Principal's Pin

It's hard to believe the year is half over... time flies when we're having fun!

I believe that Dodge County Elementary School has some of the most qualified teachers, I am extremely proud of all our staff.  As a school community, we are deeply committed to providing your child with the best education possible and that includes challenging every student to reach his or her full potential.  We work together to assure that every student is given exactly what they need for success.  Every teacher continues learning and growing through professional development, collaborative activities, and is observed often to make sure that your student receives the necessary skills to pass the end of year test and be promoted to the next grade.

I know sometimes our students can be a little forgetful and our lives are quite busy.  Please check your child’s backpack every evening for any homework assignments they may have and encourage them to complete them and return them on time.  Milestone testing is quickly approaching and will be here before we know it.  When I think about how much students have already learned so far, I also know we have a lot to still accomplish.  As parents, you have a powerful influence on how your child progresses. Please stay vigilant to support and monitor your students.

It is my hope that we will all work towards strengthening the home - school connection.  We ask that you and your student please keep the following items in mind to ensure their success throughout the year:

• Be present each day and on time. Your student’s attendance is a priority.  The Dodge County School System’s official policy is that if a student is absent for more than 14 days within the school year, the student will not receive credit for those courses.  Excessive absences may be referred to the Attendance Support Team and there will be a fee applied for Saturday (March 8th) and summer make-up days.  
• Respect Instructional time. For your student’s safety, please do not expect to walk to the classroom and ask for your student or talk to the teacher without an appointment. Students will not be called out of class when dropping off items.  We will have them delivered.
• Study each night and complete all homework assignments.
• Communicate concerns to teachers and administration.
• Check for updates through your Power Parent account (to keep up with your child’s grades and attendance).
• Keep your phone number updated to receive One Call Now messages

Spring is right around the corner and then the end of the year festivities will begin.  As things start getting busy we encourage you to check to make sure your student completes their homework and follows all school rules. We look forward to the warmer weather and watching your student bloom with success as we rigorously prepare them for the next grade. Keep in mind that those shorts students wore in the fall have probably shortened as they grew through the winter.  The dress code states no shorts shorter than 5 inches above the knee. Also remember to send absentee notes as soon as possible for them to be documented as excused.  Transportation changes also work best when a written note is sent with your student to school. 

Georgia Milestones begin April 23rd.  Please encourage your student to eat a good breakfast, be present and arrive at school with plenty of time to prepare for the test so they don’t have to be pulled from class to make it up if they are absent, and to do their best.

Here at Dodge Elementary we value your opinions, suggestions, and want to work together in building a stronger relationship with parents/guardians and our community.  We are looking for homeroom volunteers to help with activities and reading days.  We would also love for parents/guardians to join our Parent Advisory Committee.  If you are interested, please contact your student’s homeroom teacher. Thank you for your support and we look forward to working with everyone throughout the school year!

Dr. Sheila Honeycutt