Officers
- President:
- Kevin L. Carr
- Vice President:
- Johanna Lawson
- Treasurer:
- Diana Zajac
- Secretary:
- Penny Starr-Ashton
Meeting Dates
Our next Home and School meeting will be Tuesday night, May 15th, at 6:30 PM in the DHMS Library.
The Annual DHMS Home and School Auction will be in the cafeteria starting at 7pm, immediately following the Home & School meeting which begins at 6:30.
This year we are having a live auction only as well as the Vacation Fund 50/50. There will be light refreshments -soda, water and soft pretzels.
Here are the items up for auction:
Item # 1 “For the Cook” Basket Valued at $125
Courtesy of: Discovery Team, Panera Bread, & Giampino’s Cucina Italiano
Includes: A basket containing various dips, spreads, sauces and rubs, a wooden spoon, a certificate for a year of bread from Panera bread entitling you to one loaf of bread per month for a year, and a $25 gift card to Giampino’s Cucina Italiano
Item # 2 “A Day at the Faire” Package Valued at $70
Courtesy of: Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire & Jano’s Pizza
Includes: 2 tickets to the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire and 2 certificates for free pizza from Jano’s Pizza
Item # 3 “Home Movie Night Basket” Valued at $60
Courtesy of: Athenians Team & Jano’s Pizza
Includes: 2 DVD’s – Mrs. Doubtfire & The Tales of Despereaux, a $20 gift card to Target, boxes of candy, microwave popcorn and popcorn cups, and 2 certificates for free pizza from Jano’s Pizza
Item # 4 “Making Memories” Scrapbooking Package Valued at $50
Courtesy of: Gina Flatley and Family
Includes: 2 scrapbooks, scrapbooking pages, and a box of scrapbooking materials
Item # 5 “Girls Night Out Package” Valued at $80
Courtesy of: Jenny’s Nails & Untouchables Team
Includes: 2 gift certificates worth $ 10 each for manicures at Jenny’s Nails in Havertown and 2 gift cards to Pica’s Restaurant – 1 for $50 and the other for $10
Item # 6 “The Joy of Music” Package Valued at $100
Courtesy of: The Philadelphia Orchestra
Includes: 2 orchestra level seats to 2012-2013 performance of The Philadelphia Orchestra
Item # 7 “A Day of Relaxation Basket” Valued at $100
Courtesy of: The 1776ers Team
Includes: A basket containing teas, a candle, various bath products and a $60 gift card to Millennium Spa for manicures/pedicures
Item # 8 Miller Genuine Draft Neon Sign Valued at $100
Courtesy of: Casey’s
Item # 9 $60 Gift certificate for pet’s exam/vaccinations
Courtesy of: Robert M. Emas, VMD
Item # 10 “The Weekend at the Beach” Package Valued at $150
Courtesy of: Morey’s Pier’s, the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts, and the Jordan Family
Includes: 2 passes to Morey’s Piers beachfront water parks, a day in Cape May for 2 including a combination tour of the historic Emlen Physick Estate and a guided trolley tour, admission to the Cape May Lighthouse, and admission to the World War II Lookout Tower, and a Bocce ball set for a family game at the beach
Item # 11 “The Wildcats & The Wings” Package Valued at $130
Courtesy of: DHMS Counselors, the Philadelphia Wings, and Iron Hill Brewery
Includes: A basket of Villanova Wildcats gear including 1 small Villanova Wildcats football t-shirt, one large Villanova March Madness t-shirt, one X-large Villanova t-shirt, one medium Villanova football t-shirt, and one set of Wildcat stationary, a voucher good for 2 tickets to any 2013 Philadelphia Wings game, and a $20 gift card to Iron Hill Brewery in Media
Item # 12 “A Day or Two at the Museums” Package Valued at $100
Courtesy of: Academy of Natural Sciences, American Helicopter Museum, Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, and Penn Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
