Dogwood Elementary School

Daddy Daughter Dance tickets will be sold at Dogwood's office starting on Thursday Feb. 8.

February Parent Calendar

Fechas importantes de Febrero

Precipitation forecasted to start at 11:00 today and continue through the 7pm hour in the east county. Rainfall forecasts range from 0.1” to 0.2” throughout most of the county, up to 0.5” in the far northwestern and northeastern portions. A flood watch has been issued for eastern San Diego County mountains. Calexico, Calipatria, El Centro, and Holtville have reported opening self-help sandbag and sand distribution locations. ICFD has four locations: Fire Station 2 at1078 Dogwood Road in Heber. Fire Station 5 at 112 Highway 78 in Palo Verde. Fire Station 7 at 8071 Luxor Avenue in Niland. Fire Station 8 at 518 Railroad Avenue in Winterhaven. Imperial County Public works has prepositioned heavy equipment in Palo Verde, Heber, at Huff Road/ Wheeler Road, Salton Sea, and Niland areas. Equipment can be quickly transitioned to Seeley and Ocotillo if needed. High winds are probable Friday into Saturday at 15mph to 20mph sustained and gusting to 25mph to 30mph, particularly in south and east county. Rain next week has some possibility each day, but Tuesday is likely to have the most rainfall. Rainfall totals for next week are still not available; however, NWS San Diego did state that it will be a more slow moving storm that could result in more rainfall than today. The operational area’s EOC remains at Management Watch and no local EOCs are opened. Dry weather is expected after next week and through mid-February.

Due to recent heavy rainfall, several roads are experiencing flooding. Please see attachment for road closures. For real-time updates on road conditions, we recommend checking with local authorities, listening to news channels, or using reliable navigation apps. Stay safe and take necessary precautions.

Save the day!! Coffee with the principal Thursday January 25, 2024 @ 8:30 am. in the multipurpose room. Cafe con la directora el Jueves 25 de Enero a las 8:30 am. en el cuarto multiusos.

Due to the extremely cold weather forecasted this week, we will open the Gym and Multipurpose Room (MPR) for students during the morning arrival. This will provide them with a warm and comfortable space to stay active and engaged during the colder temperatures.

Free Community Event: This event is a fantastic opportunity for our school community to come together, enjoy the rich cultural heritage of tamales, and celebrate the vibrancy of our local community. Event happening on Saturday, January 20th, 2024 from 10am to 5pm at Tito Huerta Park. Please see attached flyer for more information.

For your reference, attached is a map of an optional route when exiting Carline during construction.

Happy New Year! We are very excited to welcome back our students from the Winter Break. We would like to bring to your attention an important matter concerning ongoing construction activities in the vicinity of Heber School along 11th Street, Heffernan, and 14th Street. The safety and well-being of our students are of utmost priority, and we are reaching out to ensure that everyone remains vigilant and takes extra precautions during this period. Regular School For the regular school day, the drop off/pick up/walk-home will remain the same through the “Carline” on 11th Street. Heber School-ELOP For Heber School-ELOP, the student pick up will be moved from the “ASES Office” to the “Carline” on 11th Street Here are a few key points to consider: * Increased Traffic: With construction activities, there may be an increase in vehicular and pedestrian traffic in the area. Please exercise caution while commuting to and from Heber School and be mindful of potential changes in traffic patterns. * Restricted Areas: Some areas may be cordoned off or restricted due to construction. * Awareness Talk: Have a conversation with your children about the potential hazards associated with construction sites and the importance of staying alert and following safety guidelines. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding during this time.

Please see attached PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT regarding Flash Flood Watch for Imperial County. This will remain in effect until Friday night.

Hello parents plan ahead!! Minimum day is changed to Friday December 15th, 2023. Dismissal for TK/K is at 12:30. 1st-4th at 1:00 pm. Hola padres, el dia minimo fue cambiado al viernes 15 de diciembre. La salida sera para TK/K a las 12:30 y 1ro-4to a la 1:00 pm.

Dear parents, HESD Expanded Learning Program cordially invites you to our ELO-P TK-4th student Winter Showcase 2023! Thursday, December 14 from 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM at the Dogwood MPR. See you there!

"🗓️ Wishing you all a wonderful and safe weekend, everyone! 🌟 Just a gentle reminder to save the date for the HESD Parent Fair on Saturday, December 9, 2023, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 🎉 An exciting opportunity awaits to connect with the school community. Looking forward to seeing you there! 🕗 #HESDParentFair #SaveTheDate 🌟 ¡Les deseamos a todos un fin de semana maravilloso y seguro! 🗓️ Solo un recordatorio amigable para reservar la fecha de la Feria de Padres de HESD el sábado 9 de diciembre de 2023, de 8:00 a.m. a 1:00 p.m. 🎉 Una emocionante oportunidad de conectar con la comunidad escolar. ¡Esperamos verlos allí! 🕗 #FeriaDePadresHESD #ReservaLaFecha 🌟"

Click for December Parent Calendar/Calendario de Diciembre https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1iVI0I3J2FE8tmEk6SQ4deywoKZ5YZW5ktE62lki8D3c/edit?usp=sharing https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1iVI0I3J2FE8tmEk6SQ4deywoKZ5YZW5ktE62lki8D3c/edit?usp=sharing

Dogwood Parents Save the Date for our Winter Program.

Atención Padres del Distrito: Consejo de Padres del Superintendente Consejo de Padres del Superintendente. El Consejo de Padres del Superintendente está compuesto por un mínimo de dos padres de cada nivel de grado en cada una de nuestras escuelas, así como padres de los comités del distrito. El propósito del consejo es brindar transparencia y comunicación bidireccional entre el Superintendente y la comunidad de padres de cada escuela. Este consejo tratará una variedad de temas, compartirá información y ampliará la comprensión de los problemas relacionados con el Distrito y el Estado. Miembros del Consejo: • Asisten a las reuniones del consejo programadas • Actúan como comunicadores entre la Oficina del Superintendente y las escuelas • Proporcionan al Superintendente información de la comunidad • Proporcionan información precisa sobre las actividades del distrito a la comunidad • Actúan como miembro del grupo de enfoque para el Superintendente con respecto a los problemas del distrito

Attention District Parents: Important Information Regarding *Superintendent’s Parent Advisory Council First Meeting and Meeting Schedule The Superintendent’s Parent Advisory Council is composed at a minimum of two parents from each grade level at each of our schools as well as parents from district committees. The purpose of the council is to provide transparency and two-way communication between the Superintendent and the parent community of each school. This council will discuss a variety of topics, share information, and broaden understanding of District and State related issues. Council Members: • Attend scheduled council meetings • Act as communicators between the Superintendent’s Office and the schools • Provide the Superintendent with information from the community • Provide accurate information regarding district activities to the community • Act as a focus group member for Superintendent regarding district issues The Council will meet on the following dates/times: 11/29/23 @ 9:30am District Boardroom 1/11/24 @ 3:30pm District Boardroom 3/6/24 @ 9:30am Dogwood Parent Room 5/15/24 @ 3:30pm District Boardroom

Have a restful and healthy Fall Break

Dogwood School Reminder: Today is regular day schedule. TK/Kinder will be dismissed at 1:50 and 1st thru 4th will be dismissed at 2:45. Minimum Day has been scheduled for Friday.