Upcoming Dates to Remember
May 8-12 Teacher Appreciation Week
May 11-12 Ms. Davies and Ms. Peck Sleep on the Roof
May 12 Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast and Donuts with Ms. Davies 8:30 a.m.
May 19 DWE Senior Walk and Reception 2:00 p.m.
May 23 2023 Theme Day “Bring Your Favorite Stuffed Animal to School Day”
May 26-Last Day of School, Dismissal at Noon
Library News...All library books are due by Friday, May 12th. Lost or damaged books can be paid for on Revtrack on the Deerwood website. Students who would like to participate in the Great Summer Book Swap may drop off books they wish to donate during their library time May 15-19. Students can bring extra books to help others who did not bring books. Each student will get a maximum of two tickets for books. Tickets will be redeemed on May 23, PreK -1st, May 24: 2nd & 3rd and May 25: 4th & 5th
Booster Fun Run....Since we surpassed our Booster Fun Run fundraising goal in the fall, Ms. Davies and Ms. Peck will be fulfilling their promise to SLEEP ON THE ROOF, Thursday, May 11! Make plans now to come by to visit and to follow them on Twitter @HumbleISD_DWE. Thank you to all of the families who donated to our Booster fundraiser
Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast…All Deerwood volunteers are invited to breakfast on Friday, May 12 at 8:30 am in the cafeteria. Thank you for all that you do!
DWE Senior Scholarship…Our Deerwood Faculty proudly funds a scholarship for a graduating senior who attended Deerwood for at least 3 years. The application can be found at DWE 2023 Scholarship and submitted through May 12th at 10:00 p.m.
April 28, 2023
Upcoming Dates to Remember
May 2 5th Grade Math STAAR
May 3 4th Grade Math STAAR
May 4 3rd Grade Math STAAR
May 5 Make-up Math STAAR Testing
May 8-12 Teacher Appreciation Week
May 12-Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast and Donuts with Ms. Davies 8:30 a.m.
May 19-DWE Senior Walk and Reception 2:00 p.m.
May 23…2023 Theme Day “Bring Your Favorite Stuffed Animal to School Day”
May 26-Last Day of School, Dismissal at Noon
STAAR Next Week…Please remember we will have no visitors on campus Tuesday-Friday.
Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast…All Deerwood volunteers are invited to breakfast on Friday, May 12 at 8:30 am in the cafeteria. Thank you for all that you do!
KG Mom’s Night Out…All current Deerwood mom’s and incoming kindergarten moms are invited to come get to know each other at Mom’s Night Out at Crust Pizza on May 3rd from 6:30-9:30 p.m.
DWE Senior Scholarship…Our Deerwood Faculty proudly funds a scholarship for a graduating senior who attended Deerwood for at least 3 years. The application can be found here and submitted through May 12th at 10:00 p.m.
KHS Basketball Camp…The Kingwood High School basketball camp will be held June 5-8. Register online at https://tinyurl.com/
April 26, 2023
Reminder…5th grade students will take Science STAAR tomorrow, 4/27. We can have no visitors on test days. Thank you for your cooperation.
How to Speak to Your Children about Grief….Tomorrow, April 27th from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the Deerwood cafeteria, Humble ISD’s Counseling & Behavioral Services Team will facilitate a discussion entitled How to Speak to Your Children about Grief, sharing ways that parents can support their children and things they can expect as their children grieve. Childcare will be provided separately in the DWE library to give parents privacy during the discussion.
Friday, April 21, 2023
STAAR Date Change…The 5th Grade Science STAAR test at Deerwood has been moved to Thursday, 4/27/23 and the make-up test will be Friday, 4/28/23. Our campus will be closed to visitors on these days. Testing for our students begins at 8:30 am. Please see changes to the lunch/recess below.
Lunch/Recess Schedule
Earth Day of Service…Please plan to meet us at Deerwood’s front entry on Sunday, 4/23rd from 2-4 pm for an afternoon of service and fun. We will be cleaning up the DWE playground, surrounding Greenbelt and Sand Creek Park. Bring your garden gloves and money for the Kona Ice Truck!
How to Speak to Your Children about Grief….On Thursday, April 27th from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the Deerwood cafeteria, Humble ISD’s Counseling & Behavioral Services Team will facilitate a discussion entitled How to Speak to Your Children about Grief, sharing ways that parents can support their children and things they can expect as their children grieve. Childcare will be provided separately in the DWE library to give parents privacy during the discussion.
April 21, 2023
Dear Deerwood Elementary Families,
Our Deerwood family has experienced a heartbreaking loss this week. The Humble ISD Crisis Counseling Team has been assisting our students and staff as we navigate through our sadness. We know that loss and grief can have a significant impact on our physical and emotional well-being. As an extension of our crisis team’s support, we are inviting parents to join us to hear from the district’s Crisis Counseling Team.
Please join us in Deerwood Elementary’s cafeteria on Thursday, April 27th from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. to learn How to Speak to Your Children about Grief. This discussion, facilitated by Humble ISD’s Counseling & Behavioral Services, will share ways that parents can support their children and things they can expect as their children grieve. Childcare will be provided separately in the DWE library to give parents privacy during the discussion.
