Dogwood Elementary School - October 10, 2025

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What an amazing week at Dogwood! Our students were busy exploring the world on fantastic field trips, diving deep into learning with engaging literacy games, and showing off their skills in the classroom.

Important Dates

October

Oct 13: Staff Development Day (No School)

Oct 14: Chic Fil A PTA Spirit Night (4 - 8 pm)

Oct 14 - 17: Hispanic Heritage Spirit Week

Oct 16: Chipotle Spirit Night

Oct 17: Dogwood PTA Movie Night at 6 pm

Oct. 20: Student Holiday (No School)

Oct. 29: 3 Hour Early Release

Oct. 30: Trunk or Treat

Oct. 31: 2 Hour Early Release/End of Quarter 1

Hispanic Heritage Spirit Week

Get ready to celebrate! Dogwood Elementary invites all students and staff to participate in our Hispanic Heritage Spirit Week, taking place from October 14th to 17th. We'll be embracing the vibrant cultures and contributions of Hispanic heritage through exciting daily themes:

Tuesday, October 14th - Traditional Wear

Wednesday, October 15th - Future You

Thursday, October 16th - Loteria Day

Friday, October 17th - Futbol vs. Football

Show your spirit and join the celebration! See the details on the flyer sent home in Thursday folders.

Support Dogwood Elementary at Chipotle Night!

Join us for a delicious dinner and support Dogwood Elementary School at our special fundraiser event.

25% of the event's sales will be donated directly to the school, so your burrito, bowl, or tacos will make a real difference.

Event Details:

When: Thursday, October 16th, from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Where: Chipotle at 12152 Sunset Hills Rd, Reston, VA, 20190

How to Participate:

Order online for Pickup using the code HRXTPBX or show the official flyer (or a screenshot) at the restaurant.

Stop by, skip cooking, and support a great cause! We hope to see you there!

We had a great Picture Day at Dogwood on Monday!

Pictures are now ready and available for purchase. To order, log in to your account on mylifetouch.com or create an account using your child's student ID number.

All families can also log on and order a FREE Digital SmileSafe card! You can find out more about the Smilesafe program here.

If you’re child was absent for Picture Day or you are not satisfied with their photo, our Picture Retake Day will be on Friday, November 14.

Join us for a delicious and easy way to support Dogwood Elementary!

Eat Mor Chikin at our Chick-fil-A Spirit Night this Tuesday, October 14, 2025, from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM at the Village Commons location (12160 Sunset Hills Rd).

To ensure 25% of your pre-tax order is donated back to the Dogwood PTA, simply:

1. Mention the Spirit Night when placing your order at the restaurant, OR

2. Opt in to the Community Care Event on the Chick-fil-A App using the code word "SPIRIT".

Take a night off cooking and help us raise funds for our school!