
Friendly Reminder
Our weather this time a year is ever changing, dressing in layers is helpful.
To ensure your student's comfort, please plan for outdoor recess when preparing or assisting with your student's clothing and outerwear selections each day.


First grade students experienced a performance by the Poco Fuego Steel Drum Band at MSUM this week. A few of Dodds' teachers showcased their dance skills! #BeYou #DDEproud



Reminder about tonight's MN Read Act meeting for parents.


Dodds T-Shirt Winners
Showing off school spirt.
Orders will go home with students soon.






Art work from around the building.
Thank you Ms. Nelson for teaching our students










Mrs. Demers's Class learned about the changing of leaves. And created beautiful fall trees.


Dodds 1st graders
Learned about collecting data, sorting and graphing.
Ask your stduents about the popsicle graphs




Hats off to Ms. Clark's kindergartners who helped create this fancy display for conferences and wore their decorated vests for Dodds' Letter Parade! #DDEproud


October 16-20 is National School Bus Safety Week! Here are some ways everyone can practice bus safety:
🚍Watch for children playing and congregating near bus stops
🚍Motorists must stop their cars when bus red lights are flashing
🚍Never walk behind a school bus
#OnceASpudAlwaysASpud


During Fall Conferences Oct 16, 17 and 18
Dont forget to stop by the lost and found and look for your student's items


Join us for Skate City Night
Tues, Nov 7th 6-8PM
$6 admission
$3 Skate rental
$4 hot dog meal deal


October 11th is World Inclusion Day! MAPS celebrates individuals with diverse abilities in our schools and community and work to make them feel included and appreciated every day. 🧡 #OnceASpudAlwaysAspud


Last week, students at Dorothy Dodds Elementary participated in a Walk-A-Thon fundraising event. The funds raised during this event will help provide opportunities for technology updates, playground equipment, special projects and so much more! Each class walks during their PE, Music and Art class time. Parents attended to cheer on their students. #OnceASpudAlwaysAspud



No School
October 18, 19 and 20.
Enjoy your Fall Break! See everyone back at school October 23rd.


Oct 12th
Papa Murphy's Pizza fundraiser
Buy any regular priced pizza and Papa Murphy's will donate $3 to Dodds



October is National Principals Month. This week, we celebrate our outstanding elementary school principals for everything they do! 🧡🖤 #OnceASpudAlwaysASpud





Homecoming wasn't just for MHS: Spirit Week fun was had all across the district! #OnceASpudAlwaysASpud


Wednesday, October 11th is a schedule 2-hour late start day.
Doors open at 9:20 and students should be in their seats and ready to learn at 9:45.


We are collecting family board games to be used within the school. We'd like to be able to have enough to start a family game night. Family friendly new or used gmaes in good condition are accepted.
If you have any questions please contact
ddeptac@moorheadschools,org


Take a minute to check out the October KIDsource by clicking here: https://5il.co/25ns8
For questions please call the Community Education office at 218-284-3400
