
	Supply List for 2008-2009
	PreK & Kindergarten
	First Grade
	Second Grade
	Third Grade
	Fourth Grade
	Fifth Grade
	AR Reading List
	Breakfast/Lunch Menu

Box Tops for Education

We wanted to let you know how valuable the Box Tops for Education has been for DCE. This year we "cashed in" a total of $558.62!!

Thanks for helping DCE and our students out with your box tops!

We Support
Our Troops!

It's only $5.00 per person,and goes to great use for things such as field trips, computers, and teacher materials not covered by other monies.

Make a great investment today - in the education of our children!

DCE T-shirts -

T-shirts are on sale. Short- sleeved are $10.00.

DCE Car Magnets

DCE car magnets are on sale for only $5.00.

See what the ladies at the DCE Cafe are serving up each week by clicking on the "Breakfast/Lunch Menu" link at the top of this column.

Help Keep Our Cafe Clean!

DCE students we need your help! Please be sure to clean up your tables, push your chairs in, and put all your trash in the trash cans so we can keep DCE cafe as clean as possible.

Click Here for Full Calendar

Administration

Principal:
Mrs. Paula Shaw-Powell
Assistant Principal:
Mrs. Cenobia Moore
PTA President:
Amy Alexander
PTA V-President:
Kerri Pitts
Sec.:
Andra Caldwell
Treasurer:
Martha Land
PTA V-Pres. Fund Raising:
Angel McCoy
PTA V-Pres. Membership:
Amber Bowers
Site administrator:
Billy Bowers

Links Section

	MUSCOGEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
	THE CHATTAHOCHEE VALLEY REGIONAL LIBRARY SYSTEM
	COLUMBUS MUSEUM
	PORT COLUMBUS NAVAL MUSEUM
	NATIONAL PTA
	GEORGIA PTA
	SPRINGER OPERA HOUSE
	FUN BRAIN
	WEATHER WIZ KIDS
	BRAIN POP
	AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
	MATH STORIES
	COOL MATH 4 KIDS
	YAHOOLIGANS
	4 KIDS. ORG
	KIDSCOM JR (FOR YOUNGER STUDENTS)
	QUIZ HUB

Our next Early Release Day is May 12, 2009.

Students are dismissed at 1:15.

Thanks,

DCE

Monkey Joe's Night

October 24th
January 30th
February 27th
March 27th
April 24th

School Hours and Policies

School hours will remain the same as last year, with classes beginning at 8:45 and school being dismissed at 3:15. If you would like to visit your child's class or join them for lunch, please be sure to sign in at the office and pick up a visitor's pass.

Also remember the school district's policy does not allow student's to be checked out 30 minutes before the end of the school day, unless a doctor's appointment is presented for the reason of the early check-out.

DCE's PHONE NUMBERS ARE:

Office - (706) 748-2660
Alternate Number - (706) 748-2661
Fax Number - (706) 748-2663

Be sure to make those changes in your address book and saved numbers in your cell phones.

We look forward to lots of great learning and fun this year and hope all our parents, grandparents, and friends of DCE will become a part of these wonderful times through volunteering in the classrooms, on field trips, or where ever your talents and time can be used.

TO: DCE PARENTS

FROM: Mrs. Shaw-Powell

Re: Safety Reminders

With all the news about safety issues in the schools, I thought that I would just reassure you that safety of our children is very important to us, and we are doing everything in our power to be sure that children are safe. This letter is just a reminder of policies and procedures that we must follow at Double Churches Elementary School.

1) The Black Gates – The breezeway between the cafeteria and the 5th grade hallway is enclosed with fencing. We now have the keys to those gates. These gates will be locked from 8:45 A.M. in the morning until 3:00 P.M. and again at 3:30 P.M. We will open the gates at 8:15 A.M. to allow students to enter who are dropped off in the loop or gravel areas. PLEASE NOTE THAT STUDENTS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO ENTER THE BUILDING UNTIL 8:15 A.M. unless you are paying for the Parks and Recreation Before School Program that meets in our cafeteria from 7:00 A.M. until 8:15 A.M.

2) VISITOR SIGN IN – Georgia state law and Muscogee County School District policy require all visitors to a school to register at the school office. Therefore, you must come to the office and get a visitor’s badge any time you come into any building on our campus, even if you are walking your child to class in the mornings. Please be sure that your visitor’s badge is visible; if it is not visible a staff member will ask you to go to the office. Please know that this is for your children’s safety.

3) VISITOR ID – Please be aware that when you come to visit our school that you bring proper identification. You may be asked to show your ID in the office when checking students out and/or visiting to have lunch with us.

4) EMERGENCY PLANS – Our school has an emergency plan which is located in all classrooms and offices in our building.

