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DMS PTA eNewsletter - 11/27/18

11/27/2018

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DMS PTA eNews          November 27, 2018

Upcoming Dates
November 29 -  Health and Wellness Speakers, 7PM DMS Cafeteria  
December 10 - PTA meeting, 7PM Media Center - All welcome
December - Service Club activities
June 2019 - Fun Day (need a chair)


PTA Open Positions
We are still in need of volunteers::
  • Health and Wellness Chair
  • Community Outreach/Service Club Chair
  • Fun Day Chair (Spring)
  • Sponsorship Chair
If you are interested in learning more, email president@dunlogginmspta.org.


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Health and Wellness Speakers Series, Thursday, Nov 29 at 7PM, DMS Cafeteria
Topics - Teen anxiety and Teen drug awareness program.

Dr. Rick Silver, Founder and Director of The Thrive Center in Columbia, will provide parents an understanding of the sources of anxiety, and review effective approaches to dealing with anxiety -- so that parents can better assist their children through this tough but exciting phase.
Mr. Tim Weber, Executive Director and co-founder of Kennedy Addiction Recovery Center will be here to discuss the opioid epidemic, signs to look for teen drug use and early intervention.

Registration will be required for this event.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0e4eacae2fa1ff2-health

Are there more topics you’d like to see? Join the Health and Wellness Chair and Committee. president@dunlogginmspta.org
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Your donation has the power to shape the future!

Everyday over 600 students walk through the doors of Dunloggin Middle School to prepare for their future, and ours. The Dunloggin Middle School Parent Teacher Association (DMS PTA) supports them, their families and the teachers and staff who guide them.


This year, PTA will fund STEM, cultural arts and community events and give students, hands-on opportunities to:

•        Observe the development of zebrafish circulatory and respiratory systems
•        Grow oysters and learn about the ecology of the Chesapeake Bay
•        Dive into the works of Shakespeare and act out a scene with classmates
•        Build, test and program robots as part of the FIRST LEGO league and,
•        Participate in science assemblies, author visits, field trips, and much more.

We have raised $3,700 of our $6,000 goal for direct donations.  We need your support for the final $2,300.

Think of us on #GivingTuesday (11/27/18) and invest in a great school and commUNITY.  Share this message with grandparents, friends, aunts, uncles and families. Your donation has the power to shape the future.  Thank you for your support.

Please go to www.dunlogginmspta.org to donate via PayPal.  
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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Show Your School Pride!
Support your DMS Dragon and show your school spirit with new Spirit Wear for Winter! Fill in the attached order form and make checks payable to DMS PTA. Details available at http://www.dunlogginmspta.org/ as well.

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DMS Talent Show - Volunteers Needed
The Dunloggin Middle School Talent Show is scheduled for Friday, Jan 25th 2019 at 7pm.  Volunteers will be needed to assist Ms. Satterfield in the running of the talent show. This signup lists some of the activities she may need help with for the show.  We will add additional activities as they become available.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0E4EACAE2FA1FF2-dmstalent

If you have any questions, please contact Beth at dunlogginptavp1@gmail.com

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DMS PTA Board of Directors Meeting, December 10, 7PM - DMS Media Center
Next DMS Board meeting is next week. All are welcome to participate.  Agenda topics will include: diversity night, health and wellness seminars/speakers (target Jan ), community outreach - service club (potentially monthly activities ),  talent show, STEM /PI Day (tentative March 16) and Principal and Teacher reports.

Chairs and volunteers will be needed for many of these activities.  If you are interested in hearing more, wanting to volunteer or have an idea for fundraising or an event - please reach out the DMS PTA via leadership@dunlogginmspta.org or join us at any PTA meeting.

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Support DMS when you shop this holiday season - smile.amazon.com
As you complete your holiday shopping, sign into your regular Amazon account at smile.amazon.com.  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

Parent Information Sessions: Programmatic Options to Reduce Enrollment at CHS and HHS
HCPSS Staff will be hosting a series of parent information sessions on the programmatic options available to reduce enrollment at Centennial and Howard High Schools. These family sessions will share information on the opportunity to participate in Project Lead The Way Biomedical Science, Computer Science, or Aerospace Engineering at Marriotts Ridge; student reassignment, shuttles to HCC, and career development options. Each information night will cover the same content, and parents of rising 9th - 12th graders are encouraged to attend whichever event best fits their schedule.

Family Night Schedule (7-8:30pm)
Date
High School

Tuesday, November 27th
Howard High School

Tuesday, December 4th
Marriotts Ridge High School
 
Please note, all opportunities to participate in these programmatic options are contingent on interest and capacity.
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Stay Connected with the Dunloggin MS PTA
@DunlogginMSPTA
dunlogginmspta.org
facebook.com/dunlogginmspta
Don't hesitate to contact any of the PTA Executive Committee with questions or concerns at leadership@dunlogginmspta.org

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