Dumbarton Elementary School PTA

School starts Aug. 21! Have you downloaded ParentSquare yet?📱

With ParentSquare, you’ll be able to:

- Receive announcements and school closure information via email, text or app;
- View HCPS and school calendars;
- Easily sign up to participate in school events;
- Securely receive SOL test scores and other important student documents;

… and much more!

If you haven't signed up, you can download the app and input the email address you use for school communications. ParentSquare will help you from there! You can find some more details about ParentSquare on our website at https://www.henricoschools.us/page/communications.

🖥📚LITERACY WEBINAR FOR PARENTS

Reading is the cornerstone of academic success. Unfortunately, the number of students in Virginia who can't read proficiently by 4th grade has increased as a result of the Pandemic. Join Virginia PTA, Virginia Association of Elementary School Principals, and Decoding Dyslexia Virginia for a webinar on January 9th with Dr. Emily Solari and Delegate Carrie Coyner to learn about the multi-pronged approach Virginia is using to improve reading proficiency.

In this webinar parents will learn what evidence-based literacy instruction is (and is not), what they can look for in the classroom, and practical reading strategies they can use at home to support their struggling reader. We'll also discuss implementation of the 2021 Virginia Literacy Act, how it's changing the way reading is being taught across Virginia, and how you can advocate for improved reading resources during the 2023 General Assembly Session.

REGISTER HERE: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2166782703590417749?source=VAPTA

Carrie Coyner Decoding Dyslexia Virginia, UVA School of Education & Human Development

Can you help our students have a fun breakfast with Santa this Thursday? We have a few items that we still need to be fulfilled:

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The DES school counseling team is elated to be back for a spectacular school year. They are implementing a wonderful after school program called “Girls on the Run”. This program is a great way to help build young girls’ self-esteem, make meaningful connections, and promote physical activity all in one. This program accepts 8-20 girls and run for 10 weeks with a commitment of meeting after school twice a week for 1.5 hours. At the end of the season there is a celebratory, non-competitive 5K in December at Bryant Park. They are looking for a head coach, assistant coaches, and substitute coaches for the team here at Dumbarton. You do not have to be athletic to coach. One of the coaches must be CPR/First Aid certified. If someone is interested in coaching and is not CPR/First Aid certified you can reach out to GOTR staff at [email protected] and they will help point you in the right direction regarding that process. Coach training will be held on Saturday, September 10 from 10:00a.m. – 3:30p.m. In addition to that training, there will be online modules to complete as well. Anyone interested in volunteering, should email Brianna Hodge at [email protected].

You can also click here to join: https://dumbarton.memberhub.com/store

Want to help our students get a fantastic start to the year? Help fill our Paw Bucks Store!

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It's never too early to join the PTA! Join now and you could win school supplies.

Join here: https://dumbarton.memberhub.com/store

Worried about the membership fee? Email [email protected]. We have a limited number of memberships that can be covered by the donations of a generous member.

Our final general membership meeting of the 2021-2022 school year will be TONIGHT at 6 PM: https://us05web.zoom.us/j/81909785347?pwd=SlhneDFlaHB4UEl3WHlQZkJCcDRuQT09

We'll be voting for our board for the 2022-2023 year. If you are a current PTA member and would like to vote but cannot make the meeting, you can vote here up until 5 PM today: https://forms.gle/PLRMwego4Bt4yh3T8

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Happy Mother's Day weekend Wildcat Families!
We will have a General Membership meeting on Thursday, May 14th from 6-6:40pm through Zoom. Anyone is welcome to join, please see the e-mail from Mrs. Scott with the Zoom meeting details.

We also have a need for help next year on the PTA board. During the meeting next week, the current PTA board will be able to answer any questions about a board position, time needs, and availability. Our volunteer work goes a long way to create special events, memories, and help fund the school in various ways. If you have an interest, please fill out the following Google Doc and one of us will get back to you! https://dumbartonpta.org/nominations

In the meantime, please stay safe, well and we miss you all!