September 2011 -

Summit High School Band collected school supplies for children in need, and the supplies were donated to Summit's sister school, D.P. Morris Elementary. Pictured are Julie Kay Baker, Summit Band Booster co-president, Billy Snow, Principal of D.P. Morris Elementary, and Gayla Warner Counselor at D.P. Morris Elementary.

May 2011 -

The students of D.P. Morris Elementary were visited by some very special guests from the Fort Worth Zoo on May 4. The Wild Wonders Program travels throughout North Texas providing opportunities for individuals to learn about wildlife and conservation through up-close-and-personal educational presentations.

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April 2011 -

Members of the D.P. Morris Elementary Dad's Club served as greeters for students on the morning of April 15. As part of the 1st Annual Dad's Week, several Dad's Club members volunteered their time to help out and show support to the students and staff.

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March 2011 -

Congratulations to the 2011 D.P. Morris Teacher of the Year, Jana Arneel!

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March 2011 -

The MISD Education Foundation presented a grant of $5,000 to fund a program called "I Vote: We Learn!" submitted by Ellie Adkins, Beth Mayhue, Kate Hubbard, Jana Arneel, Karen Keel, Christine Hanus. Click here to view the complete list of winners and the photo gallery.

Additionally, two district-wide elementary grant programs were announced:

• $4,299.00 to fund "Boom, Pow, Poof: Future Engineers Creating Chain Reactions," submitted by Andrea Bond, Charlotte Coker, Yvette Jones and Amy Senato

• $2,799.64 to fund "Ooey, Gooey Squishy Fun," submitted by Amy Senato

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February 2011 - Black History Month Read-a-thon

During the month of February, D.P. Morris celebrated Black History Month.  Each day following our morning announcements, the students viewed a small video excerpt about famous African Americans. Some of these included Martin Luther King, Jr., Jackie Robinson, Dr. Mae Jemison, George Washington Carver, Louis Armstrong, Mayor Tom Bradley, and President Obama. The children enjoyed learning about these people through the use of our promethean boards. 

On February 18, we invited Mr. and Mrs. Sneed (photos below) to read to the classes. The students gathered in the library to listen to Mr. and Mrs. Sneed read grade appropriate books and discuss interesting facts about black history. This time was very informative and enjoyed by all.

February 2011 - D P Morris Valentines Day celebration at Sterling House of Mansfield

On Valentine’s Day, D P Morris staff members delivered “Care Cans” filled with lots of goodies to the residents at the Sterling House.

 
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January 2011 -

Congratulations to our 2011 Spelling Bee winner, Leah Nguyen, who is a 3rd grader in Mrs. Baylis' class. Great job!

Miss Leah Nguyen will next compete among all K-8 campus winners around the district at the District Spelling Bee on Tuesday, February 22, 2011 at Legacy High School. Good luck to Leah, you are truly a STAR!

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October 2010 -

Family Fun Night sponsored by 2nd grade was held on Thursday, October 21.  This fun-filled night allowed students and their family members the chance to show their creativity and art skills in a pumpkin decorating exhibit. The pumpkins were displayed on the cafeteria stage the following week.

Photos from Family Fun Night