Includes: 2 admission passes to the Academy of Natural Sciences, 4 admission passes to the American Helicopter Museum, 2 admission passes to the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, and 2 admission passes to the Penn Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
Item # 13 “The Wetlands Institute Basket” Valued at $67
Courtesy of: Wetlands Institute and Dennis & Dawn Kays
Includes: 4 tickets to the Wings n’ Water Wildlife Arts Festival on 7/12 &7/13, coupon for a free child admission for use anytime, 1 medium t-shirt, 1 men’s large blue-collared shirt, 1 “I brake for turtles” wristband, and 1 Wetland’s Institute car decal sticker
Item # 14 “Day Trippin’ Package” Valued at $160
Courtesy of: Sesame Place, Clementon Park & Splash World, and Jano’s Pizza
Includes: 2 single-day admission tickets to Sesame Place, 2 admission passes to Clementon Park & Splash World, and 2 certificates for free pizza at Jano’s Pizza
Item # 15 “Some Old-Fashioned Fun” Package Valued at $60
Courtesy of: Wynnewood Lanes and Nifty Fifty’s
Includes: 6 vouchers for free games at Wynnewood Lanes and a $25 gift card to Nifty Fifty’s
Item # 16 “Family Falcon Pride” Basket Valued at $108
Courtesy of: Gina Flatley, Spiritwear Chairperson for DHMS Home & School
Basket Includes: Adult XL long sleeve DHMS t-shirt, adult large long sleeve Falcon Pride t-shirt, adult large plaid PJ pants, adult medium gray sweat pants, adult medium Fear the Falcon t-shirt, adult medium soffee shorts, youth large long sleeve falcon pride t-shirt, youth large short sleeve Falcon Pride t-shirt, and youth large soffee shorts.
Item # 17 “The Language of Love Set” Valued at $75 +
Courtesy of: The World Languages Department and the Patriots Team
Includes: A money rose, $50 gift certificate for Loro’s Italian Restaurant, and bottle of Chianti
Item # 18 “Historic Brandywine Families Tour” Valued at $120
Courtesy of: Brandywine River Museum, Longwood Gardens, and Winterthur
Includes: 4 admission passes to Brandywine River Museum, 2 admission passes to Longwood Garden, and 2 admission passes to Winterthur
Item # 19 “Lunch and a Matinee” Package Valued at $85
Courtesy of: Charlotte’s Restaurant and Mr. Tom Landmesser
Includes: $25 gift certificate for lunch at Charlotte’s Restaurant & a $60 gift card for Regal Theaters
Item # 20 “A Night of Laughs” Valued at $96
Courtesy of: Helium Comedy Club
6 admission passes to Helium Comedy Club
Item # 21 “On The Waterfront” Package Valued at $160
Courtesy of: Camden River Sharks, Adventure Aquarium and Jano’s Pizza
Includes: 4 tickets to a 2012 Camden River Sharks game, 4 admission passes to the Adventure Aquarium, 2 certificates for free pizza at Jano’s Pizza
Item # 22 “Fix-It-Up Tool Bag” Valued at $80
Courtesy of: DHMS Technology & Engineering Department
Bag Includes: 49-piece pliers and screwdriver set, 6-piece screwdriver set, 3-piece professional tool set, level, claw hammer, combination square, work gloves, safety glasses and carpenter pencils
Item #23 Keurig Elite Coffeemaker Valued at $120
Courtesy of: Maureen Stone & Family
Item # 24 “A Table for Two” Package Valued at $70
Courtesy of: Gladiators Team
Includes: $50 gift card to Tratorria Giuseppe in Edgemont, a bottle of Yellow Tail Pinot Noir, and a wine carrier
Item # 25 “For the Gardener” Package Valued at $140
Courtesy of: Morris Arboretum of the University of Penn., Tyler Arboretum, Chanticleer, and Mostardi Nursery
Includes: 4 admission passes to Morris Arboretum, 4 admission passes to Tyler Arboretum, 2 admission passes to Chanticleeer, and a $25 gift card to Mostardi Nursery
Item # 26 “Date Night Basket” Valued at $120
Courtesy of: The Apollo Team and the Media Theater
Includes: a $50 gift Certificate to Stephen’s Prime in Media, a bottle of Gnarly Head Red Zinfadel, 2 wine glasses, and 2 ticket vouchers to see Hairspray 9/26/12 thru 11/4/12 at the Media Theater
Item # 27 “Coach Jordan’s Basketball Camp” Valued at $200 approx.
