Dozier Elementary

Monday, September 7th

No School: Labor Day

Tuesday, September 8th

DIBELS (K-3rd)

$1.00 T-Shirt Tuesday

Wednesday, September 9th

Fall Pictures

Thursday, September 10th

Numeracy Screener (K-3rd)

Bobcat Bonus: Bobcat Blue Forever

Friday, September 11th

Progress Reports will be posted in parent command center

$1.00 Jean/ Athletic Pants Spirit Day

Each month our PBIS team would like to reward our students for their hard work each day by providing a Snack Cart. This Snack Cart will be brought to each classroom so that our students may spend their Bobcat Bucks to “pay” for a treat from the cart. The PBIS team is asking for donations of snack items from the list below to be able to allow students to purchase with the Bobcat bucks. Donations may be sent with students, labeled "SNACK CART". All large donations that students are unable to carry should be brought to the front office.

Suggested Items:

Small Pringles Cans; Chips; Little Debbie Snacks; Snack size Candy bars; Snack Cakes; Pre Wrapped Cookies; Takis/ Hot Fries; Cheese Crackers; Animal Crackers; Fruit Snacks; Fruit Roll-ups; Flamin’ Hot Cheetos; Fudge Rounds; Star Crunch; Zebra Cakes; Dunk-a-Roos; Oreo Snack Packs; Famous Amos Cookies; Popcorn Bags; Mini Muffins Packs; Fruit By The Foot

What children are learning: Deep breathing, counting, and taking a break can help strong feelings settle.

Why it matters: Calming skills support learning and healthy behavior.

Conversation starter: “Which calming strategy works best for you?”

Family activity: Create a small “calm corner” with books, crayons, or a stuffed animal.

Student handbooks will be available to view online. There is also a link below for your reference. Acknowledgement form booklets will be sent home on the first day of school. Please make every effort to sign all forms in the booklet and send them back with your child the next day. Emergency cards will be completed at Meet and Greet. If you are not able to attend Meet and Greet these will be sent home on the first day of school with acknowledgement form booklet. It is extremely important that we receive this paperwork completed as soon as possible.

On September 9, 2026 students will take Fall Pictures. Envelopes will go home to preorder. If pictures are not preordered, pictures will be able to be ordered after pictures are taken for an additional fee using an access code. Students may dress out of uniform for these pictures. Out of uniform dress must be in line with VPSB guidelines. Please click the link below to access the Student Handbook with dress guidelines located on page 12.

Shoes – Flip-flops, slippers, thong flip-flops, backless shoes, and beach shoes are not permitted. Shoes requiring laces must have the laces, and they must be kept tied. Shoes are required to have a full back.

If your child is a bus rider, please click the link below to locate your road and determine your bus driver for the 2026-2027 school year. All parents are encouraged to contact their child's bus driver prior to the first day of school to gather information regarding bus arrival and drop-off times, and to verify that the driver has your child on their roster.

Bus drivers will be at Meet and Greet in the cafeteria to assist parents as needed. If your child is getting on or off the bus at an address other than their listed address, your child MUST have an alternate bus route form on file. Forms are available for download at the link below, or in the front office.

Our first PBIS Incentive will take place on October 8th! As we move into the new year, we will be celebrating our students who follow our school wide expectations!! Students will have the opportunity to attend a Fall into Fun event!!!

All students who have no more than one infraction and no office referrals from August 13th to October 7th will be invited to attend this event. Please encourage your child to work hard to follow the rules at school so they can attend.

We are excited to kick off Bobcat Bonus Days starting this September! Every Thursday, students can spend the Bobcat Bucks they’ve earned by making great choices and following our PBIS Expectations. We focus on showing that We C.A.R.E. every single day by:

• C - Cooperating

• A - Being Responsible and Safe

• R - Respecting Everyone

• E - Enjoying Learning

Celebrate your student's hard work with us by asking them how they earned their Bobcat Bucks this week and encourage them to keep showing how much they C.A.R.E.!

The policy for excused/unexcused absences has been updated for the 2026-2027 school year.

Excused Absences: Parents may submit up to 5 parent-written excuses (5 days total) per year for illnesses that would not warrant going to the doctor (Example: headache, virus, etc). The 6th parent note received in a school year will be considered unexcused.

Unexcused Absences: Parent notes received after the 5th absence for illnesses that would not warrant going to the doctor (Example: headache, virus, etc).

For a full list of excused and unexcused absences please refer to the VPSB Student & Parent Handbook!

Tuesday, September 15th we will celebrate Dot Day! Students can wear polka dot accessories with school uniforms. Students may wear a polka dot shirt with uniform bottoms for $1 since this day falls on a Technology Tuesday!

Parents, don't forget to download the Vermilion Parish Schools App to stay up to date with Central Office Announcements!

https://vermilionparishla.sites.thrillshare.com/o/mes/article/693487

We are excited to announce the new JCampus Student App that is now available for parents and students. This will be a mobile app that will replace the parent portal, will be a one stop shop for communcation and a whole lot more.

https://edgear.com/app/

Tuesday, September 15th

Dot Day

$1 T-shirt for Technology

Thursday, September 17th

Bobcat Bonus: Bobcat Blue Forever

Friday, September 18th

$1.00 Jean/ Athletic Pants Spirit Day

Tuesday, September 22nd

$1 T-shirt for Technology

Wednesday, September 23rd

Blood Drive 2-7 p.m.

Thursday, September 24th

Bobcat Bonus: Bobcat Blue Forever

Friday, September 25th

PreK Grandparent's Day at 9 a.m.

$1.00 Jean/ Athletic Pants Spirit Day

Tuesday, September 29th

$1 T-shirt for Technology

Wednesday, September 30th

PBIS Snack Cart

Vision and Hearing Screening: Grades- PreK, K, 1st, 3rd, and 5th

1. MORNING DROP OFF

Students are not allowed on campus prior to 7:30am. Walkers should NOT enter the campus until after the 7:30 bell rings. All students MUST be dropped off in the car rider line in the morning. Students should not be dropped off in the teacher parking lot, or the side streets near the front of the school.

2. AFTERNOON DISMISSAL

Our campus dismisses at 3:10. All car riders must be picked up by 3:30pm. Please ensure you enter the car rider line no later than 3:25pm.

3. If you did not, a Car Rider sign will be sent home on the 1st Day of School. Please display this sign in your front windshield when you enter the car rider line. We ask that you leave the sign in your windshield until your child is in that car. This will help the teachers who are loading students identify the correct vehicles to guide students to their vehicles.

If you do not have your sign, or if someone else is picking up your child, please have them write your child's name on a piece of paper and place it in the window. We will not replace Car Rider signs throughout the year.