Dolvin Diary

Dear Dolvin Families,

Please see the below communication from the district regarding Valentine's Day. Please do not send in any homemade treats or any store bought treats that are not individually wrapped in their original sealed package. Your child’s classroom teacher will be communicating what their classroom will be doing for a Valentine’s Day exchange if they have not done so already.

Dear Parents or Guardians,

As we approach Valentine’s Day, it is important to ensure that all homemade candy, desserts, baked goods, or other edible items are not to be sold or distributed during school hours, and that appropriate store-bought items are delivered to the teacher. Please know that taking this measure will help us maintain a safe environment for all students with allergies, etc. You can help us protect your student(s) by requesting that they not eat anything given to them by another person, anything that they have not brought from your home or anything not in its original sealed package.

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Our Dolvin staff has prepared an informative Virtual Parent Coffee focused on Writing Instruction at Dolvin. We invite you to view the presentation at the link below:

https://youtu.be/v0mzWKudTLw

If you have any questions after watching, please feel free to contact Ms. Noles at noless@fultonschools.org. You may also add your questions in the comments section below the video, and we will be happy to respond there.

If you missed any of our previous Parent Coffee sessions, feel free to access the full collection anytime at the following link:

Thank you for your continued partnership and support!

Enrollment registration is now being accepted for the 2026-2027 school year!

Have a current Dolvin student returning to Dolvin or a rising 6th grader student who will attend Autry Mill MS in the fall? They will automatically be enrolled for the fall.

Adding a new student from your family? Go to your parent portal/more/online registration and select the option for an existing family and the 2026-2027 school year. Be careful to choose the correct year! This process will allow for you to update your current student's information and add a student. Please contact Lisa Carper at carper@fultonschools.org with the application number and mention that you have a student currently at Dolvin.

Not returning to Dolvin? Please let us know as soon as you can. This allows for a smooth transition as we can properly withdraw or transfer the student for next year. Contact Lisa Carper at carper@fultonschools.org.

Know any new families that have students coming to Dolvin? Spread the word! They can register at dolvin.org by clicking on the ENROLL button at the top of the page.

The entry form for the Dolvin Pre-K Lottery opened on January 12, 2026, and will 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.

The PBIS Rewards app includes a simple Social‑Emotional Learning (SEL) Check‑In designed to support your child’s well‑being each day. Students are prompted to select the emoji that best matches how they’re feeling. This quick check‑in helps teachers understand student emotions, provide support when needed, and build a positive, caring classroom environment.

The SEL Check‑In is private, takes only a few seconds, and gives your child a safe way to express their feelings. It also helps our school strengthen communication, identify patterns, and offer timely emotional support—ensuring every student feels seen and supported.

Below is an example of what the SEL Check‑In looks like on the students’ Classlink pages:

If a student indicates that they are sad, stressed, or angry, they are prompted to include a comment to explain more about why they are feeling that way. It gives the staff who come to support the student a direction to best assist them.

Girls on the Run is so much more than running. Our tested curriculum blends physical activity with skill development that enables girls to adapt to whatever comes their way. Girls on the Run understands the important connection between physical activity and overall emotional health. Trained volunteer coaches guide girls through research-based lessons which creatively integrate movement in a fun and motivating way. By signing your girl up for Girls on the Run, you are giving her the opportunity to connect, grow and learn how to navigate difficult situations.

The spring season lottery registration opened at 11:59 pm on Wednesday, January 28. The lottery ran until January 29 and reopen for teams that did not fill at 3 pm. Registration will remain open for teams with open spots through February 19.

Our meeting team’s days and times are: Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:30 - 4:00 pm beginning the week of February 9. The program is for girls in 3rd through 5th grade.

Girls on the Run registration fees range from $0 - $265 and are on a sliding scale based on household income so that every girl who wants to participate can.

For more information and to register, visit www.girlsontherunga.org/programs.

On January 5, 2026, we 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.

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

February 11

Lifetouch Spring Class & Individual Picture Day

February 16

Teacher Workday - Students Off

February 17

Professional Development Day - No Students

February 20

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

March 6

Virtual Parent Coffee 9:00 am

March 12

Boosterthon Glow Party

March 16

Professional Development Day - Students Off

March 20

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

April 6 - 10

Spring Break (Schools Closed)

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.

Get Ready for the Boosterthon at Dolvin this March

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!