IMPORTANT DATES
Thursday, August 10
First Day of School
DVMS Parent Teacher Student Association
OUR MISSION
OUR MISSION![]()
OUR MISSION
The DVMS PTSA is a 501(c)3 organization. Our tax ID# is 68-0449786.
Thank you for your donations. If the PTSA receives more funds than are needed for a particular project or event, donations may be used for an area of greater need.
ANTI-BIAS STATEMENT
The San Ramon Valley Council of PTAs stands against the unfairness of bias, bigotry, and racism in all forms.
The San Ramon Valley Council of PTAs stands against the unfairness of bias, bigotry, and racism in all forms. The California State PTA recently published a statement denouncing racial injustice and calling for greater equity and inclusion. We have been addressing inclusion and diversity in our schools for many years, and we are mindful that there is more work to be done. As an organization dedicated to the best interests of all our children and youth, we make special efforts to advocate for our children, youth, and families who face institutionalized inequities, including in the educational system.
We respond to the call of the California State PTA "to bring to life the principles of inclusion, equity, and diversity" for people of color in our communities by the work of our Inclusion and Diversity Committee and our collaboration with the San Ramon Valley Unified School District. The Council offers below a summary of anti-bias terminology and multimedia resources to our parent communities to be utilized in whatever ways are helpful for them. As parents, we can best support our children and youth by addressing and minimizing the biases they face and witness, to ensure a more equitable future for all.
- Article: Talking to Your Kids About Racism
- Article: Anti-Racist Parenting While White
- Children/Youth Booklist: Social Justice Books
- Parenting Book: So You Want to Talk About Race
- Podcast: KQED Teaching 6-Year-Olds About Privilege and Power
- Video: TED Talk Your Privilege is Showing
- Training: UC Berkeley Managing Implicit Bias Series
ASSOCIATION MEETINGS
Meetings are scheduled for 9:30 am and will be held in the Library Conference Room on the following dates for the 2023-24 school year:
- Thursday, August 17
- Thursday, October 19
- Thursday, January 25
- Thursday, March 21 - Elections
- Thursday, May 16
DVMS PTSA’s vision for 2023-2024 is to bring our community together as we advocate for positive academic, social, and emotional growth for every student and family.
Events we have planned for this year:
- Student of the Month
- Hospitality & Staff Relations
- Math Counts Program
- Advocate for School Funding Legislation
- Reflections Art Contest
- Sister School
- Spirit Wear
And many more as we discover the best ways to foster community and support our students.
If you have any questions, please email dvmsptsa@gmail.com.
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