The Gator Blast October 5, 2025 Brought to you by the Davidsonville Elementary School (DES) Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) |
Information From Your PTO |
đŁ Stay in the loop with the Gator Blast! We're refreshing our contact listâplease take a minute to log in to the PTO website and update your family information (students, grades/teachers, email, etc.), if you haven't already done so. âĄď¸ Starting October 12, only active families in the system will receive the Blast.
It's quick and ensures you don't miss important news, events, and volunteer opportunities! How to stay active: Log in to the PTO website Review & update your family profile Save/confirm your info (and don't forget to join the PTO, if you haven't already!)
Thanks for helping us keep everyone connectedâwe're excited for a great year together! đ |
| đ¸ Picture Day is Coming! Date: October 9, 2025 Skip the paper form and pre-order online for FREE delivery.
Use Online Code: 25davidson26.
Deadline: Pre-ordering closes 48 hours after Picture Dayâdon't miss out!
Order online at classic-photo.com and get ready to smile! đ |
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| This Wednesday: Dining Out for DES Don't forget: our 1st Dining Out for DES night of this school year will be held at Squisito Pizza & Pasta (Riva Road location) on Wednesday, Oct. 8 from 4-9 p.m. 15% of all proceeds will be donated to our school's PTO (includes dine-in and takeout)! |
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| Skate Night Success Thanks to everyone who came out to our first Skate Night. Because of your participation, we raised $1,200! Save the date for our next one: November 13 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. |
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You Make DES ShineâThank You, Custodians! đ⨠|
October 2 was Custodian Appreciation Day, and we wanted to give a big shoutout to our incredible DES custodians! Thank you for keeping our school running smoothly and looking beautiful every day. Your hard work and pride shine through in every hallway and classroom: We appreciate you! |
| Homestead Gardens Fall Donation Thank you to Homestead Gardens for donating beautiful fall items to refresh our school's front entryway! Your generosity enables us to create a warm and welcoming space for students, staff, and families. Stop by, take a peek, and enjoy the autumn vibes as you arrive! |
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Fall Fun & Outdoor Movie Night |
| Friday, October 24 Fall Fun starts at 5:30 PM ⢠Movie at 6:45 PM Join us for a FREE family eveningâall are welcome! Enjoy games, crafts, a mini pumpkin patch, and our festive "Table or Treat." RSVP to the event and pre-order a large cheese or pepperoni pizza to enjoy at the event here! đŹ Feature film: Hotel Transylvania Be part of the fun! We're looking for help with: - Grade reps for "Table or Treat" (one or more parents per grade)
- Lend us some items: lawn games, string lights, and extension cords
- Volunteers for set-up, running games, and clean-up
đ See all the ways to help and sign up here:Â Fall Social |
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Harvest for the Hungry: Kids Helping Kids |
Room Parents Selected Room Parents for the 2025/26 school year have been notified. Thank you to everyone who was willing to take on this role this year! |
Teachers Elves 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 here to be a part of the teachers' elves program!Â
Help is needed every day of the week, so be sure to toggle between the different tabs to find days that work with your schedule. Please reach out to Laura via the Sign Up Genius with any questions! |
| Girls on the Run We are on a mission to bring Girls on the Run back to DES for spring 2026! Girls on the Run is a nonprofit that creates and offers evidence-based empowerment programs that help girls build confidence, address negative issues, and deepen vital physical, mental, emotional, and social life skills. This club will be available for 3rd-5th graders. |
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To make this club possible we would need a site liaison who would - Act as the main site contact for families, participants, and GOTRGC team
- Help recruitment efforts and distribute marketing materials
- Provide families with registration assistance
Two Coaches (do not have to be runners or athletes) - Complete National Coach Training
- Receive season-long support, resources and tools from GOTR
- Lead teams through curriculum
- Are committed to seeing girls in their community grow, have fun and become
leaders of tomorrow
If you are interested in learning more or helping out, please reach out to the PTO Volunteer Coordinator, Brooke Zingler. |
Public Hearing on Monday, October 13, 2025 - A link to register to speak at the Board's first public hearing, scheduled for 6 p.m. in the Board Room at the Parham Building, will be made available at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at www.aacps.org/boardcomment.
- Those wishing to testify may do so in person or virtually and must indicate their choice when registering. Speakers will be limited to two minutes and must address one or more of the four plans under consideration. Testimony on topics other than the four plans will not be permitted.
- Speaker registration and the written public comment period for this hearing will close at noon on Saturday, October 11, 2025.
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| AACPD Trunk or Treat The Anne Arundel County Police Department's Southern District is hosting its Trunk or Treat on October 25th in the front lot of the Southern District Police Station. â° 5 PM to 7 PM đ 35 Stepneys Ln, Edgewater âĄď¸ Activities include: moon bounce, face paint, and petting zoo |
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| Fun family event alert! The Children's Theatre of Annapolis (CTA) is hosting its 3rd Annual Fall Festival. All proceeds from this event support scholarships for CTA Seniors. Buy tickets in advance here. |
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