Updated 1/20/2020
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Please join the new Google Group that we're setting up to better communicate about our activities. Just email dsaresource@gmail.com to request an invitation to the group!
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This daily email is the best way to stay informed about what's happening at school.
Symposium to Access to Advanced Academics for Students of Color
The Durham School of the Arts PTSA will hold our second annual Symposium on Students of Color and Access to Advanced Academics from 6:00 to 9:00 pm on Thursday, February 13, in Weaver Auditorium at DSA. Speakers include Dr. Matthew Makel, Director of Research and Evaluation at Duke TIP; Dr. Richard Watkins of the UNC Chancellor's Science Scholars; and Alexandra Valladares of the Duke BOOST (Building Opportunities and Overtures in Science and Technology) program, who will lead a discussion on parent advocacy. Program officers from highly selective academic programs, including Christina Garrett of NCCU's Cheatham White Scholarship program, will be there to meet and talk with our county's accomplished students. Pizza, child care, and Spanish translation will be provided. We welcome participation from the greater Durham community. Please join us on February 13! Questions? Email dsaresource@gmail.com. Download a flyer with more information here.
The Durham School of the Arts PTSA will hold our second annual Symposium on Students of Color and Access to Advanced Academics from 6:00 to 9:00 pm on Thursday, February 13, in Weaver Auditorium at DSA. Speakers include Dr. Matthew Makel, Director of Research and Evaluation at Duke TIP; Dr. Richard Watkins of the UNC Chancellor's Science Scholars; and Alexandra Valladares of the Duke BOOST (Building Opportunities and Overtures in Science and Technology) program, who will lead a discussion on parent advocacy. Program officers from highly selective academic programs, including Christina Garrett of NCCU's Cheatham White Scholarship program, will be there to meet and talk with our county's accomplished students. Pizza, child care, and Spanish translation will be provided. We welcome participation from the greater Durham community. Please join us on February 13! Questions? Email dsaresource@gmail.com. Download a flyer with more information here.
Spirit Night at SkyZone!
DSA PTSA is sponsoring a SkyZone Glow Jump Spirit Night on Friday, February 28. Click the link below to purchase a ticket (per jumper) for a 2 hour jump time. Grab some friends and purchase your tickets today! See the DSA PTSA calendar page for more information. http://tinyurl.com/DSAnightatSZ
DSA PTSA is sponsoring a SkyZone Glow Jump Spirit Night on Friday, February 28. Click the link below to purchase a ticket (per jumper) for a 2 hour jump time. Grab some friends and purchase your tickets today! See the DSA PTSA calendar page for more information. http://tinyurl.com/DSAnightatSZ
Help for McDougald Terrace Residents
The PTSA is continuing to collect donations in the Main Office for the displaced families from McDougald Terrace, and we have some updated information about the specific needs that organizers are identifying, in addition to the items on this flyer. Residents are receiving food cards, but these do not cover expenses for personal hygiene and baby supplies. Please consider donating hair, skin and lip care items (particular brands include Prell, Dove, VO5, Cerave, Cream of Nature, Cantu and Blistex), feminine hygiene products, and baby diapers and wipes (especially wipes, since these are not being donated through Diaper Bank). They also would love to get small laundry baskets to help sort and distribute donated items. Questions? Contact DSA parent volunteer Denise Zavaleta (dzavaleta@nc.rr.com).
The PTSA is continuing to collect donations in the Main Office for the displaced families from McDougald Terrace, and we have some updated information about the specific needs that organizers are identifying, in addition to the items on this flyer. Residents are receiving food cards, but these do not cover expenses for personal hygiene and baby supplies. Please consider donating hair, skin and lip care items (particular brands include Prell, Dove, VO5, Cerave, Cream of Nature, Cantu and Blistex), feminine hygiene products, and baby diapers and wipes (especially wipes, since these are not being donated through Diaper Bank). They also would love to get small laundry baskets to help sort and distribute donated items. Questions? Contact DSA parent volunteer Denise Zavaleta (dzavaleta@nc.rr.com).
