As a part of DeKalb's continuing process to seek charter system status, several community engagement sessions are scheduled. The purpose of these sessions is to seek input from your community and you as it relates to what local school innovations, flexibility, and autonomy would be ideal in improving and supporting student achievement.

The session for Dunwoody, Region I, will be held at Dunwoody High School on Thursday, August 28 at 6:00pm.   

If you would like more information, please see the Georgia Department of Education's website at: http://gadoe.org.

All unclaimed Lost and Found items will be donated on the 1st and 15th of every month. Making sure your child's clothing is labeled will help expedite returns. PLEASE be sure you look in the Lost and Found for any missing items before they get donated!  Lost and Found clothing items are located outside of the media center. Lost and found lunch boxes/water bottles are located in the cafeteria.

Would you like to help us make sure lost items are returned to their rightful owners and that our racks are orderly and items can be easily found?  Join our Lost and Found Committee!  It is an easy way to help out.  Sign up here: www.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C0E4CA9A729A64-deslost/1548663
 

Online Free and Reduced Meal Applications are here!  Please visit    https://freeandreducedmeals.com/lfserver/dekalb.  

 The site is easy to manage and much quicker than regular applications. 
 

You may still get a hard copy application from our cafeteria manager, Cassie Battle.
 

   

During August, everyone is learning new routines and procedures in school, and in the cafeteria. Parents are asked to wait until after Labor Day to visit for lunch.

Thanks!

Mandatory Volunteer Training

The State of Georgia Mandatory Reporting Law was revised expanding the listing of persons who are now categorized as mandated reporters of child abuse and neglect. This list now includes anyone who volunteers in a school. 

 To ensure that all school volunteers are aware of the new responsibilities and penalties associated with non-compliance, ALL VOLUNTEERS ARE REQUIRED BY LAW to go through a brief training presentation created by DeKalb County Schools on the mandatory reporting of abuse and neglect and what it means to be a mandated reporter.

The training MUST be completed before volunteering. You must also complete the certificate affirming that you have watched the video presentation and understand your obligations as a mandated reporter.  Both the presentation and certificate can be accessed on the DES Website - Parent Resources section.

Volunteers must complete this training every year. 

 
If you have any questions regarding the presentation or your obligations as a reporter, please contact the school's social worker.

School Social Worker - Isaura Roque
Phone: 678-676-7135

We are challenging all parents to volunteer in the school or at home a for a minimum of 10 hours per semester. (Click here to Log Volunteer Hours). A great way to get involved with the Dunwoody Elementary PTO is to join a committee that interests you. 
 

So, if you have a passion for a particular committee's responsibility, then we want your help. To volunteer, please fill out THIS FORM, and return it to the PTO mailbox, or email it to Merrie Bouton (merriebouton@yahoo.com). For descriptions of each committee, please see the Committees page of the PTO Website.
 

If you have any questions, please contact Merrie at:

merriebouton@yahoo.com 

Thank you! 

The Tours Committee is looking for a few volunteers. 

If you are interested in meeting prospective families and introducing them to DES, please email:
susannajjohnson@aol.com or michellegearylane@gmail.com. 

We will provide all information to be shared and conduct a "mock tour" with new volunteers to make sure you feel comfortable and prepared to give tours. 

 

Looking for a way to get involved in school a few hours a month?  Come help out in the Media Center.  Our primary role is to help Ms. Gurin, the Media Specialist, with the re-shelving of books.  Shifts are 11-12 daily, but timing can be flexible.  See the Signup Genius link below.

Now is the time to collect your Box Tops and turn them in to the "Box Tops Schoolhouse" located in the DES foyer!

What are Box Tops? They are those little rectangles that look like the one here, found on commonly used items such as General Mills cereals, Betty Crocker products, Ziplocs, Yoplait, Pillsbury, and so many more! 

Please cut out the Box Tops and put them in a Ziploc bag labeled with your child's name and homeroom. Any number turned in is appreciated, but for every 50 collected, your child's name will be entered into a raffle. Five names will be drawn and prizes awarded! 

megancann00@hotmail.com

770-399-9507
 

Lunch Bunch is a group of volunteers who help out in the cafeteria during lunch. It's a great way to see your child at their lunchtime! Lunch bunch volunteers help children with their lunch needs (opening containers and cleaning up small messes etc.).

Come and meet your child's classmates and get to see what your child actually eats for lunch!
 
This is a great volunteer opportunity for those who have preschool aged children and those who have an irregular work schedule because you can choose what days and shifts you can help! There is a choice of 2 shifts, either 10:30am - 11:45am or 11am - 12:30pm. Even if you are available for only part of that time, please contact us, we still need the help!

Please email Rosemary Gorham at rosemary_gorham@hotmail.com or Andrea Perez at apmdre@hotmail.com if you are able to help!

Girl Scouting is for girls in Kindergarten through 12th grades!
 
Join us if you think your daughter might be interested in developing her leadership skills through songs, games, community service, STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) and healthy living.
  

 
Date: Sunday, August 24th
Time: 2pm

Location: North Atlanta Church of Christ
5676 Roberts Drive, Dunwoody
 
Questions? 

Please contact:
Gin Shaw

gshaw1234@aol.com 

Tiger Talk is the weekly e-newsletter of the Dunwoody Elementary School PTO. Every Sunday, we publish information that is pertinent to the students and parents of DES. 

The submission deadline for each issue is 10pm on Tuesday.

All announcements must be brief and sent in writing as an email to Dunwoody.TigerTalk@gmail.com. Announcements will run for two weeks prior to the event or as applicable. If you have any questions about Tiger Talk, please contact the editors at Dunwoody.TigerTalk@gmail.com.

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