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Dorothy Hamm Middle School PTSA
PHOENIX POST
Monday, May 20th, 2024
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Mark Your Calendar: Upcoming DHMS Dates | |
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Tuesday, May 21st - DHMS Dines Out: Nicecream (Clarendon)
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Wednesday, May 22nd - Peaceful Parenting Presentation, 7:00-8:30pm
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Friday, May 24th - DHMS Culture Night, 6:00-7:30pm
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Monday, May 27th - NO SCHOOL (Memorial Day)
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Friday, June 7th - 8th Grade Promotion Party, 6:30-9:00pm
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Monday, June 10th - 8th Grade Kings Dominion Trip
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Monday, June 10th - 7th Grade Field Day, 8:00am
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Monday, June 10th - 6th Grade Field Day, 10:00am
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Wednesday, June 12th - 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony, 9:00-10:15am (Reception to follow, 10:30-11:30am)
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Friday, June 14th - Last Day of School, Early Release (12:05pm Dismissal)
Please visit the online master DHMS Calendar for all 2023-24 school year dates.
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Tomorrow! DHMS Dines Out: Nicecream - Tuesday, May 21st
Support the DHMS PTSA when you visit Nicecream in Clarendon!
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Mark Your Calendars: DHMS SOL Dates
SOL Testing continues this week – let's keep students in school during this time:
- Wednesday, 5/22 - All Math
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DHMS KidsGiving "Day of Giving"
Thursday, May 23rd
The DHMS KidsGiving club is sponsoring the 2nd Annual "Day of Giving" on Thursday, May 23rd during 6th, 7th, and 8th grade lunch. Students will be collecting for the following local nonprofits: AFAC, AWLA, Clothesline, EcoAction Arlington and PathForward. Bring cash donations to put in the jar of your choice, or give to them all! Let’s help our local Arlington community thrive. Thanks!
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This Friday! DHMS Culture Night
Friday, May 24th 6:00-7:30pm
Let's celebrate the diversity at Dorothy Hamm this Friday from 6:00-7:30pm in the cafeteria. DHMS Culture Night will include food, a fashion show, performances and trivia. All students, families and staff are invited. Bring a dish to share.
Please reach out to DHMS EL Teacher, Kandace Connor, if you have any questions. We appreciate your support!
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Attention Parents: DHMS Library Books Due by Friday, May 31st
All library books are due by May 31st. There are over 800 books that need to be returned before the end of the school year. Please remind your student that all books need to be returned to the DHMS library by Friday, May 31st.
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6th & 7th Grade Parents: Field Day Volunteers - Monday, June 10th
7th Grade Field Day is coming up on Monday, June 10th starting at 8:00am, and 6th Grade Field Day will begin at 10:00am!
Seeking Parent Volunteers! Click below sign up to help out during the event as well as with set-up & clean-up, and please feel free to sign up for multiple slots. No limit to the number of volunteers - the more help the better!
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Snack Donations Needed:
We'd love donations to purchase snacks for the students to make both 6th and 7th Grade Field Day events extra special! If you'd like to contribute, please send a donation by Friday, June 7th via Venmo to:
- Venmo: @Elizabeth-Ferrill
- Last four digits of phone number: 9986
Questions?
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6th Grade Parents: Contact DHMS 6th Grade Counselor, Nick Kean
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7th Grade Parents: Contact DHMS Teacher, Kathy Ascenzi
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8th Grade Students and Families Only
We need your photos for the promotion video! Submit photos from 6th, 7th, or 8th grade. If you have photos from school events, we'd love those too: sports, clubs, music, drama, etc. Photos are due by MAY 31. Use this form to submit photos. https://forms.gle/QSMjTouh6L5Y7AGi8
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The DHMS PTSA is asking for a contribution of $25 to cover the expenses of the party. If you have already sent in cash or check, thank you! You also have the option to pay online HERE.
We also welcome donations that will go to help other students with financial need. Any questions about financial support, please contact Crystal Richardson or Gabrielle Bomberg.
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The Peaceful Parenting Presentation Is Back!
Parenting: one of life's greatest gifts and greatest challenges.
Please join us:
Date: Wednesday, May 22nd
Time: 7:00-8:30pm
Where: The Dorothy Hamm Middle School Library
Gain tools to grow more confident in your roles as a parent, build a stronger connection to your child(ren), and learn about the brain science that shapes your relationship with them.
Speakers: Christine Katcher and Phyllis Thompson
Christine Katcher, LCSW, has been a social worker with Arlington Public Schools for almost 4 decades. She currently works at DHMS as the Intervention Counselor. Her experience of students and their parents is broad, ranging from preschool through high school. Some of her professional experience includes direct counseling, parent training, special education, social emotional education, and professional mentoring. She is the parent of four adult children…and one sweet cat.
Phyllis Thompson, LCSW, has recently retired from APS where she served as a school social worker, focusing on students with significant disabilities and supporting their families. Previous areas of her career include child abuse prevention, marriage and family therapy, and parenting skill building. Phyllis is the parent of two adult children.
