DTES TRAIL TALK

Where Families Come Together! 

Together As One!

Our mission is to develop all students into self-directed, lifelong learners in a safe and respectful environment by providing challenging, individualized and comprehensive learning opportunities that nurture strong character, global citizenship, and diversity in a collaborative community. 

May 10, 2024

Weekly House Winner

Congratulations to the Nightingale House for being this week's winners.  

All students should wear their house colors on Monday.  

Upcoming Events:


May

14: PTA Meeting

17: Follow Up Friday


June

4 - Bruster's Spirit Night (Mr. Joseph to scoop ice cream)

7: End of the Year Picnic

11- PTA Meeting/Volunteer Appreciation 

12 - 5th Grade Promotion Ceremony

14 - 5th Grade Carnival and Final Hallway March



Hello DTES families,


I wanted to wish all of the MOMs out there a very happy Mother's Day!  I hope that you are spoiled this weekend.  You deserve it. 


SOL testing has started in our 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades.  The entire school did a great job of respecting the testing times and moving through the hallways very quietly.  We appreciate all of the support the school has shown these students during their testing time.   

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Dominion Trail is looking for a LEAF representative. 

Parents/Guardians who are interested in serving as the 2024-2025 LEAF representative should possess a desire to focus on engaging with the school administration and the PTA/PTO (if applicable), as well as developing opportunities for two-way communication, through which learning, feedback and information sharing with positive outcomes for children are at the forefront. If applicable, check in with your PTA/PTO about their thoughts on nominations for next year. You can also visit www.lcps.org/leaf to learn more or chat with me about how your LEAF representative can support your school community.

If you are interested, please talk with Mr. Joseph. 


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NEST4US support low-income families with essential resources at our community food distribution events (groceries, fresh produce, meat, bread, pastries, snack bags, frozen foods, blessing bags (toiletries), birthdays-in-a-box, books, etc). Please find the flyer to the left with upcoming dates! 

 

When?: Sunday, May 12th from 9:30-11am

Where?: Manna From Heaven Parking Lot - 21445 Potomac View Rd, Sterling, Virginia


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Field Day is coming.  If you would like to volunteer, here is the link. Field Day Volunteer Sign Up

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Registration is Open - Summer Camps at DTES

DTES Summer Camps are back. We will be holding summer camps the week of June 24 - 28. We will have a STEAM Camp and a Sports Camp. They will be from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM each day. We will also be offering before care starting at 7:00 AM and after care ending at 5:00 PM. Hope to see you there.

STEAM Camp  with Mrs. Baird

SPORTS Camp with Mrs. Andrus and Ms. Thibadeau

Parents have to apply for the camp using the School Cash Online Link.  More directions below. 

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 Have a wonderful weekend! 

Your Principal,

-Mr. Joseph

 Go Huskies!!!

 Twitter - @DominionTrailES  

🌟 UPCOMING EVENTS 🌟

Tuesday, May 14: PTA Meeting

Friday, May 17: Follow Up Friday

Tuesday, June 4: Bruster's Spirit Night

Friday, June 7: End of the Year Picnic

Tuesday, June 11: PTA Meeting/Volunteer Appreciation 

 

📢 JOIN US FOR OUR MAY PTA MEETING 📢
Mark your calendars for our upcoming May PTA meeting on Tuesday, May 14th, at 7:00 PM. Join us in person at the DTES Library or tune in online at stream.dtespta.org for a productive and engaging session!

Here's what's on the agenda:
1. Election of our new PTA board members 🗳️
2. Discussion on the future of the PTA in a Title 1 school 🏫
3. Exciting plans for our end-of-the-year picnic and volunteer appreciation meeting 🌞🌭🎉

Your participation and input are vital as we shape the direction of our PTA and celebrate the incredible work of our volunteers. Together, we can make a difference in our school community!

 

🌟 WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! 🌟
As we wrap up another fantastic year, we're eager to get your feedback. Take a few minutes to fill out our Parent Feedback Survey and let us know how we did this year and what we can do to make next year even better! Your input helps us shape the future of our community and our children's education.

