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It’s time to gear up for another great year at Dranesville!
Read on to hear about upcoming events and opportunities to volunteer and support our school as we begin a new year!
Join Us for the Dranesville Elementary PTA Back to School Party!
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Date: Thursday, August 15Time: 5:30 - 7:30 PMLocation: Parking lot and playground on the other side of the school
Get ready for an evening of fun, food, and friends as we kick off the 2024-2025 school year!
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Highlights of the Event:
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New Spirit Wear: Brand new 2024-2025 Spirit Wear will be available for purchase. Buy early before we run out of stock!
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More Food Trucks: We've doubled the number of food trucks this year to offer more variety and reduce wait times. This year, we have What the Schnitzel and Two Smooth Dudes joining us. Keep an eye on our Facebook page for more details.
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Moo Thru Returns: We are bringing back the Moo Thru truck to satisfy your sweet tooth. Enjoy their delicious ice cream, and be one of the first 50 people to order to get your scoop on us – courtesy of the PTA!
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New Location: We've moved the party to the parking lot and playground side of the school. This area offers more shade, tables and seating, and fun on the playground.
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Skip the Check-In: No need to check in at the PTA tent this year! Spend more time with family and friends. Stop by for info on upcoming PTA events & programs!
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Door Prizes: Enter our free door prize giveaway at the PTA tent. Check out our Facebook page over the next few weeks to see what you could win!
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Live Music: Enjoy music all night by DJ Myra.
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Games and Activities: There will be plenty of games and activities for everyone to enjoy.
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Digital Photobooth: Free for all to enjoy!
Save the date for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate the start of a new school year!
Volunteer for the Back to School Party
We need your help to make our Back to School Party a huge success! If you can spare some time to assist with setup, activities, or cleanup, we'd love to have you join us.
See available time slots: Volunteer
Items Needed for Staff Back to School Breakfast
Back to School is just around the corner! But you know who returns before our kids do --- the Staff! Help us welcome them back with a breakfast on Monday, August 12th.
Sign up to contribute at the link here: Sign Up Genius
Please drop off all items to the main office by 8 AM on Monday, August 12th. Thanks for your support!
School Supply Pick up
If you ordered through Campus Supply Kits, your supplies will be delivered to school and available for pick up during the Open House on Friday, August 16th from 10 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
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Paisano’s Spirit Night
School hasn’t started yet but we KNOW you will be tired after that first week back! So make sure to save your pizza delivery plans for Friday, August 23! Mention Dranesville when you order from Paisano’s and we will receive 20% of all sales.
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Science Olympiad and Reflections Art Program Volunteers
The PTA would love to launch the following programs this year:
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Virginia Science Olympiad Coach Help form a team of students who will work together to compete in the Science Olympiad Tournament. The events change from year to year, covering fields and topics including: anatomy and biology, earth science, chemistry, physics, geology, mechanical and structural engineering, and technology. More about the program.
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Reflections Art Program Chairperson This competition encourages students to explore the arts and express themselves by providing positive recognition for their artistic efforts. A chairperson is needed to help collect entries and plan how we will celebrate the winning students. More about the program.
In order to offer these opportunities to our students, we need a head coach/chair to help get these programs started! You will have support from the PTA and the school. We’re super excited and hope you can help! Email president@dranesvillpta.com with questions or interest.
Easy Fundraising Opportunities
As many of you know from last year’s Run-A-Thon, the PTA is fundraising for new playground equipment as well as our regularly-scheduled activities. These activities include field trip buses, staff appreciation events, and so much more! To help meet these dual goals, we will be promoting some easy, shop-while-you-earn opportunities. Thanks for all you do to support Dranesville and the PTA!
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ShopRaise for Dranesville PTA
Download the ShopRaise App and shop your favorite retail stores, including Macy’s, Athleta, Walmart, Expedia and more. The PTA earns up to 10% back on your transactions.
Visit https://shopraise.com/support/dranesvillepta to learn more!
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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
- Back to School Party: Thursday, August 15th
- Paisano’s Spirit Night: Friday, August 23rd
- PTA Meeting: Wednesday, September 18th
See the full calendar here: https://www.dranesvillepta.com/events
Questions? Email drake@dranesvillepta.com or visit our website at www.dranesvillepta.com.
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