All DLE students are encouraged to participate in Red Ribbon Week Oct. 24-28. Each day has a different theme, ending with the annual Book Character Parade on Oct. 28.
DLE Family Movie Night
We appreciate all of our DLE families who came out to our second-annual Family Movie Night Oct. 21.
Lots of Lions were running around having a great time! The PTO is proud to provide this free event to wrap up our Palooza fall fundraiser. Thank you to all of the volunteers who helped put together this event.
Wow, Lions! You All Rocked Socktober!
Thanks to our Lion community’s generosity, we donated 3,982 pairs of socks to Shared Dreams! That’s a new record!
We more than doubled our donation numbers from our best year (2019 - 1,846 pairs of socks). Fourth grade deserves special recognition for bringing in more than 2,100 pairs through their grade-level contest. Their competition, organized by our awesome 4th grade teachers, helped drive a record number of socks in! And special thanks to our NEHS members for their assistance with the drive.
Every donation given made a huge impact on Shared Dreams and they are grateful for our generous Lion Hearts. Crazy Sock Day was the perfect ending to a successful drive!
DLE Family Movie Night, Oct. 21
Join us for our second annual Family Movie Night at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, at the DLE playground, featuring “The Addams Family 2.” The Concession Stand and games open at 6 p.m.; the movie begins at sunset.
This is NOT a drop-off event. Parents must stay with their children.
Volunteers are needed to help run this amazing event for our DLE Lion families. Follow this link if you are interested in volunteering.
October 21 is the final day to donate during PALOOZA 2022. The winners of our first-ever Online Auction will be announced during DLE Family Movie Night.
We Love Our DLE Custodial Staff
October 2 was Custodian Appreciation Day! DLE PTO showed our love and appreciation to our amazing custodians for all their hard work making DLE shine!
Hands Down, DLE Staff is the Best Around!
Thank you to everyone that donated foaming hand soaps for our September Staff Appreciation event!
Donations Needed for DLE Clinic
Whether due to accidents or spills, often times students need a new set of clothing during the school day. Luckily, our nurses come to the rescue!
Currently, the clinic is in need of a few items to help restock the spare clothing stash.
Please note that these are the only items currently requested at this time:
Boys Underwear: Size 4-6 and 7-8
Boys and Girls Elastic Waistband Shorts/Pants: Size 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 10-12
While we appreciate willingness to give more, we do not have the capacity to house any additional donations.
DLE's NEHS Inductees for 2022
Congratulations to the fifth graders that were inducted into the DLE Chapter of the National Elementary Honor Society on Sept. 21!
Socktober is Here!
Socktober is a Deeds for Donald initiative where we collect NEW pairs of socks, in all sizes, for Shared Dreams.
Important Dates
DONATION WINDOW: September 26-October 6
CRAZY SOCK DAY: October 6th
What is Shared Dreams?
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. It provides clothing, shoes, toiletries, school supplies, and food throughout the year.
A few facts:
Last year Shared Dreams helped 15,000 kids in Fort Bend County. Pretty awesome, right!?
FBISD has roughly 77,000 students and 50 percent are considered economically disadvantaged - 65 percent of those that utilize Shared Dreams are elementary aged.
They welcome any and all ADULT volunteers at the center! You might sort clothing or shoe bins, put together an interview outfit for a high schooler, or organize shelving. One thing is promised, you won’t be bored and you’ll walk away knowing you made a difference! Click here to sign up. A FBISD Background Check must be completed before volunteering.
We Are Known for Rocking the Sock Drop! Here is a look at the total pairs of socks donated throughout the years:
2019 – 1,846 pairs
2020 – 898 pairs
2021 – 1,592 pairs
How Do I Donate?
Drop off your sock donations directly at Leonetti! Donation boxes are set up in the grade-level flex spaces, the cafeteria, and the lobby.
Helpful Ideas
Share our sock drive information with your friends and neighbors
Host a mini sock drive within your circle of family, friends, neighbors, or community groups
Collect funds and purchase socks in bulk
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!
