Dolvin Diary

Dear Dolvin Families,

I hope you enjoyed a nice break and had time to recharge. We’re excited to kick off the new year together! Thank you for your continued partnership in creating a positive and engaging learning environment for our students. If you have not yet, please use this link to take this very short survey: https://survey.gadoe.org/FM?sid=A4E90C88. Lets make this semester a great one!

-Andy Stein

Happy New Year!

Get ready—it’s time for our students to let their creativity shine! Submit your writing entries to Mrs. Noles by Friday, January 23, 2025. No late entries will be accepted, so don’t wait!

We can’t wait to see the amazing stories and ideas our students share. Check out the attached documents for all the details, rules, and entry forms!

If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Noles at noless@fultonschools.org

The entry form for the Dolvin Pre-K Lottery will open on January 12, 2026, and close at 11:59 p.m. on March 3, 2026. The link will be posted at https://fultonschoolsorg.finalsite.com/fs/admin/site/pages/39557 as soon as we have it. This link will take you to all the information Dolvin has regarding the 2026-2027 Pre-K class and is updated as we receive further information.

We have concluded our 18-week Continuous Achievement review. If your child qualified for a placement change for the 2nd Semester, you received a letter, email, or phone call from Ms. Halron in December. If you have any questions, please reach out to Carrie Halron at Halron@fultonschools.org.

Wednesday, January 21st, is our 100th Day of School Celebration! We will be celebrating 100 fabulous days of learning by dressing up as if we are 100 years old OR wearing an outfit/shirt with 100 things on it! It is not required that students dress up, but we would love to see a lot of participation!

Please see the pictures below for some great costume ideas!

Remember to keep it fun and simple. We’re excited to see everyone’s costumes!

A new semester is a chance to recommit to excellent attendance. Every school day is an opportunity to learn, grow, and prepare for success.

Attending school regularly in January sets a pattern—students who attend 90% or more this month are more likely to meet year-end goals.

The late bell rings at 7:40am. Students should be in their classroom ready to learn at that time.

Please email dolvinattendance@fultonschools.org and copy your child's teacher when your child is absent.

On January 5, 2026, we will implemented an updated safety procedure. Any adult entering Dolvin ES must present their physical state-issued ID card. The ID must be scanned in the front office if attending a conference, volunteering, lunch with a student, etc. A government issued passport will no longer be an acceptable form of ID for anything other than student checkout. Because the current state law/district requirement is that visitors be checked against the Sexual Predator/Offender database, a passport-only visitor cannot be processed in a way that meets that requirement with the current system. The district is evaluating an approved alternate process that would maintain compliance while addressing passport-only cases. The recommended procedure will be shared as soon as it’s finalized.

In the meantime, Mr. Stein can address and support any individual families that may be impacted by this. Those families should reach out to Mr. Stein directly. They will not be denied access, it will just look different depending on the specific situation and individual request.

For more information about this policy please see: View Board Policy KM: Visitors to School. Thank you for understanding.

Please reach out to Mr. Stein or Ms. Boateng with questions.

Kid Chess Congratulates all of Dolvin Kid Chess Club and here are the Club Chess Champion Trophy winners for Kid Chess Fall Semester:

1st Period-

Club Chess Champion- Mohan Iyer

2nd Period-

Club Chess Champion- Eric Yin

Kid Chess Teaches right here at Dolvin, for more information on our next semester (Winter/Spring) please visit www.kidchess.com or call 770-575-5802.

Innovation Academy is hosting a STEM Night on February 13th for 3rd through 5th graders. Please see the below flyer for information.

We welcome and greatly appreciate our volunteers at Dolvin! If you would like to be a volunteer, you must complete the Volunteer Registration Application prior to volunteering. For volunteer information and frequently asked questions on the Fulton County Schools website, click HERE.

Please follow the link below to access the FCS Volunteer Registration page.

https://www.fultonschools.org/all-departments/human-resources/badging/register-as-a-supervised-volunteer/volunteer-application-form

Important - All Visitors and Volunteers must remember to bring in their driver’s license each time they sign in. The license will be scanned each time. Thank you.

Meal prices for the 2025 - 2026 school year

School Menus

Free and Reduced Lunch Application

January 16

All Pro Dad Meeting 7:00 am - 7:30 am

January 19

Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday - School Closed

January 21

100th Day of School

January 22

STEM Night 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

February 5

5th Grade Panoramic Picture

February 6

Virtual Parent Coffee 9:00 am

February 11

Lifetouch Spring Class & Individual Picture Day

February 16

Teacher Workday - Students Off

February 17

Professional Development Day - Students Off

February 20

All Pro Dad Meeting 7:00 am - 7:30 am

Dolvin Website: dolvin.org

Dolvin PTO Website: dolvinpto.org

Dolvin PTO Email: info@dolvinpto.org

Instagram: @Dolvin_Dolphins

Facebook: Dolvin Principal

Teacher's blogs

Dolvin Diary - A new issue comes out the first and third Thursday of the month. Please read to keep up with current events at the school.

Peachjar: Various flyers are sent home via Peachjar.

Dolvin-specific flyers come to your inbox on Thursdays. All can be viewed following the link

on the homepage at dolvin.org or click HERE.

LED Sign: Located on the corner of Buice Road and Jones Bridge Road.

We are excited to kick off 2026 with STEM Night at Dolvin. Mark your calendars for Thursday, January 22, from 5-6:30pm. This will be FREE for all Dolvin students and families.

More details to come as we get closer to the date, but we look forward to seeing you there!

We’re looking for non-food vendors to join our Dolvin Family Fun Night on April 17, 2026.

This is your chance to set up a booth, connect with other local families, and sell your goods while being part of one of the most fun events of the year.

Bring your best displays, your favorite products, and your community spirit. We want you to introduce your small business to the Dolvin community.

Interested? Email c.steinwachs@dolvinpto.org today!

Grab your tickets now to ensure yourself a limited-edition Gladiators logo fidget spinner! Discounted ticket link: Gladiators Sensory Friendly Tickets