Ilyas Helfy, a 4th grader at Dorothy Dodds Elementary, has daily questions about why words are spelled the way they are. He says, “I just want to understand” and “You’ll have to tell me why.” Yuki Rajapakse, also in 4th grade, is doing the same, but with meaning and vocabulary. These students push Ms. Hammero’s 4th grade class to dig in and understand why, for example, the ‘p’ is silent in the word “receipt” and what the word “basis” means. We then research languages of origin, etymology and use new vocabulary in sentences to support understanding and application. Keep reaching higher as readers, writers, and thinkers, Yuki and Ilyas! #askquestions #DoddsSpuds
First graders enjoying another beautiful fall day!
Don’t forget about the Dodds' Walk-a-Thon on Wednesday, October 12! Parents are welcome to come walk during their childs’ time.
K - 8:15-9:15 1st - 9:20-10:20 2nd - 10:25-11:25 3rd - 12:25-1:25 4th - 1:28-2:28
There will be signage directing you to the track. Please sign in at the PTAC table before locating your child. Dodds' staff will escort students to the track.
4th grade parents opting to take their child home after the event need to notify the classroom teacher in advance.
Parking is available in the front lot on the south side. Overflow in the east lot is available the day of the event only. Parking is not allowed in the bus area.
It's time to celebrate our building leaders during #NationalPrincipalsMonth! Today we are highlighting Principal Nancy Wilson and Assistant Principal Benjamin Jystad-Spar from Dorothy Dodds Elementary. Thank you for everything you do! 🙌 #SpudPride #WeAreSpuds
Reminder: There will be NO SCHOOL for Moorhead students on Friday, Oct. 7. Classes will resume on Monday, Oct. 10.
Dorothy Dodds is proud to welcome SARAH KAMEN to the team. Sarah brings her love of music to Dodds' students in fun and engaging ways! #DDEproud #WeAreSpuds
Fall is in the air at Dodds!
There will be no school for Moorhead students on Friday, Oct. 7. Classes will resume on Monday, Oct. 10.
Homecoming Parade Fun! #DDEproud #SpudPride
Take a minute to check out the October KIDsource by clicking here: https://5il.co/1itcu
For questions please call the Community Education office at 218-284-3400
Recording the Dorothy Dodds Daily News with 4th graders, Caden and Cammen. Go Spuds! #DDEproud #SpudPride #WeAreSpuds
It’s time to recognize our team! This week’s staff member is Amy Pederson, a second grade teacher at Dorothy Dodds Elementary! 🧡 Thank you for everything you do. 👏👏👏#WeAreSpuds
Friday Dress-Up Theme:
Black & Orange Day
Show your Spud Spirit
Friday is the last day to drop off “SOCK it to September” and parade candy donations. Dodds’ PTAC thanks you!!
Thursday Dress-Up Theme:
Career Day - What do you want to be when you grow up?
Wednesday Dress-Up Theme: Color War!
K-green
1-blue
2-red
3-yellow
4-purple
Staff- White
Tuesday Dress-Up Theme:
Crazy socks and hat day!!
The rain didn’t dull our shine! We are Spuds. We are Dodds! #DDEproud #SpudPride
Writers at work. #DDEproud
Sock it to September! PTAC is collecting new or clean, gently used socks to support students in our school and community! #BetterTogether
