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The Dodd Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is highly visible and active at Dodd Middle School. Our PTA is successful because of the dedication and participation of our many parent volunteers. The PTA sponsors the 7th grade social in the fall as well as the 8th grade Class Night in June. We are responsible for sponsoring cultural programs throughout the year. In the past we’ve brought in the group, “Up in Smoke”, programs on the Holocaust (From the Fires), and authors, Avi, Todd Strasser, Gordon Korman and Edward Bloor. The PTA assists students with the 8th grade fundraiser for their Washington, D.C. trip and runs the annual book fair. During the school year, the PTA also hosts three Teacher Breakfasts for the staff and helps with a variety of other activities and events.
Monthly meetings are usually held the on third Wednesday of the month in the library at 7:00 pm (see listing of meeting dates on this web page). The PTA’s budget primarily comes from members’ dues. The cost of membership is $15.00 per year. By joining the PTA, you help ensure the success of the activities and functions we plan and support, including cultural enrichment programs, social activities for the students, Reflections and promotion. To join us, please fill out the PTA Membership Form which is available by clicking on the appropriate link to the left.
A list of the PTA Officers and Committee Chairs can be viewed by clicking on PTA Board Duties link. Any parent interested in a Board position for this year or next, please contact Kathy Kirby at 250-0011 (kathyakirby@cox.net) or Pam Skydel at 272-7708 (s-pskydel@sbcglobal.net). Our PTA also has many volunteer opportunities on our different committees. Please contact the committee chair for more information.
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Watch your e-mail for the DATELINE DODD, a monthly newsletter send home via e-mail to parents and students with important school information; it is also posted on the Dodd website. Check out the PTA section for the latest news from the Dodd PTA.
We encourage you to attend our monthly Dodd PTA meetings. It’s a wonderful way to learn what is going on at Dodd and with the PTA, and share in the PTA decision making process. Our PTA meetings are usually held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month, at 7pm, in the Dodd library. A schedule of PTA meetings is listed on this website.
We urge you to check the PTA section of the Dodd Middle School website (www.cheshire.k12.ct.us/dodd). Our PTA web pages contain PTA meeting dates, meeting minutes, a list of board members, board responsibilities, our by-laws, upcoming events and important dates, and valuable PTA links.
You may receive occasional e-mails from Dodd office with an important PTA notice.
You may also contact one of the PTA co-Presidents with any PTA questions.
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Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
No November meeting
Wednesday, December 16, 2009 – cancelled due to snow
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
No February meeting
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Meeting date in June to be announced (last meeting)
ALL MEETINGS ARE HELD AT 7PM IN THE DODD LIBRARY.
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| Scholastic Book Fair: February 1–5, 2010 |
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Preview Day on Friday, January 29th from 12:00-3:00
This year’s theme is “The Diner”! The book fair, held in the Dodd library, will be open each day (see schedule below). All classes will have the chance to visit the Book Fair and make purchases during school hours beginning Monday, February 1st.
Book Fair Hours:
Friday, January 29th (Preview Day): 12:00-3:00pm
Monday, February 1st: 8:00am-3:30pm
Tuesday, February 2nd: 8:00am-3:00pm
Wednesday, February 3rd: 8:00am-3:00pm and 6:30pm-9:00pm for 6th Grade Parent Orientation
Thursday, February 4th: 8:00am-3:30pm and 4:00pm-6:00pm for DODD Parents and Students
Friday, February 5th: 8am-12:30pm
Please feel free to visit the Dodd library anytime during the Book Fair hours to see the great variety of books selected by Scholastic, specifically for the middle school reader. Sign in at the office first to receive a visitor’s pass and follow the signs to the library.
We are looking for volunteers to assist during the Book Fair hours to help the fair run smoothly. If you have some time to help out, pleas contact Ann Lynch @ 699-9697, or via e-mail @ lynchaj@msn.com to let us know when you are available!
