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Parent Pocket - November 15

Parent Pocket - November 15
Parent Pocket -November 15

G.L.H Johnson Elementary School G.L.H Johnson Elementary School

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GLH Johnson Elementary School hosted their PTA Meeting this week. Families were provided with the opportunity to join the PTA. PTA President JD Edmunds provided families with school fundraiser updates and students as well as staff performed a Multicultural Dance. There was also a turkey giveaway, just in time for Thanksgiving!

O.T. Bonner Middle School O.T. Bonner Middle School

Grandfather and grandson enjoyed their evening out supporting Bonner's Drama Club stage play Order Up! "It's all here!"

O.T. Bonner Middle School O.T. Bonner Middle School

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OT Bonner Middle School's Drama Club presented the stage play Order Up! "It's all here!" for their families, school staff as well as community members this week. Bravo, on your wonderful performance!

Park Avenue Elementary School Park Avenue Elementary School

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Park Avenue Elementary School's third, fourth and fifth STEAM+C Enrichment students had a hands-on cooking experience with Mrs. Karen Steinbach Eades.

E.A. Gibson Elementary School E.A. Gibson Elementary School

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E.A Gibson Elementary School had a record number of BOOSTS! Way to go scholars! Keep up the great work.

George Washington High School George Washington High School

Virtual Science Meetings Virtual Science Meetings

Parents! You are invited to participate in discussions about science education in DPS! Please join us virtually for one or more of these virtual meetings.


Tuesday, November 19 @ 5pm

Elementary: Teams Meeting ID: 280 577 571 825

Passcode: MTLczC


Middle: Teams Meeting ID: 237 408 540 55

Passcode: E5hvWd


High: Meeting ID: 245 423 876 672

Passcode: n6hQP8

Virtual School Choice Information Sessions Virtual School Choice Information Sessions

Need help completing School Choice applications? Attend one of our virtual help sessions and learn more about our 25-26 offerings! View the meeting dates, times, and links below. For more information on our school choice programs, visit our website at danvillepublicschools.org.


Wednesday, November 20 at 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, November 26 at 10 a.m.

Holiday Card Contest is back for 2024! Holiday Card Contest is back for 2024!

We will be accepting submissions for our holiday card contest starting November 1! Submissions can be given to homeroom teachers or emailed to ldavis2@mail.dps.k12.va.us. First place will receive $200, and we will use their design for the DPS holiday card. Second place will receive $100. ALL students K-12 are invited to participate!



Please note: to be considered, cards must have covers that can be digitized through scanning. Elements such as 3D items and glitter cannot be digitized or recreated.

Upcoming Events & Dates to Remember Upcoming Events & Dates to Remember

November 15 - GW Varsity Football playoff game at 7 p.m.

November 18 - GW JV and Varsity scrimmage vs Chatham Hall at Bonner, starting at 5:30 p.m.; GW scholastic bowl home match vs. Tunstall at 5 p.m.

November 19 - Bonner Boys & Girls basketball home games vs. Mecklenburg, starting at 5:30 p.m.

November 20 - School Choice Virtual Information Session at 5:30 p.m.

November 21 - Galileo Scholastic Bowl home meet vs. Dan River at 5 p.m.; GW JV and Varsity Girls Basketball home scrimmage vs. Gretna at Bonner, starting at 5:30 p.m.

November 26 - School Choice Virtual Information Session at 10 a.m.; Deadline for Holiday Card Contest submissions; GW JV and Varsity Boys Basketball home scrimmage vs. Jefferson Forest at Bonner, starting at 5:30 p.m.

November 27-29 - Thanksgiving Break


*Check out school websites for school-based events!

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Community Holiday Light Show

Community Holiday Light Show

This holiday season, experience the magic of thousands of lights, give back to your community, and visit with Santa himself in historic Ballou Park.

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Family Engagement Survey for Families Family Engagement Survey for Families

As a learning partner in Danville Public Schools, we would like to know how welcomed and invited you feel; not only in our school buildings, but the learning process of your child(ren). Please take a moment to scan the QR code below and complete our survey!

Link: https://forms.gle/ofZF1aEJv9Xo18Bh7

The Family Literacy Program
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DPS Reads

DPS Reads

Share your videos with friends, family, and the world

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DPS is hosting a reading challenge each month at all schools. Click here to learn more about getting involved.
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Have any suggestions for the parent newsletter? Send them to Lanie Davis, Public Information Officer, at ldavis2@mail.dps.k12.va.us
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