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 Herndon Homecoming Parade – October 24th
Homecoming Parade Float
DES needs your help to make our float a success!
How can you help?
1) Decorate the float Friday, October 23rd. We'll be in the Dranesville parking lot at 6 PM
2) Walk in the parade on Saturday, October 24th. All walking participants should be at Herndon Middle School, 901 Locust Street by 9 AM and the parade will start at 9:30 AM. Our assigned lineup number is #41.
This year's float theme is: Hollywood Through the Years! Everyone is invited to participate and are encouraged to wear movie-themed costumes or shirts to fit with our theme.
6th graders who participate in the parade will be allowed to ride on the float.
 Spooky Bingo
Spooky Bingo Night is Back!
Grab your costumes and join Dranesville PTA for a frightfully fun evening of bingo, dinner, and community!
When: Thursday, October 29, 6–8 PMCost: $5 per person
What's in store:
- Spooky bingo with prizes
- Raffle drawings
- Costume parade
- Dinner and music
Register here: https://www.dranesvillepta.com/store/p/spooky-bingo-2026
Want to help? We're collecting prize donations! Browse our Amazon wish list and pick something to send our way: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2LFPHLRAYKZWP?ref_=wl_share
Want to volunteer at the event? https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E45ACA629A2FDCF8-66713863-spooky
Every bit helps make the night extra special for our students and families. We can't wait to see you there, and your best costumes too!
 Donut Be Spooked – Our Staff is Sweet!
6th Grade Sponsored Staff Breakfast
The PTA is thrilled to partner with our 6th Grade families to kick off the grade sponsored breakfasts for our amazing Dranesville teachers and staff!
The Staff Breakfast will be on Friday, October 30th and there are many ways you can get involved:
- Bring a dish (homemade or store-bought)*
- Donate funds
*If you are dropping off food, then please bring it to the cafeteria by 8:00-8:15 am or coordinate drop off with Krissi Chevalier by texting 703-919-0573.
Click here to donate funds
Sign up here to bring food
Show Your Dranesville Spirit!
Spirit Wear Preorder is open! The preorder will have more short sleeve t-shirts, long sleeve t-shirts, sweatshirts, and flannel PJ pants!
The preorder will close on Friday, October 30th. Orders will be available for pickup at Turkey Toss or can be sent home with your child.
Link Here: https://www.dranesvillepta.com/store/spirit-wear
 Pictures of Spirit Wear Designs printed on t-shirts
Square1 Art
Dear families,
Your talented child has been creating artwork for you that you will see soon on their personalized catalog coming home!
Celebrate your child’s artistic achievement! You’ll be able to order timeless keepsakes to cherish for years to come, and just in time for the holidays.
Check out www.square1art.com/shop for gift ideas and keep an eye out for your child’s personalized catalog by the end of October.
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 Dranesville Elementary Before and After School Programs
Programs At a Glance:
There’s still time to sign up!
Early Release Camp (Overtime Athletics) – Grades K–6 | Wed, 1:05–4:05 PM | 9/30, 11/18, 1/13, 4/7 | $200
TASGM – Session 2: — Grades 1–6 | Tue, 4:15–6:00 PM | Nov10 - Dec 15 | $185
 Herndon Optimist Basketball
Herndon Optimist Basketball will be holding player evaluations at Herndon Middle School (Door 4).
Boys Grade 1-2: October 26 at 5:45 PM
Boys Grade 3-4: October 26 at 7:00 PM
Boys Grade 5-6: October 27 at 7:00 PM
Boys Grade 7-8: October 28 at 7:00 PM
Girls Grade 1-3: October 29 at 5:45 PM
Girls Grade 3-5: October 27 at 5:45 PM
Girls Grade 6-8: October 28 at 5:45 PM
- All evaluated players are placed on a team
- Financial aid available
For more information and to register: www.herndonoptomist.org/basketball/basketball-house-program-current-season-information
 Volunteers Needed!
Dranesville Volunteers
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All FCPS volunteers must register and complete an application through the Volunteer FCPS web-based platform. Any parent or guardian that wants to assist in ANY classroom, club, school event or field trip chaperone must register and be active before attending. https://fcps.samaritan.com/custom/501/organization_details/588 |
Reminders
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
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Herndon Homecoming Parade – DECORATE FLOAT: October 23rd at 6PM
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Herndon Homecoming Parade: October 24th at 9:30AM; Downtown Herndon
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Spooky Bingo: October 29th from 6 - 8pm
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Staff Breakfast: October 30th
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Spirit Wear Preorder Close: October 30th
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PTA Meeting: Wednesday, November 18th at 6pm
Join the PTA - https://dranesville.givebacks.com/shop
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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