Grace Staniszewski

Principal at Dove Creek Elementary School

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Congrats to our very own, Julie McCullers, for receiving the Walton EMC Grant! Mrs.McCullers submitted a wonderful proposal to add more books to our Book Vending Machine-one of the exciting incentives for our Dragons of the Month, who demonstrate our school’s FIRE expectations!

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Today our students received a special visit from David Pollack, who shared his book, The Won’t-Quit Kid. We hope this book inspires our Dragons to continue working hard and never give up on their dreams! #thewontquitkid #nevergiveup #dcesgragons

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Electricity in action! ⚡️ Our 5th graders in Mrs. Benner’s science lesson, explored the power of static electricity—separating salt & pepper, then rolling a can across the table without even touching it! Kids, you CAN try this at home - ask them to show you! #dcesdragons

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Proud to be a Dragon! 💚

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DCES has been chosen as a Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBIS) School of Distinction by the Georgia Department of Education! This framework continues to promote a culture of respect, responsibility, and safety in our school 💚 #dcesdragons #pbisaward

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Thank you to our PTO for serving up some Holiday spirit with this Hawaiian inspired lunch! We are so thankful for how well they take care of our students, faculty and staff 🌺🌊 #melekalikimaka #dcesdragons

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Happy Holidays from the Dragons! 💚

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The halls have been decked and there’s magic all around! Our amazing teachers, staff and volunteers turned our school into a winter wonderland 🎄❄️ #deckthehalls #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #dcesdragons

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Our amazing 4th grade team created this beautiful thankful tree, filled with leaves of gratitude from every student and staff member at DCES. Stop by tomorrow at the Thanksgiving feast and see the love and appreciation that fills our school!🦃🍁 #thankfultree #dcesdragons

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Thankful for a wonderful Thanksgiving Feast with our Dragon families! We are so grateful for our DCES community. A big thank you to our amazing cafeteria team for preparing a delicious meal and to all who helped make this day so seamless and special! #thankful #dcesdragons

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5th grade came, they saw, and they conquered! Thanks to all the generosity in the United Way Change War, the 5th graders earned the ultimate reward: pieing their teachers! Principal and AP were collateral damage 🤪 Our school was able to raise $1,344 for United Way! #dcesdragons

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Reflecting on this sweet new tradition 4th grade started this year - a Friendsgiving! Before sitting down, they learned a bit about table etiquette and worked on creating thoughtful conversation starters to keep the meal meaningful and fun. What a great way to connect as a class!

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Let’s make some holiday magic happen! Every little bit helps to spread joy and make this holiday season brighter for those who need it most 💚🎄🎁
#spreadjoy #dcesdragons

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What a wonderful day at Jack’s Creek Farm for our First Graders 🌲 The chilly weather was no match for the joy and excitement of engaging in fun farm activities and interacting with adorable animals. It was a memorable experience for all! #fieldtripfun #dcesdragons

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Bee-lieve in yourself and the words will follow! Congratulations to our 2024 Spelling Bee winner, Kadee, and runner up, Housam! We are so proud of you and all of our participants. #spellingbee #dcesdragons

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Exploring the mysterious world of owls! Our 4th Grade Dragons dissected owl pellets to uncover the secrets of their diets. From tiny bones to fur, they learned all about what owls eat and turned their discoveries into exciting expository writing. Now that’s hands-on learning! 🔍

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Planting seeds for a brighter tomorrow 🌸 Our 5th graders carried on the 7-year tradition of planting bulbs with the Oconee Rotary Club. These flowers will bloom in the Spring, just like the growth and memories we’re making this year! #tradition #growingtogether #dcesdragons

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Honoring our hero’s this Veterans Day 🇺🇸We were inspired by a heartfelt speech from our guest speaker, Retired Captain Josh Darnell, followed by beautiful songs performed by some of our very talented Dragons. A big thank you to all who have served and continue to serve!

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The Board of Education on Monday recognized Nancy Rodriguez of Dove Creek Elementary School as the November Pursuit of Excellence Award winner for Service Employees.

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*Still not over it* The DCES Fall Festival was epic! Thank you to our PTO,especially to Jessica Lewis,for coordinating this unforgettable event! Shout out to all of our talented vendors, volunteers & most importantly all of YOU! We continue to be blown away by this community 💚

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Thank you Southeast Drone and Kelsey Norris for capturing these awesome from our 1st Fall Festival! Thank you for your community partnership! @OconeeCoSchools @DcesDragons

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Rain or shine, the adventure never stops! Our 5th graders braved the elements on a rainy safari at the Georgia Safari Conservation Park, learning about wildlife and conservation up close. Nature’s classroom is always open! 🌧️🦓🌿 #safari #rainydayexplorers #dcesdragons