DMS PTA eNews - 2/19/19

Upcoming Dates - 2019
February 19 - 22 - Box Top Collection
February 19 - DMS Plant sale underway
February 21 - Vintage Spirit Wear sale (during Outdoor Ed and PTA meeting)
March 11 - 12 - BioEyes Program (during school)
March 16 - STEM Fair*
March 18 -  Ji Li Jiang Cultural Arts program (during school)
April 11 - Cultural /Diversity Event (evening)
June 7 - Fun Day (need a chair)
Upcoming DMS PTA Meetings: 02/21, 3/11, 4/8, 5/13 and 6/10. Join us!


PTA Open Positions
We are still in need of volunteers to fill these positions:

• Health and Wellness Chair, Fun Day Chair, Sponsorship Chair

To learn more, email president@dunlogginmspta.org
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Easy Teacher Appreciation Week Gift!
One week it's Valentine's Day and before you know it--- bam! Teacher Appreciation Week (TAW) is upon us! Here's an EASY way to avoid running around for last-minute gifts: Order a customized herb garden by March 1st, and pick it up the weekend before TAW (May 3/4). Done! Herbs start at $3 each, or get all 7 for just $20. It's a gift your teacher is sure to use ALL SUMMER LONG. Order forms available at www.dunlogginmspta.org/fundraising.html or in the front office. 50% of all plant sales comes back to the PTA!


Dunloggin’s plant sale pre-orders have begun!  Submit your order by March 1st. The first 25 orders in will be placed in a drawing to win an herb basket.  Our hanging baskets or large standing pots make great gifts!
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$5 T-Shirts!
Vintage spirit wear (surplus from previous sales) will be on sale prior to the 6th grade Outdoor Ed meeting on Thursday, February 21 and at the PTA meeting that same night at 7 p.m.  (Dunloggin Media Center)  T-shirts are $5, hoodies are $15 (youth medium only), sweatpants are $10 (youth medium and large and adult small) and flannel pants are $15 (youth medium).  
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Join us at February DMS PTA Meeting (Feb. 21)
The next DMS PTA meeting will be held on Thursday, February 21 at 7 pm in the DMS Media Center. Committee reports will be presented, as well as updates from school administration. All parents/caregivers are invited to attend.
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Winter 'Box Tops Bowl' is in Full Swing
The clock is ticking! Right now (literally, right now) is the time to clip those remaining Box Tops and send them in with your student.

This week ONLY (Tues Feb, 19th - Friday Feb, 22nd ), a DMS PTA volunteer will greet the students each morning to accept their Box Tops as they enter school. Please write the student name and grade on an envelope or plastic bag containing the Box Tops to ensure proper credit is given to each grade.

Which of the grades will deliver the greatest amount of Box Tops? Who among the students from each of the grades will bring in the most? The DMS PTA is prepared to heartily recognize our biggest contributors with class rewards and individual prizes!

Look for these exciting results in next week's DMS PTA e-newsletter.
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Calling all 8th Grade Parents .. Your help is needed for the end of year 8th grade dance
Mr. Rajala, the Student Government Association (SGA) sponsor, is looking for parents to help coordinate with the Student Government Association (SGA)  the 8th grade dance at the end of the school year. The 8th grade parent committee (needs 10 parents ) usually helps out with the planning and implementation of the event.  Mr. Rajala has the venue, DJ, etc., but the parents usually help with the decorations, food/drinks, games at the dance. Please reach out to Mr. Rajala at brett_rajala@hcpss.org if you are interested in helping.
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Welcome to our Newest Business Sponsor - The Flowers Home Team
Dragon Trainer - $250 Level
The Flowers Home Team is honored to sponsor the Dunloggin Middle School PTA, and its efforts to support our school community.  Serving Maryland and Washington, DC, the Flowers Home Team is a full service residential real estate firm, committed to helping families reach their real estate goals.  Whether you need to buy a new home, a first home, or need to sell a current home, our team works with families at each step of the process. We know what a big decision it is to purchase or sell a home, and we are committed to ensuring our clients are knowledgeable and equipped to move forward with confidence.  Please contact Kim Flowers at kimaflowers@kw.com or 410-818-9391.
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FUN Day is Friday, June 7th - Have you sent in your $5 gift cards donations?????
DMS Fun Day is scheduled for Friday, June 7th (during school hours). The PTA is collecting $5 gift cards to be used for the Dragon Dollar Raffle. Any donations of $5 gift cards that you think a middle schooler would enjoy (Rita’s, Subway, Target, Amazon, iTunes, Walmart, etc.) would be much appreciated. Send in your gift cards to the front office in an envelope labeled “Fun Day – PTA /Beth Miller.” Questions? contact Beth at dunlogginptavp1@gmail.com
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Upcoming In-School Enrichment Programs
Over the next few weeks, students will enjoy enrichment programs funded by the Dunloggin Middle School PTA.

