Vol. 23| PRESIDENTS DAY Edition | February 19, 2019
Upcoming Events February 19th – March 4th
February 19 – Dorothy Hamm Middle School PTA Meeting – HB Woodlawn cafeteria
February 25-March 1 – Henry’s Art Drive – Glebe Lobby
February 28 – Multicultural Night – Glebe Elementary
Dorothy Hamm Middle School UPDATE
EARLY FEB 2019 – from Lara Johnson, the Publicity Committee Chair
The next Dorothy Hamm Middle School PTA Organizational Meeting will be on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. in the HB Woodlawn cafeteria.
We will be sharing ideas, reviewing the draft by-laws and updates from the Committee Chairs. You will also be able to join the new PTA – proposed dues for March to June 2019 are $20, please bring cash.
Please note these important dates for your calendar:
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Please consider volunteering and reaching out to one of the Committee Chairs.
- DHMS Organizational PTA Meeting Chair: Dan Lyons (lyonsdaniel@gmail.com)
- DHMS Organizational PTA Meeting Secretary: Dena Porter (adenaporter12@gmail.com)
- Bylaws Committee Chair: Angela Huskey (angela@tinyelvis.com)
- Nominations Committee Chair: Holly Tennant Billy (HollyTBilly@gmail.com)
- Membership Committee Chair: Debbie Pearson (debrapearson@verizon.net)
- Publicity Committee Chair: Lara Johnson (milesandlara@comcast.net)
- Hospitality Committee Chair: Madelon Brennan (Brennanm@georgetown.edu)
Please find the Dorothy Hamm MS Informational PTA Meeting Minutes at: Dorothy Hamm MS January 22 Minutes.
Multicultural Night
Thursday, February 28, 6:30-8:00 pm – Glebe Elementary School
Multicultural Night is a celebration of the international flavor of Glebe Elementary School. Did you know that Glebe students speak more than 30 different languages at home? Our annual event showcases our diverse backgrounds and gives students an opportunity to explore our world – while traveling the halls of Glebe! Please join us for this favorite annual event at Glebe!
Henry’s Art Drive for Tracy’s Kids Art Therapy Program
Glebe Spring Social & Auction, Family Donations
March 23 – Knights of Columbus
ATTENTION! ATTENTION! DEADLINES APPROACHING!
Drink Band Prices Go Up: Don’t be tardy to the party! $20 early-bird drink band sales for the annual Glebe Social and Auction end on February 28th. Click here to purchase: https://glebe.
If you do not want to enjoy tasty adult beverages at the Glebe Social & Auction on March 23rd, do not worry, admission is free, but still be sure to register your credit card so that you may bid on items on March 23rd: https://glebe.ejoinme.
Donations Deadline: Are you hosting a party, donating to the auction, making a family monetary contribution? In order to be listed in the Glebe Social & Auction catalogue, be sure to make all donations and contributions by no later than Friday, February 22nd! Contact Erika Hartingh (email) and Cynthia Punsalan (email) with any questions.
PTA positions – Treasurer open now and next year’s openings
Dear Glebe Community, as the new year begins, perhaps you would like to get more involved in ‘corporate’ side of the PTA? We have several positions open or opening in the next school year. Please consider this opportunity!
2018-19: OPEN POSITION – PTA Treasurer
If you or know of anyone who would like to join our Executive Board and get involved in our school, please let us know! The position will be onboarded smoothly by our current treasurer so a seamless transition is anticipated.
Coming in June, most of our board will be turning over. We are actively looking for the following Board positions for next school year: President, Vice President of Ways & Means, Vice President of Activities & Programs, Corresponding Secretary, Recording Secretary. Please email us at glebepta@gmail.com or chat with one of us at Glebe.
Thank You’s
to those of you who have donated so far to Henry’s Art Drive! Collections continue until March 1st!
Reminders
- Have Box Tops? You can turn these in to the collection box in the Front Lobby!
- Please bring in food and toiletries for our Glebe Nourishment Center. Cart in the Front Lobby!
- Have used crayons? our The Crayon Initiative takes your broken, used crayons and re-purposes them. Just drop them off in the main office collection bin or in your child’s classroom!
Need to Reach Us?
For general questions, email glebepta@gmail.com – Kristen Johnson
For newsletter/school communications, email glebeptacomm@gmail.com – Chai Puri
For events/activities, email glebeactivities@gmail.com – Lauren Barber
For finance questions, email glebeptatreasurer@gmail.com –
Other PTA questions? Find out who can help you!
@ the next PTA meeting: