Meet Burnett’s new Kindergarten Paraeducator!
Hi! I'm Ms. Henry! I have been a para for the last two years in the LEAP program, here at Burnett and I absolutely love my job. I am thrilled to transition to Kindergarten this year which will be filled with fun, lots of learning, and new experiences!
Meet Burnett’s new ILT!
Hello Tiger Cubs! My name is Charity Dobbs and I am excited to serve as your new Instructional Lead Teacher! I am a proud alumni of Douglas County Schools. I attended Mirror Lake Elementary, Fairplay Middle School, and Douglas County High School's International Baccalaureate Program. I graduated with my Bachelor's of Science in Early Childhood Education from University of West Georgia. Shortly after, I continued my education and earned my Master's in Education in Instructional Technology from UWG. In May 2023, I graduated with my Specialist in Elementary Education from Georgia Southern University. I love teaching in the school system which helped shape me into who I am today. I am passionate about learning and student success! It is an honor to join Burnett Elementary and serve as your Instructional Lead Teacher!
We're looking forward to welcoming our DCSS community for our annual Back to School Kick-Off on Saturday, July 20 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Please note the event will be held at the Legacy Arena, 9030 Hwy. 5, Douglasville, GA 30134, and the Clear Bag Policy will be enforced. Current DCSS students and families are invited for food, games, prizes, school supplies, and more! Community agencies offering a variety of resources will also be onsite to provide information and assistance.
It's not too late to join the Beanstack challenge!!
Douglas County Schools Summer Reading Challenge Page
https://www.beanstack.com/douglas
Classlink Beanstack Directions
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qYfY2XyiMhG0gUz6AJlHcakdRI_JgnJL6VWJhUoMcT8/edit#heading=h.3a6vecoo172x
Kindergarten Registration for the 2024-2025 school year is currently taking place. Students must have completed registration by July 9 in order to attend Kindergarten Camp, the Douglas County School System's four-day camp that provides students with a preview of the school day and an opportunity participate in fun activities, learn routines, and become familiar with the places and faces within their new learning environment. View the attached flyers in English and Spanish for more information about Kindergarten Registration.
Happy Friday Everyone! I hope everyone is enjoying their summer. I am soooooo excited to announce that Burnett will get a PTO this year. If you are interested in being a member or even running for office please click the link below and fill out the short form
https://bues.dcssga.org/o/bues/forms/parent-teacher-organization
Yesterday Burnett Elementary 21st century scholars got a chance to visit the Tellus Museum. At the museum, they got to participate in a number of experiments as well as view a plethora of artifacts.
Splash into summer reading by participating in the Douglas County Schools Summer Reading Challenge! Students who read and log 500 minutes between June 15 and July 31 will earn a special reward from their media specialist when school begins in August.
Students in K-8 who attended Douglas County Schools last year will log their reading into a new reading platform called Beanstack that's available in Classlink OR by clicking on the Douglas County Summer Reading Challenge page linked below and following the Classlink directions.
If you are new to Douglas County Schools or in grades 9 - 12, you can log your minutes manually and submit the log to your teacher or media specialist when you begin school in August. You can also sign up for Beanstack through the public library at wgrls.org/beanstack/ . Your Beanstack account with the public library can be merged with your school Beanstack account in the fall.
Good luck and happy reading!
Douglas County Schools Summer Reading Challenge Page
https://www.beanstack.com/douglas
Classlink Beanstack Directions
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qYfY2XyiMhG0gUz6AJlHcakdRI_JgnJL6VWJhUoMcT8/edit#heading=h.3a6vecoo172x
Please review the flyer for information on Summer Meals.
Today, 21st century summer camp scholars went to the Atlanta Zoo. They had a fantastic time learning about animals and seeing them in their different habitats. They also got a chance to cool off in the zoo's splash pad.
Summer is the perfect time for students to dive into a great book! The Douglas County School System and the West Georgia Regional Library System have teamed up to provide students with P.L.A.Y.
(PINES Library Access for Youth) Cards that provide free access to public library materials so that reading can continue year-round.
For more information on how to utilize P.L.A.Y. Cards, visit the link below:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/17_5hUxiRl1vM6DIRyrgeKvhGncCuhiNeqVXEmEV1Ot8/edit
Captain Remoshay Nelson, a proud member of Douglas County High School Class of 2007 and a proud Howard University graduate, is making waves as the FIRST Black woman to join the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds! ✈️
This incredible pilot is not only showcasing her talent with the elite demonstration team, but also inspiring young girls everywhere to reach for the skies.
Let's give Captain Nelson a round of applause for shattering barriers and representing excellence in the Air Force! #DCSSProud
Congratulations to Dorsett Shoals Elementary School, which has been selected as this year's GLMA Exemplary Library Media Program for Elementary! This honor is a testament to the hard work of media specialist Tracy Scaglione and media clerk Barbara Camacho, both of whom bring a love of books and reading to the students at DSES. #DCSSProud
