Doby's Bridge Elementary News

Greetings Dragon Families!

We had such an amazing week welcoming our students back to school! All of our Dragon students spent time learning routines, procedures, and the school-wide expectations of what it means to be on FIRE (Friendly, Inclusive, Respectful, Engaged).

We look forward to another successful year where EVERY DAY is a GREAT DAY to be a DRAGON!

Building the Bridge Together,

Amanda Kubbs

Principal

Meet Our Dragon Staff!

Our Dragon Family

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Photos from the Week

First Day Back Assemblies

Kindergarten Dragons!

5th Grade Tableau

Click here for the 2026-2027 FMSD Academic Calendar

Upcoming Events this Fall

Reminder from Officer Mark

It’s been a good week for new and returning Dragons. As I have been at the morning and afternoon car line, I’ve noticed a lot of children standing inside vehicles and even more without their seatbelts on. Just a reminder, even a 5mph impact can cause serious injury to an unrestrained child. I realize this adds one more step as kids are dropped off and picked up, but considering the possible consequences I am sure we can all agree the safety of these young students is the highest priority for everyone. Please reach out to me at the school if you have any questions.

V/R Mark Schurig, SRO

Visitors & Volunteers

We are excited to welcome visitors and volunteers into our building!

Want to visit for lunch? Students can have up to four lunch visits per school year, with a maximum of two adults per visit. These visits are in addition to any school, class, or grade-level events. We're limiting visits due to space constraints in the cafeteria.. Lunch visits will begin on Monday, August 24, to allow students time to learn our cafeteria procedures. If your child has a birthday during the first few weeks of school, you're welcome to join them for lunch. Please let your child's teacher and our school receptionist, Suzanne Crider, know if you will be coming for a birthday during the first few weeks.

Volunteers/Visitors in the classroom: Classrooms will have several opportunities throughout the year to welcome families to see all the wonderful learning occurring. To minimize classroom disruptions, volunteers assisting teachers with tasks like copying and laminating will continue to pick up materials in the office rather than going directly to classrooms.

Show Your Dragon Pride!

Spirit Wear is here! Whether you're cheering on your Dragon during school events or showing your school spirit around town, we've got something for everyone.https://www.dbesspiritwear.com/

WATCH D.O.G.S

We're excited to welcome back our WATCH D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students) program! WATCH D.O.G.S. invites fathers, grandfathers, uncles, and other father figures to volunteer at DBES for a day and make a positive impact on our students. Join us for our informational kickoff meeting: Thursday, August 27, 2026 (6:30 PM) DBES Cafeteria. Please RSVP here so we can plan accordingly.

Celebrate with the Spirit Rock!

Make your child's birthday or special occasion even more memorable by reserving one of our Spirit Rocks! There are two reservation options: Car Rider Rock Link or Bus Rider Rock Link. Please review the Spirit Rock rules and guidelines before making your reservation. We can't wait to see everyone's creative designs this school year!

Yes I Can Basketball

Yes I Can Basketball is a fun and engaging program designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of basketball while building teamwork, confidence, and sportsmanship. Students will learn basketball skills through drills, games, and activities in a positive and encouraging environment. This coed program is for grades K-5th and will be held at DBES on Wednesdays 09/09/26 - 01/13/27, 2:15pm - 3:15pm.

Registration and additional information can be found at Basketball-registration.

Chess Club

Chess Club Registration is now open! The club will meet on Wednesdays 2:05-3:05 PM at DBES from 9/16/26 to 1/13/27. This after school club is for Grades: 2nd-5th.

Chess Club-Registration

Limelight Kids

Welcome to Limelight Kids at Doby's Bridge Elementary - a place where your child's artistic journey begins! Our specially curated afterschool theater program is designed to spark creativity, build confidence, and develop essential life skills through the magic of performing arts. Students will showcase their growth in the spring during a live performance, bringing their hard work and imagination to the stage! They will meet Mondays for 2nd to 5th, 2:15-3:15 PM starting 8/24/26 - 5/10/27. Theatre-Limelight-Registration

Reading Giraffe

Reading Giraffe is the place where books run wild, by making picture books interactive, fun, and active adventures in learning! Classes are based on collaborative read-alouds, where we study art, vocabulary, characters, and plot, while facilitated discussions spur students’ analytical thinking… all on a mission to create lifelong readers! This program is for grades K-3rd and will be held at DBES on Thursdays 08/20/26 - 12/17/26, 2:15pm -3:15pm. Reading-Giraffe-Registration

Girls on the Run

Girls on the Run is in need of coaches at our school this fall. Coaches do NOT have to be runners or have any prior coaching experience. Our team will meet twice a week for 90-minutes after school. Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:15pm - 3:15pm. The season begins 9/14/26. Girls-on-the-Run-Registration

Soccer Stars

Soccer Stars is a program set in a fun, non-competitive environment. Soccer Stars has a unique, age-specific curriculum that is crafted to improve soccer skills, build self-confidence, and develop socialization skills.

This program is for K-5th grade and will be held on Tuesdays 9/15/26 - 01/12/27 from 2:15 pm - 3:15 pm. Dragonball-soccer-Registration

Our amazing PTO Liaisons keep us updated with each grade level happenings via Facebook Group Pages. Below is a complete list of links for each class to follow by grade level as well as the designated liaison. Join your child’s grade level page before school starts! Please note if you’re already in your grade level class, there’s no need to rejoin as the group names will be changed to the next grade level up!

Kindergarten Liaison: Amy Dunbar Kindergarten Facebook

1st grade Liaison: Melanie Gaul 1st Grade Facebook

2nd Grade Liaison: Lauren Cole 2nd Grade Facebook

3rd Grade Liaison: Melanie Gaul 3rd Grade Facebook

4th Grade Liaison: Stacey Lockwood 4th Grade Facebook

5th Grade Liaison: Paige Kinder 5th Grade Facebook

Get Involved!

Become a PTO Sponsor

Help support our Dragons while promoting your business! The DBES PTO offers several sponsorship opportunities throughout the year, including: Monthly Sponsorships & Boosterthon Sponsorships.

Every sponsorship helps fund student programs, teacher appreciation events, campus improvements, and so much more. Learn more: www.dbespto.org/sponsorship-opportunities

Volunteer With Us

The DBES PTO couldn't do what we do without incredible volunteers! Whether you have one hour to spare or would like to become more involved throughout the year, we'd love to have you join us. Volunteer opportunities are available for many different events and activities.

Sign up here: www.dbespto.org/volunteer-opportunities