
Bullying Prevention Fall Break Tips – Technology Thursday
Teach Digital Citizenship: As technology plays a larger role in students' lives, it’s essential to teach responsible digital citizenship. Lessons on privacy, respect in online communications, and the dangers of cyberbullying help students navigate the digital world safely and responsibly.
Concerns about bullying or suspicious behavior, you can easily and anonymously share them on our DoCo Tips page: https://www.docoschools.org/page/doco-tips
Together, we are DCSS – One Community, One Voice.

Bullying Prevention Fall Break Tips – We Are United Wednesday
It’s Unity Day! Take the pledge at pacer.org/bullying/pledge.
Encourage Inclusion: Create an environment where everyone feels welcome. Whether at recess, in the classroom, or during group activities, ensure no one is left out. Inclusion starts with making the effort to invite others into conversations and activities.
Concerns about bullying or suspicious behavior, you can easily and anonymously share them on our DoCo Tips page: https://www.docoschools.org/page/doco-tips
Together, we are DCSS – One Community, One Voice.

Bullying Prevention Fall Break Tips – Teachable Tuesday
Teach Conflict Resolution Skills: Help students develop the tools to manage conflicts constructively. Teach them to use calm words, active listening, and problem-solving techniques to resolve disagreements instead of resorting to bullying. For more resources, contact your child’s school.
Concerns about bullying or suspicious behavior, you can easily and anonymously share them on our DoCo Tips page: https://www.docoschools.org/page/doco-tips
Together, we are DCSS – One Community, One Voice.

Greetings Dragon Family,
Friendly Reminder:
Come hear about the wonderful things happening at Lamar Reese.
Title I Parent Meeting Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.
Please RSVP before Monday, October 21, 2024 so we may prepare for you.
Please click link or copy and paste to RSVP.
Thank you.
https://forms.gle/zCcZr9UibCyFdQuz6


Bullying Prevention Fall Break Tips – Magnificent Monday
Promote Kindness: Small acts of kindness, like offering a smile or a compliment, can have a magnificent impact. Encourage students to look out for one another and treat everyone with kindness, embracing differences.
Concerns about bullying or suspicious behavior, you can easily and anonymously share them on our DoCo Tips page: https://www.docoschools.org/page/doco-tips
Together, we are DCSS – One Community, One Voice.

REMINDER: Fall Break is October 14th - October 18th. Students return on Monday, Oct. 21st.
Have a wonderful Fall Break!!

Red Ribbon Week Events. A hard copy of the flyer will go home the week of Oct. 21st.


SAVE THE DATE: Be on the look out for the Title I Parent Meeting Flyer. Please make sure your child returns the flyer back to school.


Reminder: PBS Fall Picture Retakes are tomorrow. Students may wear their fall attire.

The Boy Scouts meeting scheduled for today at MLK Elem will be rescheduled.

REMINDERS


Community Event


Happy World Teachers' Day!
Thank you for all you do!


Fall Picture Retakes will be Wednesday, October 9, 2024.


REMINDER: Fall Pictures tomorrow. Students may wear their Fall Attire.

Homecoming Spirit Week!


City of Albany Girls Only Basketball Tryouts.


REMINDER:
Fall Pictures Wednesday, Oct. 2nd. Students may wear their favorite Fall attire.


Basketball Tryouts for Girls and Boys in 3rd - 5th grade.


IMPORTANT: Dougherty County Schools will be closed Thursday and Friday in anticipation of severe weather associated with Hurricane Helene. We anticipate normal school operations will resume on Monday. Should plans change, we will send out notifications through the district app, text and email.
We are now in a Hurricane Warning and a flood watch. Hurricane force winds are projected overnight Thursday, into Friday morning. The system is expected to be precipitated by excessive rain on Thursday. This is a dangerous weather system. We encourage everyone to heed the guidance of emergency management officials and take all necessary precautions to ensure your safety and the safety of your family.