Fort Dorchester Elementary School PTA

11/02/2025

We are so thankful for all of you!! 🧡🐊

11/01/2025

🎃 What a night! Our Trunk or Treat at the Pond was such a blast! From the creative trunks to all the smiling faces, it was a fun-filled evening for our Gator families. 💚🐊
A huge thank you to all of our amazing trunk hosts for going above and beyond with your decorations and treats, and to everyone who came out to celebrate with us. Events like this remind us how special our Gator community truly is. 🧡👻
Until next year! We’re already looking forward to it!

10/27/2025

🎃👻 Get ready, Gators! Our Trunk or Treat & Teal Gator Event is just 2 days away! Join us for an evening full of fun as we celebrate in true Gator style. Enjoy Trunk or Treat with decorated trunks, sweet treats, and non-edible prizes!
Our Teal Gator Hour will take place in the Multi-Purpose Room, offering a sensory-friendly experience for our amazing kids with special needs.
Come in costume, bring your smiles, and let’s make this a night to remember! 💙🐊Wednesday 10/29 from 5:00-6:30pm!

🗓️ Advanced ticket sales closed on 10/15, but don’t worry. You can still join the fun! Day-of tickets will be available for $15 at the registration table. Wristbands will be sent home the day of the event.

10/27/2025

❤️❤️🐊

In conjunction with The Blood Connection, FDES is excited to host a community-wide blood drive on Friday, November 7. Even more exciting is that as a reward for your generosity in helping us reach our goal, The Blood Connection is offering a $500 grant to FDES. Our goal is to collect 30 units, so we need your help. If you are able to donate, simply scan the QR code below or click the link. https://donate.thebloodconnection.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/292685

You will need to add our sponsor code (13707) to the search to find our sign up. Then you can choose a time slot that works for you.

If you aren't able to donate, please consider sharing with your family and friends. Thank you all in advance for your help in making this event a success! ❤️

10/24/2025

Trunk or treat/ Teal Gator is next Wednesday!! Here is what you need to know 🧡🎃🍬

10/21/2025

🎉 We Did It, Gators! 🎉
Our FDES Gator Fun Run raised an incredible $26,360 for our school! 🐊💙
We received donations from 41 states and 5 countries. How amazing is that?! 🌎
Thanks to your support, we’ll fund PTA programs, classroom needs, and school beautification projects that directly benefit our students and teachers.

💚 Thank you to every family, student, and supporter who made this possible!

10/15/2025

⏰ Don’t wait!! Today is the last day!�Advance wridtband sales and trunk sign-ups close tonight, October 15th, at 11:59 PM.

📆 October 29th
⏰ 5-6:30pm
📍 FDES parking lot

🚗 Last call for trunks!�If you’d like to host a trunk, please scan the QR code or click here to register. Each trunk will receive two wristbandsfor the Trunk or Treat line! https://forms.gle/ZD2127ugP8x96Fus5

🎟️ Advance wristband sales end tonight!�Purchase yours today in the Givebacks Store. PTA members receive special pricing. Wristbands will also be sold the day of the event (cash only $15 per wristband). https://fdespta00221420.givebacks.com/shop

⏰ Sales and sign-ups close tonight, October 15th, at 11:59 PM!