Parent Teacher Association

Sneak-A-Peek

School is just weeks away so it's time for Sneak-A-Peek.  Sneak-A-Peek is Thursday, August 6th.  Students with last names beginning with A-M are to attend from 1-2 and students with last names beginning with N-Z are to attend 2:30-3:30.  This is a great day to find your class, meet your teacher and get your new Spirit Wear.   We look forward to seeing you all there.  If you have any questions or concerns feel free to email the PTA at dowellpta@gmail.com.  See you all on the 6th.

Kathy

PTA President

Volunteers Needed!!!

Volunteers are needed for the following PTA Activities. 

The 1/2 Price Bookfair is this Thursday and Friday, May 14-15th, from 7:30am-6pm.  Volunteers are needed to work the bookfair. Shift will vary according to volunteer availability.  Any time you can work is greatly appreciated.  Please contact Deeann Hooper at deeann@dowellpta.orgto sign up!!!  All volunteers will receive a $5 bookfair gift certificate.

 

PTA FUN DAY is May 18th!!!  PTA is providing inflatables and needs volunteers to man them.  Shifts are flexible!! A schedule of the grade times is below.  Volunteers are needed to make sure that the inflatables are being used properly so that everyone will have a safe and fun time.  If you are able to volunteer please contact Deeann at deeann@dowellpta.org. 

Fun Day Schedule

Monday, May 18, 2009

Sponsored by Dowell’s PTA

8:00 – 2:05

Grade Level	Time
Kindergarten	8:00 – 8:55
5th Grade	9:00 – 9:55
2nd Grade	10:00 – 10:55
Break
4th Grade	11:10 – 12:05
1st Grade	12:10 – 1:05
3rd Grade	1:10 – 2:05

 

 

Book Drive

The School Council is sponsoring the book drive.  We are collecting new and "gently used" children's books to give to out for summer reading.  The importance of summer reading has been demonstrated repeatedly in a variety of research studies. Over and over again, it has been shown that children who read during the summer do much better in school when it starts again in the fall. On the other hand, children who do not read during the summer demonstrate a significant loss over the summer.  Our goal is to offer any child (and their siblings) a book for the summer.  When doing your spring cleaning, should you come across any books your special little cherubs have out grown (beginning board books on up through middle-school level)  I would love to have them to add to our collection!  What could be better than a win-win situation --added space on your book shelves and precious reading materials to help other children!   We are collecting books through April 23.  Thanks for your time, generosity and assistance with this project! 

 

 

 

 

 Dowell Elementary Community Yard Sale

            Saturday, April 19, 8:30AM – 1PM

            Many items ½ price 12noon-1PM

            Yard sale space prices:  $20 – 4parking spaces  $30—covered walkway

            Limited spaces – be sure to print this post and send your check in to the school to save your space today!

            Last year over 10-families/groups/organizations participated

            Toys, books, bikes/trikes/scooters, sports equipment, clothes of all sizes, baby equipment, home business products, furniture, house wares, lawn equipment, electronics

Name:_______________________________________

Phone:_______________________________________

Email:_______________________________________

# of Spaces needed____________________________

Regular($20)__________________Covered($30)___________________

contact Kathy at kathy@dowellpta.org with any questions

 

Free Italian Ice!!!

 

Celebrate the first day of Spring!!!

Come to Rita's on Whitlock for Free

Italian Ice all day on Friday March 20!!!

Volunteers Needed!!!

Good Morning Dowell Families,

As you already know, Friday (March 20th) is the Dowell Dash.  I just received the schedule from Mr. Manson and wanted to pass it on to you.  All who can volunteer to help to count laps, cheer on students and pass out water are desperately needed. Please contact me at kathy@dowellpta.org to let me know when you might be able to help out.  Lunch will be provided to all volunteers.  We look forward to seeing you there.

Kathy

PTA Treasurer

 

Here's the schedule:

 

1st Grade: 8:00 - 8:30
Kindergarten: 8:45 - 9:15
3rd Grade: 9:30 - 10:00
2nd Grade: 10:15 - 10:45
4th Grade 11:00 - 11:30
Lunch for PTA Volunteers
5th Grade 12:50 - 1:20

Dowell Dash

 

The Dowell PTA is proud to announce our Spring Fundraiser--The Dowell Dash.  The Dowell Dash is a 30 minute session where the students run laps to raise money to support our school and be run next Friday, March 20th.  Your student(s) were sent home with a donation form today.  They are to simply ask friends and family members to sponsor them with a dollar amount per lap and because there is no selling involved it can even be done with a phone call--no need to carry around a brochure.  There will be an average of 25-30 laps per child with a maximum of 40 laps.  The money pledged will be collected the following week and will need to be sent in by March 27th.  The goal of this fundraiser is to raise enough money to purchase a Poster Maker and a new Laminator the the school.

