Douglas hosted a "Camp Out and Read" family reading night on November 14th.🔥📖🪵 Families rotated through a variety of activities, including family reading time with flashlights, a camp craft, story time with Mr. Bob, and S'mores treat. Staff were overwhelmed by all of the families that attended. Thank you for spending your evening with us!
6 days ago, Michelle Munson
Families enjoyed a reading night at Douglas
Families enjoyed a reading night at Douglas
Families enjoyed a reading night at Douglas
Families enjoyed a reading night at Douglas
Families enjoyed a reading night at Douglas
Families enjoyed a reading night at Douglas
Families enjoyed a reading night at Douglas
Families enjoyed a reading night at Douglas
Families enjoyed a reading night at Douglas
Families enjoyed a reading night at Douglas
Bright Beginnings still has openings in their afternoon program! (11:45-2:15) If you have a student turning 3 or 4, please call Mrs. Newberry at 815-875-6075.
2 months ago, Michelle Munson
Bright Beginnings openings available
Mrs. Grawe's preschool classes are enjoying all of the new playground equipment outside and having fun on the new sensory path inside!
3 months ago, Sean Baron
Douglas preschool student on the new climbing wall
Douglas preschoolers playing in the new sandbox
Douglas preschooler on the new sensory path
Another Douglas preschooler on the new sensory path
A very exciting day at Douglas yesterday when this special delivery arrived! Our new playground equipment should be installed soon!!
5 months ago, Sean Baron
New playground equipment in crates and wrapped in plastic
David Hornbaker from Hornbaker Gardens generously donated some time last week to help Douglas Students plant a butterfly garden as part of their landscape enrichment project.
6 months ago, Sean Baron
Douglas Students on playground
David Hornbaker coaching Douglas students on proper planting techniques.
Douglas Students posing behind new plant material for butterfly garden
Douglas students raised over $3300 to help beautify the school grounds, and they got their reward last Wednesday when custodian Bob Espel let them all help shave his beard.
6 months ago, Sean Baron
Ginger Barnes shaving custodian Bob Espel's beard
Mrs. Richard's and students from her class helping shave Bob Espel's beard.
One of Mrs. Richard's kindergarten students helping shave Bob Espel's beard
Mrs. Pinter and students helping shave Bob Espel's beard
Douglas Kindergarten and PreSchool students had beautiful weather for Beach Day this year!
6 months ago, Sean Baron
Douglas student running towards bouncy house on Beach day
Douglas students on the inflatable slide on beach day
Douglas students jumping in bouncy house on beach day
Douglas students enjoying freeze pops on Beach Day
Douglas Students laying in the sun on towels during Beach Day
Douglas Pre-School staff and students enjoyed a beautiful day at Zearing Park for the annual family picnic. What a great way to kick off the end of year festivities!
6 months ago, Sean Baron
Collage of 4 pictures showing Douglas PreSchool Families at Zearing Park for the PreK Picnic
Douglas Pre K staff members at a picnic table
Douglas students have been collecting money for the past several weeks and the grand total is in... $3,332.00 has been raised to help improve the landscaping around the building. Custodian Bob Espel challenged the students to see which class could raise the most money and offered to let the top class shave his beard, and the runner up to help shave his head! While Mrs. Richard's class ended up in first place, Mrs. Pinter's in second, and Mrs. Caldwell's in third, we think every student ended up winning this challenge. All proceeds will go towards new landscaping around the Douglas building, with the first round of plantings to take place with students present this Thursday, May 23rd. The famous beard will be shaved on Wednesday, May 22nd.
6 months ago, Sean Baron
Picture of Custodian Bob Espel holding a pair of scissors next to his beard with text reading Grand Total: $3,332.00!
On May 6th, my mom's were able to come in and hang out with their child and have donuts for about 30 minutes. We also showed them a few brain breaks. On May 14th, it was dads turn!!!!💙🍩🩷
6 months ago, Michelle Munson
students and adults enjoy a donut
The afternoon Bright Beginning’s classes visited the fire station today⛑🚒❤️
6 months ago, Michelle Munson
students looking at an ambulance
Another huge Thank You to everyone who has donated so far. To date, Douglas Students have raised nearly $1,800 to help enrich the landscape of the Douglas campus. Mrs. Richard's class is leading the charge in first place, with Mrs. Pinter in second and Mrs. Harper a very close third. Donations can be sent with Douglas students or dropped off in the main office. Deadline to donate is this Friday, May 17th.
