Doby's Bridge Elementary News

August 16, 2024

Week of May 23, 2025

Greetings Dragon Families!

We had a wonderful week celebrating a successful school year together. Thank you to our families for your continued support of our school. We wish everyone a happy and healthy summer!

Building the Bridge Together,

Amanda Kubbs

Principal

Thank You Nurse Callahan and Officer Kelly

We are grateful to Nurse Callahan and Officer Kelly for their service to our school and wish them both joy and happiness in their next chapters.

Check Your Child's Backpack

Teachers sent home the following items with their students:

2 STAR Parent Reports (Math and ELA in black and white)
Yellow Flyer: “What Skills Your Child Should Know Entering the next Grade Level”
Dragon “Math” and “Reading” Challenge Sheet (front and back)

Summer Enrichment Website

Please use the link below to access our “Summer Enrichment” website.

https://sites.google.com/fmsdmail.org/summerenrichmentdbes/home

It can also be found on the DBES website under News and Announcements.

Yearbooks

Yearbooks are being delivered soon. If you missed ordering a yearbook, we will have some extras for $37.00 each. Please email Sara McCart at mccarts@fortmillschools.org if you would like one, along with your student’s first and last name and teacher. Not sure if you ordered one? Check Pay Fees and click on “PAID” to see if you ordered one.

Mission and Vision of DBES

Need a Magnet with our Vision?

To help families engage in common language with our students using the DBES Vision, we have created magnets for families to put on their refrigerators. This magnet can serve as a reminder to our students on how to be on FIRE! If you need a magnet, feel free to stop by our front office anytime to pick one up.

DBES School Website

DBES Parent/Student Handbook

Fort Mill School District Website

Click below to visit our DBES Instagram page

PTO News and Updates

School Supplies for 2025-2026

1st Day School Supplies makes it easy. In just a few clicks, you can order the exact supplies your teacher requested, delivered on time, stress-free! Order prior to the 7/1/25 deadline!

Order Here: https://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/gs/1178358

We would like to express our appreciation to the 2024-2025 DBES PTO Board for the amazing contributions to our school, staff and PTO this past year!

We are excited to announce our 2025-2026 DBES PTO Board and Chair Positions!

President: Macy Litvay

Vice President: Tara Kennedy

Secretary: Melissa Maynard

Treasurer: Rachel Neubia

VP Communications: Maria Baldi

VP Fundraising: Denise Slensker

VP Hospitality: Lauren Nadratowski

VP Special Events: Britney Tallman

VP Sponsorship: Shea Maple

Bookfair Committee Kelly Pretzsch & Denise Slensker

Boosterthon Committee: Amy Dunbar & Melissa Wayne

Hospitality Committee: Kelly Pretzsch & Denise Slensker

Special Events Committee:

Cassie Corcoran, Eunie (EJ) Crane, Joy MacVittie, Kendall Richards, Kristin Unde, Megan Aber, Natalie Harrison, Stacy Stacey, & Terri Rentschler

Spirit Night Coordinator: Kristin Poynter

Spirit Rock Coordinator: Sara Lotko

Spirit Wear Coordinator: Denise Slensker

Volunteer Coordinator: Tara Kennedy

Contract Coordinator: Diana Werner

Kindergarten Liaison: Melanie Gaul

1st Grade Liaison – Lauren Cole

2nd Grade Liaison – Melanie Gaul

3rd Grade Liaison –Marirose Adams

4th Grade Liaison – Paige Kinder

5th Grade Liaison –Marirose Adams

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 Melanie Gaul

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1794634167983425

☑️ 1st grade

Liaison Lauren Cole

https://www.facebook.com/groups/908435454357247/

☑️2nd Grade

Liaison Melanie Gaul

https://www.facebook.com/groups/618066917011268

☑️3rd Grade

Liaison Marirose Adams