January is National Mentoring Month (ROCKWALL-January 15, 2013) At school, seven-year-old “Shelby” is agitated and has trouble focusing. She shivered on the floor of her unheated mobile home last night while her mom worked the late shift. “Victor” didn’t have clean clothes or well-fitting shoes to wear this morning, and he struggles to keep up […]
(ROCKWALL ISD-January 9, 2013) Congratulations to Dobbs Elementary fifth-grader Olivia Archer (left) and sixth-grader Graeson Lynskey. Olivia took first place in the school spelling bee, and Graeson earned second place. Olivia will represent Dobbs at the County Scripts Spelling Bee to be held at the RISD Administration Building on January 31. Lynskey will serve as alternate. […]
(ROCKWALL ISD-December 26, 2012) Congratulations to sixth grader Max Soto for being named a Rotary Student of Honor representing Dobbs Elementary School for the month of December. Max is shown here with his principal, Teresa Twedell. Submitted by Norma Terrell, Rockwall ISD. To share your good news and events, email .
(Rockwall ISD – November 15, 2012) Dobbs Elementary Assistant Principal Michael Stuart and his second-grade son Jaxson Stuart “dress for success” during the school’s recent “College Week” activities. Students were asked to dress in proper attire representing their future career dreams. Submitted by Norma Terrell. To submit your good news and events, email .
(Rockwall – November 15, 2012) More than 200 elementary school students in Rockwall have brand-new coats and some happy memories this winter, thanks to a partnership between The Rockwall Breakfast Rotary Club and Old Navy of Rockwall. On Saturday, November 10, students and families of Rockwall ISD were invited to the Old Navy store in […]
Texas author H. J. Ralles recently spent a day at Dobbs Elementary. Ralles, writer of juvenile fiction novels, brought a wealth of creative techniques to the aspiring young writers at Dobbs. Pictured here with Mrs. Ralles are, from left, fourth graders Madelyn Pieratt, Emily Williams, Christopher Martinez, Andrew Sato, and Emma Parr. Submitted by Norma […]
(Rockwall ISD) November 1, 2012 – Fourth grader Nicole Patino casts her vote in Dobbs Elementary’s mock presidential election. Using the school’s iPad technology, students voted by scanning the QR code under their candidate’s picture. Votes were tallied immediately into a Google document and the winner was announced at the end of the school day: […]
(Rockwall ISD) October 12, 2012 – A load of Dobbs Elementary students and parents joined the Rockwall High School Homecoming Parade on their decorated float last Thursday afternoon. Escorting the group, walking on the left, is Dobbs Assistant Principal Michael Stuart. Parents and students helped decorate the float and several got to ride in the […]
Think Pink (Rockwall ISD) October 1, 2012 – The staff of Dobbs Elementary showed their support for breast cancer awareness during the school day last Friday by dressing in their pink. Shared by Norma Terrell, Rockwall ISD. To submit your good news and events, email .
(Rockwall ISD) September 26, 2012 – Dobbs Elementary members of YAC (Youth Advisory Council) approve kale chips and entrée choices for the school menu. These Dobbs students recently had a tasting in the school cafeteria with manager and chef Erin Gooch. They tasted kale raw and then cooked with seasoned salt. Kale is becoming a […]