Upcoming events
Parent Conferences (Early Dismissal)
Parent Conferences Minimum Day Dismissal 12:38 p.m. / Conferencias de Padres Día Mínima Salida 12:38 p.m.
Parent Conferences (Early Dismissal)
Parent Conferences Minimum Day Dismissal 12:38 p.m. / Conferencias de Padres Día Mínima Salida 12:38 p.m.
Parent Conferences (Early Dismissal)
Parent Conferences Minimum Day Dismissal 12:38 p.m. / Conferencias de Padres Día Mínima Salida 12:38 p.m.
Parent Conferences (Early Dismissal)
Parent Conferences Minimum Day Dismissal 1:33 p.m. / Conferencias de Padres Día Mínima Salida 1:33 p.m.
Parent Conferences (Early Dismissal)
Parent Conferences Minimum Day Dismissal 12:38 p.m. / Conferencias de Padres Día Mínima Salida 12:38 p.m.
Halloween Parade
Our Halloween Parade is on Tuesday, October 31st at 8:30 Am. We ask that participating students arrive in their costumes to be ready for the parade. Students will not be allowed to go home to change. Parents, please allow students to return promptly to class following the parade.
The following Halloween Costume guidelines must be observed:
Students may only wear masks during the parade.
Replica weapons are NOT permitted in school.
Costumes may not be demeaning to any race, religion, nationality, disability or gender.
Costumes may not cause a significant disruption or distraction to the educational program.
For those not observing Halloween, a special activity has been planned and appropriate supervision has been secured.
Friday Spirit Assembly
Join us every Friday at 8:05 am for our School Spirit Assembly as we celebrate our positive school environment and acknowledge students who demonstrated exemplary character through his/her/their compassion, honesty, trustworthiness, responsibility, and optimism. The classroom teacher will notify parents of the Student of the Week so they can be in attendance in person or virtually. A big thank you to our 6th graders for all their hard work coordinating every assembly.
ZOOM link: https://lausd.zoom.us/j/83992002488?pwd=RDdiUUJta
Meeting ID: 839 9200 2488 Password: Dorris
Red Ribbon Week
Our school is participating in Red Ribbon Week. The mission of the Red Ribbon Campaign® is to present a unified and visible commitment towards the creation of a drug-free America. Our school will be participating in themed dress
Monday: Sock it to Drugs! Don’t let drugs mix you up. Crazy Socks Day!
Tuesday: We are “Red-y to Live a Drug Free Life”. Wear a red shirt to mark Red Ribbon week.
Wednesday: Too Smart for Drugs- wear your school shirt or favorite college gear or colors!
Thursday: Winning Teams don’t do Drugs- Wear your favorite team’s jersey or colors
Friday: Put a “Cap” on Drugs Day- Wear a hat or cap today!
Families can participate with a home decorating contest by decorating your Home front door, mailbox or fence with a Red Ribbon (double-looped) and this year’s theme: “Be Kind To Your Mind. Live Drug Free.™" Snap A Photo & Upload. Winners will receive an iPad and $1,000 for our school. For more details and a list of terms and conditions, visit www.redribbon.org/contest
Talent Show rehearsal
Talent Show run through will be held in the auditorium after school from 2:45 pm - 5:00.
Friday Spirit Assembly
Join us every Friday at 8:05 am for our School Spirit Assembly as we celebrate our positive school environment and acknowledge students who demonstrated exemplary character through his/her/their compassion, honesty, trustworthiness, responsibility, and optimism. The classroom teacher will notify parents of the Student of the Week so they can be in attendance in person or virtually. A big thank you to our 6th graders for all their hard work coordinating every assembly.
ZOOM link: https://lausd.zoom.us/j/83992002488?pwd=RDdiUUJta
Meeting ID: 839 9200 2488 Password: Dorris
Friday Spirit Assembly
Join us every Friday at 8:05 am for our School Spirit Assembly as we celebrate our positive school environment and acknowledge students who demonstrated exemplary character through his/her/their compassion, honesty, trustworthiness, responsibility, and optimism. The classroom teacher will notify parents of the Student of the Week so they can be in attendance in person or virtually. A big thank you to our 6th graders for all their hard work coordinating every assembly.
ZOOM link: https://lausd.zoom.us/j/83992002488?pwd=RDdiUUJta
Meeting ID: 839 9200 2488 Password: Dorris
Friday Spirit Assembly
Join us every Friday at 8:05 am for our School Spirit Assembly as we celebrate our positive school environment and acknowledge students who demonstrated exemplary character through his/her/their compassion, honesty, trustworthiness, responsibility, and optimism. The classroom teacher will notify parents of the Student of the Week so they can be in attendance in person or virtually. A big thank you to our 6th graders for all their hard work coordinating every assembly.
