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PTO ANNOUNCEMENTS

PTO Meeting

The next general PTO Meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 12th at 9:15 AM.


All are welcome to attend the meeting. You can access the meeting through this Zoom link.

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Packet Pickup

Virtual packet pickup will continue every Friday morning from 7:00-8:00 a.m. during the second semester. This drive-by moves quickly and just requires two volunteers to exchange folders for the week. The school will have everything prepared and ready for volunteers. Please sign up HERE if you can help!

Mother-Son Spy Date

We are so excited about the upcoming Mother/Son Spy Date! You can reserve your date pack HERE starting TODAY!

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DOGWOOD ANNOUNCEMENTS

Welcome to our New Teachers!

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My name is Kelly Hammontree. I am excited to join the Dogwood family! I had the privilege to serve as a kindergarten interim in the fall semester. I experienced firsthand what a great school Dogwood is, and got to know many wonderful students and their families! I am thrilled to stay with the kindergarten team this semester. This is my 14th year teaching and I have taught kindergarten, first, and second grades over the years.  


In my spare time I love spending time with my family, reading, and traveling. My husband and I have two daughters, Miller (5) and Laurel (2 1/2). We enjoy going to the zoo, playing outside, and going to the beach. I am looking forward to a great year at Dogwood!

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My name is Molly Sanford and I'm so excited to join the 5th grade team as the Science and Social Studies teacher! I have completed my Master of Arts in Teaching through the University of Memphis and completed my clinical teaching semester in a virtual classroom at Forest Hill Elementary. This year has taught me the importance of building community in the classroom no matter the setting and just how resilient we all can be! 

Kids Heart Challenge

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Health and Wellness Reminder

As we enter these winter months of school, it’s more important than ever to be vigilant about our health. If your child is sick or experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms, or if they have been directly exposed to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19, please stay home. Please also remember to fill out your Daily Wellness Screenings in Skyward. Classes will continue to wear masks, maintain social distancing, and have scheduled hand washing breaks throughout the day. By doing the right things, we will keep each other healthy and safe.


Click here to review GMSD COVID guidelines

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Yearbook

Yearbooks are on sale now! Order yours today through My School Bucks. Yearbooks cost $35 and the purchase deadline is Friday, February 26th.

The yearbook staff needs your help! If you have pictures from any themed days, please email them to the yearbook staff. Please be sure to include the grade, teacher's name, and event in the email.


Contact Annabella Brandon with any questions.

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Box Tops for Education

Don’t have a paper receipt? Whether you’re doing grocery delivery, pickup or had your receipt emailed to you at checkout, you can still earn cash for Dogwood by submitting digital receipts (also known as email or e-receipts) from select retailers. Learn how easy it is to earn cash for Dogwood with Box Tops by watching this short video!

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GMSD ANNOUNCEMENTS

Open Enrollment

Open Enrollment for the upcoming 2021-2022 school year will begin on January 25, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. and close on February 5, 2021, at 11:59 p.m.


Due to current student numbers and available space, transfer approvals will be limited. Dogwood will not be accepting NEW, NON-RESIDENT transfers. This does not include Germantown staff members' children.


Open Enrollment applications will be available to all prospective NEW transfers and current GMSD students on an intra-district or inter-district transfer. Transfers will be processed according to Policies 6.206 and 6.2061.


All applications will be processed and approvals/denials will be mailed or emailed by March 12, 2021.


You can access the application form HERE starting on January 25th (the application link will be inactive until then).

GMC PTO Essay Contest

Each year, the Germantown Municipal Council PTO hosts an essay contest for all students in grades K-12 in GMSD. This year, we are happy to present an essay contest created by one of our GMSD student interns, Priyanka Phaniraj, who is a Junior at Houston High School.
  • The topic for this year's essay contest is "What Does Diversity Mean to Me?" 
  • Submit your entry HERE
  • The deadline to submit is Friday, January 15, 2021.
Please click here for more details and essay requirements for each grade level.
We look forward to finding out what diversity means to you!
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School Board Meeting

The next GMSD School Board meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 12th in the GMSD Board Meeting room. The Work Session begins at 5:30 p.m. and the Business Meeting begins at 6:30 p.m.


The meeting will also be streamed from the GMSD YouTube channel.


Link to the agenda

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School Meal Program

The free breakfast and lunch programs for all students will continue until the end of the school year. It is being funded with USDA subsidies.  

Just a reminder that the meal pickup program is currently still available to all virtual students (Mondays and Wednesdays at Forest Hill Elementary School from 4 pm to 5 pm).

Click here for more information on the GMSD nutrition program.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Basketball Skills Clinics

*Please note, the first Session of the Youth Basketball clinics has been moved to January 23rd. Registration is still open and you do not want to miss it.


You can go to register here and click the "Activities" tab to sign up.

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THE MONTH AHEAD

Tuesday, January 12 General PTO Meeting (virtual) 9:15 AM

Tuesday, January 12 GMSD School Board Meeting, 6:30 PM

Monday, January 18 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day- NO SCHOOL

Thursday, January 21 Room Parent Meeting (Virtual) 9:00 AM

Friday, January 29 Mother Son Spy Date

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