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Past Events

January 2018

Tuesday, January 9, 2018

City Barbecue Fundraiser
6:00 - 10:00pm
Join us on Tuesday January 9 at City Barbeque in University Place for our DJV PTA Fundraiser. We will receive 25% of all sales including online and “to go” orders. In order to receive credit for a sale, you must turn in a copy of the flyer or show the cashier your online fundraiser barcode from your mobile device when making a purchase.  Please share with your family and friends!

Friday, January 19, 2018
Staff Breakfast
7:30am - 8:30am


Saturday, January 20, 2018
Be There Dad’s Vision Meeting

9:00am – 12:00pm
 Join the Be There Dads organization on January 20, 2018, as they plan for the second half of the school year. For more information, please click on the flyer below.   
Be There Dad’s Flyer

Monday, January 22, 2018
NO SCHOOL – Teacher Work Day

Monday, January 22, 2018
Inaugural YMC Dorothy J. Vaughan Tournament
9:00am – 2:30pm
Young Master Chess will be hosting the first DJV Tournament on Monday, January 22 in the Dorothy J Vaughan Academy of Technology Media Center. (8601 Old Concord Rd, Charlotte, 28213 - in the University area).  For more details and to register for the tournament visit the young master chess website.

Friday, January 26, 2018
Class Birthday Celebrations
Please contact your child’s teacher for additional details.
PTA Executive Officer Meeting

Wednesday, January 31, 2018
"Word Detectives" Volunteer Orientation
Orientation will be held immediately following school (4:15pm) in the Kindergarten classroom (Mrs. Cook).  
​The first 10 volunteers to sign up and complete a Reading Buddy session will receive a FREE DJV "Word Detective" Tee.  
To sign up for a volunteer slot please visit:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b084dafaa283-dorothy1

February 2018

Thursday, February 1, 2018
DJV PTA Board Meeting
6:30pm– DJV Media Center

Friday, February 2, 2018
Report Cards Go Home

Monday February 5-9, 2018
Candy Grams Fundraiser
The DJV PTA will sell Candy Grams at school the week of February 5.  They can be purchased for Scholars and staff before school. Candy Grams will be delivered on February 14.  More details to come. 

Wednesday, February 7, 2018
Early Release Day
Scholars will be released at 1:15. Please plan accordingly.

Thursday, February 8, 2018
DJV PTA General Body Meeting
6:30pm– DJV Media Center
Join us for important DJV PTA and School information. 

Tuesday, February 13, 2018
Bus Driver Appreciation Day
Please join us as we shower our bus drivers with appreciation and thanks for safely transporting our scholars to and from school each day.  More details to come on the events for this day.

Monday, February 26, 2018 – March 2
Dr. Seuss Week kick’s off. Check your scholar’s Thursday folder for details


​March 2018

Thursday, March 1 - March 23, 2018
 - Cookie Fundraiser Kick Off    
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Brochures were sent home in your scholars Thursday folders March 1st. The cookie fundraiser will end on March 19. 

All Month
Yearbooks on Sale
Purchase and customize your yearbook online. Visit the Yearbook page for more information.

Thursday, March 8, 2018
DJV PTA General Body Meeting
6:30pm : DJV Media Center
Join us for important DJV PTA and School information. PTA Nominations due!

Monday March 12 – Friday March 16, 2018
Spirit Week & Penny Wars
Celebrate your school spirit! 
 - Monday: Hat Day
​ - Tuesday: Fun Sock Day
 - Wednesday: Disney/Marvel
 - Thursday: March Madness
​ - Friday: DJV Day - Wear your DJV spirit gear or colors


Friday, March 16, 2018
Staff Breakfast
7:30am - 8:30am
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Tuesday, March 20, 2018
Spring Individual Pictures

Friday, March 23, 2018
Class Birthday Celebrations
Please contact your child’s teacher for additional details.

Thursday, March 29 - April 6th, 2018
SPRING BREAK!! - No School
April 2018
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Tuesday April 10, 2018
Northridge Middle School Meeting (Rising 6th Graders)
6:00pm - 7:00pm : DJV Media Center
Join us as Northridge Middle School provides information about their coding magnet program. This meeting is for our rising 6th grade students.

​Thursday, April 12, 2018
 - DJV PTA General Body Meeting
    6:30pm : DJV Media Center
     Join us for important DJV PTA and School information. PTA Nominations Voting for 2018 – 2019 School year
 
Saturday April 14, 2018
Daddy – Daughter Dance
7:00pm– DJV Gymnasium
Tickets are no longer on sale for this event. Please do not call the school.  Volunteers are still needed to assist with planning and the night of the dance.

April 16 - 24, 2018
Scholastic Book Fair
8:45 am - 5 pm
Visit the book fair in the media center to find the perfect book! Volunteers are needed to assist with sales and organizing books. Sign up HERE. You can also order online as early as April 11th - April 24th! Visit the Book Fair page for more information.

Wednesday, April 18, 2018
Early Release Day
Scholars will be released at 1:15. Please plan accordingly.

