David L. Rainer Elementary

🦃🍂 DLR Thanksgiving Lunch is coming soon! 🍂🦃

We’re excited to invite our David L. Rainer Elementary families to join us for a special Thanksgiving Lunch on Wednesday & Thursday, November 19–20!

📅 Please check the back of the flyer for grade-level dates and lunch times.
🍗 Each family may bring up to 2 guests — lunch is $5 per guest (Turkey or Chicken Nuggets).
🧡 RSVP forms are due by Friday, November 7th so we can plan appropriately.
☎️ Questions? Call 912-729-9071 or email ipatterson@camden.k12.ga.us
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Let’s celebrate thankfulness, family, and our wonderful school community together! 💛🦃 #WeAreDLR #ThanksgivingLunch #FamilyTime #DavidLRainerElementary

🍎🥫 Canned Food Drive at DLR! 🥫🍎

We’re spreading kindness in a BIG way! 💚
From October 29 – November 5, we’re collecting non-perishable food items to support the annual Kiwanis Food Drive.

All donations will be redistributed to families right here in Camden County — let’s come together to make a difference for our neighbors! 🤝✨

🛒 Suggested items include:
✅ Canned vegetables & fruit
✅ Soup & pasta
✅ Peanut butter
✅ Rice & boxed meals

Send items with your student or drop them off in the front office.
Thank you for helping us support our community! #WeAreDLR 💛🐯

🇺🇸 Breakfast with a Veteran Reminder! 🇺🇸

In honor of our veterans, David L. Rainer Elementary invites all Veteran parents and grandparents to join us for a special “Breakfast with a Veteran” on Wednesday, November 6th from 9–10 a.m. in the cafeteria. 🥞☕

Please remember — RSVP forms are due no later than next Friday, October 31st! 🗓️
Late submissions will not be accepted, so be sure to turn in your form on time.

Let’s come together to honor and thank those who have served! ❤️💙

#WeAreDLR #VeteransDay #DLRTigers #ThankYouVeterans #BreakfastWithAVeteran

📚✨ A big thank you to the Kiwanis Club of Camden County for donating dictionaries to our 3rd grade students!

Our Tigers were so excited to receive these dictionaries — an amazing gift that will help them grow their vocabulary, strengthen reading and writing skills, and spark curiosity about the world of words. 🐯💙💛

We are so grateful for community partners like the Kiwanis Club who invest in our students and support literacy at David L. Rainer Elementary! 🙌

#WeAreDLR #DLRTigers #ThankYouKiwanis #CommunityPartners #ReadingRocks #CamdenStrong

🍗💙 Enjoy Dinner for a Cause! 💙🍗

Join us at Huey Magoo’s on Monday, October 27, 2025, from 5–9 PM to support the Camden County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) CHAMPS program!

✨ With every purchase, 10% will be donated back to CHAMPS — an amazing educational and safety program developed by the Georgia Sheriffs’ Association that teaches students about substance abuse prevention, violence prevention, and making smart, healthy choices.

We’re so thankful to the CCSO for providing this program to so many of our students across Camden County Schools! 🙌

📍 Huey Magoo’s — 6586 GA-40 B8, St. Marys, GA 31558
📅 Monday, October 27 | 🕔 5 PM – 9 PM

Come hungry, bring your friends, and help support a great cause! ❤️👮‍♂️
#CamdenCountyGA #CHAMPS #HueyMagoos #CommunitySupport #WeAreDLR

📢 Reminder, DLR Families!

Our Annual Title I Meeting is this Friday, October 24, 2025, at 9:30 AM in the cafeteria! 🍎☕

Come learn how the Title I Program supports your child’s success and discover ways you can stay involved in our school community. We’ll be discussing school goals, family engagement, and much more!

📍 David L. Rainer Elementary School
850 May Creek Street, Kingsland, GA 31548
📞 (912) 729-9071

We can’t wait to see you there! 💙❤️
#WeAreDLR #DavidLRainerElementary #FamilyEngagement #TitleI #TigerPride

SURPRISE! There will be another parent volunteer training held next Tuesday, October 28th. Join Mrs. Long in the cafeteria at 9:30 AM on Tuesday, Octover 28th for a last-minute volunteer training for our parents who wish to attend their child's upcoming field trip! Please remember that your background check must be cleared prior to attending the training, which can take up to 2 weeks. Mrs. Long will notify you once your background check has been cleared. For more information on Camden County School's volunteer process, please click the following link: https://www.camden.k12.ga.us/o/ccsd/page/school-safety. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact Mrs. Long.