Humble ISD’s Counseling and Behavioral Services has shared the following resource with us: Humble ISD Grief and Loss Resources
We look forward to seeing you at Deerwood on Thursday, April 27, 2023.
Thank you for your continued support,
Macaire McDonough-Davies
Principal
April 6, 2023
No School Tomorrow, 4/7/23
Save a Pet Club Supply Drive
Dear Dolphin Families,
In Save a Pet Club we will be donating to the K911 Pet Rescue. We would love it if you would donate these items during the week of April 10-14.
Monday, April 10-dog food
Tuesday, April 11-cat food
Wednesday, April 12-blankets/towels
Thursday, April 13-pet toys
Friday, April 14- collars/leashes
If you are interested in donating to Deerwood, please help out.
Thank you!
Save- A- Pet Club
Traffic Issues
Thank you for using extreme caution in our parking lot during at arrival. We have had near misses as teachers and their children exit their cars. Please drive all the way through the circle, do not cut through the parking lot.
While we do have families who live off of Highland Laurels, it is not wide enough to accommodate 3 lanes of traffic. When possible, please join the dismissal line on Forest Garden.
Gifted and Talented Referrals
Students New to Humble ISD since October 1 The referral window for G/T services is open for students who are new to Humble ISD since October 1, 2022 only. Please contact the campus G/T Lead Teacher to obtain further information. Referrals may be made through Tuesday, April 14, 2023.
March 31, 2023
Dates to Remember
4/6-Spring Egg Hunt grades KG-2
4/7-Student and Staff Holiday
4/11 Deerwood Kindergarten Round-Up 5:30-6:30 pm
4/14 Derby Day and Donuts with Ms. Davies
4/23 DWE Earth Day of Service
Egg Hunt Times...
KG 2-2:15
1st 2:20-2:35
2nd 2:40-2:55
Derby Day Times…
5th & 4th grade: 8:10-9:40
3rd & 2nd grade: 9:50-11:20
Kinder & 1st grade: 12:00-1:50
Save a Pet Club…The DWE Save a Pet Club will be holding a pet supply drive
Dear Dolphin Families,
In Save a Pet Club, we will be donating to K911 Pet Rescue. We would love it if you would donate these items during the week of April 10-14.
Monday, April 10-dog food
Tuesday, April 11-cat food
Wednesday, April 12-blankets/towels
Thursday, April 13-pet toys
Friday, April 14- collars/leashes
If you are interested in donating to Deerwood, please help out.
Thank you!
Save- A- Pet Club
March 29, 2023
Humble ISD Transportation to Begin SMART tag System
Dear Deerwood Elementary Families,
Beginning Monday, April 3, Deerwood Elementary will participate in a new program offered through the Humble ISD Transportation Department called SMART tag. This new program is designed to increase safety and security for students riding a school bus to and from school.
All students will benefit from this program, whether or not they ride a bus daily. The use of the SMART tag system at this time will be to scan bus riders boarding or exiting a bus; however, we hope to utilize these identification cards for other uses such as field trips, cafeteria purchases, and library book check-outs. All students are being issued the cards now so that our school will be ready to expand the use of SMART tags in the future.
Students will be issued two SMART tag identification cards by the school. One will be kept in the classroom with the teacher and one will be tethered to the student’s backpack.
School buses will be equipped with a tablet that will read the ID cards to ensure that students load onto the correct bus and unload at the correct stop. While buses are in service, their location and ridership information are available to transportation department administrators to enable them to oversee all school bus activity.
The SMART tag identification cards are not tracking devices. The cards do not store any student information nor emit any student tracking information. The cards are only used to determine if a student has entered or exited a bus.
At a later date, a SMART tag Parent Portal will be made available. Some SMART tag Parent Portal features include:
Humble ISD Transportation is excited to offer this new program to Deerwood Elementary School.
March 29, 2023
Dear Deerwood Elementary Families,
I want to inform you of a medical incident at our school today that required Houston Fire/EMS and Humble ISD Police to respond. At approximately 9:13 a.m., we called 911 due to an individual who experienced a medical issue. The individual is expected to fully recover.
I want to commend Houston Fire/EMS, Humble ISD Police, and our Deerwood staff for their quick response and professionalism.
Sincerely,
Macaire McDonough-Davies
Principal
March 24, 2023
Dates to Remember
2/25 YMCA Bridge Fest 2023
3/31 Night of the Arts
3/29 Club Day
4/11 Deerwood Kindergarten Round-Up 5:30-6:30
4/14 Derby Day and Donuts with Ms. Davies
4/23 DWE Earth Day of Service
Donuts with Ms. Davies...Thank you for joining us at Donuts with Ms. Davies this morning, her slide deck is attached to this email. The next Donuts with Ms. Davies will be held on Friday, 4/14 at 8:30 am.
DWE Club Day…Wednesday, March 29th is CLUB DAY! Please make every effort to not check out students after 1:45 pm.
