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Dorothy Hamm Middle School PTSA
PHOENIX POST
Monday, February 21st, 2022
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Mark Your Calendar: Upcoming DHMS Dates |
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Monday, February 21st - NO SCHOOL (Presidents Day)
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Friday, March 4th - NO SCHOOL (Conferences)
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Thursday, March 10th-Saturday, March 12th - DHMS Musical Annie Jr.
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Tuesday, March 15th - DHMS PTSA Meeting, 7:00pm
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Wednesday, March 16th - Early Release (11:54am Dismissal) *B Day (Gold Day)*
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Friday, April 8th - End of 3rd Quarter
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Monday, April 11th-Friday, April 15th - NO SCHOOL (Spring Break)
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Monday, April 18th - NO SCHOOL (Grade Preparation Day)
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DHMS PTSA News & Announcements |
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Bus Driver Appreciation Day
Tuesday, February 22nd
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DHMS PTSA Meeting Follow-up
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our first DHMS PTSA meeting of 2022 last week, and a special thanks to Ms. Foley, 6th grade teacher, who provided an overview of Canvas for families! If you missed the live event, click below to watch the recording:
DHMS PTSA Meeting Zoom Recording:
Thanks to the PTSA Membership for approving the October DHMS PTSA Meeting Minutes, and mark your calendar for our next PTSA Meeting coming up on Tuesday, March 15th.
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APS Course Request Forms for the 2022-23 School Year
Course Request Forms for rising 7th and 8th grade students are due back to your student's counselor by Friday, February 25th. (Forms for rising 9th graders were due on Thursday, February 17th.) For more information about academic planning, please see our website:
Please contact your child's DHMS counselor with any questions.
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Black History Month at DHMS
Watch the DHMS Broadcast news to see our segments about historically black Arlington neighborhoods: Halls Hill, Freedman's Village, Green Valley, and Johnson's Hill/Arlington View.
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DHMS Virtual Author Visit: Christina Diaz Gonzalez -- Buy Books
Author Christina Diaz Gonzalez will be visiting DHMS virtually on Wednesday, February 23. To buy her book from One More Page bookstore, please use this link. Ms. Shanker will pick up books at the store and bring them to your student at DHMS.
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High School Sports for 8th Graders
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Morning DHMS Library Hours
Did you know that the DHMS Library is an option for students before TA begins? We are open from 7:20-7:40am for quiet reading and studying. Students must scan the QR code on any exterior door and then proceed directly to the library. Contact DHMS Librarian, Ms. Shanker, with any questions.
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No Place for Hate Program at DHMS
The No Place for Hate® program is an organizing framework for K-12 schools committed to creating sustainable change that leads to improved school climate developed by the Education Department of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL). Participating schools are able to incorporate ADL’s anti-bias and anti-bullying resources with their existing programming to form one powerful message that all students have a place to belong. The goal of No Place for Hate® is to inspire a national movement led by students and educators who are committed to using the power of positive peer influence to build inclusive and safe schools in which all students can thrive.
To learn more or to get involved with No Place for Hate® at Dorothy Hamm Middle School, please read the letter to parents and/ or contact the No Place for Hate Coordinator and DHMS Equity & Excellence Coordinator, Dr. Glenn in room 118 or email her at kamyka.glenn@apsva.us. With your help, we will make our school community a safe and welcoming space for all.
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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 Challenge
Thank you for continuing to collect your plastic film bags for the Trex Plastic Film Recycling Challenge -- we had our largest collection ever in January at 96 pounds! Let's keep the stream clean by refraining from wish cycling and remember these RULES: NO FOOD BAGS (except, and ONLY except, Wonder bread type bags and carrot type bags); and ALL PLASTIC MUST BE STRETCHY (if it crackles, it's trash).
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DHMS Drop-off Locations:
- 2115 N. Quinn Street
- 3500 21st Ave North
- 4324 17th Street North
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The items on our chart are what we can accept. If you have a question about whether your item is recyclable, please ask at green@dhmsptsa.org. |
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Dorothy Hamm MS Library Volunteers
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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Arlington School Board Meeting
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Neighborhood Middle School Transfers
For the upcoming 2022-23 school year, APS is able to offer limited middle school neighborhood transfers in accordance with the School Board Options and Transfers Policy J-5.3.31. APS assesses the ability to provide neighborhood transfers for the upcoming school year annually, and following this year’s assessment, neighborhood transfers are able to be offered. Apply for a neighborhood transfer through the online application portal.
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Neighborhood Transfers to Washington-Liberty High School
Arlington Public Schools (APS) is offering students who reside outside of the Washington-Liberty attendance zone and who will be in Grades 9-12 for the 2022-23 school year the option to apply for a neighborhood transfer to Washington-Liberty High School. This offer is being made for the 2022-23 school year because Washington-Liberty has space for additional students with the opening of the repurposed Education Center.
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COVID In-School Testing Vendor Update
Over the past several weeks, APS has been working with the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) to address challenges with CIAN Diagnostics. VDH has advised APS to transition to a new provider, Aegis Solutions. Aegis will begin providing the weekly in-school COVID testing on Mon, Feb. 14. Families already opted in with CIAN received a text and email with a link to update their consent. Families wishing to opt-in can also complete the form online.
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Arlington Living Schoolyard Initiative
The CCPTA recently had representatives from the Arlington Living Schoolyard Initiative present on how time outdoors improves children’s mental and physical health, educational experience, and happiness. Arlington Living Schoolyard Initiative is a coalition of community organizations and local experts who support schools in moving learning, lunch, and other programs outside. The mission of the organization is to provide every child in our community with equitable access to nature on their schoolyards. ALSI does this by growing our coalition of supporters, providing resources and expertise, raising funds for Title I schools, helping to plan and build outdoor spaces on schoolyards, and advocating to APS for equity. Their website (https://arlingtonlivingschoolyard.org/) has local and national resources for schools working to move programs outside. We encourage you to check out the website if you are interested in learning more.
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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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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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