• Bio-Eyes- Seventh Grade - March 11-12

“The PTA helps sponsor the Bio-Eyes Program that allows 7th grade students to enhance their study of genetics and actually view the amazing development of zebra fish from birth on a daily basis.  In a span of only 5 days, they observe the development of the fish and identify traits that are passed from parents to offspring.” - Teacher

• Ji Li Jiang - Red Scarf Girl - Author Presentation– Sixth Grade - March 18

“Students benefit from the rich storytelling of Ji Li Jiang, as she recounts her experiences living through the Cultural Revolution in China.  Red Scarf Girl is a coming of age memoir which is in the sixth-grade curriculum. In addition, the sixth-grade social studies classes delve into China’s rich history.  Ms. Jiang does a wonderful job presenting her story in an engaging, age appropriate way.” – Teacher

If you have not had a chance, please consider a donation to PTA and make author presentations and science programs possible.  You can help spark a love of literature, acting and science by supporting PTA and the high-quality school enrichment programs it funds.  To date, we have raised $3,850 of our $6,000 direct donation goal. We need your help so we can continue to provide these academic programs.

Please go to www.dunlogginmspta.org to donate via PayPal (see yellow Donate button at top of page).

Or, send a check payable to DMS PTA to:
Dunloggin Middle School PTA
Dunloggin Middle School
9129 Northfield Rd.
Ellicott City, MD 21042
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Volunteers NEEDED!
Opportunities:

• PTA Website/PayPal integration

The PTA Board would like to integrate PayPal with our website – along with adding statement capabilities and reporting etc..  We would like assistance from someone in the DMS Community who has the knowledge/skills to assess our current situation and provide options.  You would be working with our Communications/Website volunteer on this need. Note This is not a paid position, volunteer only. If interested, please reach out to leadership@Dunlogginmspta.org.

• STEM FAIR --  Saturday, March 16*  

DMS PTA will host a STEM Fair* on Saturday, March 16, from 9am to 1pm (at DMS) and urgently needs volunteers to organize activity tables and presentations. If you or your employer are able to present a hands-on, interactive STEM activity appropriate for DMS students, PLEASE contact STEM coordinators Vivianne Miller and Mila Harding at (301)956-0757.

We are also going to need volunteers to provide general support during the event .. Come for any hour or as long as you can ..

• Fun Day (June) … Planning has  started ….We need help
  • Dragon Dollar raffle for Fun day ... We have a chair but she needs some committee members to help solicit or pickup donations.
  • Advertising of event -- most of this could be done from home.
  • Karaoke Machine -- we need a Karaoke machine and someone to run it  day of event.
  • Coordinate games w/volunteers - the games have been selected  

Interested ?? Please contact Beth at dunlogginptavp1@gmail.com

• Family Game night

DMS PTA is considering having a Family Game Night (on a Friday ) run by the men; fathers/guardians etc.  We need a few men to step up to the role to run this event for the PTA. If there is any interest, please contact Beth at dunlogginptavp1@gmail.com.

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Be a Dragon Trainer - Business Sponsors Welcome
Is your business interested in supporting hands-on enrichment programs for Dunloggin Middle School students?  We are offering two sponsorship levels to local businesses that would like to support high quality programs for our students:

Dragon Trainer $250
Good Neighbor $125

We also welcome donations such as gift cards or free services that we can raffle off.  If you would like to make a donation, please contact Lynn Bolenbaugh at leadership@dunlogginmspta.org.  Thank you for your support.
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Giant - 108!
Thanks to the 108 people who are earning money while they grocery shop.  Our goal is to reach 115 by the end of February. Through January, we have earned $846 for Dunloggin MS.  Visit Giantfood.com and sign in to your account. Go to "Manage my account", then "Rewards and Savings", to SELECT DMS. Don't have your 12-digit account number? Call 1-877-366-2668/option 1.  
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Don't hesitate to contact any of the PTA Executive Committee with questions or concerns at leadership@dunlogginmspta.org