HUMBLE ISD ANNUAL BATTLE OF THE BOOKS…You are invited to attend the fifth annual Battle of the Books Competition on April 1st at West Lake Middle School. This year’s competition will begin at 8:30 am with our elementary students followed by the middle school competition at 1:30 pm. Local food trucks including Miki’s Tacos, New England Diggity Dog and Kona Ice will be on hand for lunch time as well as a community book fair with a great selection of books for all ages. We will be hosting a panel of authors throughout the lunch hour. This year’s competition is sure to be a success!
WHAT: Humble ISD Battle of the Books Competition
WHEN: Saturday, April 1, 2023, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
WHERE: West Lake Middle School (Humble ISD) 11810 Madera Run Pkwy, Atascocita, TX 7734
Reminder….DWE will be closed to ALL visitors on the following dates due to STAAR Testing:
April 18, 2023-5th Grade STAAR RELA
April 19, 2023-4th Grade STAAR RELA
April 20, 2023-3rd Grade STAAR RELA
April 21, 2023-3rd-5th STAAR RELA Make up
April 25, 2023-5th Grade STAAR Science
April 26, 2023-5th Grade STAAR Science Make Up
May 2, 2023-5th Grade STAAR Math
May 3, 2023-4th Grade STAAR Math
May 4, 2023-3rd Grade STAAR Math
May 5, 2023-3rd-5th Grade STAAR Math Make Up
March 10, 2023
Deerwood Dates to Remember
March 13-17: Spring Break/No School
March 20: Elementary Staff Workday/No School
March 19: LAST DAY TO ORDER DERBY DAY T-SHIRTS.
Derby Day T-shirts… Deerwood’s annual Derby Day will be on April 14th this year. Our Derby Day shirts are now available to purchase on Revtrak. All purchases help benefit our PE program! Shirts are indigo blue with light blue & white print. They are being offered at $12 and are 50% cotton, 50% polyester. Orders can be placed now by clicking the Revtrak link or accessing the QR code.
T-shirts are not for sale on Derby Day!
Upcoming STAAR Dates…Deerwood will be closed to visitors, volunteers and lunch guests on the following dates.
April 18, 2023-5th Grade STAAR RELA
April 19, 2023-4th Grade STAAR RELA
April 20, 2023-3rd Grade STAAR RELA
April 21, 2023-3rd-5th STAAR RELA Make up
April 25, 2023-5th Grade STAAR Science
April 26, 2023-5th Grade STAAR Science Make Up
May 2, 2023-5th Grade STAAR Math
May 3, 2023-4th Grade STAAR Math
May 4, 2023-3rd Grade STAAR Math
May 5, 2023-3rd-5th Grade STAAR Math Make Up
February 24, 2023
DWE Open House WEDNESDAY, March 8th… DWE's Open House will be Wednesday, March 8th from 5-7pm. Open House is a come and go event for you to visit your student's classroom, see what they've been learning in class, have an opportunity to shop the book fair and attend the 3rd grade presentation of Oceans of Fun at 6:30 in the cafeteria!
Read Across America Week 2/27 - 3/3… Read Across America week will be held from 2/27 - 3/3. Here is the dress up schedule-participate in any, some, or all of the days to help celebrate our love of reading!
Book Fair…Our Spring Book Fair will be open during Open House, the Kids Heart Challenge Fun Run and by homeroom March 3-9. Set up your child’s Ewallet for shopping at www.scholastic.com/fair
Kids Heart Challenge Family Fun Run…We need volunteers to help out at our Kids Heart Challenge Family Fun Run on March 3rd! Volunteers are needed along the greenbelt side of our track to monitor and cheer on students and families during the Fun Run. We also need one volunteer per grade level to hand out "thank you" gifts to all students who registered and/or earned donations. Volunteers will sign in by the pavilion. If you want to run with your student, please consider volunteering for a grade level before or after yours :) Sign up for a shift here!
Night of the Arts… Calling all Dolphins! It's "Your Time To Shine!" Do you have a special talent that you would like to showcase in this year's 2023 DWE Night of the Arts? Can you sing? Dance? Have a fun/unique talent? Group skits? Play an instrument? Join us for a special night of Dolphin talent on Friday, March 31st. The signup genius is open! Please sign up your solo (or group) act by March 24th! It's going to be a night to remember! If you have questions, please contact us at deerwoodnoa@gmail.com
https://www.signupgenius.com/
Spirit Night at MOD Pizza February 28th…Mark your calendars for our next Spirit Night on February 28th with MOD Pizza! Mention DWE when ordering or use code MODGIVES20 online and MOD will donate 20% of the sales back to DWE!
Welcome Future Mustangs!
KHS Men’s Soccer...Wednesday, March 1st is Future Mustang Night at KHS. Wear your school shirt or KHS Mustang shirt to get in for free.
KHS Varsity Baseball…Tuesday, March 21st is Youth Night at the KHS Varsity Baseball game at 7:00 pm. There will be prizes, $1.00 hot dogs and a player meet and greet.