🧡 Unity Day 2025 🧡 On Wednesday, October 22, 2025, let’s come together and wear ORANGE to show our support for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion! By wearing orange, we’re sending a powerful message to stand up against bullying and promote a community where everyone feels valued and respected. 💪✨ Let’s fill our halls with orange and unity! 🧡 #UnityDay2025 #BeKind #InclusionMatters #DLRTigers #WeAreDLR

🍂✨ It’s time for DLR’s 1st Scarecrow Contest! ✨🍂

Our Fall Festival just got even more fun — come check out all the creative scarecrows made by our amazing teachers and vote for your favorite! 👩‍🌾🎃🌻

🗳️ Voting: October 17th during the Fall Festival
🍕 Prize: The teacher with the most votes wins a pizza party for their class!
💰 Cost: 25¢ per vote

Bring your family, enjoy the Fall Festival, and help us crown the winning scarecrow! 🧡💛❤️

#WeAreDLR #FallFestivalFun #ScarecrowContest #DLRTigers

🍁🎡 DLR Fall Festival Fun! 🎡🍁

Mark your calendars and join us for an evening full of family fun at our DLRES Fall Festival! 🎃
📅 Friday, October 17, 2025
🕔 5–7 PM
📍 David L. Rainer Elementary School

Bring your friends and family for an exciting night featuring:
🌾 Scarecrow Contest
🎶 DJ Music
🎯 Games & Attractions
🍔 Delicious Food

🎟️ Tickets:

Pre-Sale (through Oct. 15): $10 each or $25 family package (up to 4 people) — purchase through SchoolBucks ONLY

At the Door: $15 each or $30 family package (CASH ONLY)

👉 Scan the QR code on the flyer or click here to purchase your tickets now:
🔗 https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/prdembd?ref=ZZH4VRXK19082OQ_ZZ68FUN4JI8V4JP

Let’s celebrate the season together with fun, food, and fall vibes! 🍂💛
#WeAreDLR #FallFestival #DLREvent #FamilyFun

📚✨ Storybook Character Parade! ✨📚

🗓️ When: Friday, October 31, 2025
📍 Where: School Carport Area
⏰ Time: 9:00 a.m.

Join us for a 🌟 magical morning 🌟 as our students bring their favorite storybook characters to life! From classic tales 📖 to modern favorites 🦸‍♀️🐻🧙‍♂️, it’s a celebration of reading, imagination, and creativity! 💭💫

Students are invited to:
✨ Dress up as a character from a favorite book 👗👒🧢
✨ Bring the book to carry in the parade 📕
✨ Share their love of reading with classmates and families ❤️👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

📋 Guidelines:
🚫 Costumes should be school-appropriate and book-based (no masks or weapons).
👟 Please make sure your child can walk and learn comfortably in their costume.
🎉 Family members are welcome to watch and cheer from the sidelines! 👏📸

Let’s turn our carport into a storybook adventure! 🏰🐅

We can’t wait to see your creativity and favorite characters come to life! 🌈💛

📣 David L. Rainer Elementary Families!

You’re invited to our Annual Title I Meeting on Friday, October 24, 2025, at 9:30 AM in the cafeteria. ☕🍎

Come learn more about how the Title I Program supports your child’s education and helps all students succeed. We’ll talk about school and district goals, family engagement, Title I funding, and ways you can stay involved!