DLE Night at the Ballpark
Our 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders rocked the house at the Space Cowboys game on September 16, singing the National Anthem. A special thank you to our wonderful music teachers Mrs. Forrest and Ms. Webber for leading these students through an epic night!
Free Spirit Shirts Delivered This Week
The FREE Leonetti Spirit Shirts from the PTO will be delivered to students this week. If you did not submit a T-shirt size, one will be given to your student. Thank you for supporting the PTO and making this possible for every DLE student and staff.
September Spirit Night - Chicken Salad Chick
Chicken Salad Chick
Support the Leonetti Elementary PTO with Chicken Salad Chick. It's time for a Spirit Night on Wheels!
Parents, teachers, family, and friends: Order your choice of one-pound tubs of chicken salad, egg salad, pimento cheese, large sides like broccoli salad, pasta salad, grape salad, mac 'n cheese, and fresh fruit, as well as croissants and treats with the order form link provided. Chicken Salad Chick will call to collect payment. Twenty percent of sales will be donated to the Leonetti Elementary PTO.
Pick up your order Thursday, Sept. 15, from 5:30-5:45 p.m. in the Leonetti Elementary front parking lot. Questions? Email nicolesanders.csc@gmail.com.
Business Sponsorship Deadline is Thursday
Community sponsors who rally around Donald Leonetti Elementary ensure that our students and teachers will receive everything needed to thrive throughout the 2022-2023 school year.
The best news?! Your donation to DLE means a partnership. One hundred percent of your contribution will apply directly to students, teachers, staff, and the campus of DLE! Plus, your donation is completely tax-deductible! In collaboration with DLE, you receive considerable advertising, ensuring business exposure to the newest members of our Sienna community. Additionally, you will be invited to join our expanding student and parent population during family events, allowing you to reach new clientele and grow your base. Check out our sponsorship form outlining the various levels of giving + marketing perks available.
By participating today, your donation guarantees business recognition at Donald Leonetti Elementary among our ever-growing student and parent population.
PTO Fall General Meeting
Did you miss our Fall General Meeting during Open House last week?
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.
Help Start a Yoga Club at DLE
Ms. Vaughn and Ms. Shakib are hoping to start a yoga club for our students at Leonetti! But in order to do so, a 200-hour training session called Breathe for Change is required. Breathe for Change is an amazing program that combines not only yoga, but also Social Emotional Learning, and the hope is to bring these strategies back to our campus to share with staff and students.
Ms. Vaughn is currently raising funds to attend the training which costs around $2,000. Should you feel inclined to contribute, please learn more at the link below. Contributions accepted until September 7. Note: This is not required by DLE to run a club. These teachers are doing it solely as a personal growth opportunity.
Hearts of Gold
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. DLE encourages students to show their support by wearing gold or yellow every Wednesday in September.
This year, students will be participating in a Gold Stroll walk at the beginning of their PE outclass time to honor those students who have fought or continue to fight pediatric cancer.
On September 16, all students and staff can dress up as their favorite superhero to honor those students who continue their fight or have fought pediatric cancer. They are true heroes!
There is also a community event being planned, click here for more information.
September Staff Appreciation
The PTO sponsors monthly Staff Appreciation events for our amazing DLE teachers and staff. For the September Staff Appreciation event, we are gifting each of our teachers with a fun autumn-scented hand soap to ward off those Beginning-of-the-School-Year germs!
Please take a look at how you can help. Items are being collected in the VIPS Room, and are due to DLE by Friday, Sept. 23.
Use the Box Tops App to Help DLE
Scanning your receipts can earn DLE cash!
HERE’S HOW IT WORKS: Buy participating products and use the “Box Tops” app to scan your store receipt. The app identifies eligible products and earnings are credited to your designated school online. Even if you’re shopping online or doing grocery pickup, you can still submit your digital or email receipt with the Box Tops app and earn money that goes directly to DLE.
