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 Chuck E. Cheese Spirit Night, Feb. 18th! 🐭🍕
School’s out early on Wednesday, Feb 18th, so head straight to Chuck E. Cheese in Herndon for a 3-hour head start on the fun! Whether you go for an early lunch or a late dinner, just mention Draneville Elementary PTA at the register and 20% of your purchase will go back to the school.
Event Details:
- Wednesday, February 18th after 1 p.m. - 9 p.m.
- Herndon Chuck E. Cheese – 2465 Centerville Rd.
- Make sure to tell the cashier the school’s name with every purchase.
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Using a kiosk? Be sure to select “Yes” when asked if you're here for a fundraiser.
Staff perks: All staff with a valid school ID badge can enjoy a free personal meal (choice of personal pizza & drink OR unlimited salad bar & drink).
PTA Meeting, Feb. 25th: Richard Culatta on Screen Time
What’s old is new again! We’re bringing back guest speakers and working to provide babysitting at every meeting! Our first speaker, former Dranesville parent and Digital for Good author Richard Culatta, will kick things off on Wednesday, Feb. 25th.
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6:45 PM: Screen Time Presentation (15 min) + Q&A (15 min)
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7:15 PM: PTA Meeting
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Babysitting: Middle-school students available (pending confirmation).
Come and join us!
 Save the Date: Scholastic Book Fair!
Mark your calendars! Our annual Book Fair is coming March 2–6, and we’re excited to invite students and families to celebrate the joy of reading. This year, the fair will be held in the music room next to the cafeteria.
Students and teachers will get a sneak peek during preview days on Thursday, February 26, and Friday, February 27, so kids can start planning their must-have reads!
Shopping Dates & Times:
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Monday, 3/2: 9:30–12:30, 1:30–3:45
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Tuesday, 3/3: 9:30–12:30, 1:30–3:45 Evening Hours: 4:30–7:30
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Wednesday, 3/4: 9:30–12:30, 1:30–3:45
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Thursday, 3/5: 9:30–12:30, 1:30–3:45 Evening Hours: 4:30–6:30
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Friday, 3/6: 9:30–12:30
Whether your child is discovering new favorites or adding to a growing collection, the Book Fair is a great way to inspire a love of reading. We hope to see you there!
 ☀️Save the Date: A World of Reading Under the Sun!
Pack your bags, Dranesville! Join us for Literacy Night on Tuesday, March 3rd (6:00-7:30 PM) for a global reading adventure! ✈️🛂 Grab a Passport: Journey through 7 continents and collect stamps to win prizes! 📖 Book Fair: The fair is open LATE for all your shopping needs! 🛍️
Wear your favorite sunny colors or a tropical shirt 🕶️💛 and prepare for takeoff! See you there, Dranesville Explorers! 🏝️✨
 President Needed: Lead the Charge for Dranesville! 🌟
We all love the field trips, staff appreciation weeks, and classroom upgrades that make Dranesville so special—but we need a President to keep that momentum moving!
First, a huge shout-out to Katie Franklin for stepping up as our new Vice President! 🎉 With Katie on board, the team is almost complete. Now, we just need one more leader to serve as President. You won’t be flying solo—with a full board already in place (VPs, Treasurer, and Secretaries), you’ll have a massive support system and all the "pro-tips" you need for a smooth transition.
E-mail president@dranesvillepta.com to chat. Let’s keep our school traditions alive! 💙
Run-a-thon Call for Sponsors
Dranesville's largest annual fundraiser, Run-a-thon, will take place April 8th and 9th.
We're looking for more help from our community and corporate businesses to help support the prize structure. If you work for a company that might be interested in making a donation or sponsoring one of our big run-a-thon prizes, we’d love to hear from you.
Corporate sponsorships help us secure amazing prizes while keeping our fundraiser costs low, so more money goes directly back to our school. If your employer supports community partnerships or school fundraising, please reach out to Katie Franklin at christopher.kate@gmail.com —we’d be happy to share details and explore the opportunity together.
For new Dranesville families, the large prizes last year included an Amazon Fire tablet, a motorized scooter and a Nintendo Switch Lite. Additional prizes included custom water bottles, bracelets, and fidget spinners as well as items donated by local businesses such as Dairy Queen, Duck Donuts and Chick-fil-A.
Reminders
- Chuck E. Cheese Spirit Night - February 18
- PTA Meeting – February 25, Guest Speaker: Richard Culatta on Screen Time
- Book Fair – March 2-6
- Literacy Night - March 3
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.
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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