Our Leonetti Lions loved celebrating Lunar New Year on February 20 and were in awe of the amazing performance by Unity Dragon & Lions Dance Troupe.
College & Career Week, January 23-27
DLE will recognize College and Career Week Jan. 23-27. See below for spirit wear theme days.
January 23: “Heroes are made”: Wear your favorite super hero shirt (no costumes).
January 24: “Your Future Starts Here”: Wear your favorite DLE shirt
January 25: “College Day Wednesday”: Wear your favorite college gear
January 26: CAREER DAY! Dress up for your dream career
January 27: “We Are Fit to Work and Achieve”: Wear your favorite fitness gear
College Day Wednesdays
Students and staff members are encouraged to wear college shirts each Wednesday in the month of January to support the learning of colleges/post-secondary education opportunities.
Sign Up to Speak at Career Day!
Every grade level is in need of guest speakers for Career Day on Thursday, Jan. 26. Sign up per grade level from the links below.
Earn Rewards for DLE with the Box Tops app!
Do any of these brands land in your cart? Betty Crocker, Pillsbury, Cheerios, Lucky Charms, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Gogurt, Nature Valley, Papermate, Hamburger Helper.
You can raise money for DLE when you buy these brands (plus tons more). Recruit your family and friends who love these brands as well to help out our school.
Whether you’re grocery shopping online, in person, or curbside pickup, you can use your receipts to earn money that goes directly to DLE!
Have questions? Contact our Retail Donations Chair, Joshua Jenkins, at jenkins.joshua83@gmail.com.
We Love Our DLE Staff!
Help us show some love to our DLE staff this Valentine's Day! Click the link to donate a sweet staff mailbox treat!
Missing Your Holiday Trays?
Thanks to all of the wonderful volunteers who baked and donated treats for the December staff appreciation event!
The DLE PTO is holding on to many holiday trays that were left behind. If one of these looks like yours, please feel free to stop by the DLE VIPS room to retrieve it! Anything not picked up by January 31 will be discarded.
DLE Spirit Event with Zyia Active
This is the final week to shop the DLE Spirit Event with Zyia Active. Twenty percent of all orders made before January 20, using the shopping link below, will be donated to the DLE PTO!
That is completely free money going toward the projects and needs of the PTO! Plus, if for any reason you need to exchange or return, you have 30 days from the order date. Any questions regarding sizes, fits, or recommendations can be directed to zyiaruns@gmail.com.
Support DLE With AmazonSmile
Buying any gifts for Valentine’s Day? Birthdays? Make sure to default to our DLE Amazon Smile account before purchasing.
To choose Donald Leonetti Elementary as your charitable organization:
Sign in to smile.amazon.com on your desktop or mobile phone browser.
From your desktop, go to Your Account and select the option to Change your Charity. Or, from your mobile browser, select Change your Charity from the options at the bottom of the page.
When you shop on AmazonSmile, they donate 0.5 percent of the purchase price of eligible products to our school.
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.
Calling All Cookie Bakers!
Dust off those aprons and break out the sprinkles! We need your help to create a fabulous Cookies and Cocoa Bar for our amazing DLE staff.
We're looking for freshly baked holiday cookies (with recipe cards!), as well as donated items like hot chocolate, plasticware, candy canes, and more.
Sign up here to help spoil our fantastic staff before Winter Break!
Holiday Spirit Week: Dec. 12-16
DLE Holiday Spirit week - December 12-16
All DLE students are encouraged to dress up during the final week of the fall semester, Dec. 12-16.
MONDAY, Dec. 12: Run, Run Rudolph
TUESDAY, Dec. 13: Long Winter’s Nap - PJ Day
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 14: Holiday Movie Character Day
THURSDAY, Dec. 15: Santa Claus is Coming To Town! - Wear A Holiday Shirt
FRIDAY, Dec. 16: Stockings Were Hung By the Chimney With Care
DLE Spirit Night at Bounce Bounce, Dec. 2
Bounce Bounce Trampoline Park will be hosting a DLE Spirit Night at 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2.
Spirit Wear Holiday Sale Is Underway
Toys for Kids Drive, Nov. 7-Dec. 9
The DLE National Elementary Honor Society is partnering with Toys for Tots and Santa’s Exchange to host a toy drive at our school from Nov. 7-Dec. 9.
They will be collecting gifts benefitting thousands of children in Fort Bend County. If you would like to participate, please send new, unwrapped toys or gifts for children (infant - 16 years of age).
Collection boxes have been placed in the front office lobby, cafeteria, and upstairs by the front stairwell.
Thanksgiving Break, Nov. 21-25
Thanksgiving Break
Monday, Nov. 21 - Friday, Nov. 25
Classes resume Monday, Nov. 28
Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving, Lions! Paw Prints will resume on Monday, Nov. 28.
And the Winners Are ...
“I would like to take time to announce our Yearbook Art Contest Winners! This was an incredibly close race with some extremely talented artists. Thank you so much to all of our students who took the time to send in their art. Everyone did an incredible job!” - Courtney Walton, DLE PTO Yearbook Chair
*DRUM ROLL PLEASE*
Kindergarten
FIRST PLACE Alivia Hernandez
SECOND PLACE Landry Garza
First Grade
FIRST PLACE Ian Mathew Joseph
SECOND PLACE. Andrea Perez
Second Grade
FIRST PLACE Aanya van der Hoeven
SECOND PLACE Lea Kwon
Third Grade
FIRST PLACE Raylee Key
SECOND PLACE Maya Chang
Fourth Grade
FIRST PLACE Judah Scott
SECOND PLACE. Audrey Sullivan
Fifth Grade
FIRST PLACE. Emily Bermudez
SECOND PLACE Emily Timmons
Congratulations to all of our winners! First and second place winners’ artwork will be featured on the back of our 2022-23 yearbook. They will also receive an Art Achievement certificate and a prize during art class.
FOODvember Food Drive
Student Council is holding its FOODvember Food Drive for Deeds for Donald.
They are accepting donations of non-perishable food items until Thursday, Nov. 17. Donation boxes are set up throughout the school, or you can simply bring your items to your homeroom teache
Claim Your Items From Lost & Found
Missing a hoodie or jacket? Good chance it's been found at DLE! Stop by the front office and sift through the Leonetti Lost & Found boxes.
Lost and Found items will only be stored at DLE for one month, after which they will be donated to FBISD Shared Dreams.
We Want Your Photos for the Yearbook
Please help fill our yearbook with memories by sharing your beginning-of-the-year photos with our yearbook team! We would love to feature your child in our yearbook. See the directions on how to get your images to us today!
Bookmark this link to ImageShare to upload your photos throughout the year.
Thank You to All Who Served: DLE Veterans Day Tribute
You Can Earn Rewards for DLE - Here's How!
Did you know that you can earn cash for DLE by simply filling your shopping cart? There are three easy ways to reap the benefits for DLE:
Amazon Smile
How often do you use Amazon?! Amazon Smile is a program that donates 0.5% of your eligible purchases to DLE. The donation will be made at no extra cost to you each time you shop! Click here to find out how.
Kroger Community Rewards
Do you have a Kroger card? Link Donald Leonetti PTO to your account, and earn money for the school with every purchase!
Box Tops
Whether you’re grocery shopping online, in person, or curbside pickup, you can use your receipts to earn money that goes directly to DLE! All you have to do is (1) Buy Box Tops Products, and (2) Scan Your Receipt using the Box Tops app.
It’s so easy to sign up! Click here for more information.
Have questions? Contact our Retail Donations Chair, Joshua Jenkins, atjenkins.joshua83@gmail.com.