DMS PTA eNewsletter - 2/5/19

DMS PTA eNews 

February 5, 2019

Upcoming Dates - 2019
February 7 - Maryland PTA Night
February 11 - DMS PTA Meeting (7 pm, Media Center)
February 11 - 22 - Box Top Collection
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)
Coming soon: DMS Plant Sale!
Upcoming DMS PTA Meetings: 2/11, 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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Come to the February 11 DMS PTA Meeting (Feb. 11)
The next DMS PTA meeting will be held on Monday, February 11 at 7 pm in the DMS Media Center. Committee reports will be presented, as well as updates from schooladministration. All parents/caregivers are invited to attend.
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Box Tops Collection - Feb 11-22
Send in your Box Top collections to school starting next week, Feb 11-22. Be sure to write
student name and grade on envelope or plastic bag to be eligible for prizes .
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STEM FAIR -- Saturday, March 16
The 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.


*A decision to go ahead with the event will be made in the next few weeks based on the
number of exhibitors and volunteers signing up to support this event.
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Vintage Spirit Wear – President’s Day Sale
We are selling vintage spirit wear (surplus from previous sales) at reduced prices. Spirit Wear will be on sale at the PTA meeting, Monday, February 11 at 7 p.m. in theDunloggin Media Center. Remaining items will be sold during student lunch periods, Thursday, February 14 and Friday, February 15.
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Volunteer needed to consultant with PTA Board on 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; it’s volunteer only. If interested, please reach out to leadership@Dunlogginmspta.org .
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SAVE THE DATE -- FUN Day is Friday, June 7th -- $5 gift cards needed
Planning has begun for DMS Fun Day which is scheduled for Friday, June 7th (duringschool 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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PTA Enrichment Programs: “Red Scarf Girl”
March 18 - Ji Li Jiang Cultural Arts program (during school)
Each year, PTA funds teacher-requested enrichment programs that
support academic lessons. We asked teachers to share the impact of
the programs supported by your donations.
“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
Your generous donation to PTA makes author visits, like Ms. Jiang’s, 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 $3,820 of our $6,000 direct donation goal. We need your help so we can continue to provide these academic programs.


How to Donate
Please go to www.dunlogginmspta.org to donate via PayPal (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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PTA considering a Family Game night
Calling all men/fathers/guardians/big brothers etc .... The 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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Maryland PTA Night in Annapolis, Thursday, February 7, 2019, 6pm - 8pm
Come out and meet your Legislators. Let your voice be heard. Maryland PTA hopes to see you there! For questions please email info@mdpta.org 
Maryland House Office Building
6 Bladen Street, Room 170
Annapolis, MD 21401
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Be a Dragon Trainer - Business Sponsors Welcome
Is your business interested in supporting hands-on enrichment programs for DunlogginMiddle 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 atleadership@dunlogginmspta.org. Thank you for your support.
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Giant – Thank you we reached 105!
Thanks to the 105 people who are earning money for Dunloggin MS while they grocery shop. Our goal is to reach 115 by the end of February. Through December, we have earned $661 for student enrichment programs. 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