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PTA Updates for October 24th

Square 1 Art

 

Students have completed their Square 1 Art designs and it has been shipped off! Now it’s time to shop and see the art your child has created. Catalogs will come home soon, but in the meantime you can shop directly from the website: square1art.com/Shop/artwork/Search.

If your child was unable to create art in school, there is a short window to upload your own art on the website and have it be a part of the fundraiser: https://shop.square1art.com/Shop/upload

Check out your child’s art and support our Dragons! All orders are due November 8th and will ship within 2-3 weeks!


Minted

 

Minted Fundraiser

We can't believe it either, but the holidays are right around the corner! This year, we're partnering with Minted to help us fundraise for Dranesville Elementary PTA. Using our unique code: FUNDRAISEDRANESVILLE, you can get 20% off all your Minted holiday card & gift purchases - and for every order placed, Minted will donate 15% back to Dranesville.

To participate, simply visit minted.com/holiday to start your holiday shopping. Apply code: FUNDRAISEDRANESVILLE at checkout to claim your 20% discount. Please share this code with friends and family—the more people shop Minted using our code, the more Dranesville earns!


Reflections

 

Reflections Art Contest: Submissions due Nov.15th

Explore the arts and express yourself! The Dranesville PTA is hosting the Reflections Art program this year recognizing the artistic efforts of all students who participate! Plus, first-place entries can advance to the state and national level! Students should submit their completed works of theme-based art, along with their artist statement, by November 15th.  The theme this year is “Accepting Imperfection.”

Dranesville will accept artwork in the categories of literature, visual arts and music composition.  Learn more about the contest and how to participate here: https://www.dranesvillepta.com/reflections-art-program 


Homecoming

 

Herndon Homecoming Parade - November 9, 2024!

Show your spirit and join us at the Herndon Homecoming Parade where Dranesville Elementary are the defending School Group Champions.  This year's theme is "Out of This World," and our float theme is "Blast off on a learning adventure with Dranesville Elementary." 

Mark your calendars: 

  • Friday, November 8th: Volunteer to help decorate our float
  • Saturday, November 9th: Walk with us in the parade alongside our mascot Drake the Dragon!

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

  • Spooky Bingo - October 25
  • Chipotle Spirit Night - November 5
  • Herndon Homecoming Parade - November 9
  • PTA Meeting - November 13

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

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