Dunwoody Elementary School

Our Mission

To provide students with the necessary tools to master skills, solve problems, pursue excellence, and become active members in their local and global communities.

Our Vision

A safe and supportive environment that nurtures individual growth, promotes excellence, engages creative thinking, develops a desire for life-long learning, and stimulates an appreciation for human diversity and the world in which we live.

Purpose

Dunwoody Elementary School is committed to positively changing the lives of students.

Our Theme

SHINE = Support, High Expectations, Inclusion, Nurturing, and EVERYONE!

It is summer at DES and we are still working and celebrating our students and staff! We have staff, student, and school celebrations to share with our community.

$4,000 Math Grant~written and submitted by Mrs. Edmonds and Ms. Mimms

$2,978 Science Grant~written and submitted by Mrs. Edmonds and Mr. Hughes

$1,944 Social Studies Grant~written and submitted by Mrs. Edmonds and Ms. O'Connor

5th Grade Teacher Ms. Cohn is enjoying her time at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Ms. Cohn was selected to attend the STEAM in the Park Program. Each camp includes a look at a Global Challenge that the park faces. Ms. Cohn will connect, collaborate, and create content to share with our students, school, and community. Last week Ms. Cohn walked across the 3rd highest bridge in our hemisphere and the 13th highest bridge in the world! We can't wait to heat more about Ms. Cohn's excursion.

Ms. O'Connor will present on the following:

1. Asian-American History IS American History: Chinese Immigrants and the Transcontinental Railroad
   
2. Using Historical Stories to Teach Students to Evaluate Media Messages

• Grade K - Avyansh Nanda, Title of Work~Penny and Pingo on Vacation
• Grade 1 - Avikam Mathur, Title of Work~The Wood Cutters Life!

Wednesday, August 2nd - DES Open House~8:00am - 12:00pm (Tentative)

Monday, August 7th - 1st DAY OF SCHOOL!!!

Monday, August 7th - Parent Mini-Social~7:45am - 8:15am (Tentative)

Friday, August 11th - DES School Spirit Wear~Show your DES spirit by wearing a DES spirit wear shirt

Friday, August 18th - DES School Spirit Wear~Show your DES spirit by wearing a DES spirit wear shirt

Tuesday, August 22nd - DES Curriculum Night~5:45pm - 7:15pm (Tentative)

Registration for returning students is open. This is a required task for all parents whose child is returning to Dunwoody Elementary for the 2023-2024 school year. Annual registration must be complete prior to Open House on Wednesday, August 2nd.

All returning students who will attend Dunwoody Elementary School for the 2023-2024 school year MUST complete annual registration though Infinite Campus Parent Portal. You can complete the process either from a computer or through the Infinite Campus app on your phone.

Please see the flyers below for more details and directions.

DCSD Annual Registration Information Site: https://www.dekalbschoolsga.org/online-registration/current-student-annual-verification/

To complete this process you will need:

1. Government issued ID - driver's license or passport for one parent/guardian

2. Proof of Residency - current utility bill from either power, water, or gas company only OR mortgage/lease agreement

Parent/guardians who have forgotten their portal username and/or password should contact Mrs. Kirtdoll by phone at 678-875-4002 press 0 for a password reset. (No username/password information will be release via email).Pre-K, Kindergarten, and any

Go to: https://campus.dekalb.k12.ga.us/campus/portal/parents/dekalb.jsp

a. Log in with your username and password

Click on the three lines in the top left corner

Click "more" in the bottom left corner

Click on "Annual Verification" to continue

Click on "Click here to go tot Existing Student Registration" on the left side

a. Follow the guided directions to complete the process

If you are a new student registering at Dunwoody Elementary School, please complete the new student registration. All new students must be FULLY REGISTERED BY JULY 31st.

NEW STUDENT INFORMATION: https://www.dekalbschoolsga.org/online-registration/new-students/

• Register here for Infinite Campus: https://campus.dekalb.k12.ga.us/campus/apps/olr/application/login/email-choose-year Parent/Guardian must have an Infinite Campus Parent Portal account to verify/update their student(s) information.
• Parents/guardians who do not already have a portal account should send an email to Mrs. Kirtdoll at Kenisha_Kirtdoll@dekalbschoolsga.org, The email must include a copy of your photo identification. Upon receipt of your email, an access code along with directions will be sent via email within 24 to 48 hours (about 2 business days).

New Student Annual Registration: https://www.dekalbschoolsga.org/documents/online-registration/how-to-complete-annual-verification-english.pdf

If you have any questions pertaining to registration, please contact our registrar, Ms. Kenisha Kirtdoll directly: kenisha_kirtdoll@dekalbschoolsga.org, OR 678-875-4002.