Of course what would a fundraiser be without prizes, so here we go.  

Raise:

$50 or more -- receive a medal.

$100 or more-- entered in a raffle for a Wii (or $200 per family)

Top $$ raising Classes--

1st place class--$100 for the teacher and treats for the entire class

2nd place class--$50 for the teacher and treats for the entire class

3rd place class--$25 for the teacher and treats for the entire class

Also:

The Top 10 students and the top 3 teachers from the top fundraising classes will get to throw a pie in Mr. Manson's face!!!!

If you have any questions please contact me at  kathy@dowellpta.org

 

Thank you for your support.

Kathy Layberger

PTA Treasurer

September Upcoming Events

Can you believe that we are completing the fourth week of school already? Where did the time go? Well it's already September and there is so much happening.

Here is an update for the month.

*The Sally Foster Fund raiser is going on now. It is due on September 15th. Please send your orders or donations in. Ask your child about the Funkee Monkey. Your child will be entered in a drawing if they have a donation or a total order over $75.00. Don't worry we have several Funkee Monkeys! Who will be invited to go to lunch in a limo with Dr. Frost? Students with donations or total order over $350.00 will have that chance! Don't forget to get those orders and donations in by September 15th.

*September 11th is Spirit night at Texas Roadhouse Grill in Hiram! Come show your Dowell Dolphin spirit. Eat dinner from 4-8 p.m., let your server know that you are from Dowell and we earn a percentage of your meal. Texas Roadhouse Grill is located on 278 in Hiram across from the Home Depot on the hill. See you there!

*September 16th~ Early Release day- Students will be dismissed at 12:20p.m.

*September 17th~ Flu shots will be given in the school clinic from 2:30 to 3:30 for $23.00. Please sign up in the front office. If you have any questions please contact Christi Freeman,school nurse at Christi.Freeman@cobbk12.org .

*September 24th~Mellow Mushroom Pizza Spirit Night. You can dine-in or carry out your dinner. Make sure you tell them you're from Dowell. This takes place at the Battle Ridge location at Powder Springs Road.

*September 26th~Fall Festival- Come for lots of FAMILY FUN! Inflatable jumps, games, book fair, food and more. Look for information coming home soon. We'll see you there! We will need lots of volunteers! Save the date.

*September 29th-October 3rd- BOOK FAIR- Get a jump on your holiday shopping! Every purchase you make helps the school.

This is a busy time of the year for PTA! We look forward to seeing everyone at these events. Please keep checking the website for more updates.

Welcome to Dowell!

       Welcome to the 2008 - 2009 school year at Dowell Elementary School. My name is Deeann Hooper; I am serving as PTA President this year.

       Have you joined PTA yet? It's not too late! Our goal this year is 100%. That means every parent and teacher becomes a member of PTA.  We can do it!

       I am excited about the many things that the PTA Board has planned for this school year!  Some of the events already planned are a Fall Festival on September 26th, Math Night at Publix on October 9th and a Supper with Santa on December 5th. Make sure you have these saved on your calendar! There are more events being planned so keep checking the website for updates.

       We are asking in advance for your help with these events. In order for them to be a success we need your help.  If you are interested in helping please feel free to contact the PTA via email at dowellpta@gmail.com . You may also contact me at

(770) 312-2833 or drop a note by the front office for us.

         Don’t forget to put August 21^st on your calendar –

Open House / PTA Meeting

The schedule for that night is:

5:30 – 6:15 -Kindergarten- 2^nd grade

6:30 – 7:30 -PTA meeting

7:30 – 8:15 -3^rd grade – 5^th grade

Please plan to attend the PTA meeting we will be sharing important information about up coming events.

Thank you for your time and we look forward to seeing you at Open House.

Deeann Hooper

President

Dowell PTA

Teacher Appreciation

Dear Parents,

It is almost the end of another school year, with this comes a great opportunity to honor all the teachers that have taught our children. The week of May 12^th Dowell Elementary will celebrate “Teacher Appreciation Week”. During this week we would like the students and parents to participate by bringing these items each day to celebrate their teacher(s).

            Monday-         Bring a Flower

            Tuesday-         Bring a Balloon

            Wednesday-    Bring a Sweet Treat

            Thursday-       Bring a Homemade Card

            Friday-             Bring a surprise of your choice

Dowell Elementary School is very lucky to have such a wonderful staff of teachers, specialists and paraprofessionals for our teachers. Please help us honor them!  PTA will be providing Mini Spa Treatments, lunch one day during the week and coffee and dougnuts.

Thank you,

Dowell PTA