2024 Run-a-Thon!
Our biggest fundraiser of the year kicked off April 4th. This year, our goal is to raise $20,000 for new playground equipment. We have already raised more than $11,000. Way to go Dragons!
Check out the leaderboard for most classroom donations and our top 10 earners! See the event page for the latest info: Event page
Latest news! Any student who collects a donation of any amount this Friday though Sunday (April 12-15) will be entered into a raffle for 2 free passes to the LEGO Discovery Center.
Parents, use this link to register: Registration link
Race dates for this year’s fundraiser will be Monday, April 29th and Tuesday, April 30th. Save the dates and keep an eye out for a volunteer signup!
Thank you to our generous Run-a-Thon Sponsors!
Spring Chess Club
Open to students in 2nd-6th grade. 8 weeks/session. Chess will meet on Tuesday mornings starting April 16th!
Staff Appreciation Week, May 6-10
Gift card shower! Any gift card donations may be sent in with your child by May 2nd. Place all gift cards in an envelope clearly marked with "DES SAW" and send to the main office.
More info coming soon!
Join the PTA!
Membership is $10 and supports so many events, field trips and more!
Volunteer
Make an impact! Volunteering is a great way to meet teachers, school administrators, fellow parents, and your child’s schoolmates!
PTA Meetings
Stop by a PTA meeting and learn what we have planned for the year!
Event Calendar
Events will be added to the calendar as they are confirmed! In addition to what has been added to our event calendar, stay tuned for more information about:
Back to School Night
Homecoming Parade
Spooky Bingo
Movie Nights
Turkey Toss/Family Fun Night
Dragon Runners
Spirit Nights
And so much more…
Other PTA-led Programs
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Back to School Party
The Back to School Party was held in August! Next year’s dates will be announced over the summer.
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Start with Hello Week
Start With Hello Week brings attention to the growing epidemic of social isolation and empowers young people to create a culture of inclusion and connectedness within their school.
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Chess Club
Fall session sold out! Stay tuned for the Winter session.
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Dragon Runners
The Dragon Runners will participate in the Herndon Turkey Trot 5K on Saturday, November, 18 2023. Come cheer them on!
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Turkey Toss
Dranesville’s free throw basketball tournament where your prize is a turkey! Enjoy a fun time with family friends in the game room, have a pizza, and watch a great basketball shootout.
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Dragon Days
Bringing parent volunteers, school staff, and students together for any support that is needed. Couple spots left!
“I always wondered why somebody doesn’t do something about that. Then I realized I was somebody.”
— Lily Tomlin