ZOOM link: https://lausd.zoom.us/j/83992002488?pwd=RDdiUUJta
Meeting ID: 839 9200 2488 Password: Dorris
Talent Show rehearsal
Talent Show rehearsal and workshop will be held in the auditorium after school from 1:45 pm - 4:30.
Friday Spirit Assembly
Join us every Friday at 8:05 am for our School Spirit Assembly as we celebrate our positive school environment and acknowledge students who demonstrated exemplary character through his/her/their compassion, honesty, trustworthiness, responsibility, and optimism. The classroom teacher will notify parents of the Student of the Week so they can be in attendance in person or virtually. A big thank you to our 6th graders for all their hard work coordinating every assembly.
ZOOM link: https://lausd.zoom.us/j/83992002488?pwd=RDdiUUJta
Meeting ID: 839 9200 2488 Password: Dorris
Friday Spirit Assembly
Join us every Friday at 8:05 am for our School Spirit Assembly as we celebrate our positive school environment and acknowledge students who demonstrated exemplary character through his/her/their compassion, honesty, trustworthiness, responsibility, and optimism. The classroom teacher will notify parents of the Student of the Week so they can be in attendance in person or virtually. A big thank you to our 6th graders for all their hard work coordinating every assembly.
ZOOM link: https://lausd.zoom.us/j/83992002488?pwd=RDdiUUJta
Meeting ID: 839 9200 2488 Password: Dorris
TALENT SHOW AUDITIONS
gOT TALENT? COME AUDITION FOR THE FALL FEST TALENT SHOW!
Dorris Place Booster Club will be holding auditions for the Fall Fest Talent show. Auditions are open to all grades, but spots are limited. Every auditioner must fill out a parent permission slip. Sign-up sheet will be in the office. We can't wait to see how talented our students are!
OPEN TO ALL: MUSICIANS, SINGERS, DANCERS, ACTORS, COMEDIANS, MAGICIANS, ETC.
WHERE: DORRIS PLACE AUDITORIUM
WHEN: TUESDAY, SEP 19TH 2:00 TO 4:30 PM
Friday Spirit Assembly
Join us every Friday at 8:05 am for our School Spirit Assembly as we celebrate our positive school environment and acknowledge students who demonstrated exemplary character through his/her/their compassion, honesty, trustworthiness, responsibility, and optimism. The classroom teacher will notify parents of the Student of the Week so they can be in attendance in person or virtually. A big thank you to our 6th graders for all their hard work coordinating every assembly.
ZOOM link: https://lausd.zoom.us/j/83992002488?pwd=RDdiUUJta
Meeting ID: 839 9200 2488 Password: Dorris
Latin Heritage Month Begins
National Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month (HHM) takes place September 15 to October 15 every year as a time to recognize and celebrate the many contributions, diverse cultures, and extensive histories of the American Latino community.
Friday Spirit Assembly
Join us every Friday at 8:05 am for our School Spirit Assembly as we celebrate our positive school environment and acknowledge students who demonstrated exemplary character through his/her/their compassion, honesty, trustworthiness, responsibility, and optimism. The classroom teacher will notify parents of the Student of the Week so they can be in attendance in person or virtually. A big thank you to our 6th graders for all their hard work coordinating every assembly.
ZOOM link: https://lausd.zoom.us/j/83992002488?pwd=RDdiUUJta
Meeting ID: 839 9200 2488 Password: Dorris
Coffee with the Principal
Please attend our virtual Coffee with the Principal meeting Wednesdaym Sept. 6th at 5:00 PM for our first Every School Safe Mandatory Safety Training Module to learn about our mandatory training for staff, parents and 6th grade students. At the end of this module, we will have developed greater awareness and understanding of:
The four types of child abuse and neglect (review)
What grooming for child sexual abuse is
Resources you can access if someone you know needs help
6th grade parents, we highly encourage you to attend to review the 6th grade safety slides.
Back To School Night
Back to School Night
One important way to get involved is to attend Back to School Night on Tuesday August 29th from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. We will have two sessions for families with multiple children. The first presentation will be from 5:00 - 5:40 p.m. and the second presentation will be from 5:50 - 6:30 p.m. Our Back to School Night will end promptly at 6:30 p.m.
Don’t forget to attend our GATE parent meeting and Master Plan program informational meeting at 4:30 p.m. in the school auditorium.
Welcome back mixer
Come join the Booster Club for a Welcome to Dorris Place Mixer on Saturday, August 26th at Elysian Valley Rec Center from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm to meet other families, reconnect and buy school gear.
First day of Fall Semester
First day of Fall Semester Monday, August 14th 2023
Welcome back Dorris Place Elementary students!