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PTA Updates for November 14th:

Silent Auction

🎉 More amazing auction items are live! Last week for online bidding!

Don’t miss your chance to bid on unforgettable experiences like Bowling with Mr. Gray, a Swiftie Experience with Ms. Devine, and a STEAM Challenge with the 4th Grade Teachers — plus many more fun items!

🎁 It’s also the perfect time to get a head start on your holiday shopping with unique gifts that give back to our school. 

💙 Bidding ends online on November 19th, so check out the auction before it’s too late!

🛍️Item pick up & in-person bidding for remaining items will be at the Turkey Toss on November 20th. 

 Visit the auction site today 


Turkey Toss

🏀Register for the Turkey Toss – November 20!

💪 Every team who registers for the free throw challenge gets a free sweatband & will be entered to win a very cool Dranesville water bottle

👉 $10 per team to compete for awesome prizes — or come cheer & shop for free!

  • 5:30 p.m. Registration & warmups
  • 6:00 p.m. Competition starts by grade level

Register your team here👉Turkey Toss Team registration

In the cafeteria, enjoy:  🎨 Creative crafts  🎲 Fun games (Bean bag toss, pin the tail on the turkey)  ☕ Hot chocolate bar  🍿 Concessions  🎟️ Raffle prizes — including a chance to win grade level baskets & remaining silent auction items!

📅 Date: November 20, 5:30 p.m.  📍 Location: Dranesville Elementary

🦃 Volunteer for the Turkey Toss! 🦃

We need YOU to help make the event a huge success! From running fun games and guiding awesome crafts to managing the raffle and more—your help is essential! 🤩

Please use the link below to sign up for a slot. Every bit of help counts! 🙌

🔗 Sign Up Here: Thanksgiving Ticket Table Volunteers


Magnitude of Gratitude

🦃 Dranesville Elementary Thanksgiving Lunch Tickets - Online sales close Sunday!

Tickets are now available in the PTA Store for Dranesville’s Fourth Annual Magnitude of Gratitude on Thursday, November 20! This year’s celebration will include Family Math activities and the Thanksgiving Luncheon.

Adult meals are $5.00 and student meals are $3.25.

Online purchase sales close on Sunday! Cash sales will be available at the door.

Purchase tickets!

Ticket volunteers needed! If you can help for a half-hour shift to welcome and take tickets, it would be greatly appreciated. 

🔗 Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F054DACA729A20-60517888-thanksgiving#/


📢 Early Release Alert! Secure Your Spot for Dec. 10th Sports Camp! 🏃‍♀️🏀

Your Registration is KEY! To ensure we can GUARANTEE the camp will be held, and to help our school staff plan the easiest dismissal process possible, please register your student today!

Don't wait until the last minute—registering early ensures the camp runs and helps the school plan efficiently!

 

But wait, there's more fun! 👇

 

WINTER SPORTS SAVINGS! Families can save $20 by registering for Winter Pickleball and Slap Shot Floor Hockey before November 14th! Keep the kids active all winter long! 🏒🎾

Don't wait! Registering early ensures the camp runs and snags you a great deal on winter sports!

 

🔗 Register for Early Release Camp & Winter Sports Here: [https://otathletics.leagueapps.com/events/4694976-dranesville-elementary-school]


Join the PTA Leadership Team Next Year! 💙

We’re looking ahead to next school year and have openings for President and one Vice President—and we’d love for you to consider joining this amazing board! You’ll be part of a dedicated team of parents working together to make our school community shine, with plenty of support along the way. If you’ve been thinking about making a bigger impact at Dranesville, now is the perfect time! Interested or want to learn more? Reach out to president@dranesvillepta.com and help keep the Dranesville spirit strong!


Stay in the Know: Follow us on social media!

Want to be the first to hear about school events, volunteer opportunities, and PTA news? Make sure you’re connected!

👥 Join our Dranesville PTA Facebook Group — it’s the best place to get event details, updates, and connect with other parents.  📣 Follow our public Facebook and Instagram pages for announcements about community events and fun opportunities.

Reminders

Upcoming Events

  • November 19: PTA Meeting
  • November 20: Thanksgiving Luncheon, Family Math Day and Turkey Toss!

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

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