February 17, 2023
REMINDER-MONDAY, 2/20-NO SCHOOL FOR ELEMENTARY STUDENTS
Donuts with Ms. Davies…Thank you to Francesca Newman for joining us this morning and sharing her counseling expertise. We discussed anxiety in children and learned tips to help students with their stress. Ms. Newman’s slides are included in Ms. Davies’ presentation below.
Kids Heart Challenge…This week we kicked off our Kids Heart Challenge in PE! Over the next few weeks students will learn how and why they should take care of their hearts, ending with a Jump Rope Demonstration and Family Fun Run on March 3rd. Deerwood has a long standing tradition of partnering with the American Heart Association and supporting their efforts in saving lives & promoting heart health. Many of us know someone who has been affected with a heart condition and this can be a great opportunity to support them by raising awareness. You can join us in our goal of eradicating heart disease by downloading the Kids Heart Challenge app for iPhone or Android, or click here to register online.
Read Across America 2/27-3/3…Read Across America is an annual event celebrated on or near March 2nd, which is the birthday of children's author Dr. Seuss. It is a nationwide reading celebration that was created by the National Education Association (NEA) in 1997 to promote literacy and encourage a love of reading among children. Please join us as we celebrate reading for all from February 27th through March 3rd.
Night of the Arts… Calling all Dolphins! It's "Your Time To Shine!" Do you have a special talent that you would like to showcase in this year's 2023 DWE Night of the Arts? Can you sing? Dance? Have a fun/unique talent? Group skits? Play an instrument? Join us for a special night of Dolphin talent on Friday, March 31st. A Sing-Up Genius will be posted soon if you would like to participate! It's going to be a night to remember! If you have questions, please contact us at deerwoodnoa@gmail.com
February 15, 2023
This month’s Donuts with Ms. Davies will be held on Friday, February 17, from 8:30-9:30 am, in the DWE cafeteria. Ms. Davies looks forward to welcoming Francesca Newman, Humble ISD’s Elementary Student Wellness Counselor, who will discuss anxiety in children and tips for managing stress and anxiety. Please join us for Ms. Newman’s informative presentation.
February 13, 2023
Today we kicked off our Kids Heart Challenge in PE! Over the next few weeks students will learn how and why they should take care of their hearts, ending with a Jump Rope Demonstration and Family Fun Run on March 3rd.
Deerwood has a long standing tradition of partnering with the American Heart Association and supporting their efforts in saving lives & promoting heart health. Many of us know someone who has been affected with a heart condition and this can be a great opportunity to support them by raising awareness. You can join us in our goal of eradicating heart disease by downloading the Kids Heart Challenge app for iPhone or Android, or click here to register online.
February 3, 2023
No School Next Week-February 6-10
Friendship Parties will be held on February 14th. Parents must RSVP to attend. https://www.
Deerwood proudly supports the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center by hosting a blood drive twice a year. The donor coach will be at Deerwood on February 13th from 9:00 am-3:00 pm in the DWE parking lot. Appointments can be scheduled at https://www.commitforlife.o
The Deerwood PTA Hospitality team is asking for a few items to make their February Mardi Gras treat great for the teachers!! We will be celebrating February 21, 2023. Please see the attached sign up genius along with the Amazon wish list link provided. Thank you for all of your help!
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/
January 26, 2023
Donuts with Ms. Davies...Attached is Ms. Davies' slide presentation from Friday morning. Thank you to all who attended.
Traffic Pattern Reminder...As a reminder and for our new families, the traffic pattern posted below is our process for arrival and dismissal. All cars in the pick-up line must have a blue student pick-up sign in the windshield. If you need a student pick-up sign, please see Mr. Ward or Ms. Justice in the school lobby. Thank you for adhering to this procedure to ensure student safety.
Mikey's Place Camp and Resource Fair...Provides information, connections and support for families who are raising children with disabilities.
January 19, 2023
Please join us for Donuts with Ms. Davies tomorrow, 1/20/23 at 8:30 a.m. in the DWE cafeteria. Ms. Davies will provide campus updates, answer questions and discuss the STAAR Redesign.
January 19, 2023
Dear Deerwood Families,
As part of our district wide school safety protocols, Deerwood Elementary
conducted all safety drills this past week to include lockdown and secure the
perimeter drills. The drills were effective in helping us hone our skills in
responding to a potential emergency during the school day.
The staff and students responded extremely well and we are very proud of them.
We encourage you to talk with your child about our drills today and what they
learned. As you know, the safety and security of our students, staff, and campus are
of the utmost importance.
If you have any questions regarding any of our safety drills or other safety
concerns, please contact the school office at 281-641-2200.
Sincerely,
Macaire McDonough-Davies, Principal
Kara Peck, Assistant Principal
December 9, 2022
Lost and Found...Our lost and found area is overflowing! Please take time next week to look for any missing items. Unclaimed items will be donated to a local charity over the winter break.
