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Dranesville PTA STEAM Night: Discovery Fest is happening TONIGHT -
Thursday, May 14th from 6:00–8:00 p.m. at Dranesville Elementary!

All K–6 students are invited for an evening of hands-on fun featuring Herndon &
LaunchHub Robotics, DreamMugs, LEGO engineering, Mystery Sound Lab, and more interactive challenges.
Students will rotate through stations, explore, build, and earn prizes.

Volunteers needed! We are still looking for volunteers to help run stations and support the event . If you’re able to help, please sign up here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E45ACA629A2FDCF8-63686726-dranesville#/

6th Grade Car Wash Fundraiser

Scrub-a-Dub for our 6th Graders! 

Is your car looking a little more "playground dirt" than "showroom shine"

Let the 6th Graders take it from grime to sublime!  We’re scrubbing, sudsing, and spraying to raise funds for the 6th Grade Carnival. Every bubble helps us reach our goal!

The Details:
When:  Monday, May 18th from 4:15-7:15 pm
Where:  Dranesville ES, Door 10
Cost:  $10 or donation of choice -- pay via Venmo, cash, check or on the donation
website (www.dranesvillepta.com/carnival)
6th grade families, please sign up your students if they would like to participate in the
car wash to help raise money for their carnival.  We would also love your help if you are
able to stay!

PTA Meeting

PTA Meeting May 20th, 6:45 p.m.: Understanding Anxiety in Students

Join us for our final PTA meeting of the year for a special presentation by Haley Kroll, a Registered Art Therapist from Kaleidoscope Art Therapy. Drawing on her six years of experience working within the school system, Haley will help us decode the complex ways anxiety presents in students.

Please help us celebrate our 6th Graders! Consider making a donation of $32 for the class of 2032!

Our amazing 6th graders are officially heading to middle school, and we want to send them off with a bang! To celebrate this huge milestone, we’re planning an unforgettable carnival filled with food, games, entertainment, and custom class t-shirts.

Because this celebration is entirely community-funded, we need your help to make the magic happen!

 The "Class of 2032" Challenge

In honor of their graduation year, we are inviting families and friends to consider a $32 donation for the Class of 2032!

Of course, whether it’s $5 or $50, every single dollar goes directly toward giving these students a well-deserved celebration.

 How You Can Help:

1. Donate: Use the QR code or visit our website to contribute.
2. Spread the Word: Share this post on social media!
3. Tag a Friend: Forward the website to family and friends who might want to support our 6th graders.

Let’s come together to make this milestone truly special for our students. Thank you for your incredible generosity!

Donation Website: www.dranesvillepta.com/carnival 

FNL Opportunity for Rising 6th Grade Parents! 

We have an opportunity to help fund the 2027 6th Grade carnival, but we need a leader to make it happen!
The Friday Night Live! Glow Stick Program is a great way to make money for next year, but we need a parent (or a small group of friends) to step up and "lead the charge" as coordinator.

The Coordinator’s Role:
●     Organize the Schedule: Build a volunteer calendar for Friday nights (May 22–Sept 4.)They are asking us to send available dates and will coordinate with other participating groups.

●     Recruit Teams: Ensure at least two teams of volunteers are ready for each shift.

●     Low Stress: Friday Night Live provides all the inventory, aprons, and change—you just provide the people!

Interested? Email president@dranesvillepta.com.

Reminders

• • STEAM Night, May 14
  • PTA Meeting, May 20– Guest Speaker: Understanding Anxiety in Students

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