DPS Parent Post - Dec. 16

December 16 - Last day of school before Winter Break

December 19 - January 4 - Winter Break for Students

December 27, 28, & 29 - Harry Johnson Holiday Classic at GW

January 5 - Students return to school

View the district calendar here, and remember to keep up with school-based events by regularly checking their websites and social media.

Parents, remember that just 15 minutes of reading per day can be beneficial to your child's development. It's even more important during the break to keep their minds sharp. Our Passport to a Great Adventure reading program allows students to log their reading hours for a chance to win prizes. All they do is read for their allotted amount of time, fill in their passports, and turn them in to their teacher to be entered into the monthly and grand prize drawings.

• One of UToledo's bigger automatic awards for first-year students will close on January 3rd. Any student who applies with above a 3.5 GPA will receive in-state tuition to attend UToledo ($12,085 a year). This applies for all four years and includes consideration for an additional merit scholarship. For more information email: cmangum@mail.dps.k12.va.us.
  
• The DPWA Senior Female Scholarship is accepting applications. Contact Camille Magnum for more information.
• Advisory Camille Mangum will be holding virtual meetings Monday and Tuesday for any GW juniors and seniors who have questions or need assistance with applications, scholarships, and FAFSA.

DPS is holding its Second Annual Black History Month Essay Contest this year! We are now taking submissions for the contest from all DPS students grades K-12. For more details on this contest, please use the QR code or the following link: https://bit.ly/2223bhmessay. Submissions are due by January 31, 2023.

Now through March 31, 2023, students who complete five hours of tutoring on FEV Tutor by March 31 will earn an Amazon gift card! As a reminder, FEV Tutor is a completely FREE, 24-hour online tutoring service that allows students to get help on specific topics they are struggling with. Students can take advantage of "on-demand" sessions when they need them, or schedule sessions with a tutor. FEV Tutor is accessed through students' Single Sign On portals.