Leonetti Elementary and Fort Bend ISD, here is your Back to School Checklist:

Class Assignments

Class assignment letters will be emailed to parents directly from their classroom teacher at 4:30 p.m. Friday, August 5. If you do not receive the letter, please contact DLE’s registrar, Nayelli Duran, at 281-327-3198 or attendancedle@fortbendisd.com.

Skyward Family Access

Is your contact information up to date? Log in to Family Access to ensure you’re receiving communications from DLE and FBISD. If you want to receive that teacher letter by email, you'll want to make sure the right email is set to your student!

Enrollment Verification (For New and Returning Families)

Log into Family Access to complete all student information forms before August 8. Click here for instructions.

Lunch Account

FBISD uses School Cafe to manage meal accounts. Create an account to make payments, set purchase restrictions, or apply for free or reduced lunches.

Bus Route Locator

Find your Bus Stop, Arrival, and Departure times with this link.

Calling all Kinder Cubs: Orientation is July 27

Do you have an incoming Kindergartener? Bring your Kinder Cub to Kindergarten Orientation on July 27.

Families will have an opportunity to meet the Kindergarten team, hear important information, and gain access to beneficial links and resources. There will also be an opportunity to tour the school.

There will be two sessions to accommodate Kindergarten families:

Session 1: (Last Names A-L) 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.

Session 2: (Last Names M-Z) 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Let the Kinder Team know you will be attending by completing the Google Form linked below.

Click here to RSVP

PTO Approves 2022-2023 Board Slate

The PTO general body voted to approve the slate of 2022-2023 Board and Chairs at its Spring General Meeting May 5.

Congratulations and welcome to the incoming board members and committee chairs:

PTO Executive Board

President - Kristi Hansen

Vice President - Melissa DeLaGarza

Secretary - Kori Hoyt

Treasurer - Fran Mays

Board Officers

Educational Coordinator - Allison Garcia

Fundraising - Heather Varnado

Parliamentarian - Lea Bale

Publicity - Megan Suarez

Staff Appreciation - Stormie Gentry

Student Activities Coordinator - Shaina Karabin

VIPS Coordinator - Jenna Penner

Yearbook - Courtney Walton

Committee Chairs

Newsletter Chair - Katie Vela

Social Media Chair - Regan Davis

Website Chair - Megan Suarez

Publicity Chair - Ambur Fusilier

Spirit Wear Chair - Shannon Boyer

Special Events Chair - Kristi Nelson/Lanae Fowler

5th Grade Promotion Chair - Meri Sampson

Hospitality/Staff Appreciation Chair - Meri Sampson/Jontae Reese

All Pro Dads Chair - Danny Boyer

Shared Dreams Chair - Nicole Fabozzi

Curriculum Events Chair - Lisa Gladchuk

Palooza Fundraising Chair - Whitney Powell

Spirit Nights/Retail Donations Chair - Diana Lebita

Boosterthon Chair - Melissa Williams/Randi Labrier

School Supplies Chair - Kelly Timmons

School Store Chair - Janice Cruz

Field Day Chair - Ray Hollins

Butterfly Garden Chair - Fran Mays

Yearbook Chair - Melissa Williams

VIPS Volunteer Chair - OPEN

Staff Appreciation Week, May 2-6

How Students Can Participate

Staff Appreciation Week is approaching fast, and the PTO needs your help to make this themed event something our “Friends” at DLE will never forget.

There will be themed spirit days May 2-6 for our DLE students.
See the chart below with all the fun info!

Find Your teacher’s wish list here

(Click the above link and use the tabs at the top of the document to change grade levels or staff departments.)

How You Can Help During Staff Appreciation Week

The PTO is asking for donations of certain items such as gift cards, candy, plasticware, baked goods, etc.

Let's end this year with a FUN and REWARDING week for our amazing DLE staff!

Click here to sign up.

Field Day Volunteers Needed, May 13

Field Day is Friday, May 13th, and we need lots of volunteers to make this a fun day for the kids!

Sign up using the links below (divided by grade level):

Kindergarten and First Grade (7:55 a.m. - 10:20 a.m.) 
Second and Third Grade (10:05 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.)
Fourth and Fifth Grade (12:25 p.m. - 2:40 p.m.)

All volunteers will sign in at the volunteer check-in table outside the cafeteria, where they will be given their station rules/guidelines. Only registered volunteers who have completed their FBISD background checks will be permitted.

Volunteers should arrive 10 minutes early to check in, and be prepared to be outside and possibly get wet.

Shared Dreams Toiletry Drive

Please join us as we collect the following NEW items for Shared Dreams:

  • Bars of Soap

  • Shampoo - full sized

  • Conditioner - full sized

  • Body Wash - full sized

  • Hair Brushes / Single Combs

Drop boxes will be located in each grade level hallway and the front lobby.

Did You Know?

Shared Dreams is a FBISD program that provides short-term assistance to registered FBISD students whose needs have been determined by their campus nurse and staff. They have helped 15,000 students already this school year! Currently, 48 percent of enrolled FBISD students are considered economically disadvantaged, so Shared Dreams is a crucial support program to those in our FBISD community.

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