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Dorothy Hamm Middle School PTSA
PHOENIX POST
Monday, January 3rd, 2022
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Mark Your Calendar: Upcoming DHMS Dates |
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Monday, January 3rd - School Resumes
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Monday, January 17th - NO SCHOOL (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day)
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Friday, January 28th - End of 2nd Quarter
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Monday, January 31st - NO SCHOOL (Grade Preparation Day)
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Wednesday, February 9th - Early Release (11:54am Dismissal)
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Tuesday, February 15th - DHMS PTSA Meeting, 7:00pm
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Monday, February 21st - NO SCHOOL (Presidents Day)
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DHMS PTSA News & Announcements |
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Welcome Back, DHMS Families!
Hope you enjoyed a wonderful holiday season and very happy new year! We are looking forward to a great 2022 together!
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DHMS Attendance: A Friendly Reminder!
Students do their best when they arrive to school on time. We suggest that students be dropped off at school by 7:35AM. The doors open at 7:40. Students are expected to be seated in their classes by 7:50.
When you allow your child time to enter school, say hello to friends, go to their lockers, and be in their TA classes by 7:50…. the day starts well…. your child’s mindset is one ready to learn. THANK YOU for making certain that your child arrives to school on time! --From the DHMS Student Support Team
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Dorothy Hamm MS Science Fair
Stay tuned for details! With the APS pause on extracurricular activities through January 14th, the DHMS Science Fair team is confirming an updated plan for the DHMS Science Fair, originally scheduled for Thursday, January 13th.
DHMS Science Fair Judges: Volunteer judges fill a critical need for these talented young people. Judges learn about a student’s project and evaluate their projects by asking questions and providing feedback. You will make an impact on these students as they start their science journey. Be an inspiration! Details regarding logistics and orientation to be determined. Click to sign up: 2021-22 Sign Up for Judges Google Form
If you are interested in helping out with the DHMS Science Fair, please contact PTSA Science Fair Lead, Carole Russo.
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Order Your 2021-22 DHMS Yearbook
Click below to order your 2021-22 DHMS Yearbook! Contact DHMS Yearbook Advisor, Abbey Gwydir, with any questions.
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Trex Plastic Film Recycling - We're Back from Break!
Collection for plastic film bags* as part of the Trex Plastic Film Recycling Challenge is back from break! Thank you to everyone who has donated, and remember to keep collecting your plastic bags and other acceptable items* to drop off at one of the locations below.
NEW: DHMS now has the chance to win a cash prize for our school in addition to a Trex composite bench! Charter Next Generation (CNG) has committed to awarding $5,000 to the top school at each level plus $2,500 to the second highest school at each level. In addition, $2,500 will be presented to the school that most creatively and widely promotes its involvement and recycling efforts through social media and community outreach.
To that end, when you are collecting or dropping off your plastic bags, we encourage you to snap a picture and post it on Twitter with the hashtag #TrexRecyclingChallenge and #Recycle2Win to help us earn a chance to win!
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DHMS Drop-off Locations:
- 2115 N. Quinn Street
- 3500 21st Ave North
- 4324 17th Street North
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*Click here for the list of acceptable items. Please contact green@dhmsptsa.org with questions. Thank you for your help to reduce waste!
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DHMS Library Volunteers
The 2022 DHMS Library Volunteer Sign-up is now available!
Want to volunteer in the DHMS Library? Please complete your APS Volunteer Application and then sign up for hours here. We welcome volunteers for a couple hours each day. Volunteer hours are from 8am to 2pm. Please enter the hours you will be volunteering when you sign up, and email Ms. Tsai with any questions.
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A Note from Dr. Glenn (Equity and Excellence Coordinator) and Ms. Schaefer (7th Grade School Counselor)
There is an opportunity that is available to 7th grade students. George Mason University runs a program called the Early Identification Program (EIP) Prep which begins in 8th grade.
The EIP Prep is designed to support students academically and personally through numerous activities and events. EIP Prep students are provided with weekly tutoring, mentoring, financial aid, goal setting, study skills, and a wide range of seminars that focus on college prep and admissions. In addition, EIP Prep students and parents attend a family seminar that focuses on family communication, advocacy, and planning for college. Students who successfully complete EIP Prep will transition into EIP for grades 9-12.
To qualify for the EIP Prep program you must meet the following criteria:
- Be a current 7th grade student in a participating public middle school (you are!)
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The student’s parents MAY NOT have completed a 4-year college degree in the United States
- Academic potential to enroll in a pre-college curriculum in high school
7th graders who are selected by GMU to participate in this program must attend a Strengthening the Family Workshop, attend weekly AMP sessions, maintain good grades, and attend EIP events while in 8th grade in order to successfully complete EIP Prep and be admitted into EIP for grades 9-12.
If you would like to be considered for the GMU EIP Prep program, please fill out the google form NO LATER THAN January 21, 2022. The link for the form is: https://forms.gle/DH1AvuZCgHBS4GZW7
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COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Scheduling
Arlington County’s Public Health Division is offering FREE COVID-19 vaccines to anyone 5 years and older. Visit the Arlington County COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Scheduling website for complete details, including clinic locations and hours.
- Schedule an Appointment through VAMS
- If you need ADA accommodations or require assistance scheduling an appointment, call 703-228-7999.
- Please note: Children ages 17 and younger must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian to receive their free COVID-19 vaccine.
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New CDC Guidelines for Quarantine Following Exposure
On Dec. 27, the CDC provided an update reducing the recommended quarantine period from 10 days to five days for fully vaccinated individuals and revised the definition for full vaccination. APS will adhere to the new guidelines, and we have posted a graphic outlining the revised procedures online. To be considered fully vaccinated under the new guidelines, individuals must have received a booster in addition to the two initial doses of vaccine, if it has been more than six months since they received their second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, or if it has been more than two months since receiving the J&J vaccine.
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Weekly FREE Screening COVID Testing Program Resumes Jan. 3—Opt-In Now
APS will resume free, optional weekly COVID-19 surveillance testing as a preventative health measure in our schools – this is available for both staff and students regardless of vaccination status. We have transitioned to a new vendor – CIAN Diagnostics – which requires everyone to resubmit consent forms. I strongly encourage parents/guardians to sign up now as this has proven to be a highly effective strategy for early detection of asymptomatic positive cases. The consent forms and more information are available online. As a reminder, the Virginia School Screening Testing for Assurance (ViSSTA) program for surveillance testing is an opt-in only program per Virginia guidelines.
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High School Options & Transfers Information for SY 2022-23
For the 2022-23 secondary options and neighborhood transfers application process, there will be two separate application timelines for high school option programs and neighborhood transfers, as follows:
- Option High Schools & Programs: Families interested in attending an option school or program will be able to apply between Nov. 1, 2021 - Jan. 21, 2022.
- Neighborhood Transfers: After the Superintendent’s Annual Update on enrollment is published in January, the availability of neighborhood transfers will be shared with families. If there is availability for neighborhood transfers, families will be able to apply between Feb. 21, 2022 - March 11, 2022.
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DHMS Basics: Office: 703.228.2910 / Clinic: 703.228.2940 / Attendance: 703.228.2911
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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 Thursday at 10am for inclusion in the following Monday's Phoenix Post.
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