Dorothy Hamm Middle School PTSA

PHOENIX POST

Monday, March 13th, 2023

Mark Your Calendar: Upcoming DHMS Dates
  • Monday, March 13th-Friday, March 17th - DHMS Spirit Week!
  • Tuesday, March 14th - DHMS Dine Out Night @ Chipotle, 4-8pm
  • Tuesday, March 14th - DHMS PTSA Meeting, 7pm
  • Wednesday, March 15th - Early Release (12:05pm Dismissal)
  • Friday, March 31st - End of 3rd Quarter
  • Monday, April 3rd-Friday, April 7th - NO SCHOOL (Spring Break)
  • Monday, April 10th - NO SCHOOL for Students (Grade Preparation Day)
  • Tuesday, April 11th - DHMS PTSA Meeting, 7pm


Please visit the online master DHMS Calendar for all 2022-23 school year dates.

DHMS News & Announcements

Tomorrow Night! Support the PTSA! DHMS Dines Out @ Chipotle - Tuesday, March 14th


Support the DHMS PTSA when you order from Chipotle at 4520 Lee Hwy on Tuesday, March 14th between 4-8pm.


Order online for pickup using code N9JDD4D or show the flyer in restaurant. The DHMS PTSA will receive 33% of sales!

DHMS PTSA Membership Meeting

Tuesday, March 14th @ 7pm


Join us tomorrow night for our next DHMS PTSA Meeting coming up on Tuesday, March 14th at 7:00pm via Zoom to learn about the latest DHMS and PTSA news. Visit dorothyhamm.apsva.us/ptsa/ptsa-meetings for the draft meeting agenda, and contact Khal Monaro, DHMS PTSA President, with any questions.


Zoom Meeting Details:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87365099993?pwd=MUV0N1BYbUZaZlZVWkJORmVlTjNEQT09

  • Mobile +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)
  • Meeting ID: 873 6509 9993
  • Passcode: 958264

DHMS PTSA Leadership Roles for 2023-23


DHMS PTSA needs you! Please consider volunteering for PTSA leadership. All experience levels, or none at all, are welcome; just a willingness to support our students, families, and faculty. 


For a list of board and committee positions that are open for election or appointment see https://dorothyhamm.apsva.us/ptsa/committee-chairs/New to DHMS families are also welcome. So if you know elementary school families who will be joining us next year, please share our call for volunteers with them.

DHMS Author Visit: Nic Stone

This Thursday, March 16th


Author Nic Stone will visit DHMS on Thursday, March 16. If you'd like to order any of her books, you can order in two different ways: (1) use this link to order online OR (2) you can print out this order form and return it to Mrs. Donnelly at school (you only need to do one). The deadline to order is TODAY, Monday, March 13th! All books will be delivered to DHMS.

DHMS KidsGiving Drive for The Clothesline for Arlington Kids


DHMS KidsGiving is collecting gently-used clothing for kids in grades K-8 for The Clothesline, a nonprofit which provides clothing for Arlington families in need. Drop off your donations in the orange box near the main office at door 1. The collection drive will end on 3/21/23. Thank you!

8th Grade Families: Complete the Home Address Confirmation Process by Wednesday, March 15th


As a reminder, Ms. Carla Bran, our DHMS Registrar, is working with eighth-grade families to complete the Home Address Confirmation Process (HACP). Documents can be submitted virtually or in person at DHMS. The deadline to submit is March 15, 2023. 


Submit documents in person at DHMS during the dates and times listed below:

  • Tuesday March 14: 2:00 PM- 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday March 15: 8:00 AM-10:00 AM


More details can be found here. Don’t hesitate to reach out to our Main Office or Ms. Bran with any questions. 703-228-2910 or 703-228-2923

DHMS Broadcast Team News


The holy month of Ramadan begins soon. The Broadcast Team is looking to interview several students about Ramadan and how they observe it. If your student is interested in being interviewed, please send a Canvas inbox message to Ms. Shanker

DHMS Author Visit: L. M. Elliott

Tuesday, March 28th


Author L. M. Elliott will visit DHMS on Tuesday, March 28. If you would like a copy of her books, please visit this link to make a purchase from local bookstore, One More Page:


https://dorothyhamm.apsva.us/post/author-l-m-elliott-to-visit-dhms-order-books-here/

Arlington Student Filmfest

Submit Your Film by March 31st


The Arlington Student Filmfest is accepting student films until March 31. Many students attended an information session on March 9 to learn more about it. Please see Ms. Shanker for more information OR check out the link on the Student Information Canvas course.