It’s going to take a concerted effort from all of us to be sure that the children at DCE stay safe while at school. You can help by being alert for any possible situations and by following the policies and procedures we have in place. Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns.

Stevie B's Night

August 21st

September 18th

October 16th

November 20th

December 18th

January 22nd

February 19th

March 19th

April 16th

May 14th

Stevie B's Night Winners

August -

Mrs. Marchetti

September -

Mrs. Barbaree

October -

November -

December -

January -

February -

March -

April

May

Join Our Recycle Fund Raiser

DCE is raising funds by recycling used print cartridges, cell phones, laptops, and PDA's/palm pilots. Empty cartridges of any brand, even recycled ones, are acceptable.

If you, or someone you know, owns a business and would like to help DCE save cartridges, please let us know and we will provide a box for collection. Someone from DCE will also pick up the box, or it can be delivered directly to the school. We'll do all the work from there. If you have any questions, please contact the school office at (706) 748-2660.

This is a great way to not only help raise extra money for things students and teachers may need at school, but it also helps to keep these items out of our landfills. Join in and help us "recycle to raise funds"!!

~Exciting News from Mrs. Shaw-Powell ~

Kids Helping Kids

The tab from the top of an drink can is the purest aluminium on the entire can. DCE is colleting pop tops as part of the Pop Tab Collection Program for the Ronald McDonald House. The Ronad McDonald House Charities will use these tabs to get money to keep the facilities open and running.

Send in your pop tops to your child's classroom and make a difference in the life of a child.

Box Tops Cashed in for Education

Update!

Double Churches Elementary School recieved a payment for box tops in 2006-2007. DCE recieved $308.00!

Great work everyone! Please keep clipping those box tops and get other family members and friends involved, as well. It really pays off.

Local School Council Meeting Dates for 2008-2009 school year.

October 20, 2008
December 15, 2008
Febuary 23, 2009
April 20, 2009

Local School Council Representatives for 2008-2009.
Mrs. Paula Shaw-Powell (Principal)
Jennifer Justice (Parent/Buisness)
Ahmed Madriz (Parent)
Tasha Smith (Parent)
Murray Widener (Parent)
Larry Holland (Teacher)
Belinda Ingle (Teacher)
Ruby Mixon (Business)

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Minutes of the Double Churches Elementary School
School Council Meeting (October 20, 2008)
The Double Churches Elementary School Council met in regular session Monday, October 20,2008 at 7:30 A.M.
The meeting was held at Double Churches Elementary School, 1213 Double Churches Road.

School Council members present: Jenifer Justice, Tasha Smith, Murray Widener,Larry Holland, Belinda Ingle,Paula Shaw-Powell

School Council Members absent: Ahmed Madriz
6 members were present, representing a quorum.
1. Call to Order
Principal Shaw-Powell called the meeting to order at 7:30.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Larry Holand led the pledge of allegiance to the United States Flag.
3. Approval of Agenda
Principal Shaw-Powell distributed the agenda posted pursuant to the Open Meetings Act.
Moved, seconded, and carried that the school council approved the agenda as presented.
MOTION: Tasha Smith; SECOND: Jenifer Justice
VOTE: 6 YES 0 NO
4. Approval of minutes
There were no minutes from the last year's meeting.
5. Presentation to School Council
Principal Shaw-Powell presented Mrs. Janet Cumbee of the Cornerstone Initiative to give an overview of Cornerstone and the impact it can have with our students.
6. Report of Principal
Principal Shaw-Powell reported to the school council on 2008 AYP Report.
7. Old Business
None
8. New Business
The Council reviewed and discussed bylaws.
Election of New Officers:
Jenifer Justice, Chairperson
Murray Widener, Vice Chairperson
Tasha Smith, Secretary
Next scheduled meetings are
Dec. 15th
Feb. 23rd
Apr. 20th
Council members expressed a desire to have more meetings added at a different time of day.
9. Adjournment
With no further business to come before the school council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 A.M.
MOTION: Larry Holland:;SECOND: Belinda Ingle
VOTE: 6 YES 0 NO
[The next meeting of the Double Churches Elementary School Council will be held on December 15, 2008, at 7:30 A.M. at Double Churches Elementary School Media Center.]
Agenda For School Council Meeting
December 15, 2008
7:30 A.M.
Double Churches Elementary School
Media Center
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Approval of Minutes
5. Report of the Principal
Cornerstone Update
GA School of Excellence
6. New Business
Meeting schedule for 08-09
Agenda for the next meeting
7. Adjournment
Double CHurches Elementary Shool Council
1213 Double Churches Road, Columbus, Ga 31904
748-2660
ppowell@mcsdga.net
Next Scheduled Meeting Monday, Fed. 23, 2008, 7:30 A.M.
Double Churches Elementary School Media Center
Mrs. Paula Shaw-Powell,Principal

February 2012