Join us on February 19 at the Greene Turtle Edgewater for our next Dining Out night! Mention our fundraiser while dining in or carrying out (phone orders only), and they will donate 20% of sales to the DES PTO.

• Thursday, February 19 (all day)
• 3213 Solomons Island Road, Ste A, Edgewater, MD 21037

Gator-sized love for our faculty & staff! 

This Valentine’s season, the PTO is showing extra appreciation to the incredible people who make Davidsonville Elementary such a special place.

Want to help? We welcome donations of food or drinks.

Even sweeter—send a few kind words or notes of appreciation via EMAIL by Wednesday, February 11.  We will compile all of the messages for delivery on Valentine's Day. Your messages will truly make their day extra sweet!

Let’s spread the love, Gator family!

Attention Fifth Grade Families! The deadline to submit your fifth grader’s baby picture and sentiment has been extended to February 13, 2025. 

The Yearbook Committee needs your help to ensure every fifth-grade student is recognized in the DES Yearbook. If you have not already done so, please submit a baby picture and a 20-word sentiment of praise or encouragement to be published in the yearbook for your fifth-grade student. Please keep your sentiment to 20 words so your message will fit in the available space. 

Instructions on how to submit your photo and sentiment are listed below. 

Please email the baby picture and sentiment to desgatorsyearbook@gmail.com. This picture will also be used in the 5th grade slideshow that is shown at promotion. 

It's not too late to RSVP for our International Night! We're excited to bring back this night of discovery and connection on Friday, February 27. Travel the world together and explore cultures that our DES families are connected to, watch engaging performances, and treat yourself to international cuisine at the MMpanadas and Koco Korean food trucks. There's no cost to attend!

We are also looking for a few volunteers to help day of. Your help is greatly appreciated! Sign up to volunteer here!

Our new fundraiser, Hoops for Learning, has been rescheduled, and the kids will shoot hoops on March 16. Each grade will participate during their EEE time, and we are looking for volunteers to track the number of baskets they make! 

View the schedule and sign up. 

Girls on the Run of the Greater Chesapeake invites girls in 3rd-5th grade to join in on lessons taught by trained volunteer coaches who create a welcoming environment using our evidence-based curriculum. "Hello, Mountain Mover!" lessons teach girls about their I CAN power.

What can you expect this season? Your Girls on the Run team will meet twice a week for ten weeks. Coaches will lead fun activities and discussions. Together, your team will create a project that supports your community. At the end of the season, you'll celebrate by participating in a non-competitive 5K celebration.

This club will start in February. 

Click the flyer for details and Register HERE.

Do you have a 3rd, 4th, or 5th grader interested in learning a second language with friends? 

Join us for the Spring Spanish Club at DES!  Meetings will be held after school from 2:30-3:30 pm on Wednesdays beginning February 18, 2026 and running through April 29, 2026.

Space is limited, so sign up today! Click on the flyer for more information. 

Family Link is a monthly newsletter published by AACPS School & Family Partnership with helpful information about family engagement, ensuring a successful partnership with your child's teachers and school, dates to remember, and events happening around the county. Access the February newsletter here.  

Friday night soccer is back! Join your entire community at DAA on Friday nights!

• Registration is open now through March 7th for DAA Youth Development Soccer
• Season starts tentatively on April 10, and runs for 8 weeks.
• More information can be found here or by emailing youthdevelopment@daagators.org 

Calling all girls ages K-5th! DAA girls lacrosse registration is open through February 17, and we'd love to see you out on the lacrosse field this spring! 

Questions?  Email girlslax@daagators.org