Updated 5/3/2020
IT'S TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK!
Let's take a moment to recognize our awesome teachers and staff at DSA!! Thank you to all families that submitted photos for the video slideshow shared with staff below (or here: https://youtu.be/CGnjwuaXPKY).
OTHER WAYS TO SHOW SUPPORT AND THANKS
In whatever ways you share thanks with DSA’s dedicated teachers and staff, we appreciate you. Our community is strong because of your participation and support!!
Let's take a moment to recognize our awesome teachers and staff at DSA!! Thank you to all families that submitted photos for the video slideshow shared with staff below (or here: https://youtu.be/CGnjwuaXPKY).
OTHER WAYS TO SHOW SUPPORT AND THANKS
- Please use the Staff Directory on the DSA website to send personal messages of thanks. A message from students would really brighten their day!
- E-gift cards are another great idea.
- On behalf of DSA families, the PTSA is providing all staff gift cards to Zweli’s restaurant, friend of DSA and caterer for the End of Year Staff Luncheon last year. https://www.zwelis.com/
In whatever ways you share thanks with DSA’s dedicated teachers and staff, we appreciate you. Our community is strong because of your participation and support!!
Durham School of the Arts Middle School Fundraiser
Thank you so much for your interest in supporting this fundraiser for our middle schoolers. Due to the AMAZING generosity of our DSA community, we have reached our goal! The devices have been ordered and we will get them into the hands of the students as soon as they arrive.
If you have the wish and the means to offer help to our Durham Public Schools families, we encourage you to support Durham FEAST, https://www.durhamfeast.org/, a collaboration among several Durham organizations to address food insecurity for families during the pandemic. Thanks again!
If you still wish to donate to support the DSA PTSA Annual Campaign, please use the PayPal link below.
If you have the wish and the means to offer help to our Durham Public Schools families, we encourage you to support Durham FEAST, https://www.durhamfeast.org/, a collaboration among several Durham organizations to address food insecurity for families during the pandemic. Thanks again!
If you still wish to donate to support the DSA PTSA Annual Campaign, please use the PayPal link below.
60th Anniversary Community Book Read
Since September, the PTSA has embarked on “A Year of Remembrance: DSA and the Legacy of Durham Desegregation” to honor the 60th Anniversary of the integration of Durham Public Schools when four students integrated what is now Durham School of the Arts.
As a part of the year-long commemoration, the DSA PTSA is hosting a virtual book read for the school community. We will be reading Going to School in Black and White by Cindy Geary and Lahoma Romocki. It takes place in Durham in the ‘70s! There will be a series of three one-hour discussion sessions held on April 30th, May 7th, and May 14th from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm via Zoom Video Conference, and facilitated by Al Donaldson, DSA English teacher.
If you are interested in participating, please sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409054DA5A82BA1FF2-going.
The book can be ordered from Amazon, downloaded on Kindle, and there are a few copies available at the Durham County Library. The DSA PTSA is also ordering several copies from The Regulator Bookstore. If you would like one, please write "I would like a book" in the comment section when you register through the SignUp Genius. Copies will be available to pick up from the front porch of Laura Benedict's home at 1015 Gloria Avenue 27701, near the DSA campus. People who indicate that they would like one of these copies will be contacted when they are available to be picked up.
Two other local bookshops are offering free or practically free shipping!!
Please join the DSA PTSA in this last activity of the year that honors the achievements and sacrifices of those students and those that followed.
Questions? Feel free to contact Vickie Miller (at vickiemiller746@yahoo.com) or email dsaresource@gmail.com.
Since September, the PTSA has embarked on “A Year of Remembrance: DSA and the Legacy of Durham Desegregation” to honor the 60th Anniversary of the integration of Durham Public Schools when four students integrated what is now Durham School of the Arts.
As a part of the year-long commemoration, the DSA PTSA is hosting a virtual book read for the school community. We will be reading Going to School in Black and White by Cindy Geary and Lahoma Romocki. It takes place in Durham in the ‘70s! There will be a series of three one-hour discussion sessions held on April 30th, May 7th, and May 14th from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm via Zoom Video Conference, and facilitated by Al Donaldson, DSA English teacher.
If you are interested in participating, please sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409054DA5A82BA1FF2-going.
The book can be ordered from Amazon, downloaded on Kindle, and there are a few copies available at the Durham County Library. The DSA PTSA is also ordering several copies from The Regulator Bookstore. If you would like one, please write "I would like a book" in the comment section when you register through the SignUp Genius. Copies will be available to pick up from the front porch of Laura Benedict's home at 1015 Gloria Avenue 27701, near the DSA campus. People who indicate that they would like one of these copies will be contacted when they are available to be picked up.
Two other local bookshops are offering free or practically free shipping!!
- Golden Fig Books: $1 shipping, https://www.goldenfigbooks.com/
- Letter Bookshop: free shipping, https://www.lettersbookshop.com/
Please join the DSA PTSA in this last activity of the year that honors the achievements and sacrifices of those students and those that followed.
Questions? Feel free to contact Vickie Miller (at vickiemiller746@yahoo.com) or email dsaresource@gmail.com.
Want to get updates and information from the PTSA?
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!
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!
Don't forget to subscribe to the DSA Daily Announcements
To subscribe, please send an email to dsa-announcements+subscribe@googlegroups.com.
This daily email is the best way to stay informed about what's happening at school.
To subscribe, please send an email to dsa-announcements+subscribe@googlegroups.com.
This daily email is the best way to stay informed about what's happening at school.
WE NEED YOU! Volunteer With The PTSA!
The PTSA needs your help! Several of our officers are moving on, and we need people to run for these positions. We have a wonderful set of parent volunteers, but to keep the organization going, we need new folks to get involved. 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. To learn more about the different positions and committees that need volunteer help, please click here to access the committee sign up form, and someone will follow up with you.
The PTSA needs your help! Several of our officers are moving on, and we need people to run for these positions. We have a wonderful set of parent volunteers, but to keep the organization going, we need new folks to get involved. 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. To learn more about the different positions and committees that need volunteer help, please click here to access the committee sign up form, and someone will follow up with you.
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.
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.