December 5, 2022
December Reminders
December 15-Reindeer Games (during specials) and Class Parties (2pm)
December 16-Students Dismissed at 12 noon
January 3-Staff Return to School
January 4-Students Return to School
December 2
We are preparing for a busy and exciting December! Please sign up to volunteer at our Reindeer Games on December 15th during your child's specials. Additionally, parents are invited to attend the classroom parties on 12/15 at 2 pm and our Annual Holiday Sing-Along on 12/16 at 8:30 am. RSVPs are required for both events so that visitor badges can be ready.
Happy Thanksgiving! Classes Resume November 28
PTA is taking PRE-ORDERS for winter spirit wear through November 28th!
Reminder-No Elementary Classes will be held on Election Day, 11/8
Dates to Remember
11/8-Student Holiday/Teacher Professional Growth Day
11/11-Veterans Day Program
11/12-First Annual Deerwood Day of Service
11/15-Turkey Trot during Specials
11/16-Thanksgiving Feast and 5th Grade Bake Sale
11/18-Yearbook Cover Designs Due
11/21-25 THANKSGIVING HOLIDAYS
Veterans Day Program and Breakfast…Our 5th Grade Veterans Program will be held on Friday, November 11th at 8:30 am. Veterans and family members are invited to attend. Our PTA will provide breakfast for our honored Veterans from 8:00 -8:30 am in the Music Room.
Donuts with Ms. Davies…Due to fall pictures yesterday, we have rescheduled November’s Donuts with Ms. Davies to November 11th following the Veterans Day program.
Thanksgiving Feast…We are excited to announce that parents and guests are invited to attend the DWE Annual Thanksgiving Feast on November 16th. All guest meal tickets must be purchased online through the district’s Child Nutrition RevTrak account. Please choose Deerwood from the dropdown menu to purchase guest meals, **Deerwood students will use the money in their regular lunch accounts. Thanksgiving Guest Tickets
Deerwood Food Drive…Beginning Monday, we will be collecting food items that are needed to fill the food pantry at the Society of St. Stephen's. Here are the items that they have requested which we will collect daily. Thank you for supporting this annual Deerwood tradition.
11/7 Cereal
11/8 No School
11/9 Peanut Butter
11/10 Canned Soups
11/11 Canned Fruit
11/14 Tuna
11/15 Brownie Mix
11/16 Spaghetti Sauce
11/17 Pinto Beans
Yearbook Cover Design Contest…All students are invited to participate in the Yearbook Cover Design Contest. Entries are due to the front office by Friday, 11/18. Guidelines: 8.5 x 11 white paper, hand drawn, bright colors, include Deerwood Elementary 2022-2023, name, grade and teacher on back of design.
First Annual Deerwood Day of Service…Please join us at the Houston Food Bank for our first volunteer day, from 8am -12noon on Saturday, 11/12/22. Ages 6 and up are welcome. Please register at the Houston Food Bank and then you will receive more sign up instructions. Wear a DWE Spirit Shirt, we’ll see you there!
October 27, 2022
RAIN OR SHINE
Character Book Parade...We are prepared to use our indoor parade route tomorrow morning for our Character Book Parade if necessary and parents will be able to view the parade from the cafeteria.
PAPA JOHNS LUNCH
Cafeteria News...The lunch menu tomorrow has changed and will be Papa Johns cheese or pepperoni pizza.
October 14, 2022
Team Deerwood….It’s not too late to join Team Deerwood on Sunday morning! Come join Coach Torres and Flip! https://runsignup.com/
Booster Update....Thank you for your tremendous support of our Booster Dolphin Dash fundraiser. Students had a great time and we met our initial goal of $25, 000 AND our stretch goal of $35,000....which means Ms. Davies and Ms. Peck will be working AND sleeping on the roof!
Club Day….We are excited to announce that our first school-wide Club Day is Wednesday, October 19! All students have been able to join one of their first three choices of clubs. Teachers will make club announcements today and Monday. Deerwood Club Days will be 10/19, 11/30, 3/8 and 4/12 from 1:30-3:00pm. As always, we ask that parents make every effort to schedule appointments after school hours.
Safety Update….The Texas Education Agency requires all school districts to make specific upgrades to exterior doors, and to check those doors every week. Representatives from TEA will conduct random inspections of school doors. Students are instructed to never open a locked door including the doors in the front foyer.
Counselor’s Corner…This 9 weeks, ALL students will learn about and practice skills related to Personal Responsibility. We will learn to handle our belongings with care, be a respectful leader in a group, and get things done in a timely manner. Check out DWE Counselor Quarterly News for more information about social and emotional learning at DWE and how you can build Personal Responsibility skills at home.
Donuts with Ms. Davies….Thank you to the many parents who joined us at Donuts with Ms. Davies yesterday, the presentation is attached. At the conclusion of her presentation, Ms. Davies presented first quarter Distinguished Dolphin Awards to recipients in grades PK-4. Fifth grade recipients will be acknowledged at a special campus pep-rally next week. Congratulations to all of our Distinguished Dolphins.
September 29, 2022
TOMORROW is the big day....which means that tonight is the LAST NIGHT for donations before the Deerwood Dolphin Dash Celebration Event!
If you haven’t registered, shared, or given, IT’S NOT TOO LATE! Every donation and share counts BIG time toward our goal. Thank you for supporting our school!