Courtesy of: Mark Jordan
A week (Monday, 6/18/12 thru Friday, 6/22/12 9am to 2pm) at Coach Jordan’s Basketball Camp at Radnor High School for child in grade 3-8 and a basketball
Item # 28 “Rainy Day Activities Basket” Valued at $100
Courtesy of: DHMS Art Dept., Hedgerow Theater, Kehler’s Gym, and Jano’s Pizza
Includes: A basket of assorted art supplies, 2 tickets to any preview performance at the Hedgerow Theater, 6 children’s passes to Kehler’s Gym, and 2 certificates for free pizza at Jano’s
Item # 29 “Main Line Date Night” Package Valued at $128
Courtesy of: Yang Ming and The People’s Light & Theater Company
Includes: $50 gift card to Yang Ming and 2 tickets to a matinee performance through April 2013 at The People’s Light & Theater Company
Item # 30 “Cocktail Hour Basket” Valued at $80
Courtesy of: Endeavor Team
Basket including 2 bottles of wine, 2 glasses, wine glass charms, cheese spreaders, and assorted crackers, nuts and spreads
Item # 31 “St. Joe’s University Athletics Package” Valued at $175
Courtesy of:
Includes: 2 tickets to men’s basketball home game, 10 tickets to women’s basketball home games, 2 signs and 2 pom-poms
Item # 32 “A Night on the Town” Package Valued at $125
Courtesy of: The Odyssey Team and The Arden Theater
Includes: 2 bottles of wine, a $50 gift card to the Moshulu, 2 tickets to a performance at the Arden Theater
Item #33 “A Taste of Freedom Package” Valued at $200
Courtesy of: The National Constitution Center, the National Liberty Museum, and Eastern State Penitentiary
Includes: 4 admission passes to the National Constitution Center, 4 family passes to the National Liberty Museum (each pass for a family of 4) , and 6 passes to Eastern State Penitentiary (where Al Capone was jailed and also one of the most haunted places in Philadelphia)
Item # 34 Nintendo DS Package Valued at $185
Courtesy of: Lee Jordan & Family
Nintendo DS Lite with a starter pack and 2 games – Littlest Pet Shop Garden Jargin & Cooking Mama
Item # 35 “Home Italian Dinner Basket” Valued at $50
Courtesy of: The Fury Family
A basket including a colander, spaghetti dinner, after-dinner snacks, and a bottle of wine
Item # 36 “Harry Peretta’s Basketball Camp” Valued at $200 approx.
Courtesy of: Harry Peretta
A scholarship for one week (7/23/12 thru 7/27/12) at Harry Peretta’s Basketball Camp
Item # 37 DHMS Sleepover Value – Priceless
Courtesy of: DHMS Administration
Certificate entitles 10 DHMS students to a sleepover hosted by Mr. Manfre and Mr. Nunan who will also provide dinner and breakfast.
Everyone in the DHMS community (and beyond!) is invited!
Upcoming Events
Autism Awareness Fair - April 25, 2012 in the DHMS cafeteria
DHMS Auction - Tuesday, May 15, 2012, 7-9 pm, in the DHMS cafeteria - our biggest fundraiser of the year!
Staff Appreciation Luncheon - May 24, 2012 in the DHMS Library. Parent are asked to contribute desserts.
Color Day - Friday, June 8th at DHMS
News & Information
Show your DHMS pride with Spiritwear! Download your Spiritwear Order Form for the November/December.
Box Tops for Education: Collect Box Tops for Education to earn money for DHMS. Send in your Box Tops! Click here for a collection form.
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All Home and School meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. in the DHMS Library. All are welcome (and encouraged!) to attend.