Parent and Student Input on DSA Facility Concerns
The PTSA is coordinating public comment at county meetings to raise awareness of issues with aging DSA facilities. We are advocating for the inclusion of a school improvements bond for the county on the 2020 elections ballot. We have documented photos of key issues with Main, Academy and the Gym. Now we need the human interest story. How you can help:
The PTSA is coordinating public comment at county meetings to raise awareness of issues with aging DSA facilities. We are advocating for the inclusion of a school improvements bond for the county on the 2020 elections ballot. We have documented photos of key issues with Main, Academy and the Gym. Now we need the human interest story. How you can help:
- Share a facility concern that has impacted you/your student at https://forms.gle/W5VgK5kb2SYMNLAa8 . This might be allergies triggered, leaks, loud window AC, AC outage, access issues, etc.
- If you would like to make public comment at the joint County Commissioner and School Board meeting on Tuesday, February 4 at 9:00 am, please email bstikeleather@hotmail.com for more information on location and guidance on public comment. More events will be announced.
WE NEED YOU! Volunteer With The PTSA!
The PTSA needs your help! If you're interested in volunteering, please click the link below. And if you haven't volunteered with us before, don't worry! The entire PTSA board is here to help! We're here to answer any questions you have, just send us an email or come to one of our board meetings. Even if you only have an hour to give, we can still use your help!
Please consider signing up for a committee.
Annual Campaign – Prepare and send yearly fundraising campaign mailer in early Fall
Spirit Wear – Launch biannual spirit wear campaign (Fall and Winter)
Membership – Recruit and report yearly PTSA memberships
Dine Outs – Coordinate dine out fundraisers with local restaurants
And more! Just click this link to the committee sign up form and someone will follow up with you.
The PTSA needs your help! If you're interested in volunteering, please click the link below. And if you haven't volunteered with us before, don't worry! The entire PTSA board is here to help! We're here to answer any questions you have, just send us an email or come to one of our board meetings. Even if you only have an hour to give, we can still use your help!
Please consider signing up for a committee.
Annual Campaign – Prepare and send yearly fundraising campaign mailer in early Fall
Spirit Wear – Launch biannual spirit wear campaign (Fall and Winter)
Membership – Recruit and report yearly PTSA memberships
Dine Outs – Coordinate dine out fundraisers with local restaurants
And more! Just click this link to the committee sign up form and someone will follow up with you.
Re-link your Harris Teeter VIC Card
Its time to link up up your Harris Teeter VIC card to earn cash for DSA! This must be done every year starting in August.
Please link (or re-link) your Harris Teeter VIC Card to DSA and our school will get a small donation every time you purchase HT brand items. There is no cost to you. Each year all cards must be RE-LINKED! You can do it online and our number is 3022. Or you can ask the cashier to link you.
Thanks for linking your VIC cards!
http://www.harristeeter.com/together-in-education
Thanks for linking your VIC cards!
http://www.harristeeter.com/together-in-education
Froyo Fridays for DSA
Every Friday from noon to 10pm visit Menchie's at Patterson Place for a cool treat. Show the cashier this post and 20% of your purchase price will be donated to DSA!
Menchie's Patterson Place
3604 Witherspoon Blvd.
Suite 109
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 402-0028
Every Friday from noon to 10pm visit Menchie's at Patterson Place for a cool treat. Show the cashier this post and 20% of your purchase price will be donated to DSA!
Menchie's Patterson Place
3604 Witherspoon Blvd.
Suite 109
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 402-0028
Donate to DSA without having to spend more through AmazonSmile
Don't forget to remind your supporters to shop at smile.amazon.com and Amazon will donate to PTA North Carolina Congress Durham School of The Arts.
Use the following message and link below in email, social media, and on your website to tell your employees, donors, and volunteers about how to get amazing deals and generate donations.
Shop for great deals at smile.amazon.com/ch/56-1945543 and Amazon will donate to PTA North Carolina Congress Durham School of The Arts.
Use the following message and link below in email, social media, and on your website to tell your employees, donors, and volunteers about how to get amazing deals and generate donations.
Shop for great deals at smile.amazon.com/ch/56-1945543 and Amazon will donate to PTA North Carolina Congress Durham School of The Arts.
Durham School of the Arts Annual Campaign 2019-2020
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