September 28, 2022
September 28, 2022
Dear Deerwood Elementary Families,
I want to inform you of a medical incident at our school today that required Houston Fire/EMS and Humble ISD Police to respond. At approximately 10:40 a.m., we called 911 due to an individual who experienced a medical issue in the cafeteria during lunch. The individual is expected to fully recover.
Your child may have witnessed the incident and may ask you questions about it, so I wanted to provide you with information about what occurred. I want to commend Houston Fire/EMS, Humble ISD Police and our Deerwood staff for their quick response and professionalism.
Sincerely,
Macaire McDonough-Davies
Principal
September 28, 2022
WOW! 84% of Deerwood students are now registered at mybooster.com
Congratulations to Ms. Kammerdiener's KG class who won last night's challenge and will PIE "Chris Cross" today during specials.
We are happy to announce that last night we hit our $25,000 fundraising goal! Not only will Ms. Davies and Ms. Peck fulfil their promise to work from the roof, but most importantly, these funds will help us purchase much needed technology for our classrooms. Thank you for supporting our campus fundraising effort.
With our Dolphin Dash Fun Run just 2 days away, Mrs. Davies announced this morning that she will not only work from the roof but will also SPEND HALLOWEEN NIGHT on the roof if we reach our stretch goal of $35,000! It's been an exciting morning at Deerwood!
September 26, 2022
What an exciting day it's been at Deerwood! We are 4 days away from our Dolphin Dash Fun Run and 76% of Deerwood students have registered at mybooster.com! Mr. Robinson's class is the top pledging homeroom and 5th grade is the top pledging grade. We added another state to our collection board today and moved closer to Ms. Davies and Ms. Peck working from the roof of the school!
To help get our visitors in the building more quickly on Friday, parents who plan to attend the Dolphin Dash should RSVP here. If you have previously had your ID scanned at Deerwood, your badge will be printed before you arrive and you will present your ID to pick it up in the front of the school. If your ID has not been scanned, please try to stop by school this week and have it scanned to avoid long delays on Friday. ALL VISITORS MUST BRING ID THE DAY OF THE EVENT.
Friday Schedule:
If you are able to volunteer to count student laps on Friday, please sign up here.
Thank you for your support.
September 22, 2022
Trying to decide what to wear Friday....so many choices!
Hot off the Press…. We had a GREAT kick-off today and we want to celebrate! Every student who registers on MYBOOSTER.COM tonight will get to wear their PAJAMAS tomorrow!!! No pledge necessary, simply register and get a PJ day! Thank you for your support of Deerwood Elementary! #Boosterthon
Additionally…Deerwood staff and students are invited to wear GOLD, FIGHT, WIN tomorrow in recognition of Humble ISD’s continued support of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
And….of course, Fridays are always Spirit Day at Deerwood!
September 16, 2022
Reminder-No School for Elementary Students on Monday (9/19)
ATTENTION 4TH GRADE…TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO ORDER RECORDERS
Without a doubt, a highlight of 4th grade is learning how to play the RECORDER!! Mrs. Allard is ready to order instruments -the last day to place your order is TODAY, 9/16! ORDER HERE
OTHER IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
September
19-Elementary Student Holiday/Staff Workday
23-DWE Gold, Fight, Win Day
24-Whata Watchdog Kick-off 9:00-10:30 am
30-Dolphin Dash Fun Run
30-GT Referral Window closes
October
3-7 Fall Break/No School
REGISTRATION IS OPEN…Our annual fundraiser will kick off next week on 09/22/2022! We already have many students registered and pledges from 3 states! Our goal is to raise $25,000 for new technology.
Key dates to remember:
Donations will go toward supporting our school and can be given throughout the entire experience. There is no pressure to give, but we invite you to help our school by sharing our fundraiser with your family and friends!
Thank you for supporting Deerwood Elementary through the Dolphin Dash Fun Run.
WHATA WATCH D.O.G. REGISTRATION, ORIENTATION AND CLASSIC CAR SHOW 9/24…Please join us Saturday, September 24th from 9am-10:30am in the DWE cafeteria & staff parking lot for our free "Dads & Kids" Whata Watch DOG event, sponsored by DWE PTA! This fun event will feature a classic car show, info on our Watch D.O.G.S program, our Kingwood Library will be in attendance making library cards on the spot, and PTA is providing a free Whataburger breakfast! Please RSVP to the event here.
GIFTED/TALENTED PROGRAM SERVICES…The Humble ISD GT Parent Referral Form is open. Parents can use the link below to find out more about Humble ISD's GT Program and to refer their child through September 30th.
September 15, 2022
“Don’t Miss Out! | Our Dolphin Dash Fun Run Details!”
Deerwood Elementary families!
We’re only ONE week away from kicking off our Dolphin Dash Fun Run Fundraiser and our students and staff are so excited! We’re looking forward to having fun and building community together.
September 22-Program Kick Off
September 30-Dolphin Dash Fun Run Event Day!
️ Log into MYBOOSTER.COM today to get started! ️
Register & share today to help our school reach our goal of $25,000 for students & staff.