6 months ago, Sean Baron
Picture of Bob Espel standing in front of Douglas Elementary surrounded by cartoon trees with text reading "Weekly Update: $1,753.85!"
Weekly Update: Thanks to the generosity of this wonderful community we all call home, as of last Friday (May 3rd) Douglas Students have raised $1,151.04 for their landscape beautification project. Thank you so much for your support! Deadline to donate is Friday, May 17th.
7 months ago, Sean Baron
Picture of Bob Espel surrounded by trees with text "Weekly Update: $1151.04"
Weekly Update! As of Monday, Douglas Elementary students have raised $521.24 to help beautify and enhance the landscaping around the building. Donations are being accepted through May 17th and Mr. Bob has agreed to shave his beard for the class that raises the most money!
7 months ago, Sean Baron
Picture of Mr. Bob Espel outside of Douglas with a weekly update of $521.24 raiesed so far.
Students at Douglas Elementary are waiting patiently for some new arrivals to appear!
7 months ago, Sean Baron
Nest found at Douglas Elementary with 3 robin eggs.
Kindergarten students at Douglas Elementary recently visited Pre-School classrooms to complete a Spring craft project together.
8 months ago, Sean Baron
Two Douglas students working in a craft together.
Mrs. Walker helping Kindergarten students celebrate Read Across America Day.
9 months ago, Sean Baron
Mrs. Walker reading to kindergarten students
Reminder: Kindergarten Registration for the 2024-2025 school year starts tomorrow!
9 months ago, Sean Baron
Infographic for Kindergarten Registration:Registration Eligibility Children who will be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2024, and will be attending Kindergarten in the Princeton Elementary school system for the 2024-2025 school year are eligible to register. Registration Dates/Times Students New to PES Registration will be at the District Office at 506 East Dover Road February 29th from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and March 1st from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Current Bright Beginnings Preschool Students Registration will be held in the Douglas Gymnasium February 29th 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. & 5:00-8:00 p.m. March 1st 8:00 a.m - noon Required Items for Registration A Certified Copy of the child’s birth certificate (copy issued by the COUNTY) Proof or Residency, such as a utility bill, tax bill, etc., Book Rental $40.00 / Technology Fees $50.00 (payment is not required to register your child) Prior to the first day of Kindergarten, each child is required to have all of the following items: Complete, up to date Physical and Immunizations Dental Exam Vision exam Forms will be distributed at the time of registration. If you need to set up an alternate time to register or you have questions regarding the registration process Please contact our District Office at 815-875-3162 or Douglas Elementary School at 815-872-9741 .
The second presentation of our Parent Education Series takes place on Thursday, February 22nd at 5:00pm in the Douglas Gymnasium. As a reminder, this series is geared towards preschool and kindergarten age students. Families are encouraged to RSVP, but not required to do so at https://forms.gle/mPUescbXkE8Lw4DHA
9 months ago, Sean Baron
Infographic: Douglas School Presents: A Parent Education Series. Jamie Stuart Taylor, LCSW is a dynamic speaker, licensed therapist and mother of 5 who specializes in Empowerment and Social Emotional Development and Behaviors. Thursday, Feb. 22nd. Supporting the Emothional Growth of our Children and Ourselves. 5:00 PM in the Douglas Gymnasium
It's almost time for Preschool Registration and Screening!
10 months ago, Sean Baron
Info graphic stating the following: Interested in free PreSchool? Princeton Elementary Bright Beginnings Preschool Registration and Screening for 2024-25 School Year. Douglas School, 220 East LaSalle, Thursday, March 14th and Friday March 15th. Spots fill up fast. Call today 815875-6075. Children do not need to be potty trained. Children must be 3 or 4 years old by September 2024. Both parent/guardian and child MUST be present for the screening.