THANK YOU from our Book Fair Chairs: Ann Lynch, Pam Skydel & Marianne Sprankel!!!
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2009-2010 Yearbook Order Form
Seventh and eighth grade students may purchase yearbooks by using the Yearbook Order Form linked above. The cost of a yearbook is $20 and checks should be made payable to Dodd Middle School. Orders and checks may be mailed to Yearbook, Dodd Middle School, 100 Park Place, Cheshire, CT 06410, or they may be dropped off in the Dodd office. Both seventh and eighth grade students are welcome to purchase a yearbook as both grades are represented. If you have any questions, please call Alisa Bellantonio at 271-3185 or Peg Anthony at 250-1538.
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| PTA 2009-2010 Reflections Program - The Theme for the 2009-2010 Reflections Program is: “BEAUTY IS…” |
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http://www.ptareflections.org or http://www.ctpta.org/programs/reflections
The National PTA encourages students to pursue artistic expression through participation in its annual Reflections Program. This program provides opportunities for students to express themselves and to receive positive recognition for their artistic efforts. Students are encouraged to create and submit works of art in six areas: dance choreography, film/video, literature, musical composition, photography, and visual arts (such as drawing, painting, print making, and collage).
Thanks to our 16 students who participated in the 2009-2010 Reflections Program. All participants are to be congratulated on the effort they displayed in submitting a creative piece to the contest. Special thanks to Mr. Costardo, Mr. Goffin and Ms. Reynolds for their help in judging items in their areas of expertise. To learn more about the PTA Reflections program, please contact Dodd PTA Chair Terri LaChance (terriwish@aol.com, 272-2012).
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| DODD PTA FUNDRAISING PROGRAMS |
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The Dodd School PTA does not participate in any fundraising programs at this time, other than the optional 8th grade field trip fundraiser. We are able to fund our PTA programs through the PTA membership dues from our Dodd parents. Those membership dues enable us to fund our PTA operational budget, sponsor cultural events.
Eight grade students going on the Washington DC trip may choose to participate in an optional fundraiser to help students raise money to defray the costs of the their trip. The 8th grade fundraiser is administered by the PTA, but all the proceeds (fundraising earnings) will be applied directly to the student’s bill for the trip. The PTA does not profit from this fundraiser.
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8th Grade Washington Fundraiser for 2009/2010:
The 8th Grade Washington Fundraiser for 2009/2010 is completed; orders were distributed in October. If you have any questions, please contact Diane Antoniani (699-9966, dianeantoniani@sbcglobal.net) or Cheryl Romaniello (271-3098, ccromaniello@cox.net).
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Donations
The Dodd PTA is considered an educational nonprofit [section 501(c)(3)] organization by the IRS. Parents may desire to make a tax-deductible donation to our PTA. Dodd families whose employers sponsor “donation matching fund” programs may also designate the Dodd Middle School PTA to receive these fund donations. 100% of these donations go directly to the Dodd PTA and are greatly appreciated. Please contact our PTA Treasurer if you would like to make a donation to the Dodd PTA.
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Dodd Magnets
Contact Jean Garner (jatgarner@cox.net) to purchase a magnet.
The PTA is selling Dodd Middle School Magnets for $5 each. The magnets were designed by a former Dodd student and will attach to any metallic surface (car, locker, file cabinet, frig, etc.). Proceeds from the magnet sales benefit the Dodd PTA Scholarship fund. Magnets will be sold at various evening events and sporting events. You may also contact Jean Garner (jatgarner@cox.net) to purchase a magnet.
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| The Dodd PTA has set-up a $500 Scholarship in honor of Dodd’s former Principal Don Wailonis. The scholarship will be awarded annually to a graduating senior from Cheshire High School who attended two years at Dodd Middle School. This scholarship is prioritized upon character and community service. For those who would like to donate to the Scholarship fund, you may do so through the Dodd Middle School PTA. Donations to this scholarship are tax-deductible. |
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