Check out this 30 second video about our upcoming event >> Click for Fun!
Thank you for supporting our school - we are grateful for our amazing school community!
September 9, 2022
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
September
9-PTA Poppin' on the Playground 5:30-7:30 pm
15-International Dot Day
19-Elementary Student Holiday/Staff Workday
23-DWE Gold, Fight, Win Day
24-Whata Watchdog Kick-off 9:00-10:30 am
30-Dolphin Dash Fun Run
30-GT Referral Window closes
October
3-7 Fall Break/No School
REMINDER-EVENT TONIGHT 5:30-7:30…Tonight the PTA will be hosting Poppin' on the Playground from 5:30-7:30 pm! They will provide popcorn, there will be live entertainment, Papa Johns will be selling personal pizzas and Paco Pops will be selling their popular frozen treats! Please plan to join this annual back to school tradition with your parents, classmates and neighbors.
DONUTS WITH MS. DAVIES…Thank you to our guests and student leaders who participated September's Donuts with Ms. Davies this morning. The slide presentation is attached.
REGISTRATION IS OPEN…Our annual fundraiser will kick off in just 2 weeks on 09/22/2022! We already have many students registered and pledges from 3 states! Our goal is to raise $25,000 for new technology.
Key dates to remember:
Donations will go toward supporting our school and can be given throughout the entire experience. There is no pressure to give, but we invite you to help our school by sharing our fundraiser with your family and friends!
Thank you for supporting Deerwood Elementary through the Dolphin Dash Fun Run.
ATTENTION 4TH GRADE…Without a doubt, a highlight of 4th grade is learning how to play the RECORDER!! Mrs. Allard is ready to order instruments -the last day to place your order is FRIDAY, 9/16! ORDER HERE
International Dot Day...Staff and students are invited to participate in our celebration of International Dot Day on Thursday, 9/15.
HUMBLEISD LUNCH WITH HEROES CAMPAIGN…All active, on-duty and uniformed Police Officers are invited to stop by any Humble ISD Elementary campus from 11-1 pm, Monday-Friday to enjoy a free lunch with students! DWE had our first officers visit today!
WHATA WATCH D.O.G. REGISTRATION, ORIENTATION AND CLASSIC CAR SHOW 9/24…Please join us Saturday, September 24th from 9am-10:30am in the DWE cafeteria & staff parking lot for our free "Dads & Kids" Whata Watch DOG event, sponsored by DWE PTA! This fun event will feature a classic car show, info on our Watch D.O.G.S program, our Kingwood Library will be in attendance making library cards on the spot, and PTA is providing a free Whataburger breakfast! Please RSVP to the event here.
Additionally, parents who are willing to volunteer to help our younger dolphins open food items, politely remind our scholars to clean up after themselves, and help our fabulous Ms. Pam wipe down tables during lunches can sign up here.
Many thanks to all of our volunteers!
GIFTED/TALENTED PROGRAM SERVICES…The Humble ISD GT Parent Referral Form is open. Parents can use the link below to find out more about Humble ISD's GT Program and to refer their child through September 30th.
September 9, 2022
Please join us tomorrow morning at 8:30 am for Donuts with Ms. Davies. Ms. Mays and special guests will discuss Personalized Counseling and Ms. Davies will provide campus updates and answer parents' questions. The PTA will hold their first membership meeting of the year immediately following in the cafeteria.
Don't forget we will be "Poppin' on the Playground" tomorrow night from 5:30-7:30. The PTA will provide popcorn and will have live entertainment. Papa Johns Pizza and Paco Pops will be selling dinner and dessert AND PTA will be selling croc charms and spirit sticks. Don't miss this annual September event!
Registration for our Dolphin Dash Fun Run opens TODAY! Please consider registering your child and helping us meet our fundraising goal!
September 7, 2022
DWE-Dismissal will be delayed by approximately 10 minutes today, 9/7/22.
September 6, 2022
Birthday Treats
We love celebrating birthdays with shout outs during Friday morning announcements! Parents may also provide birthday treats for the class, if they choose, but must adhere to the following guidelines:
Ice Cream Tickets….Purchasing ice cream tickets for the class is an easy way to celebrate a birthday at school. Parents simply contact Ms. Gracie in the cafeteria (281-641-2208) to purchase tickets which are distributed to the class during lunch.
Store Bought Treats…To provide store bought treats, parents must notify the homeroom teacher 24-48 hours in advance to let them know what they would like to bring. The homeroom teacher will contact the nurse, who will provide a list of students with documented allergies to any of the ingredients. The teacher will then contact the parents of those students and request that they send an alternate treat for their child.
Homemade Treats…While homemade treats are allowed at school, there is no way to ensure that allergens are not present during the making/baking process. Parents may opt out of homemade treats for their children by contacting their child's homeroom teacher.
September 2, 2022
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Whataburger BreakfastThank you to PTA for providing breakfast!
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Whata Watch D.O.G. Registration and OrientationAll dads, grandpas, uncles and father figures invited to come learn about the Dads of Great Students program at Deerwood.
