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PTA Updates for October 16th:


Giving Thanks Giving Back

PTA Silent Auction: Early Bird bidding starts now! 🎉

Get a jump start on our Giving Thanks & Giving Back silent auction and bid on some of our awesome early bird items!

FEATURED ITEM: Be an Auction Caller at Spooky Bingo! (Open to Students) Give your child the chance to be the star of the show! The winning student will get a one-of-a-kind opportunity to step up to the microphone and call a round of bingo—and they'll receive star treatment including a fabulous winner sash, an oversized foot-long bingo dauber, VIP seating, and a selection of ghoulishly good Halloween goodies.

Don't miss this chance to support our PTA's mission while scoring unique experiences—start bidding now and stay tuned, because we're adding more incredible donations soon!

PTA silent auction


Therapeutic Arts Science & Growth Mindset Session 2 launches next week!

Fall 2025 Curriculum (Session 2): Fairy Nests, Curious Cats Watercolor, Air Clay Play, Mystery Science, Game of Art Switch

  • Dates: Wednesdays, October 22 - December 3, 4:15 - 6:00 p.m.
  • Ages: 6-12
  • Cost: $185

Register today!


Spooky Bingo

SPOOKY BINGO IS HERE! The most silly, spooky night of the year is on its way! It's going to be absolute MAYHEM (the fun kind)! Don't miss out! 😉

🦇 It's a frightfully good time with bingo, a costume parade, music, and a thrilling raffle!  🌟 👻 Hurry, this eerie event is limited to 300 and is sure to sell out fast! 🎉

Registration is open at https://www.dranesvillepta.com/spooky-bingo  

🎃👻 Be a Spooky Bingo VIP Volunteer! 🌟

Join our Halloween team and enjoy exclusive perks!

As a thank you for your help, you will get:

🎈 Reserved VIP seating for the best view of the action (*registration to event still required).

🍿 $5 credit for delicious concessions.

Ready to become a part of the Halloween magic? 🕸️ Visit our Sign Up Genius to see how you can lend a hand and be a VIP volunteer.


Square 1 Art

Square 1 Art: Coming Home Soon

Coming home to you soon will be your child's custom catalog for the Square 1 Art fundraiser. Get a head start, and order keepsakes and gifts featuring your child's art online now!

NEW *Ship to Home FREE. (*Customer pays a small processing fee at checkout and order ships to home.)

Simply search for your child's art using Art Search, and enter state, school name, and your student's name. Your student's art and code will appear, and you may order! Upload additional art if you like, using Art Upload!

Deadline to order: 11/7/2025


Loudoun United

 

⚽ Join your fellow Dragons on October 25th as Loudoun United takes on North Carolina FC. This game is shaping up to be a big one — in a matchup that could decide who secures home-field advantage for the playoffs.

Dranesville has booked section 114 again! Don’t miss out - this event sold out last year!  

A portion of every ticket purchased through this fundraiser will go directly back to support Dranesville Elementary.

Get your tickets here: Loudoun United tickets


Reminders

New to school? Join the Facebook Group

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

Upcoming Events

  • Herndon Homecoming Parade: October 11
  • Silent Auction Early Release Items: October 13
  • PTA meeting: October 15
  • Spooky Bingo: Friday, October 24
  • Loudoun United: Saturday, October 25

 

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

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