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Dorothy Hamm Middle School PTSA
PHOENIX POST
Monday, March 6th, 2023
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Mark Your Calendar: Upcoming DHMS Dates | |
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Tuesday, March 14th - DHMS Dine Out Night @ Chipotle, 4-8pm
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Tuesday, March 14th - DHMS PTSA Meeting, 7pm
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Wednesday, March 15th - Early Release (12:05pm Dismissal)
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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
Please visit the online master DHMS Calendar for all 2022-23 school year dates.
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DHMS News & Announcements | |
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Arlington Student FilmFest Information Session
Does your student love to make videos or short films? Come learn more about the Arlington Student FilmFest at the DHMS library during 7th and 8th grade lunches on Thursday, March 9. Harry Costner, the digital media teacher from Gunston, will be presenting to any interested students about how they can participate.
We are open to all students. 7th and 8th graders can attend during their lunch. 6th graders can get a pass to attend during their Phoenix Time (which overlaps with 7th grade lunch). Please direct any questions to Ms. Shanker.
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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!
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DHMS Author Visit: Nic Stone
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 3/13. All books will be delivered to DHMS.
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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 on 3/21/23. Thank you!
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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.
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8th Grade Families: Complete the Home Address Confirmation Process
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:
- Monday February 27: 8:00 AM- 10:00 AM
- Thursday March 2: 3:30 PM- 7:30 PM
- Friday March 3: 8:00 AM- 10:00 AM
- 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
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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
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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.”
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Contact DHMS Yearbook Lead, Ms. Richardson, with any questions.
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DHMS Plastic Film Recycling Challenge
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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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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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.
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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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Arlington Little League is seeking to add to our Junior Umpire Corps!
We provide umpires for our upper level games, and we’re looking for those ages 12 and up to you join us! We’ll even pay you for time! We provide the training, and the equipment to safely get behind the plate. All we need is you!
We can take you for a game here or there, or a fairly regular gig--it’s up to you, depending on what fits in your schedule. Games are weeknights (mostly early evening) and Saturday mornings and afternoons.
Training will be held on Monday nights in March and one Saturday morning TBD. Click here for more information, and if you are interested or have question, you can email Umpire-in-Chief Steven Sunbeck, and/or register for the program at: https://arl.fyi/umpireregister
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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. | | | | |