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DHMS PTSA Proposed 2024-25 Officers
As a follow up to the DHMS PTSA Nominating Committee's Report presented at last week's PTSA meeting, below is the list of proposed DHMS PTSA Officers for 2024-25:
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President: Lindsey Englerth
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VP Communications: Jane Wishneff
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VP Community: Danusha Chandy
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VP Programs: Alex Voigt
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Secretary: Kristina Boehk (volunteer)
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Treasurer: Amy Erwin
Any DHMS PTSA member may self-nominate themselves to be added to the slate of proposed 2024-25 DHMS PTSA Officers for elections to be held during the DHMS PTSA Membership Meeting on Tuesday, June 11th at 7:00pm. To submit your intent to run from the floor, send an email to president@dhmsptsa.com by Noon on Tuesday, June 11th and include your name, email address, and position you are running for. Additional details may be found in the DHMS PTSA Nominating Committee Report.
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2024-25 DHMS PTSA Committee Chairs & Leads
The DHMS PTSA is seeking parent volunteers to fill PTSA leadership positions for the 2024-25 school year. Visit dorothyhamm.apsva.us/ptsa/committee-chairs for a list of all the committee chair positions. 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, and contact the Nominating Committee or any of the current DHMS PTSA Officers with questions or if you are interested in any of the roles.
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DHMS School Resource Room
The school’s resource room includes food, hygiene items, school supplies, and warm clothes. Offerings vary per month. Here are some of the items you can expect:
- Food: pasta, rice, canned goods, peanut butter, cereals, snacks
- Hygiene items: laundry detergent, soaps feminine hygiene products, toothpaste/brushes
- School supplies: binders, notebooks, pencils, backpacks, lunch boxes
- Warm clothes: jackets, sweatshirts, gloves, socks
The school social worker is also able to locate and order items by request. To make an appointment to visit the resource room, have items sent home with your student, or request items, contact Gabby Bomberg or (703)-946-9032.
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Online DHMS School Spirit Wear Store
The online DHMS Spirit Wear store is open all year round! You may order anytime and items will be shipped to your home address. Select from a wide variety of tees, hoodies, hate, shorts, jammie pants, bags, and accessories in adult, women, and youth sizes. A great way to show your school spirit, and the DHMS PTSA receives 5% of sales. Click below to place your order, and contact spiritwear@dhmsptsa.org with any questions.
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2023-24 DHMS Yearbooks Available for Sale
As we begin to wrap up this year, consider purchasing a Yearbook created by the DHMS 8th Grade Yearbook Class and Computer Teacher Mrs. Amna Ali. There are a limited number left to order. Last year we had to reorder at the end of the year – and books increased in cost by $20! Check out the Josten’s Website here to order.
Can’t remember if you ordered? Look in your email for a confirmation email from Jostens – or call the DHMS Main Office, and they can check for you.
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You're Invited: Belize for Spring Break 2025
We’re going to Belize for Spring Break 2025, and you’re invited! Our first virtual informational meeting will be Wednesday, May 22nd at 7 pm via zoom. We’re excited to tell you more about the trip we’re planning with EF Tours, our educational travel partner. Please be sure to register for this info session to be considered for this opportunity: https://bit.ly/48zoE0D
When students travel, they expand their knowledge of the world around them, discover more about themselves, and grow more confident. These skills are critical for creating the global citizens of tomorrow, and we would love to have your student join us on this adventure. In this info session, we’ll talk about:
- How this opportunity will benefit your student
- What we’ll see and do on our trip
- Everything that’s included in this experience
- How your child can earn academic credit
- How we’re keeping this safe and affordable
- How to enroll on this trip (before it fills up!) during EF’s risk-free enrollment period
There are limited spots on this trip, so we would love to have you attend this meeting to learn more about this exciting opportunity! Please contact DHMS Counseling Director, Janae Ferguson, (703-228-2919) with any questions.
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Yorktown HS PTA Volunteers 2024-25
Dear Rising 9th Grade Yorktown High School Families,
The YHS PTA is powered by amazing parent volunteers who help support our students, teachers and staff through their generous donation of time. As the 2023-2024 school year comes to an end, we have several volunteer opportunities that need to be filled. Many hands make light work!
Click here for the list of vacancies the YHS PTA is seeking volunteers to fill for the 2024-25 school year.
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Celebrate Calm Parenting Workshop
Kenmore MS Monday, May 20th 6:30pm
All parents are encouraged and invited to attend a very important Parent Workshop and Presentation on "Stop Defiance, Yelling & Power Struggles" led by guest speaker, Mr. Kirk Martin, the founder of Celebrate Calm. Mr. Martin will demonstrate 10 ways to:
- Get your kids to listen the first time, stop defiance and disrespect, and motivate unmotivated kids; and
- Stop daily fights over homework, screens, and morning routine.
Additional information on Mr. Martin and Celebrate Calm is available at the following website: https://celebratecalm.com/
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Cherrydale Farmers Market Returns!
Saturdays at DHMS, 8:00am-Noon
Open Saturday mornings, from 8:00am to 12:00pm Noon. The market location is, adjacent to the soccer field, in the courtyard on the southeast face of the Dorothy Hamm Middle School. Stop by on Saturdays to see what's new and check ing with your favorite vendors!
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