The Gator Blast

September 21, 2025

Brought to you by the Davidsonville Elementary School (DES) Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)

Thank you to everyone who attended the first general membership meeting of the school year! We are so excited for everything we have planned. The proposed budget was formally voted into effect, and meeting notes can be found here. 

Mark your calendar for the next general membership meeting on Tuesday, November 4 at 7 p.m. in the DES Media Center.

We’ve updated the PTO calendar with all the latest events, activities, and important dates for the school year. Check it out anytime on our website. New items will be added frequently. Sign up to receive automatic calendar updates directly to your inbox!

It's not too late to join the PTO and get involved this school year! If you are joining for the first time, you must first register for the website. If you are renewing from last school year, you must first log in to your account.

We did it! We smashed our goal for the No-Fuss Fundraiser and raised a total of $16,780! 🙌 Thanks to your incredible generosity, enthusiasm, and school spirit, our students will be treated to an action-packed BMX Assembly that’s sure to be unforgettable. 

Sending another huge THANK YOU to all our donors — your support made this happen. You’ve helped kick off the school year with joy, momentum, and a whole lot of heart.

Save the date for a night of fun to help us get in the Halloween Spirit. We will have games, crafts, and food, followed by a Halloween movie! Details are being finalized and will be provided soon. 

WE NEED SOME HELP! The more volunteers we have, the more fun activities we can have! If you would like to be involved in making the first family social event of the year great, please email asttreasurer.pto.des@gmail.com.

Don't miss your chance to get this year's Gator Gear designs! Inventory is running low, and once it's gone, it's gone! Order yours today.

The Martial Arts Club has limited space available (6 seats). The Fall Session will be held after school on Wednesdays from 2:30-3:30 p.m. beginning on October 8, 2025. Register now.

Financial assistance is available for all clubs. Please reach out to Jaime Superczysnki for more information.

The Teachers Elves program is back in business! Do you have some time to spare during the day to make copies, laminate, and complete other tasks for teachers? Sign up to be a part of the teachers elves program! 

Help is needed every day of the week, so make sure you toggle between the different tabs to find days that work with your schedule! Reach out to Laura with any questions! 

Ms. Kaiser is looking for parents and caregivers who can regularly help out in the media center this school year! Help is needed checking in and reshelving books. Please reach out to Brooke if you are interested in learning more.

More Information

For more information on volunteering at the school visit our website or reach out to Brooke.

Canvas is now the official Learning Management System (LMS) for all AACPS students and staff! It's the central hub for you to see student assignments, class/course updates, and your students’ grades throughout the school year.

You can access Canvas in two easy ways:

1. Web: Go to AACPSConnect and click on the Canvas LMS icon to launch.
2. Mobile App: Go to AACPSConnect on a web browser and sign in to sync your account. Then download both the ClassLink Launchpad and Canvas Parent mobile apps, but don’t sign in yet. Next, open the ClassLink Launchpad mobile app and sign in with your AACPSConnect username and password (yes, just one more time, please). Inside ClassLink, click on the Canvas icon to launch the Canvas Parent mobile app. After this initial set-up, you will be able to access Canvas directly through the mobile app.

For more information and resources on accessing AACPS Connect and Canvas, go to aacps.org/lms.

General Membership Meeting

September 16 Meeting Minutes

August Actuals

Fundraising & Events

Skate Night Tickets

PTO Membership

Gator Gear

Volunteering

Teachers Elves

Fall Family Fun Night

All Volunteer Opportunities (click each tab at the top of the page)

Clubs

Martial Arts Club Registration

Other

Receive Automatic Calendar Updates

Access Canvas