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Dorothy Hamm Middle School PTSA
PHOENIX POST
Monday, March 20th, 2023
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Mark Your Calendar: Upcoming DHMS Dates | |
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Thursday, March 23rd-Saturday, March 25th - Mary Poppins Jr. (Details below)
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Friday, March 31st - End of 3rd Quarter
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Monday, April 3rd-Friday, April 7th - NO SCHOOL (Spring Break)
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Monday, April 10th - NO SCHOOL for Students (Grade Preparation Day)
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Tuesday, April 11th - DHMS PTSA Meeting, 7pm
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Friday, April 21st - NO SCHOOL (Eid al-Fitr)
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Monday, May 1st-Friday, May 5th - DHMS Teacher Appreciation Week
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Wednesday, May 3rd - Early Release (12:05pm Dismissal)
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Tuesday, May 9th - DHMS PTSA Meeting, 7pm
Please visit the online master DHMS Calendar for all 2022-23 school year dates.
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DHMS PTSA Meeting Follow-up
Thank you to everyone who attended the DHMS PTSA Membership Meeting on Tuesday, March 14th. If you missed the meeting, visit dorothyhamm.apsva.us/ptsa/ptsa-meetings for the draft meeting minutes, and contact Khal Monaro, DHMS PTSA President, with any questions.
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Seeking DHMS PTSA Nominating Committee Volunteers
The PTSA Board is looking for at least three current DHMS PTSA members interested in serving on the Nominating Committee. The Nominating Committee is responsible for identifying, vetting, and nominating the slate of qualified nominees for next year's elected PTSA officers. If you are interested, please send an email to DHMS PTSA Secretary, Angela Huskey, at secretary@dhmsptsa.org no later than Friday, April 7th. The PTSA Membership will vote to approve the Nominating Committee members at the Tuesday, April 11th PTSA Meeting, after which they will begin seeking interested volunteers to fill next year's DHMS PTSA officer positions.
In the meantime, please consider volunteering for PTSA leadership! Visit dorothyhamm.apsva.us/ptsa/committee-chairs for a list of all the board and committee positions that are open for election or appointment. 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. All experience levels, or none at all, are welcome; just a willingness to support our students, families, and faculty. Please contact DHMS PTSA President, Khal Monaro, with any questions or if you'd like to get involved.
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Thank You for Supporting the DHMS PTSA Phoenix Fund
Many thanks to our families and friends who continue to donate to the Phoenix Fund, including: Margaret Chase, Hallie Zimmers, and Michael Steinig. We appreciate your continued support!
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DHMS News & Announcements | |
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DHMS Spring Musical: Mary Poppins Jr!
DHMS presents their spring musical: Mary Poppins Jr! Performances are March 23 and 24 at 7:00p and March 25 at 4:00p. Tickets are $5 for students and $10 for adults. Tickets can be purchased at the door prior to each performance starting at 6:00p and are also available for pre-sale during lunch by cash or check.
The jack-of-all trades, Bert, introduces us to England in 1910 and the troubled Banks family. Young Jane and Michael have sent many a nanny packing before Mary Poppins arrives on their doorstep. Using a combination of magic and common sense, she must teach the family members how to value each other again. Mary Poppins takes the children on many magical and memorable adventures, but Jane and Michael aren't the only ones upon whom she has a profound effect.
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First DHMS Earth Hour
This Friday, March 24th
The DHMS Sustainability Committee, to promote sustainability in our school community’s, has organized the First DHMS Earth Hour. On Friday, March 24 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., classes at DHMS will celebrate the World Wildlife Fund’s Earth Hour by turning off the lights and participating in a variety of teacher planned activities which promote “doing something for the Earth.” The official Earth Hour is on Saturday, March 25 from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. DHMS families can learn more about Earth Hour by going here: https://www.earthhour.org/about/the-biggest-hour-for-earth. The Sustainability Committee encourages families to get involved to turn out the lights and do something, anything, for the planet. And then ask you student how they helped the planet.
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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.
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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 tomorrow, Tuesday March 21st. Thank you!
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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. | | | | |
