DOUGLAS DRAGONEER

October 28 - November 9

UPCOMING EVENTS:
October 28 (TONIGHT!): Spirit Night at b.good (find out who wins the Storybook Pumpkin
Decorating Contest!)
October 28: Reflections Art Contest submission deadline
November 2: Moe's Art Party for students who enter the Reflections Contest
November 6: PBIS Assembly
November 10: Open House! Visitors can come to visit Douglas at 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Call 919-818-1425 to arrange an appointment.
November 9-20: An Artist in Residence will be here from Wyoming to work with all 4th and 5th
grade students.
November 30 - December 11: 3rd Grade IOWA assessment.

DRAGONFIRE FUNDRAISER
Thank you to all the amazing families and friends of Douglas who donated money toward our
Dragonfire campaign! We were able to EXCEED OUR GOAL of $10,000!! We will be making Ice
Dragon announcements to let everyone know which class won the change-collection contest, and
that class will be rewarded with a pizza party celebration. Mr. Burns will be entertaining us with the
Whip/Nae Nae (Watch Me) next Friday, Nov. 6, during the morning announcements and at the PBIS
Assemblies that day because we were able to EXCEED OUR DRAGONFIRE GOAL!!!! Thank you,
thank you, thank you! You all rock, and we are so lucky to have such a fabulous community of
Douglas staff, students and parents.

SPIRIT NIGHT
We are excited to see you at b.good in North Hills TONIGHT for Spirit Night. There are some
adorable Storybook pumpkins on display in the restaurant from our K-2nd grade students that are
awaiting final votes!! See you there!

REFLECTIONS ART CONTEST

Reflections is a National PTA Art Contest that is underway. The theme this year is: "Let your
imagination fly..." and your child can submit pieces of art in the following categories: Literature,
Musical Composition, Photography, Film/Video Production, Dance, and Visual Arts. Submissions
are due October 28. This year, the Douglas staff is supporting our participation to really get kids
involved! They will support the PTA by hosting 'Moe's Art Party' on November 2 for all Reflections
Contest participants. The children who participate in the Reflections Contest and this party will
collaborate to create pieces of artwork that will be displayed throughout the school! We are super
excited about the Reflections Contest and this party; the kids will be too!!

GREEN DRAGONS COMMITTEE WORKDAY

On November 14 from 9am to 11am, the Green Dragons Committee will be hosting a workday in the
garden and grounds. A Sign Up Genius will be sent out, so please sign up. This workday is for
parents, students, and friends. Please join us for the entire time or drop in as you can. No
experience necessary; water and snacks will be provided.

FARM TO SCHOOL & THE DOUGLAS COMMUNITY GARDEN

We will be celebrating Farm to School at Douglas this Thursday, Oct. 29, in the cafeteria! Tell your
kids to stop by our Farm to School table and try a salad made from the veggies we grew in our
garden! Learn more atwww.DouglasCommunityGarden.wordpress.com. If you'd like to volunteer to
help with our Farm to School celebration, please contactskye.engstrom@gmail.com. As always, if
parents or students want to get involved in the garden, please join the Garden Club, the Green
Dragons Committee, or contact us through the garden blog.

DOUGLAS FAMILY DIRECTORY

Please complete our online survey to have your information included in the 2015-2016 Douglas
Family Directory. All participants will receive an electronic copy of the directory:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Douglas2015Directory

ALL HANDS ON DECK: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED IN CAFETERIA AND SCHOOL

STORE!
Volunteers are needed in the cafeteria to keep lunch quick, clean and efficient. Please consider


signing up for a few shifts through the following link:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0449adac28a1fe3-lunchroom
Questions? Ask Mr. D! mduval@wcpss.net
The school store is open from 8:45-9:10 every Friday morning. If you like interacting with students,
you will love this job! Our goal is to have lots of volunteers this year, so sign up as frequently as you
are able. Once you have committed, please mark it on your calendar. Reminders will be sent ahead
of time as well. Sign up here:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0449adac28a1fe3-school

WELLNESS WEDNESDAY
Every Wednesday, a parent/child or classroom hosts a one-minute segment on WDES to get the
kids up and moving before they start their school day. This is super fun for all involved and is
coordinated by the PTA. If you'd like to get involved, please contact Christy
at douglasdragonpta@gmail.com for more details!

LOOKING AHEAD ...

The Spelling Bee - can you hear the BUZZ?
Literacy Night - celebrating reading with the family
Science Fair for K-5 classrooms & students
Science Night with special guests
Math Night - Parents - come experience critical thinking problem solving with your children at all
grade levels.
Stay tuned to the Douglas website for all the latest school news, events, photos and
more: www.douglaselementary.net

CULTURE CORNER
How do you say, "trick or treat?" in Spanish? You say, truco o trato?

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