Doby's Bridge Elementary News

Greetings Dragon Families!

What an incredible year 2025 has been! We are so grateful for the opportunity to serve this amazing community. We wish all our Dragon families a restful, joy-filled Winter Break. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from all of us at Doby's Bridge Elementary!

Building the Bridge Together,

Amanda Kubbs

Principal

Congratulations to the following Dragons for being selected as this month's Dragons of the Month. These students were selected by their classmates for being Problem Solvers in their classrooms. These Dragons received a DBES swag bag, popcorn, and attended a brief celebration ceremony where parents submitted videos to let their Dragon know how proud they are of their student. Congrats Dragons!

Luke Capone, Tharak Katragadda, Knox Baura, Greyson Day, Brooks Poynter, Scarlett Salerno, Aadhya Reddy Nanjireddy, George Cois, Graham Richards, Mary Winn Kinder, Emily Kate McMullen, Ellianna Protacio, Adalyn Gaul, Sakthi Senga Rajasekar, Araisha Gupta, Sienna Vogt, Lyla Gibson, Reeves Robbins, Briar Moscaritolo, Abigail Wilson, Matteo Natoli, Rhys McLain, Campbell Racer, Maggie Sardelli, Daniel Adams, Noah Wood, Abby Wadsworth, Gabby Cervantes, Cael Pierce, Hadley Owino, John Wessel, Luke Rance, Riley Castro, Weston Swerdzewski, Ellie Germano, Vihaan Prasanth, Luci Pezold, Amelia Atallah, Sam Oljeski, Persephone Micronis, Janice Monroe, Andres Morel, Titan Sanders, Avery Walker

Important Update Regarding Pets on Campus

As we prepare for Christmas Break, please be advised of a new school practice taking effect when school resume in January. To ensure a safe and predictable environment for all students and staff, pets will no longer be permitted on school property during school hours. This restriction includes the busy morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up windows.

Please Note: This policy does not apply to certified service animals. Service animals are still welcome on campus provided they are properly identifiable and performing their designated duties.

We kindly ask that all other furry friends stay at home or safely inside your vehicle during school transitions. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in helping us keep our walkways clear and safe for everyone!

The Lost & Found is outside of our main doors and will remain there until Friday, December 19th. Please feel free to stop by and claim any of your student’s items. All unclaimed items will be donated to students in need in York county after Winter break.

Volunteers: 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.

Thank you for your interest in helping our Classroom Teachers--your help is invaluable to them! Please see the sign-up genius link to volunteer in our school!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A084BA4A82CA4FD0-57888879-dbes#/ (first semester)

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A084BA4A82CA4FD0-57888878-dbes (second semester)

This year we will begin using a Google Form for daily transportation changes. This form will take the place of an email (our prior method). In the event that your child/ren will not go home their normal way, please complete the Google Form below to let us know of the transportation change. This form needs to be completed before 1:00 pm on the day of the change.

DBES Daily Transportation Change

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.

PTO sponsored after school clubs for the second semester can be found below! The information can also be found on our DBES PTO website:

https://www.dbespto.org/about-4

Girls on the Run will open registration on 1/26/26. Coaches are also needed! Learn more and register here at www.gotrtricountysc.org

Chess Club at Doby's Bridge

Days/Times: Wednesday, 2:05 PM-3:05 PM

Start Date: 1/21

End Date: 4/29*

Grades: 2-5

Tuition: $249.00 per student

Details and Registration: https://www.charlottechesscenter.org/school-register

https://registration.youthathletesunited.com/events/spotlight/winter-spring-dragonball-at-dobys-bridge-elementary

Registration is available in two different options:

Season Pass (Best-Value):

Let’s Play! Save the best for last by finishing up the school day with Sports Spectacular, a variety athletic program that features different sports throughout the session. Participants will practice skills and play games in both traditional sports and playground favorites. The Sports Spectacular Variety Program features the best “to-do” list ever – Basketball, Soccer, Flag Football, Kickball, Capture the Flag, Wiffle Ball, Bump and Bite, Knights and Dragons, Numbers Game, Tag Games, Safe Base and MORE! OTA covers all the bases with our emphasis on playing, teamwork, sportsmanship, and fitness. Don’t miss out on the FUN, sign up today!

Days: Wednesdays

Date: 1/21 - 5/13*

Grades: 2-5

Cost: $210

Time: 2:15 - 3:15 pm

*Off 2/18 and 4/8

5-Week Blocks

Days: Wednesdays

Dates:

1. 1/21 - 2/25* (Off 2/18)

2. 3/4-4/1

3. 4/15-5/13

Grades: 2-5

Cost: $80 (each)

Time: 2:15 - 3:15 pm

https://registration.youthathletesunited.com/events/spotlight/winter-spring-dragonball-at-dobys-bridge-elementary

http://www.fitlitkids.com/dbes

Follow us on Instagram @dbesdragons

Email: kubbsa@fortmillschools.org
Website: https://dbes.fortmillschools.org/
Location: 1000 Dragon Way, Fort Mill, SC, USA
Phone: 803-835-5200