Originally delivered on 8/31/2026 4:47 pm

SUBJECT: Dolphin Dispatch - 8/31/26

Dolphin Dispatch - August 31, 2026
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In this issue: 

Join our PTA ~ Art Reflections ~ ELO Schedule ~ Raptor Volunteer Info ~ Spirit Wear ~ Book Fair ~ 2026-2027 Andersen Calendar ~ September School Lunch Menu

Faculty & Staff Birthdays ~ Upcoming Events ~ PTA Membership

PTA Membership

Please support our Andersen Elementary PTA by becoming a PTA member TODAY! It's quick and easy to join. Help us reach our goal of 100% participation!! 

Just click HERE and follow the prompts!

Art Reflections

Art Reflections is back! 

This year, the theme is "What My Culture Means To Me"

All entries are due October 15th! 

Please click HERE for all of the information you need to know about Art Reflections.

Please click HERE for the application which also lists the different areas that kids can enter in. 


Email chair Emi Rigby with any questions! emidunnrigby@gmail.com

Art Reflections 2026-27
ELO Schedule

Andersen Elementary Extended Learning Opportunities for Grades TK–6 

Session begins TODAY, Monday, August 31st

Session ends on Friday, November 20th


Click HERE to view a PDF of the Andersen ELO - Fall 2026 activities available

REMINDER: Raptor Approval for Parent Volunteers

Volunteers: We love our volunteers, and we encourage everyone to become a volunteer. If you plan to attend any of our campus events other than Flagdeck and programs in the MPR, you will need to complete the application. Please don't wait until the last minute; the process can take a bit to complete. 


Volunteer applications for the 2026-27 school year are available now!.  

 

What’s new?  

Senate Bill 848 expands Mandated Reporter obligations to include volunteers.  

 

What does this mean?  

The Mandated Reporter training will be issued to returning and new volunteers this year and on an annual basis.  

 

What to expect? 

For returning volunteers: 

Notifications will be sent by our District Volunteer Coordinator, Sydney Stravolo, to eligible volunteers with instructions on completing their clearance requirements for the upcoming school year. These instructions will include guidance on how to complete the new Mandated Reporter training.   

 

For new volunteers: 

Instructions on completing their clearance requirements can be found on our Volunteer Information website. Click HERE for more info. 

Spirit Wear

If you missed out on ordering your Andersen Elementary spirit wear, don't worry, there will be another order window opening up in late fall!! 

Stay tuned for details...

Book Fair
Andersen 2026-2027 at a Glance
September School Lunch Menu
Andersen September 2026 School Lunch Menu
Andersen PTA Communications

If you would like to have your event or important news shared in the weekly Dolphin Dispatch, please send the information along with any images (.png or .jpeg) to our PTA Communications email: andersendolphinupdates@gmail.com

 ~ Jill Lawton, VP Comms & Admin/Room Parent Liaison

Faculty & Staff August Birthdays

9/3 - Lindsay Rice

9/3 - Sequoia Smith

Upcoming Events


  • 9/7 - Labor Day - NO SCHOOL
  • 9/11 - Volunteer Breakfast
  • 9/15 - PTA Association Meeting (all parents welcome)
  • 9/21 - 9/25 - Conference Week (1:10pm dismissal every day)
  • 9/28 - 10/1 - Book Fair 
  • 9/30 - STEAM Night 
PTA Membership

Please support our Andersen Elementary PTA by becoming a PTA member!! Our goal is to get close to 100% participation this year. Membership cost is only $15 per person.

Click HERE to join today!! 


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