Facebook Parent Pages

Join the Grade-Level Facebook Pages

Be sure you stay connected to your DLE Lion community by following your child’s grade-level Facebook page(s). Join the page for your child’s current grade level for the 2024-25 school year.

*Facebook pages are parent-led and moderated by parents. The PTO does not administrate or monitor the pages.*

Donald Leonetti Elementary Incoming Kindergarten

Donald Leonetti Elementary First Grade

Donald Leonetti Elementary Second Grade

Donald Leonetti Elementary Third Grade

Donald Leonetti Elementary Fourth Grade

Donald Leonetti Elementary Fifth Grade

Background Check

Complete your FBISD Background Check NOW!

If you are considering volunteering at DLE during the 2024-25 school year, you must have a current approved background check in the district system. All volunteers are required to update their background check after July 1 each year. This applies to everything from helping in the library, assisting at a class party, attending field trips and more.

Don't wait until the last minute! Complete yours now!

Back to School Checklist

Back to School Checklist

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:

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.

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.

Meet the Teacher

Meet the Teacher
Tuesday, August 6
4 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.

Join your classmates and meet your teacher Tuesday, August 6. 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.

• AND, discover volunteer opportunities!

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

Kindergarten Playdate

Kinder Playdate
Tuesday, July 30
6:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m.
DLE Playground

Calling all future Kinder Lion Cubs! Come meet new friends and have lots of fun on the DLE Playground. We’ll have some COOL treats!

Parents are responsible for watching their Lion Cub(s). This is NOT a drop-off event.

Leonetti Dismissal Tag Pick Up

Dismissal Tag Pick Up

This year, DLE is offering early pick-up times for families to receive their dismissal tags. Every student, regardless of their dismissal mode, will receive a dismissal number and tag.

Benefits of picking up your dismissal tag early include:

• Early Teacher Notification: Find out your child's teacher ahead of time. If you're unable to pick up the tag early, you will be notified of your child's homeroom placement by August 2.

• Time to Memorize: More time for parents to help their child remember their dismissal number. Once students remember their number, the car line will move faster.

• Support Staff: Helping the campus by providing staff more time to finalize dismissal rosters

• Carpool Efficiency: The ability to consolidate carpool riders to one single number.

Early Pick-Up Times at the DLE Gym:

• Wednesday, July 24: 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

• Thursday, July 25: 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Please note that all class assignments are subject to change as enrollment changes throughout the year.

Kindergarten Orientation

Kinder Orientation
Monday, July 22
Last Names A-L  |  9 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
Last Names M-Z |  11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

We are SO excited to welcome our new DLE cubs and families to the "Greatest Place To Be" for the Kinder Orientation. Join us on Monday, July 22, to learn more about being a kindergartener at DLE, meet some teachers, tour the school, and more!

We will have two sessions to accommodate our families. 

RSVP to the Kindergarten Orientation here! 

School Supply Lists-2024-2025

Hello Summer

The last day of school is Thursday, May 23, and students will be dismissed at 12:10 p.m. DLE will be closed for lunch visitors for the rest of the school year.

Grade Level Facebook Pages

Stay Connected on Facebook

With the school year winding down, be sure you stay connected to your DLE Lion family over the summer by following your child’s grade-level Facebook page(s). Join the page for your child’s current grade level; each page’s name will change for the 2024-25 school year by June 1.
*Facebook pages are parent-led and moderated by parents. The PTO does not administrate or watch the pages.*

Incoming Kindergarten 
Donald Leonetti Elementary Incoming Kindergarten | Facebook

Current Kindergarten 
Donald Leonetti Elementary Kindergarten 2023-2024 | Facebook

Current 1st Grade 
Donald Leonetti Elementary First Grade 2023-2024 | Facebook

Current 2nd grade 
DLE 2nd Grade 2023-2024 | Facebook

Current 3rd grade
DLE 3rd Grade Lions 2023-2024 | Facebook

Current 4th grade 
Donald Leonetti 4th Graders 2023-2024 | Facebook

Current 5th grade 
Donald Leonetti Elementary 5th Graders 2023-2024 | Facebook

Thriving at Thornton (for incoming 6th graders)
Thriving At Thornton Middle | Facebook

Thornton Thundercats (FB page moderated by RTMS staff)
Thornton Thundercats | Facebook

April VIPS of the Month

Our VIPS for the Month of April is Sara Bartolone!

Since moving to the Sienna community last September, Sara and her family have embraced Leonetti Elementary as their new home. They appreciate the school's excellent academic environment, the dedicated teachers, and the warm, welcoming atmosphere. Sara has watched her daughter thrive and has made lifelong friends within the Leonetti community.

Sara loves volunteering because it allows her to support the school, share her talents, and be part of something big. She enjoys collaborating with teachers, staff, and the PTO to enhance the school experience for everyone.

Thank you, Sara, for your dedication and passion. You make a significant impact on our school community!

Teacher of the Year

Teacher of the Year

Congratulations to DLE's Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Hope Simons! Mrs. Simons teaches 3rd Grade Math/Science and has been at DLE since its inception. She is both a teacher and a DLE parent! Thank you for all that you do for our lions!

HUGE THANK YOU

Thank you, Kristi Hansen!

Thank you, Kristi Hansen, for serving DLE PTO as President for two years! We have grown and flourished under your leadership! DLE appreciates you!