Thursday, April 19
Read In
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
​DJV Academy of Technology wants to promote a lifelong love of reading in our innovative scholars. Bring your lawn chairs, folding chairs, blankets, flashlights. This event will take place indoors. Pizza and snacks will be available for purchase. You can also stop by the Book Fair located in the library. 

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Tuesday April 24, 2018 - Extended Date!
- Last Day to Order Yearbooks!
    Dorothy J. Vaughan Yearbooks are on sale now. Purchase and customize your yearbook online for $20 no later than April 19. Once you are on the TreeRing website, enter the school passcode: 1015078228064194.

​Delayed
Spirit Wear Sale!
Purchase your Dorothy J. Vaughan Spirit Wear from our new spring line.  T-shirts, cups and more! More information to come. 

Friday, April 27, 2018
Class Birthday Celebrations
Please contact your child’s teacher for additional details.
May 2018

Thursday May 3, 2018
DJV PTA Board Meeting
6:30pm : DJV Media Center
PTA board members and committee chairs will meet for planning. ​

May 7 – May 11, 2018
Staff Appreciation Week

Volunteers are needed to assist with Staff Appreciation week. Sign up now. Visit the Staff Appreciation page for more information on the week. 

Thursday, May 10, 2018
Spring Concert

6:30 PM DJV Multipurpose room: Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade students will be performing the musical "Jazz" for the spring concert. Students are asked to dress in pants (or jeans) with a colorful shirt, or a colorful dress. 
​Dr. Mays asks that kids be there at 6:15 so that they can start on time. 


Class Birthday Celebrations for May/June/July birthdays
Please contact your child’s teacher for additional details.

Wednesday, May 16, 2018
No School



January 2019

Collect and bring in your Box Tops!
Click this LINK to download the sheet.  The class with the most box tops by February 15th wins an ice cream party!

Tuesday, January 15, 2019
PTA Meeting for General Body
6:00 pm
Come learn about upcoming events the PTA is sponsoring. 
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Friday, January 25, 2019
Staff Breakfast Sponsored by 3rd Grade
Sign up to donate items

Class Birthday Celebration for December and January
Please contact your scholar’s teacher for details
 

February 2019

Friday, February 15, 2019
Box Tops Due
Click this LINK to download the sheet.  The class with the most box tops by February 15th wins an ice cream party!

Friday, February 22, 2019
Class Birthday Celebration for February
Please contact your scholar’s teacher for details
 

March 2019

Friday, March 22, 2019
Class Birthday Celebration for March
Please contact your scholar’s teacher for details
 

April 2019

Friday, April 26, 2019
Class Birthday Celebration for April
Please contact your scholar’s teacher for details


June 2019
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Wednesday, June 5 2019
Class Birthday Celebration for May, June and July
Please contact your scholar’s teacher for details


June 2018

June 1, 2018
Painting with Mom

6:30* - 8:30 pm
Moms spend the evening expressing your creativity by painting with your scholar.  Tickets are no longer on sale. 
*Any guest arriving more than 20 minutes late will not be able to join the class out of respect to other patrons and our artist, nor will the patron then receive a refund.

​Tuesday June 5, 2018
Awards Ceremony
Cafeteria

9:30 - 10:15
3rd and 4th grade
10:30-11:15 2nd grade
2:30 - 3:15 Kindergarten and First Grade 

Wednesday June 6, 2018
EPIC Build #3
9:30 - 10:00
Families visit 2nd and 4th grade classrooms
10:00 - 10:15 Keynote Speaker in media center

11:00 - 11:30 Families visit Kindergarten and 5th grade classrooms
​11:30 - 11:45 Keynote Speaker in media center

​2:00 - 2:30 Familiar visit 1st and 4rd grade classrooms
​2:30 - 2:45 Keynote Speaker in media center

​June 7, 2018
Olympic Field Day Fun Day!

Kindergarten - 2nd grade Field Day starts at 9:30 AM and 3rd - 5th grade Field Day starts at 1:45 PM​. 
​Volunteers are needed and you can signup HERE. There will be up to 12 stations that need attending during the event. 

Friday June 8, 2018
5th Grade Promotion and Award Ceremony
9:30 AM in Cafeteria

Birthday Celebrations for June / July

Please reach out to your teacher for times. 

Last Day of School

​Monday June 11, 2018

DJV End of Year Celebration - BBQ
​
Reedy Creek Park Shelter #1
6:00 PM

Join us on Monday for food, music, and fun as we meet our new DJV families and our amazing staff. The DJV BBQ will be held at Reedy Creek Park Shelter #1, 2900 Rocky River Rd. Charlotte NC, 28215. The fun will begin at 6:00 pm.
Note: In case of rain the event will be held in the DJV Gym. 

July 2018

Sunday, July 8, 2018
DJV Book Study Deadline to Sign Up

Visit the Book Study page to learn more.

Tuesday, July 24, 2018
Men of DJV Meetup

7:00 PM @ Wild Wing Cafe - 9539 Pinnacle Drive, Charlotte NC
Calling all uncles, dads, brothers, cousins and grandfathers! Men of DJV will be meeting at Wild Wing Cafe to discuss how you can support the school, students, staff, and PTA of DJV this upcoming school year. 
Meals/Drinks will not be provided by DJV. 

