This Week at DSA, March 4-9

3/4 PTSA Meeting 7pm – Kyle Theater
3/5 Band and Orchestra Concert 7pm – DSA Theater
3/6 – 3/10 Dance Trip to National HS Dance Festival
3/8 Furlough Day – no school business for 10 or 11 month employees
3/9 Last 2013-2014 Application Information Session 10 am
Scenery Saturday 10-4
Upcoming dates to remember
3/15 End 9 Week Grading Period
3/18 GHSGT – 11th Grade – Social Studies
3/20 Issue 9-Week Progress Reports

Important school announcements and reminders

ANNOUNCEMENTS
♪ ArtsVibe Teen Program: The Voices & Vibes Festival is a chance for teens to express their voice to the city of Atlanta and the entire nation. As a part of this Festival, we will be hosting the “Voices” showcase of the best teen talent in Atlanta. We are looking for entries that embody what it means to be a teenager in today’s society and can express the voice of a generation through art. Online application deadline March 6. For more information, visit: www.artsvibe.com
♪ Magnet Commitment forms are due NOW! Please submit to the front office. Students in grades 8-11 must declare their intent to remain at DSA or plans for 2013-2014. This will help us plan for placement of new students and school programming next year. Replacement forms are available if needed.

REMINDERS
♪ Parents are reminded that students may not be checked out after 2:45pm. Please plan accordingly.
♪ Review dress code expectations. Students are held accountable for appropriate dress from Day 1. Click here for the DCSD dress code.
♪ Do you have questions about the parent portal? Here is a list of FAQ’s regarding DCSD’s ePortal/eSIS Parent assistant program.

News from our PTSA

A FRIENDLY REMINDER FROM THE PTSA
There is a PTSA meeting scheduled for Monday, March 4th at 7pm in the Kyle Theater. A note to Committee Chairs that there will NOT be a Board meeting beforehand. If you have any issues or updates, please contact Monina directly at mklevens@comcast.net. See you there!

Nomination Committee Opportunity
The Executive Board is seeking 3 current members willing to serve on this year’s Nominating Committee. This committee will nominate a slate of officers for next year’s PTSA leadership effective July 2013 (see officer responsibilities). The nominating committee is one of the most important committees in our PTSA. Interested parents should contact Monina Klevens at mklevens@comcast.net by March 1st.

SCENERY SATURDAY

Still need volunteer hours? You can get many volunteer hours by helping out at Scenery Saturday. We welcome your help anytime from 10-4 on Saturday March 9th. Be sure to wear clothes you can get dirty and close toed shoes.

Questions or concerns, contact Mongo.