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PTA Spooky Bingo

Spooky Bingo

Spooky Bingo Night is Back! 

Limited spaces available!

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!

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 closing soon! 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

PTA Spirit Wear

Pictures of Spirit Wear Designs printed on t-shirts


Square 1 Art

Square1 Art

Dear families, 

Your talented child has been creating artwork for you!

Celebrate your child’s artistic achievement! 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 look for your child’s personalized catalog that was recently sent home. Order by Nov 13 for before holiday delivery!


Dranesville Elementary Before and After School Programs

Dranesville Elementary Before and After School Programs

Programs At a Glance:

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

TASGM Fall 2026 Session 2: FALLing into Winter Wonders

Step into a world of imagination this fall with Therapeutic Arts Science & Growth Mindset (TASGM)! Each week, students will enjoy a form of Movement Meditation and a brand-new creative adventure filled with art, science, storytelling, and hands-on exploration.

No science or artistic experience is needed. Just bring your imagination and get ready to create, learn, build and play!


Volunteers Needed

Volunteers Needed!

Turkey Toss Volunteers Needed!

Mark your calendars for November 19th—we’re hosting our annual Turkey Toss & Game Night, and it’s going to be a blast!

 

Our amazing leads from last year have had unexpected commitments pop up and won't be able to head things up this time around, so we're looking for fresh faces to step in and keep this tradition going strong. We have plenty of notes and groundwork from past years to help guide you!

 

We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to lead and support these key areas:

  • Turkey Toss Chair: Lead the planning and execution of the Turkey Toss games!
  • Game Night Chair: Take charge of organizing the indoor games and activities.
  • Silent Auction Lead: Coordinate and manage the silent auction running alongside the event.
  • Committee Members: Join the overall planning team to help with logistics, setup, promotion, and day-of support.

Whether you want to co-chair, take on a lead role, or just jump in as a committee member, we’d love to have you on board! Contact turkeytoss@dranesvillepta.com 

Dranesville Volunteers

Apply to Volunteer QR Code

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

  • Spooky Bingo: October 29th from 6 - 8pm
  • Staff Breakfast: October 30th 
  • Spirit Wear Preorder Close: October 30th 
  • PTA Meeting: Wednesday, November 18th at 6pm
  • Thanksgiving Lunch: Thursday, November 19th 10a-2p
  • Turkey Toss and Silent Auction: Thursday, Nov. 19th 6-8p SAVE THE DATE

 

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.