Dranesville's PTA Newsletter

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Happy Earth Week Dranesville fam! We are nearing the end of April! You know what that means? We have one more week for our Run-a-thon fundraiser! We have raised over $17,000! Our fundraising goal is $20,000 for new playground equipment. Let’s keep it going!

Run a Thon

Win a Science Kit! 

Hey hey! Any student who collects a donation of any amount this Friday through Sunday will be entered into a raffle for a National Geographic science kit! Three winners will be chosen! 

And don’t forget these incentives:

  • $15 - Name displayed at School 
  • $25 - Silicone “Dranesville Dragons” Bracelet
  • $50 - Sunglasses 
  • $75 - Dragon Keychain
  • $100 - Dragon Water Bottle
  • $150 - Kids Meal from Chick fil A
  • $200 - Dairy Queen Small Blizzard
  • $250 - Donut Party at School

Parents, register here: Parent registration link 

School webpage: Run-A-Thon 

Volunteer for the Fun Run!

The fun run will be held Monday, April 29th and Tuesday, April 30th. We are in need of parent volunteers to help ensure this event runs smoothly! See the schedule below and sign up here: Signup genius link

Monday 4/29:

  • 10:00 -11:00 a.m. - 2nd Grade
  • 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - 1rst Grade
  • 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. - 3rd grade
  • 2:00 -3:00 p.m. - 4th Grade
  • 3:00 - 3:30 p.m. - Byrd (ECCB)

Tuesday 4/30:

  • 10:00 -11:00 a.m. - Elshazli (K EAC), Lee (ECCB), Burhan (PAC)
  • 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Kindergarten
  • 12:00 - 12:30 p.m. - Mejias
  • 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. - 5th Grade
  • 2:00 - 2:30 p.m. - Cervenec
  • 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. - 6th Grade

Sign up to volunteer here:  Signup genius link


Staff Appreciation Week is Coming Up!

We have a week of events planned to help our fabulous staff Relax, Refresh and Renew - and we need your help!

Relax Refresh Renew

Monday, May 6th: We will treat the staff to breakfast from Anita's in the morning. Please help supplement this breakfast by signing up to contribute yogurt, pastries, fruit and drinks. Sign up here

 

Tuesday, May 7th: To continue our theme of health and wellness, we are treating the staff to a "Create your own Trail Mix" Bar. We will provide containers for the staff to fill with their own mix of snacks and treats. Sign up here

Thursday, May 9th: Help shower our staff with gift cards! If you have any gift cards lying around that you won't use, or would like to purchase gift cards to contribute, please send them in to the Dranesville office in an envelope clearly marked with "DES SAW"

We are incredibly grateful for your generosity and support as we show our wonderful staff how much we appreciate their hard work and dedication


Reminders

New to school? Join the Facebook Group

Dranesville Elementary parents and teachers are encouraged to join the Dranesville PTA Facebook Group to get the latest updates (between emails!).

Upcoming Events

  • April 4 - May 3: Run-a-Thon Fundraiser
  • April 29-30: Run-a-Thon Fun Run
  • May 6-10: Staff Appreciation Week

See the full calendar here: https://www.dranesvillepta.com/events

Questions? Email drake@dranesvillepta.com or visit our website at www.dranesvillepta.com.