DHMS Corporate Donation Drive


DHMS families are invited to share our corporate donation drive with their employers, local business, and friends and family. More information is available in our MemberHub store: "Support a culture of teamwork, cooperation, and appreciation of sacrifice with your tax deductible corporate donation to the Dorothy Hamm Middle School PTSA!" 


https://dhmsptsa.memberhub.com/store/items/64998

DHMS Yearbook Photos Needed!

 

Please help the DHMS Yearbook team by uploading fun photos from fall activities at DHMS. Sports games, club meetings, Driveway party, hanging with friends. Upload photos directly to Josten’s DHMS photo site by following the instructions below, or clicking here for more details.

 

LOG ON TO: images.jostens.com

Enter Login ID: 0s7ogMI5ev2uUTscS5kdSvA

  • Click on “Select My Images.”
  • Browse to select the photo(s) you wish to upload.
  • Click “Upload Chosen Images.”
  • Contact DHMS Yearbook Lead, Ms. Richardson, with any questions.

Only One More Month of the Trex Challenge - Keep Your Plastic Coming!


Saturday, April 15th is the last day to submit Trex collections! Keep recycling your plastic film as part of DHMS's challenge to collect plastic film to be reused in composite decking. Here’s what to do:


1. Collect plastic film listed on the acceptable list. 

2. Weigh your plastic film. (Kids on a bathroom scale with and without the plastic film is a great way to weigh!)

3. Email the weight of your plastic film to green@dhmsptsa.org.

4. Bring your plastic film to the Cherrydale Safeway, 3713 Langston Blvd, and place it in the white boxes outside the store or the plastic film collection box located just inside the store (where the carts are/candy machines are - it’s in the middle).


List of Acceptable Materials: https://nextrex.com/view/educate#materials1

Video: Plastic bag and Film recycling with NexTrex!

Community Updates

Costa Rica Spring Break 2024


Do you dream about your child having the opportunity to travel the world? This is their

chance to travel to Costa Rica with Ms. Puschkin and Ms. Rittenhouse for Spring Break 2024! Come to our informational meeting on March 22, 2023 at 6:30pm to learn more. Make sure you RSVP for the meeting by March 20, 2023: https://bit.ly/3II05Uf


Please contact DHMS Student Support Coordinator, Aimee Puschkin, with any questions. Note: This is a community tour and is not affiliated with Arlington Public Schools.

Superintendent's Proposed FY 2024 Budget


The Superintendent’s Proposed FY 2024 Budget was presented at the February 23 School Board Meeting and is now available to view online. The Superintendent’s Proposed FY 2024 Budget is a needs-based budget that prioritizes increased academic and mental health support for all students; continued investment in compensation for teachers and staff; and increased enhancements to school facilities and operations. Visit the FY 2024 Budget Development webpage to view the proposed budget, proposed budget presentation, and the FY 2024 budget development schedule. Questions and feedback on the proposed FY 2024 Budget should be submitted by emailing engage@apsva.us.

Student Substance Abuse and Mental Health Panel - Monday, March 13th 7-9pm


Join the CCPTA-Wakefield PTSA-Washington-Liberty PTA-Yorktown PTA sponsored event this upcoming Monday, March 13, from 7-9 pm at Thomas Jefferson Middle School (Door 1, in the Theater - 125 S. Old Glebe Road). The event will also be livestreamed and recorded via Zoom from 8-9pm. See the flyer for more details.

Yorktown HS Youth Soccer Clinic

Monday, April 10th 9am-2pm


Boys and girls between 2nd-7th grade are invited to register for the YHS Youth Soccer Clinic on the upcoming APS teacher work day, Monday, April 10th, from 9am-2pm at Yorktown HS. $95 per player, includes lunch and t-shirt. Register online at: https://yhsboosters.org/soccer-clinic, and see the flyer for additional details.

DHMS PTSA Reminders

DHMS Basics: Office: 703.228.2910 / Clinic: 703.228.2940 / Attendance: 703.228.2911

​​​Get Involved: Join the PTSA / PTSA Meetings / Volunteer

Donate: Phoenix FundAmazon Smile (Search for "Dorothy Hamm Middle School PTSA)

Stay Connected: DHMS Calendar / DHMS Website / PTSA Directory / Morning Announcements

Engage With APS: APS Engage / Contact the School Board / Open Office Hours / Meetings / Agendas​​

The DHMS PTSA Phoenix Post is a weekly newsletter that informs the DHMS community about DHMS, PTSA, and relevant APS and community news. Please send any newsletter submissions to newsletter@dhmsptsa.org by EOD Thursday for inclusion in the following Monday's Phoenix Post.

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