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Dorothy Hamm Middle School PTSA
PHOENIX POST
Monday, February 14th, 2022
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Mark Your Calendar: Upcoming DHMS Dates |
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Monday, February 14th - DHMS Parent Chat, 9:00am (Topic: Course Request Forms - opportunity to ask questions) (link to the meeting)
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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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Friday, March 4th - NO SCHOOL (Conferences)
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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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Happy Valentine's Day, DHMS! |
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Canvas and Ed Tech Tools Info @ Tuesday's PTSA Meeting!
Come join us for our first DHMS PTSA meeting of 2022! We’ll meet virtually on Tuesday, February 15 @ 7pm as we learn about efforts to keep our school safe and healthy, opportunities for parents to volunteer, and upcoming school events! Ms. Foley, 6th grade teacher, will give a brief presentation on accessing and understanding Canvas and other ed tech tools!
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APS Course Request Forms for the 2022-23 School Year
All Course Request Forms are due back to your student's counselor by Thursday, February 17th. For more information about academic planning, please see our website:
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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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Teacher & Staff Breakfast Delivery: Parent Volunteers Needed!
We're joining forces with our DHMS Leadership Team to serve our teachers and staff breakfast on Friday, February 18 @ 7:15 - 7:45am. Please join us at the school to deliver food to classrooms and offices on campus. No cooking or shopping required!
We are looking for up to 10 parent volunteers. Please meet in the main office at 7:15am. All parent volunteers must have a current approved volunteer application on file. You may complete yours here.
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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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DHMS Gifted Screening and Identification Presentation
If you missed the Gifted Identification and Screening meeting on Thursday, February 10, you can access it online here. Any parent, community, or student referrals are due by Friday, April 1. Referral forms can be found here.
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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 now 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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Virginia Junior Academy of Science (VJAS) Science Symposium
The Virginia Junior Academy of Science (VJAS) is a science symposium held every year where middle and high school students present their original science research to an audience of scientists and other students. Students first work on turning their science projects into a scientific paper, which they submit to VJAS on March 2. If they are accepted in late April, they are invited to create a presentation that they will share with a panel of scientists and other students. Pre-covid, VJAS took place at various public universities in Virginia. This year, the symposium will take place virtually in May.
Students have already begun work on their papers, but it's not too late to join us. Please reach out to Ms. Shanker if your 7th or 8th grader would like to participate.
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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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Information on Proposed VLP Changes up for Expedited Vote
Please address any concerns that you may have regarding the upcoming vote to school.board@apsva.us and engage@apsva.us and/or sign up on February 11, 2022 to speak at the next School Board meeting on February 17, 2022.
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Virtual Marcus Alert Town Hall
Thursday, February 17th 6:30-8:30pm
The Marcus Alert is a framework that establishes specialized protocols for first responders and behavioral health professionals when responding to a crisis related to mental health, substance use, or developmental/ intellectual disability. These protocols will help people avoid the criminal justice system by offering them the support and services they need. Attendees will learn about existing behavioral health resources and how they can help inform the creation of Arlington’s Marcus Alert system. See the flyer for the link to register.
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Test-to-Stay Program Begins Feb. 14
APS is launching the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) Test-to-Stay program to help ensure students identified as close contacts can stay in school as long as they test negative. Beginning Feb. 14, free proctored testing will be provided for unvaccinated, asymptomatic students meeting VDH eligibility requirements, at the Syphax building from 2:30-7 p.m. on school days. Program details and quarantine guidance are available online.
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APS All Stars: Highlighting the Best of APS
APS has a new way to recognize our outstanding staff all year long! These individuals demonstrate excellence in collaboration, equity, inclusivity, integrity, innovation and stewardship. They are the individuals who help students succeed, make positive contributions in our schools, and go above and beyond to serve their students, families and colleagues. Recipients of the APS All Star award will be highlighted each month on our website and social media channels. Staff can be nominated by colleagues or anyone in our community. Nominate an APS All Star today!
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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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