Doss News

Good morning Doss Families –  Doss Kindness Week is this week, January 12–16!This wonderful initiative promotes empathy and compassion through daily spirit themes that complement our kindness challenges. We look forward to seeing acts of KINDNESS throughout our campus this week and always. Kinder through 5th Grade Parents – In last week’s Wednesday Folder, you should have received your student’s middle-of-the-year MAP scores. If you did not receive your child’s scores,…

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Happy New Year Doss Families – I hope this message finds you well and that you enjoyed a joyful and restful holiday season. As we welcome the new year, I would like to extend my heartfelt wishes for happiness, good health, and continued success to each of you.  I am truly looking forward to welcoming our wonderful students, dedicated teachers, and hardworking staff back to school as we begin another chapter…

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Good morning Doss Families –  Thank you to all of the parent volunteers who covered classes so our staff could enjoy the Winter Staff Luncheon hosted by our amazing Doss PTA. The El Dorado meal was absolutely delicious, and we are so grateful for your support and generosity. Last week, we celebrated Inclusive Schools Week. At Doss, we pride ourselves on being inclusive not just this week, but all year long. HERE is…

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Good morning Doss Families –  Last week, I had the privilege of attending our annual 5th grade camp. This tradition is truly special, offering students the chance to bond, build new friendships, and practice the power of teamwork, listening, and clear communication. Thank you to the parent volunteers who joined us – I hope you enjoyed this meaningful experience and loved seeing our students shine as the amazing Doss Owls they…

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Good morning Doss Families –  Hope this message finds you rested and ready to ease back into school and routines tomorrow. I enjoyed some much-needed family time and visits with out-of-town friends. It was truly heartwarming to see everyone come together to share a Thanksgiving meal. A friendly reminder that the tardy bell rings at 7:40 a.m. Students should be in their classrooms and ready to learn by that time. EMPATHY…

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Good morning Doss Families –  What an incredibly talented and caring community we have! This week was truly heartwarming as we came together to honor our Veterans, celebrate our 5th graders’ amazing performance in Junie B. Jones the Musical, and promote wellness through our 2nd Annual Doss Turkey Trot. I am filled with GRATITUDE for our dedicated staff, students, and the entire Doss community. A special thank-you to all the volunteers…

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Good morning Doss Families –  A heartfelt thank-you to everyone who played a key role in bringing our incredible Doss Cultural Heritage Event to life. Your efforts and creativity made this event truly unforgettable! It’s shaping up to be a busy and exciting week at Doss Elementary, filled with fun and meaningful events!  With many Austin ISD students living in food-insecure households, accessing healthy food may be challenging when the district…

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Good morning Doss Families –  Huge thanks to all the amazing volunteers who made our annual Doss HOWL such a success! Our students were absolutely buzzing with excitement and couldn’t stop talking about it. Events like these create memories that last a lifetime. As we turn the page to November, the fun continues! The Doss Book Fair kicks off this Friday, Nov. 7, and runs through Nov. 13, and we can’t…

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Good morning Doss Families –  Monday, October 20th, is parent-teacher conference day, so there is no school for students. Please sign up for a conference with your child’s teacher. On Monday, AISD is observing Diwali as the Festival of Lights. Diwali is a Hindu observance celebrated throughout the world. Festivities include the illumination of lights, candles, firecrackers, and diya (clay lamps) to symbolize the victory of good over evil, inner light…

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