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 Run-a-Thon Kicks Off This Weekend!
Don’t miss out on these exclusive "early bird" rewards! You have until Sunday, March 8 at midnight to hit these goals: Students can choose to run, walk, or cheer for their classmates.
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Win a T-Shirt:Any student who registers and raises $25 by Sunday night will receive an official Run-a-thon t-shirt.
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Win for your class:If 50% of a classroom registers by Sunday night, that teacher receives a $50 Amazon gift card for the class!
Cash: If your student collects $25 in cash, just drop it off at the front office on Monday, March 9, and they will still qualify for their t-shirt!
Dates to remember
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This Thursday: Information packets with registration instructions sent home.
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Friday, March 13:Deadline to submit a promotional poster to the front office for the Poster Raffle. (Ensure the student's name is on the back!)
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April 8 & April 9:Run-a-thon (Specific grade-level schedules to follow).
Run-a-thon Poster Raffle
Want another way to help? Create a poster promoting the Run-a-thon! Students should bring their poster with their name on it to the front office by Friday, March 13, 2026, and they will be entered into a raffle to win a prize. All posters will be placed throughout the school.
 Last Call for the Book Fair
Our annual Book Fair is going on right now, and we love celebrating the joy of reading with our students and families.
📍 New Location: This year, the fair is being held in the Music Room (right next to the cafeteria)!
There are 2 more days to pick up your next favorite book.
🛍️ Shopping Dates & Times:
- Thursday, 3/5: 🌙 Evening Hours: 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
- Friday, 3/6: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM (Final Morning!)
Official Book Fair Info: Dranesville Scholastic Page
 SPRING PROGRAMS LAUNCHING SOON!
Dragon Runners starts Tuesday, March 17th
A running program designed for 3rd - 6th graders, Dragon Runners is an exciting program that is aimed at strengthening students in body and spirit by combining group activities with running
When:
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4:15 PM - 5:30 PM, March 17th-June 2nd.
Pick up: 5:30 PM promptly - On the blacktop near the playground
Register here: https://www.dranesvillepta.com/store/p/dragon-runners-spring-2026
New! LaunchHub Robotics for K–3 🚀
Robotics is coming to Dranesville Elementary! This high-energy, hands-on program helps students become creators—not just consumers—by building with real components like motors, LED lights, battery packs, and motion sensors.
📍 Where: Dranesville Elementary 👧👦 Who: Grades K–3 🗓 When: Wednesdays, 8–9 am | March 11 – May 6 💵 Cost: $180 (includes $20 materials fee)
Be sure to select Dranesville Elementary when registering!
Register here > https://www.launchhublearning.com/products/robotics-ages-4-6?variant=46354781995252
Spring Session: Therapeutic Arts Science & Growth Mindset
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Curriculum: Self love & confidence, Storytelling & props, Mystery science, Wondrous watercolors, Magic medallions.
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Dates: Tuesdays, March 10 - April 7, 4:15 - 6:00 p.m.
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Ages: 6-12
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Cost: $185
Register here: https://www.dranesvillepta.com/store/p/tasgm-spring-26
Spring Chess Club
- Grades K– 6
- April 7 - May 19
- $149/player
- Time: 8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
- Location: Cafeteria
Learn chess with Silver Knights Academy, the five time world champion’s academy! Class time is divided between lessons and practice games. Lessons range from the basic rules to advanced tournament strategies.
Signup: https://chessacademy.com/products/dranesville-chess-club
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! 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! 💙
Reminders
- Book Fair – March 2-6
- Run-a-Thon: March 5 - April 9
- PTA Meeting, March 25
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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