Dove Elementary School

Dove Spirit Shop will be open THIS FRIDAY, April 26th during lunches!

Dove loves our volunteers! Thank you for all you do to help our teachers and students! The gift of your time makes a world of difference!

Dove families, Did you know that GCISD returning student registration is now open for the 24-25 school year? Parents are encouraged to register by Friday, May 17, to help the district gather enrollment numbers as early as possible for planning purposes. Registration must be completed every year! Register your student today: https://www.gcisd.net/page/enrollment-registration Is your PK-4th grade student not returning to Dove next year?? Please complete the Summer Withdrawal form so that we can send your records to your new school! https://forms.gle/gaQoB4eoaojbZ6TVA Please call the Dove front office with questions or for assistance!

STAAR begins this week for 3rd-5th graders! We will be closed for visitors on STAAR testing days.

🌟 Attention GCISD students and parents! 🌟 As a reminder, GCISD schools will be closed this coming Monday, April 15, for a bad weather makeup day that, fortunately, we don't have to use! This applies to all schools except iUniversity Prep and Collegiate Academy. We will see everyone back in school on Tuesday, April 16. https://www.gcisd.net/documents/parents/calendars/2023-2024-instructional-calendars/467171

Thank you to everyone who came to yesterday's Bond 2024 Open House: Swim Center Tour. If you missed the event and want to learn more about the bond, please join us for our final community presentation on Tuesday, April 16, at 6 p.m. in Grapevine Middle School’s cafeteria. #WeAreGCISD https://www.gcisd.net/page/bond-2024-community-presentations

Have you purchased your shirt for Walk a Mile with GCISD? The online store is open through April 10 to ensure delivery by the May 7 event. Walk a Mile is an evening for families & community to spend time together while walking the track at Mustang Panther Stadium. https://gcisdwalkamile.itemorder.com/shop/home/

Save the Date for April 30! 5:00-6:00 Dive into Summer! Dove Elementary will host a Dive into Summer on the blacktop by the playground! The G.R.O.W. Bus will be on campus, and Dove families will have the opportunity to register for the 24-25 school year, collect resource to help prevent the "summer slide," receive ideas for fun family friendly activities in Grapevine over the summer, and MORE! 6:00-7:00 Perot Family Science Night Dove PTA is bringing the Perot to Dove for a Family Science Night! There will be 11 tables set up around the gym and families will rotate to the different tables to interact with hands-on science activities! 7:00 Dove PTA General Meeting After Science night, make your way to the Dove cafeteria for the General Meeting!

Attendance Make Up Sessions The Attendance For Class Credit (Texas Education Code Section §25.092) rule states that a student in any grade level from kindergarten through grade 12 may not be given credit or a final grade for a class unless the student is in attendance for at least 90 percent of the days the class is offered. This means having no more than 17 total absences. A student who is not in attendance for 90 percent of the days a class is offered may be given credit or a final grade for the class, if the student completes a plan approved by the school's principal. We are offering two after school sessions on April 10th and May 1st from 3-4:15pm to allow students to make up lost instructional time. A parent must be in attendance for the child to stay. If you have specific questions regarding the number of absences, notes, etc., please reach out to Ms. Newell in our front office. All other questions can be directed to Mrs. Diehl.

The GCISD Walk of Honor is accepting nominations for individuals who have become an important part of the GCISD story. These nominees should be those who have brought distinction, honor and excellence to the district. Do you have someone in mind who fits this description? Nominate them by May 1: https://gcisdwalkofhonor.com/nominate/

These are the remaining items still left in the lost and found! Please look and see if anything looks familiar! Any items that had names in them, were returned to those students. Anything left will be donated on Friday!

Happy School Librarian Day to Mrs. Young! Thank you for all you do to share your love of literacy with our Dove Dolphins!

Don't miss out on your chance to make your voice heard! 📢 Tomorrow, April 4, is the LAST day to register to vote before the May 4 election. Visit VoteTexas.gov for information on how to register. #WeAreGCISD

Happy National Paraprofessional Day to all of our amazing paraprofessionals! Thank you for all you do at Dove! We could not do it without you!

Are you going to the next Community Bond Presentation? Join us tonight, April 2, at 6 p.m. in the Heritage Middle School cafeteria to learn more about the 2024 GCISD Bond planning process, propositions and tax rate impact. We hope to see you there! #WeAreGCISD

Please read for details on the Total Solar Eclipse including how to stay safe, the schedule for the day, and instruction for opting your student out of the event.

The GCISD Pre-K application process for the 2024-2025 academic year is now open! We can't wait to welcome your child to our community and help them take the first step towards a bright future. Learn more and apply today: www.gcisd.net/pre-k

It's a Bird! It's a Plane! It's the 2023-2024 Dove Elementary Yearbook! It's time to order yearbooks! Regular Price is $24.31 with the option to customize pages. To Purchase and Customize Your Yearbook: (Must be a parent or student 13 years or older.) 1. Go to https://web.treering.com/validate 2. Enter the passcode for Dove: 101285613713880 3. Set up your profile for each student. We need your help to collect pictures for the yearbook! After you create your profile, please use the link to submit pictures of Dove events, programs, special days, students, staff, and more. The Yearbook chair and volunteers will move pictures from this public folder to private folders as time allows. https://web.treering.com/school/128115/2023/school-content/school-photos/314316058

WE ARE FEELING DUCKY IN APRIL!!! Ducks are calm, cool, and collected on the surface, but paddling like crazy underneath the water! We know our students, staff, and families are doing the same!! Every school day in April, we will draw a number during morning announcements, and the class with that number on the bottom of their duck will win a prize! Students must be present to win. Thank you for paddling so hard and making sure your student is at school, ON TIME, and READY TO LEARN!!

Tuesday, April 2nd is Autism Awareness Day! Wear blue to show your support!