DMS PTA eNews - 3/29/19

DMS PTA eNews      March 29, 2019

Upcoming Dates - 2019
April 6 - Book Fair at Barnes and Noble
April 8 - DMS PTA Meeting - Media center, 7pm
April 11 - Dunloggin Cultural Night
April 23 - Laura Resau, Author Visit (during school)
April 29 - Restaurant Night - Panera 6-9 p.m.
May 3 and 4 - Plant Sale - pick-up plants
June 14 - Fun Day
Upcoming DMS PTA Meetings: 5/13 and 6/10. Join us!
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DMS PTA Barnes and Noble Book Fair fundraiser - Saturday, April 6


Barnes and Noble - 4300 Montgomery Rd, Ellicott City
Performances by DMS musical groups - Time TBA. in Children’s Book Section.  Dunloggin Middle School singers kick off the performances at time TBA. Come out and support our students!


Pick up a book to read over Spring Break or get a head start on your summer reading.  Books are excellent gifts for spring holidays, Mother's Day and Father's Day. Enjoy a cup of coffee at their cafe while listening to performances by DMS musical groups.  Proceeds will benefit DMS school enrichment activities. See you there!
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DMS Culture Night April 11, 2019 at 6:00 PM
DMS Culture Night is coming! Celebrate all of the diverse cultures represented by the DMS community. Enjoy great food, games, performances, and a fashion show. Bring the whole family to represent your culture and learn about the culture of others.


Donate paper goods: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c4cadaf23abfb6-duloggin
(Note this event is school sponsored - the PTA is supporting by donating paper goods).
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FUN Day (Friday, June 14 ) ---  We have a chair and a committee --
Thank you to the parents who have stepped up to volunteer for this well loved Dunloggin Tradition  -- it would not have happened without you!  


We still need help in these areas --

• 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.
  
• We will need volunteers day of event!
  

Interested ?? Please contact dunlogginptavp1@gmail.com
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Shop at smile.amazon.com
If you use Amazon, please shop at the website: smile.amazon.com and sign in to your regular Amazon account. Choose DMS PTA as your charitable organization. Bookmark the site and use every time you shop. Same items, same pricing, but DMS gets the donation!
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Community Events


World Autism Awareness Day
Help raise Autism Awareness in the Dunloggin school community on Tuesday April 2, 2019. Encourage your children to help make posters (date :TBD). Purchase an Autism Awareness t-shirt for a small price at Amazon. Contact Nicolle Brazil Nicolle Brazil for any questions!


Accept, understand, love!


Watch “Angst” -   Youth Stress & Anxiety Documentary, Hear from Local Experts
Join the Horizon Foundation and Howard County Public School System for a FREE documentary screening and panel discussion around anxiety in youth. “Angst” is a 55-minute film featuring candid interviews with children and young adults who struggle, or have struggled, with anxiety – including Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps.


The film explores the causes, symptoms and effects of anxiety and stress on youth and encourages youth and their families to seek help. Middle and high school students are encouraged to attend with a parent or guardian. Each film screening will be followed by a discussion and Q&A with local experts.


Register now at eventbrite (there is limited seating at each venue)


Four screening dates and locations:
Howard High School – Tuesday, April 2, 6:30 p.m.
8700 Old Annapolis Rd, Ellicott City, Md 21043


Hammond High School – Thursday, April 4, 6:30 p.m.
8800 Guilford Rd, Columbia, Md 21046


Glenelg High School – Tuesday, April 9, 6:30 p.m.
14025 Burntwoods Rd, Glenelg, Md 21737


Mount Hebron High School – Wednesday, April 10, 6:30 p.m.
9440 Old Frederick Rd, Ellicott City, Md 21042
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Don't hesitate to contact any of the PTA Executive Committee with questions or concerns at leadership@dunlogginmspta.org