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May 2020 Mid-Month PTA Newsletter


PTA RECEIVES PLATINUM AWARD

We did it!!  We are almost to the finish line. As we all wrap up a uniquely challenging 2019-2020 school year, the Downing Middle School PTA would like to say a huge THANK YOU our teachers, staff, parents and students for your incredible support!!  Thanks to YOUR efforts, we earned the Texas PTA's Platinum Membership award, which is reserved for the highest level of participation. A first for Downing Middle School!  We are so very proud to be a part of a community that is dedicated to enriching the lives and education of its students and school! 

 

Be on the look out this summer for our 2020-21 membership enrollment details on our newly relaunched web site, DowningPTA.org!  

 

Thanks again and the DMS PTA looks forward to serving you and our school next school year! 

Please see the side bar for remaining open positions.  We would love for you to volunteer with us and if you are interested, please email our new PTA President, Tish Raymond, downingptapresident@gmail.com

 


 

DOWNING SPIRIT WEAR CONTEST


T-Shirt Design Contest!!  It is open to all current Downing students.  See flyer for details!!
Submission has been extended to May 18th.

 



2020-2021 PTA ELECTION RESULTS
 
We would like to extend our congratulations to the newly elected Executive Board for the coming school year:
President, Tish Raymond 
VP Membership, Beth Currey
 VP Ways & Means, Bevin Jacobs
Treasurer, Dawn Mansfield
Secretary, Elizabeth Cline
Parliamentarian, Nicki Henry

We would also like to extend a sincere thank you to our outgoing president, Nicki Henry, for her unwavering dedication and leadership over her two-year term.

WRAP PACKS



For next year, order your Wrap Pack starting April 20th.  Orders due by June 5.  See both flyers above for details. 


WE LOVE OUR TEACHERS & STAFF!

The Downing PTA Hospitality Committee was able to applaud our wonderful teachers and staff -- even during this time of social distancing. Mr. Martin and his leadership delivered items to teachers' homes during Teacher Appreciation week, and we were able to send along a treat from all Downing students & families. We are so grateful for the teachers and staff that make DMS a great place to learn and grow!

COVID-19

Here the latest from LISD about the coronavirus HERE.

EVENTS



 UPCOMING DATES

May 18 -  EXTENDED DUE DATE T-Shirt Design Contest submissions due

May 21 -  Last Day of School

June 5 -  Wrap Pack orders due

Aug 12 -  First Day Back to School

EASE THE BACK TO SCHOOL RUSH

Make a mental note to check on the DowningPTA.org web site when the back-to-school crunch rolls around. Purchase your PTA membership, Spirit Wear, Birthday Gram, Legacy Bricks, Social Tickets and more online at DowningPTA.org. Avoid the long lines at orientation and get it all done at once with a few clicks! 

OPEN PTA POSITIONS/COMMITTEES FOR 2020-2021

We are excited for the 2020-21 school year -- we miss our school! If you would like to be involved in the Downing PTA, we are recruiting for several open positions:
• Volunteer Coordinator
• Wrap Packs Coordinator
• Passive Fundraising (dine-out nights)
• 6th Grade social co-chair
• 7th Grade social (2 co-chairs needed)
• Social Media coordinator
• Binder hospital (3-4 co-chairs needed) - this program teaches students how to organize their work in their binders/backpacks. If you love working with kids, this is for you!
• Arts in Education (Reflections)

LEGACY GARDEN

Thank you to those families that have commemorated their time at Downing with a Legacy Garden stone.  We are excited to announce that this year's Legacy Garden stones have been installed at Downing.  If you're out enjoying a walk in the sunshine, take a look!   

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Flower Mound, TX 75028


 
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