Plus, there's an exciting opportunity! 🎉 Everyone who completes the survey between now and May 31, 2024, will be entered into a raffle for a local gift card to your favorite lunch spot! 🍔🥗🍕

Ready to share your thoughts? Head over to https://forms.gle/SVSgvhJoeBnXyedf6 and make your voice heard! Thank you for being such amazing partners in our children's education journey. 💖

 

🌞 YOU'RE INVITED TO OUR FREE END OF THE YEAR PICNIC 🌞
Join us on Friday, June 7th for an afternoon of fun, food, and sunshine at our annual community picnic! This family-friendly event is the perfect way to kick off the summer. We're also excited to offer local business a unique opportunity to connect with the community. Interested in showcasing your business at the event? Reach out to us for details on how to join the party. Don't miss out on this fantastic day out—mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details!

 

🍫 OUR SPRING SEE'S CANDY STORE IS NOW OPEN!
Support our school and satisfy your cravings by visiting our PTA's See's Virtual Candy Store! From delectable chocolates to delightful treats, we have something for everyone. The Spring store is open through June 14, 2024. Order today! candy.dtespta.org

 

🎨 DON'T FORGOT TO SIGN UP FOR ARTSONIA 🎉
Don't miss out on the chance to celebrate your child's artistic journey! 🖼️ We've teamed up with Artsonia to showcase their amazing creations online. 👀 View their progress, purchase unique keepsakes, and share the joy with friends and family! Check out their Valentine's Day keepsake sale on jewelry, coffee mugs, and more! https://www.artsonia.com/gifts/products/
🌐 Get started now: artsonia.com/parents

Parent code: B7MR89TT

IMPORTANT LINKS
- Become a member: members.dtespta.org

- Join our Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/dtespta

- Bookmark our website: dtespta.org

 

THANK YOU TO OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS!

We can't provide for the school community without the support of our Community Partners. Thank you to our sponsors who have donated to the PTA to help support our goals! 

 

Platinum Sponsors: 

·  Scheidler Construction, scheidlerconstruction.com

·  The Coder School, thecoderschool.com/locations/ashburn

·  Nova Installations, novainstallations.com

·  Augustine Roofing, augustineroofing.com

Bronze Sponsors:

·  Goldfish Swim School, goldfishswimschool.com/ashburn

·  Leverage Information Technologies LLC, leverageitnow.com

·  LT Consulting, ltconsultingllc.net

·  Wegmans, wegmans.com

·  i9 Sports, i9sports.com

Interested in becoming a DTES PTA Community Partner or know a company that is looking to sponsor a local school? Contact board@dtespta.org for more information.

 

Meghan Aloshen

PTA Communications Director | Dominion Trail Elementary

Web | Join the PTA | Facebook


“Enjoy a night out without the kids! Broad Run High School is hosting a Parent’s Night Out on Saturday, March 16th from 6-10pm. The cost is only $15 per child (cash or check) and is for all kids who are potty-trained to 11 years old. We will provide games, age-appropriate movies, arts and crafts. We will also be providing 2 slices of cheese pizza and water halfway through the night, and you are welcome to send your kid(s) with additional snacks and beverages. Bring your kids in through entrance B-9 (near the football stadium). We hope to see you there! Any questions? Email Thomas.Newman@lcps.org for more info.”   


Early Head Start in Ashburn 

Childcare for low income families for children ages 0-3

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DTES FREE Food Pantry

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Jane Kennedy - Family Liaison

I'm here to answer any questions, so please don’t hesitate to call!

Jane Kennedy – Visit my section of the DTES website for more info!

Estoy aquí para responder cualquier pregunta, ¡así que no dude en llamar!

Jane Kennedy—Visite mi página web para más información

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 FREE TUTORING PROGRAM FOR KIDS

Varsity Tutors

All students in Grades K-12 now have access to Varsity Tutors’ free, on-demand online tutoring services. Students may access Varsity Tutors through LCPS GO. The county is going  to send a division wide message to families regarding this free on-demand feature for all students very soon.

Janet Lewis

2022-2023

NAESP Virginia State Assistant Principal of the Year

Dominion Trail Elementary School

571-252-2340

44045 Bruceton Mills Circle, Ashburn, VA 20147