Dawson Dragons PTA

02/03/2026

🎉 COMING SOON: SPLAT-A-THON FUNDRAISER! 🎉

Get ready, Dragons! 🐉💥 Our Splat-A-Thon Fundraiser is kicking off soon, and it’s going to be a messy good time!

📅 Key Dates to Know:
🎤 February 17 – Kickoff Assembly + Fundraiser Begins
💻 March 3 – Fundraiser Ends
🚌 April 2 – SPLAT BUS ON CAMPUS! 🎨🫟

Students will learn all about the fundraiser during our assembly and bring home information on how families can help support our school. Funds raised go directly toward supporting our students, teachers, and school programs 💙

Keep an eye out for more details, videos, and ways to participate — and get ready to SPLAT! 🎯😄

02/02/2026

🥶 Brrr… it’s been COLD out there!
Keep your little warm in a cozy Dawson youth hoodie 🧥💙

✔️ Youth sizes available
✔️ Perfect for chilly mornings & recess
⚠️ Limited quantities available

Grab yours before they’re gone 👉
https://dawson.givebacks.com/shop?category=15106

02/02/2026

💖 Sweetheart Dance – Important Update + Volunteers Needed! 💖

⚠️ PLEASE READ ⚠️
If you’ve already reserved tickets for the Sweetheart Dance and can no longer attend, please let us know as soon as possible.

📧 Email: dawsondrgaonspta@gmail.com
💬 Or send us a message here on Facebook

🎟️ We have limited tickets, and if you’re unable to make it, notifying us allows us to release those tickets to families on the waitlist. We truly appreciate your help in making this fair and accessible for everyone.

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We’re also getting ready for our Sweetheart Dance, and we’d love your help to make this a special night for our students! ✨

If you’re available to volunteer for setup, during the event, or cleanup, please sign up using the link below:

👉 Volunteer Sign-Up:
https://m.signupgenius.com/ #!/showSignUp/5080545ADAE22ABF85-61538717-sweetheart

🔔 Please note: Volunteering does not grant access for your student to attend the event due to capacity regulations we must follow.

Thank you for always supporting our school and helping us create magical memories for our kids! 💕🐉

01/30/2026

🌟 Family First Friday! 🌟

This week’s spotlight is on Unite for Literacy—a free digital library designed for families and young readers. 📖💡

🌟 What families will find:
✅ 500+ free picture books online, perfect for early readers
✅ Narration available in 50+ languages 🌎
✅ Simple, engaging stories kids can enjoy on any device
✅ Great for nightly storytime or independent reading practice

👉 Start reading here: www.uniteforliteracy.com

💡 Why families love it:
• Always free, always available
• Bilingual families can enjoy stories in their home language
• Builds daily reading habits in a fun, stress-free way

Because putting families first means making books and stories accessible to every Dragon—anytime, anywhere. 🐉💚

Unite for Literacy provides free digital access to picture books, narrated in many languages. Literacy is at the core of a healthy community, so we unite with partners to enable all families to read with their young children.

01/29/2026

🎓📘 5th Grade Yearbook Ads Are Now Available! 📘🎓

Celebrate your 5th grader with a personalized yearbook ad — a special keepsake they’ll cherish for years to come!

✨ Details:
• 5th Grade ONLY
• $15 per ad
• Include photos and a heartfelt message

🗓 Deadline: March 24

👉 Create your ad here:
https://link.entourageyearbooks.com/welcome.asp?action=%2Fads%2Fpick%5Fad%2Easp?yearbook_id=101229&guid=C7B8BFE0-C5B8-4271-BC92-89DC2BA50560

📸 Don’t wait — the deadline will be here before you know it!

01/28/2026

📘 2025–2026 Yearbooks Are Now on Sale! 📘

Don’t miss out on capturing this school year! Yearbooks must be pre-ordered to guarantee a copy by the end of the year.

🗓 Order Deadline: Friday, April 17
💲 Price: $28 each
📲 Link to Order: https://link.entourageyearbooks.com/YBStore/YearbookStoreMain.asp?yearbook_id=101229&product_id=499383

⚠️ Important:
• Pre-order is required — no exceptions
• Orders placed after 4/17 will cost more and will not arrive before the end of the school year
• Yearbooks will be parent pickup only (dates & times TBA)

Secure your student’s memories today! 💙📖

01/23/2026

🎉🤸‍♂️ URBAN AIR SPIRIT NIGHT TONIGHT!🤸‍♀️🎉

Join us for a high-energy night of jumping, climbing, and adventure at Urban Air Adventure Park!

🗓 Friday, January 23rd
⏰ 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 179 E Bloomingdale Ave, Brandon, FL 33511

👉 Just mention our school at check-in, and a portion of the proceeds will be donated back to support our school!

This is a great chance to let the kids burn off energy, have fun with friends, and support our PTA at the same time 💙💚

We hope to see you there!

01/23/2026

🌟 Family First Friday! 🌟

This week’s spotlight is on Car Seat Safety—because the right fit keeps our Dragons safe every ride. 💚🐉

🌟 Quick Car Seat Reminders:
✅ Rear-facing until at least age 2 (longer if possible).
✅ Harness snug—straps at or below shoulders for rear-facing, at or above shoulders for forward-facing.
✅ Booster seats until seatbelts fit correctly (typically 4’9” tall).
✅ Back seat is safest for all kids under 13.

📍 Free & Low-Cost Help for Families:
• Safe Kids Florida – free car seat safety checks & installations.
• Hillsborough County Fire Rescue – certified techs available for seat inspections.
• Local hospitals & health departments often host giveaway events with free or reduced-cost car seats.

👉 Learn more: www.safekids.org/car-seat

💡 Why families love it:
• Peace of mind every time kids buckle up
• Experts help ensure the seat is installed correctly
• Protects children at every stage of growth

Because putting families first means making every car ride a safe one. 🐉✨

Keep your kids safe by using the right car seat in the right way. We’ll show you how.

01/21/2026

📚 The Book Fair is almost here!

Help your child get excited about reading while supporting our school library. The easiest way for students to shop is with a Scholastic eWallet — no cash needed!

With an eWallet, kids can shop independently and cash-free, and parents can easily set spending limits.

👉 Create your child’s eWallet here:
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/warrenhopedawsonelemsch

Our amazing Media Specialist is hosting the Book Fair. If you have any questions, please reach out to Marie Masferrer at 📧 marie.masferrer@hcps.net.

Teachers are signing up to bring their classes.

Thank you for supporting our readers and our library! 💙🐉

01/21/2026

🎉🤸‍♂️ URBAN AIR SPIRIT NIGHT THIS FRIDAY! 🤸‍♀️🎉

Join us for a high-energy night of jumping, climbing, and adventure at Urban Air Adventure Park!

🗓 Friday, January 23rd
⏰ 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 179 E Bloomingdale Ave, Brandon, FL 33511

👉 Just mention our school at check-in, and a portion of the proceeds will be donated back to support our school!

This is a great chance to let the kids burn off energy, have fun with friends, and support our PTA at the same time 💙💚

We hope to see you there!

01/20/2026

📚 Literacy Week Night: January 27th 📚

Sharing on behalf of Ms. Masferrer, our Media Specialist:

✨ Literacy Night will be held on Tuesday, January 27, from 4:00–6:00 PM in the library. Families are invited to enjoy the Book Fair, Maker Space activities, and lots of great books!

Thank you for supporting literacy and our students’ creativity—we look forward to celebrating together!