DOUGLAS DRAGONEER

Upcoming Events

Jan. 8 Reflections Reception

Jan. 9 SIP meeting, media center, 4:15

Jan. 10 Carnival meeting, media center 9:45

Jan. 17 - cultural arts performance

Jan. 18 - no school

Jan 21 - no school

Jan 25 - Family BINGO night! 7pm in the gym

IMPORTANT REMINDER

Please read

Douglas Morning Carpool

Safety Procedures

· Students are not allowed in the building until the 8:45 bell. Please do not leave students standing in front of the building before this time. They should remain in the car with adult supervision.

· Enter the carpool lane from the right off Ortega Road – no left hand turns into carpool lane.

· Pull to the end of the carpool lane to drop off students.

· Students should remain in the car until either a safety patrol member or an adult opens the door for them.

· Cars should remain in line and not go around other cars unless directed to so by an adult on duty.

· Please be sure students have book bags, lunch money, teacher notes, and other needed supplies and are ready to leave the car when the door is opened.

· Kisses and hugs are very important to us all. Please complete all kisses and hugs before the door is opened for students to exit the car.

· When leaving the carpool lane, exit to the right only on Ortega Road.

· Please park in the parking lots, not in front of the building, to enter the building.

· Students should never be dropped off on Ortega to cross the street to the building.

Douglas Afternoon Carpool

Safety Procedures

· Cars should be parked in the parking lots if parents need to enter the building, not in front of the school on Ortega Rd.

· Students should wait in the cafeteria for their carpool numbers to be called.

· Cars should clearly display carpool numbers to be seen by staff members. Mounting them on the right visor or on the rearview mirror is preferred. When placed on the dashboard, windshield wipers often obscure the number.

· The driveway to the bus parking lot must be kept clear at all times.

· Cars in line should keep the entrance to Windsor off Ortega clear so non-carpool traffic and buses can continue to move freely.

· Cars should always turn right into the carpool lane – regardless of the time in the afternoons.

· Cars should always exit right on to Ortega from the carpool lane.

· The parking lot on the right (cafeteria) side of the school is not for carpool. Parents should use the established carpool line to pick up students.

· Please be mindful of others and do not break in the carpool line.

· It is recommended cars enter Ortega from Lambeth to get in the carpool line.

· When passing the school during carpool, please travel slowly.

These rules are for the safety of the children and staff members. With your help, we can ensure carpool will go smoothly, quickly, and safely each afternoon.

Right is always the

Right direction to go in carpool!

CEREAL BOXES NEEDED

Ms. McIntosh needs empty cereal boxes for a Social Studies project. If you have any, please send in with your child and have the teacher notify Ms. McIntosh. Or, you can bring them to her classroom. Thank you!

SIP TEAM MEETING – PLEASE JOIN US!

The School Improvement Plan (SIP) team will meet on Wednesday, January 9, 2008 in the Media Center from 4:15 - 5:30 pm. This meeting is open to all staff and parents. We will be discussing the mission, vision and values for Douglas Elementary that will be included in our new plan, as well as SMART goals.

WINTER CARNIVAL – JOIN IN ON THE FUN!

A short carnival meeting will be held in the media center Jan 10 at 9:45. If you are interested in helping or just want to be in the loop and cannot attend the meeting, please email Susan Steltenpohl -ssteltenpohl@nc.rr.com.

SILENT AUCTION ITEMS NEEDED

If you would like to donate something to the silent auction please contact

Carrie Johnson at 784-0548 or email at msccjohnson@earthlink.net .

All donations are tax deductible. Gift certificates or services donated are welcome!

New Douglas T-shirts For Sale This Month

A brand new Douglas t-shirt is going on sale this week! Order forms will be coming home in the backpacks this week. Please look at the design and notice the great detail and focus on arts and science. Color pictures of the shirts can be seen on the front door and outside the office. Please call Susan Steltenpohl with questions 788-0941 ssteltenpohl@nc.rr.com.

Cultural Arts Performance: Donna Washington, storyteller

Thursday, Jan. 17th.

Please join the Douglas students in the gym as they experience an amazing story teller. Program begins at 1:30pm and again at 2:30pm. Families are invited!

You are Invited...

PTA meeting and Reflections Reception

Tuesday, January 8, at 6:30pm in the Media Center All families are invited to this reception. Reflections participants will be honored and winners will be announced. Join us!

Week of January 7-11