DLE Clinic Note

DLE Clinic Update
Pick Up Medication by May 23

If your student has medication in the clinic, please come by to pick them up no later than 12 p.m. on May 23. Any medication that has not been picked up by this time will be disposed according to FBISD policy. Each school year requires new doctor’s orders with completed forms. Click here to access the specific medication forms for your student’s medical needs for school year 2024-2025.

Facebook Parent Pages

Stay Connected on Facebook

With the school year winding down, be sure you stay connected to your DLE Lion family over the summer by following your child’s grade-level Facebook page(s). Join the page for your child’s current grade level; each page’s name will change for the 2024-25 school year by June 1.

*Facebook pages are parent-led and moderated by parents. The PTO does not administrate or watch the pages.*

Incoming Kindergarten 
Donald Leonetti Elementary Incoming Kindergarten 2023-24 | Facebook

Current Kindergarten 
Donald Leonetti Elementary Kindergarten 2023-2024 | Facebook

Current 1st Grade 
Donald Leonetti Elementary First Grade 2023-2024 | Facebook

Current 2nd grade 
DLE 2nd Grade 2023-2024 | Facebook

Current 3rd grade
DLE 3rd Grade Lions 2023-2024 | Facebook

Current 4th grade 
Donald Leonetti 4th Graders 2023-2024 | Facebook

Current 5th grade 
Donald Leonetti Elementary 5th Graders 2023-2024 | Facebook

Thriving at Thornton (for incoming 6th graders)
Thriving At Thornton Middle | Facebook

Thornton Thundercats (FB page moderated by RTMS staff)
Thornton Thundercats | Facebook

End of Year Awards

End of Year Awards

Awards ceremonies start this week! Your child’s teacher will provide visitor labels. Visitors must wear their labels to enter the award ceremony. Entrance to the ceremonies will be through Extended Day for kindergarten through 4th grade and through the gym for 5th grade. Classroom awards are scheduled on the following days:

Friday, May 17
ABC: 8:30 a.m.
1st Grade: 11:45 a.m.
SAILS: 1:45 p.m.

Monday, May 20
Kindergarten: 11:00 a.m.
2nd Grade: 1:00 p.m.

Tuesday, May 21
4th Grade: 11:00 a.m.
3rd Grade: 1:00 p.m.

Wednesday, May 22
5th Grade: 9:30 a.m. (Please note the updated time)

February 2024 VIPS of the Month

February VIPS of the Month
Jenise Millsaps

Jenise Millsaps is the February VIPS of the Month! She currently helps with weekly PowerPoint presentations for school announcements and is a kinder room parent. Jenise’s favorite thing about DLE is the atmosphere and how welcoming all the families are. She loves to volunteer to get to know everyone and be welcoming to other families.

Buy your 2024-2025 School Supply Kits

Buy Your 2024-2025 School Supply Kits Today!
April 1-July 1

We are excited to continue our partnership with 1st Day School Supplies to provide parents and students with top-quality, name-brand supplies, waiting at school for you!

Our PTO has collected teacher-preferred lists for each grade at DLE and 1st Day will conveniently package them for a one-stop shop! These packs will be delivered to your student's classroom for you to unload at Meet the Teacher.

Our 1st Day School Store will be open from April 1 to July 1. Don't miss this convenient opportunity! Click here to buy your supplies!

Field Day 2024

Field Day 2024 - Volunteer Sign Up is NOW OPEN!
Friday, May 10

Field Day 2024 is right around the corner! Here’s everything you need to know about this student-favorite event.

Sign Up to Volunteer
We need A LOT of parent volunteers to have a fun and successful event for all.  Only parent volunteers that are signed up will be able to attend Field Day. Signups will open at 8 a.m. on April 15th, 2024 and close on May 3, 2024.

Kinder and 1st Grade (8:10 a.m.-10:25 a.m.)
2nd and 3rd Grade (10:15 a.m.-12:40 p.m.)
4th and 5th Grade (12:25 p.m.-2:40 p.m.)

Grade Level Times
8:20 a.m.-10:20 a.m. Kindergarten and 1st Grade
10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 2nd Grade and 3rd Grade
12:40 p.m.-2:40 p.m. 4th Grade and 5th Grade

What to Wear

- wear the shirt they received at the beginning of the year or a color similar to that one or a DLE shirt.
- wear tennis shoes
- apply sunscreen before coming to school
- bring a change of clothes in a ziplock gallon baggie to keep in their backpack (including socks )

Adjustments to Lunch Periods
- All grade levels will eat lunch in their classrooms.
- Lunch visitors will not be allowed on Field Day.
We strongly recommend each student bring a lunch from home on field day to ensure a quick and easy lunch process for all.  If you have a student that must buy lunch, the cafeteria will have lunch available.
 

If you have any questions about Field Day, please email Shannon Boyer, PTO Field Day Chair, at danielandshannonboyer@gmail.com.

Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week

Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week
May 6-10

Staff Appreciation Week is coming up, and we want to show major love to our awesome DLE staff! We need your help to make this week totally rad, so sign up now! Please look closely at the date and time your item is due. Most items are due to the front office the morning of May 8 and 9. 

Click here to sign up.

There will also be themed spirit days May 6-10 for our DLE students. See the flyer with all the fun info!