Dowell Elementary
Message from the Principal	Doing Outstanding Work to Ensure a Love of Learning
Dowell’s Current Events
May 1, 2008 SPLOST III Approved Projects The 2009 SPLOST III Summary of Approved Projects for Dowell Elementary include the following: Fencing Around Playground Playground Equipment Thermal and Moisture Protection on Roof Coat Rack in Classes Marker Boards Emergency Generator Fire Alarm Replacement Lighting (Retrofit) Obsolete Workstation Replacements District Server Replacement Centralized Video Distribution System Audio/Visual Equipment for each Classroom Interactive Classroom devices
April 30, 2008 CRCT is OVER! Have you noticed that students and staff at Dowell Elementary have much bigger smiles on now? These smiles are signs that we have completed the 2008 CRCT. That’s right, the students have tried their best on the CRCT and we are now awaiting the results from the state! We are confident that our tradition of excellence will be evident in the results! Of course, as soon as we get the results, we will share them with parents!
April 14, 2008 CRCT is Almost Here We are a little over a week away from the administration of the Georgia CRCT. We will begin administration on April 23, 2008 and conclude on Tuesday, April 30. Please make sure you child gets a good night rest before test day. Furthermore, please make sure they have a good breakfast and arrive at school on time. Students that are tardy will not be permitted to enter classrooms that have started testing. Lastly, encourage your child to do his or her best and let them know that you are proud of their effort!
March 17, 2008 Printer Refresh 2008 Thank you Cobb County for supporting the SPLOST II initiative. Thanks to SPLOST II, Dowell Elementary received over 80 brand new laser printers. Every classroom received at least one new printer. Some classrooms received a color printer for the team to use. For more information on the SPLOST initiative, please check out the following website: http://www.cobbk12.org/communications/splost/index.htm
February 25, 2008 Congratulations Miss Jenkins! She applied for a $2,000.00 grant from Best Buy and WON!! Miss Jenkins will be able to purchase any school related items she would like at any Best Buy. Check out the picture above of her excited class.
Important Information at Dowell
02/19/08 USDA Issues Beef Recall The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has recalled several beef products processed by Hallmark/Westland Meat Packing Company. The company is under investigation for inhumane practices involving cattle. The Cobb County School District was notified Feb. 1, 2008 that beef products from Hallmark/Westland Meat Packing Company were being placed on “hold”. The District immediately pulled these products and they were not served to Cobb County students. Now, these beef products have been recalled and the meat will be destroyed following strict USDA procedures. There have been no reports of illness in our Georgia School Systems related to the school lunch program. The District will continue serving beef products not affected by the recall. The school system's Food and Nutrition Services contracts with food processing plants to process raw ground beef into fully cooked products before it is ever delivered to our schools. Every possible precaution is taken to ensure that the products served to our students are safe. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Cynthia Downs, Executive Director of Food and Nutrition Services (770-426-3380 or 770-426-3383 or cynthia.downs@cobbk12.org), or June Wolfenbarger, Food and Nutrition Services Purchasing Agent (770-514-3859 or june.wolfenbarger@cobbk12.org).
01/24/08 Summer School begins June 4 – June 26. The reading test is June 25. The math test is June 26. Make-up day for both tests is June 27.
12/05/07 Please click on the following link for important information regarding our Asbestos Management Plan at Dowell Elementary. Annual Asbestos Management Plan
12/03/2006 2^nd Nine Week Report Card Distribution 2^nd Nine Week Report Cards will be distributed during conference week in January. Conference week is January 22 – January 25.
11/16/2007 Dowell Elementary Presents the Parent Workshop: “Keeping Peace at Home” When: December 4, 2007 8-9 AM, 11-12, and 6-8 PM Where: Dowell Elementary in the Media Center Contact Mrs. Jeri Bryant for additional information
10/22/2007 New Car Riders Procedure in the Morning In order to ensure the safety of all our students, we are restructuring the way our students are arriving by car in the morning. The parking lot will be blocked at the North entrance of the school parking lot. In addition, there will only be one line of cars dropping students off. If you need to park in the parking lot, you will have to drive through the car line and take a left into the South entrance. While driving through the parking lot, we are asking all drivers to not be on their cell phone. The drop off line can be a very busy lane and we want to make sure no one is distracted. Lastly, because of serious safety concerns, the crossing guard will no longer send cars down the bus lane while busses are arriving. Thank you for your flexibility.
Check out Dowell's 2006-2007 Report Card by clicking below. Dowell's 2006 - 2007 Report Card
Join PTA ASAP!  Use the following form to join PTA, purchase a shirt, and order a yearbook. PTA Order Form
Reflections Program is Coming! The theme for the 2007 - 2008 Reflections is "I can make a difference by..."  Parents will be receiving information from their classroom teacher shortly. Important Dates to Remember: Reflections Art Day is on October 12, 2007 3 - 5 PM Reflections Deadline Due October 29, 2007 Reflections Ceremony November 8, 2007 at 6 PM Please contact Carla Simmons if you have any questions.
Important Information in the Cobb County School District
CCSD Joins Coalition In Opposing State Changes To Local Control, Revenue Stability The Cobb County School District is joining school systems across Georgia in announcing concern over efforts in the Georgia Legislature that may affect funding for local schools. Read more Veteran Educator Dr. Donald Dunnigan Named Chief Human Resources Officer The Cobb County School District has filled an important administrative vacancy, naming Dr. Donald Dunnigan as Chief Human Resources Officer. Read more Cobb Students Top State, Metro Scores on Georgia High School Writing Test Cobb County 11th-graders turned in a strong performance on the newly revised writing portion of the 2007 Georgia High School Graduation Test (GHSWT), topping their state and metro Atlanta peers’ average scores. Read more
The Cobb County School District Needs Bus Drivers! If you are interested, please check out the flyer below. Bus Driver Employment Flyer
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