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Classic Car ShowFree entry to show your classic cars!
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August 18, 2022
Reminder...TOMORROW, 8/19/22 is the LAST day to order Deerwood Spirit Shirts! Don't miss this opportunity to get a Deerwood shirt or sweatshirt to wear on Fridays!
Visit the PTA Spirit Shop at https://www.deerwoodpta.com
August 16, 2022
We are happy to announce that Deerwood will again have a Booster Fun Run in September as our school-wide fundraising event!
And NEW THIS YEAR...
Deerwood Elementary is excited to invite you to join our Fun Run Shirt Sponsorship program! As a Fun Run Sponsor, your logo or name will be displayed on the back of this shirt worn by approximately 700 students year-round, providing continuous exposure for your business!
Please see the attached sponsorship information for pricing and details.
If you are interested in sponsoring our Fun Run shirts, please contact our school secretary, Anne Tynan at 281-641-2201 or atynan@humbleisd.net before Monday, August 22, 2022.
August 12, 2022
Donuts with Ms. Davies…Thank you to all who attended this year’s first Donuts with Ms. Davies. It was an informative meeting with interesting conversations and valuable parent input. Ms. Davies’ presentation is attached.
Traffic Pattern….Please continue to follow arrival and dismissal procedures. These best practices help keep our students safe. As a reminder, we have families who live off of Highland Laurels who also need to feed into our front car rider line. Thank you for your cooperation.
Safety Drill Week…Next week we will conduct our required safety drills. Please refer to Ms. Peck’s attached letter for more details.
Counselor’s Corner
For more information about school counseling services at DWE, please contact Holly Mays.
PTA News
Please visit the PTA website for membership information and more!
Breakfast…PTA will be hosting a Teacher Breakfast on August 19. Parents can sign up here to help.
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/
Spirit Shirts…Want DWE SPIRIT WEAR? Please see the PTA Spirit Wear website to place orders TODAY!! Sales close one week from today, August 19th.
Dance Clinic
August 11, 2022
Our first Donuts with Ms. Davies will be held tomorrow at 8:30 a.m. in the Deerwood cafeteria. Please join our discussion with Ms. Davies focusing on Deerwood's culture of safety, the volunteer policy, chaperone guidelines and other back to school topics. As always, Ms. Davies will also be happy to answer parent questions.
August 11, 2022
PTA NEWS https://www.deerwoodpta.
Guess what is back…DWE SPIRIT WEAR!
For a V•E•R•Y limited time we have opened up a pre-order for two shirt options.
https://www.deerwoodpta.com/
Hurry and grab yours before it closes on FRIDAY, AUGUST 19th!
ALL pre-orders will close on FRIDAY, AUGUST 19th!!
**Full disclosure- tshirt prices have increased due to a smaller order this go round. If we don’t meet our minimum order number we will be unable to process the shirt pre-order.
August 8, 2022
Happy Night Before School Starts....We can not wait to see our Dolphins tomorrow!
Parents, you are welcome to walk students to class in the morning. If you have not received a car rider sign for dismissal, please get one in the morning. Students will not be released to a vehicle without a Deerwood car rider sign.
Thank you for always following our traffic pattern illustrated below for arrival and dismissal.
August 2, 2022
The staff at Deerwood is bursting with joy and anxiously awaiting the return of students to school! Parents of returning students and pre-registered kindergarten students should complete Annual Update via HAC as soon as possible.
Wednesday, 8/3-Deerwood teachers will receive class lists and begin calling families in the afternoon.
Thursday, 8/4-Dolphin Debut (Meet the Teacher) This is a come and go event from 5-7 pm. After meeting your teacher, be sure to visit the PTA Spirit Shop, learn about our local Boy Scouts troop, and enjoy Tikiz Shaved Ice!
Tuesday, 8/9-First Day of School, classes begin at 7:55 and dismiss at 3:20 p.m.
New This Year
Car Rider Signs...Car Rider signs will be distributed at Dolphin Debut. Parents who are unable to pick up their Car Rider sign at Dolphin Debut will need to present their ID in the front office to obtain their sign. We are unable to release car riders to anyone without a Deerwood Car Rider sign.
Addition: Car Rider signs will be distributed at Dolphin Debut on Thursday, August 4th. Parents who are unable to pick up their Car Rider sign at Dolphin Debut will need to present their ID in the front office to obtain their sign. We are unable to release car riders to anyone without a Deerwood Car Rider sign beginning the first day of school.
Please fill out your Car Rider signs in black Sharpie using large print and leave them up for visual identification through the entire car rider line.
If your child is not normally a car rider, please pick up a Car Rider sign in case of emergencies and severe weather dismissal. For the safety of our students, any car without a Car Rider sign will need to park and check out through the Welcome Center.
Free and Reduced Meals...While free meals are no longer available to all students, the National School Lunch Program, as administered by the Humble ISD Child Nutrition Department, provides free and reduced price meals for students who fall within the eligibility guidelines. Your children may qualify for free meals or for reduced-price meals. Visit the Humble ISD Child Nutrition website for more information.