August 2018

Monday August 13th -  Thursday August 16th
Leveling New Books at The DJV Library

We received a generous donation of books for our school library. We need 25 parents to volunteer to level and organize the books from 8/13-8/16. The volunteer hours are from 9a.m. - 9p.m. Sign up for a timeslot HERE.

Thursday, August 16th
Men of DJV Social Event 

7:00 PM

University Taco Mac
517 University City Blvd.

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August 2018

Friday, August 24, 2018
Open House
4:30 PM - Welcome Families with Last Names A-N
5:30 PM - Welcome Families with Last Names O-Z
  • Meet the teachers
  • Learning about school programs and & clubs
  • Meet others families
  • Learning how to easily support our schools

Monday, August 27, 2018
First Day of School*
9:15am- 4:15pm
*Kindergarteners will start on a staggered schedule

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September 2018

Monday September 3, 2018
No School—Labor Day

Tuesday September 4, 2018
PTA Meeting for Extended Committee Chairs
6:00 PM

Wednesday, September 12, 2018
Early Release Day


Saturday, September 15, 2018
UNCC Football - Men of DJV

Men of DJV, bring your DJV scholars to the UNCC football game for before and after game on-field activities. Tickets are $5 per person. 

Monday, September 17
Science Week
National Box Tops Week

Wednesday, September 19, 2018 
Teacher Work Day

Saturday, September 22, 2018
Science and Tech Fair (Hosted by DJV)


Tuesday September 25, 2018
Spirit Night—City BBQ

Visit the Spirit Night page to learn more. 

Friday September 28
Staff Breakfast— Sponsored by the Kindergarten 
Sign Up to donate items

October 2018


Tuesday October 2, 2018
PTA Meeting for General Body

6:00pm
Come and meet your 2018-2019 board and learn about upcoming events the PTA is sponsoring. 
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Friday, October 5, 2018
Spirit Night at Chuck E Cheese 

Visit the Spirit Night page to learn more. 

DJV Apparel Extended Through Friday Oct 19!
Visit the Apparel Fundraiser page for more information. 

Boo Grams On Sale Online Now through Friday Oct 19th
Visit the Boo Grams page for more information. 
Purchase in person on Wednesday, October 17th- October 19th in front of the office from 8:15am-9:15am 


Monday, October 15, 2018
Fall Festival Auction Items Due

Wednesday, October 17, 2018
Boo Grams Go On Sale At The School
Purchase in person on Wednesday, October 17th- October 19th in front of the office from 8:15am-9:15am. Go to the Boo Gram page for more details. 

Friday, October 19, 2018
Box Tops Due
Boo Gram Sales End


Friday, October 26, 2018
Class Birthday Celebration for October
Please contact your scholar's teacher for details


Staff Breakfast Sponsored by 1st Grade
Sign Up to donate items


Saturday October 27, 2018
1st Annual DJV Fall Festival
Visit the Fall Festival page to learn more. ​


​Tuesday, October 30, 2018
Boo Grams Delivered

Wednesday October 31, 2018
Teacher Work Day
Happy Halloween!


Monday, November 5, 2018
Spirit Night—Blaze Pizza

Visit the Spirit Night page for more information. 



Monday, November 12, 2018
Veteran’s Day—No School

Tuesday, November 13, 2018
Extended Board Meeting for Committee Chairs
6:00pm


Going on now!
Cookie Dough Fundraiser Kick Off
Visit the Classic Cookie page for more information. 


Tuesday, November 13th - Friday 16th, 2018
Spirit Week Kick Off
  • 11/13: Thinking Hat Tuesday - Wear your favorite hat
  • 11/14: Wacky Tacky Wednesday - Dress in your wackiest clothes
  • 11/15: Twin Day Thursday + Penny Wars kickoff! Find a friend or friends and dress alike
  • 11/16: DJV Spirit Day Friday + Penny Wars kickoff! Wear DJV colors or spirit wear

Saturday, November 17, 2018
Spirit Night—Charlotte Hornets Game vs.  Philadelphia—Spectrum Center

Purchase Tickets now. Visit the Spirit Night page to learn more.

Wednesday, November 21-23, 2018
No School

Monday, November 26, 2018
Spirit Night—Tijuana Flats
Visit the Spirit Night page for more information.
 

Friday, November 30, 2018
Staff Breakfast Sponsored by 2nd Grade

Sign up to donate items
 
Class Birthday Celebration for November
Please contact your scholar’s teacher for details

​December 2018

Tuesday, December 4, 2018
Extended Board Meeting for Committee Chairs 
6:00pm

Wednesday, December 5, 2018
Early Release


Wednesday, December 10– 14, 2018
Scholastic Book Fair

Volunteers are needed to manage the book fair.  Sign up here to volunteer. 
​Visit the DJV Book Fair site for more information and to shop online. 


Thursday, December 13, 2018
Scholastic Book Fair Family Night
6:00 pm
Join us in the media center for our scholastic book fair family night. 

Winter Concert – Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd Graders
6:30 pm

Wednesday December 19-31, 2018
No School

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