📍 David L. Rainer Elementary School
850 May Creek Street, Kingsland, GA 31548
📞 (912) 729-9071

#WeAreDLR #DavidLRainerElementary #FamilyEngagement #TitleI #TigerPride

💗 PINK OUT DAY is this Friday, October 10th! 💗

Let’s cover DLR in pink to spread awareness, show support, and honor the fighters, survivors, and those we’ve lost to breast cancer. 💪🎀

Wear your pink proudly this Friday and help us stand together for a great cause! 🌸💖
#WeAreDLR #PinkOutDay #BreastCancerAwareness #DLRTigers #ThinkPink

🎀 Red Ribbon Week is almost here, Tigers! 🎀
📅 October 27–31, 2025
This year’s theme is: “Life is a Puzzle—Solve it Drug Free!” 🧩✨

Here’s what’s happening each day:
❤️ Monday: Wear your Kindness shirt or RED to show you’re RED-Y to be kind, brave, happy, and drug-free!
😴 Tuesday: Pajama Day! Follow your dreams and be kind.
🧦 Wednesday: Crazy Hair & Socks Day! Show you’re drug-free from head to toe!
🏈 Thursday: Team Day! Wear your favorite team colors as we team up against drugs and bullying.
📚 Friday: Storybook Character Day! Dress as your favorite storybook character to say “YES!” to kindness and “NO!” to drugs and bullying.

📘 REMEMBER: Dress code still applies—learning is always our top priority!

#RedRibbonWeek #LifeIsAPuzzleSolveItDrugFree #WeAreDLR #DLRTigers #BeKind #BeDrugFree

🎀 Link Up for a Cause! 🎀

From October 6–17, Mrs. Simon is selling paper chain links for just 25¢ each!

✨ Half of the proceeds will be donated to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, and the other half will help fund student supplies here at DLR!

🍕 The top 3 homerooms that sell the most links will earn a PIZZA PARTY!

Let’s join together, one link at a time, to make a difference! 💗
#WeAreDLR #DLRTigers #LinkUpForACause #BreastCancerAwareness

🎉🍎 This week we’re celebrating Georgia’s Pre-K Week!

Our Pre-K students are building a strong foundation for learning through exploration, play, and discovery. We are proud to recognize the importance of early childhood education and the incredible impact it has on a child’s future success.

A huge thank you to our Pre-K teachers, Mrs. Eubank, Ms. Bateson, and the DLRES staff for the love, care, and dedication you pour into our youngest learners each day. Check back later to learn about our Pre-K paraprofessionals! We look forward to sharing with you the educational activities our young tigers experienced this week.💛

#GaPreKWeek #EarlyLearning #BuildingBrightFutures

Today, we celebrate Instructional Coach Appreciation Day and recognize the amazing work of Instructional Coach, Dr. Julia Lene Bauder-Newman.

Dr. Bauder-Newman plays a key role in supporting teachers, strengthening instruction, and helping students succeed. From sharing resources to modeling lessons and offering encouragement, she provides guidance that makes a real difference every day.

We are grateful for Dr. Bauder-Newman’s dedication, positivity, and impact on our school community. Thank you for all that you do! We are DLR!

Happy National Instructional Coach Appreciation Day!

Dear DLRES Families,

We’re getting ready for our upcoming Fall Festival on October 17th, and we need your help to make it a sweet success! We're collecting candy donations starting October 6th through October 17th.

You can drop off candy donations at the front office or have your child bring them to their teacher. All donations will go toward games, treats, and activities for our students to enjoy during the festival.

Thank you for your continued support and generosity — we can’t wait to celebrate with our school community!

⏰ Reminder, Tiger Families!

📅 Volunteer Training #2
🕓 Monday, October 6th | 4:30–5:00 PM
📍 DLR Media Center

This training is for parents and guardians with a completed & approved background check. ✅

⚠️ Please note: This meeting is intended for parents and guardians only. We kindly ask that children do not attend, so we can focus on the topics being discussed—some of which are sensitive in nature. Thank you for your understanding.

For questions, contact Mrs. Long:
📧 sllong@camden.k12.ga.us

📞 912-510-2445

We look forward to seeing our amazing volunteers! 🐅💙❤️

#WeAreDLR #VolunteerTigers

📚🏆 Big congratulations to Mrs. Blount’s 2nd grade class for being this week’s Beanstack Trophy winners! 🎉

Her students logged an incredible 5,047 minutes of reading last week—the highest yet! 👏🐯

Way to go, readers! Keep up the fantastic work and let’s see who will take the trophy next week! ✨📖

#DLRTigers #ReadersAreLeaders #BeanstackChallenge