Our next PTO General Membership Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 3, 7:00 p.m. in the DES Media Center. Come hear more about all of our exciting upcoming events during this second half of this school year!

There is no need to register; you can just show up! We hope you are able to join us!

The Yearbook Committee needs your help to make this school year's yearbook great! We need as many photos as possible and having our parents, teachers, and staff contribute photos is the best way to ensure that our students are well represented in the yearbook. Throughout the year, we will be asking for photos of various events for consideration for inclusion in the yearbook.  We are currently asking for photos for the events listed below (we will be sending out links for additional events throughout the school year).  Click on the link for each specific event to upload photos for that event. The password to upload photos is Davidsonville26! 

 If you have any questions, please email desgatorsyearbook@gmail.com.

• Fall Field Trips
• Rockin Recess
• Fall Family Fun Night
• Halloween Parade
• Halloween Parties
• Band/Strings/Chorus Concerts
• Valentine's Day Parties

It's not too late to RSVP for our International Night! We're excited to bring back this night of discovery and connection next week 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!

There are a few slots open to host a table. We are also looking for a few volunteers to help day of. Your help is greatly appreciated! 

Sign up to volunteer here.

Thank you to Amanda Fisher for organizing a teacher luncheon for the PTO last week. The teachers and staff were treated to lunch from Luna Blu and desserts provided by DES families from the neighborhood of Glen Isle. We appreciate you!

In March, we'll run a brand-new fundraiser called Hoops for Learning. This student-driven event combines the thrill of basketball with the power of giving, as participants take their best shots on the court while family, friends, and caregivers pledge donations for each basket made.

All students will shoot hoops on March 16, and we need volunteers to make this happen! Sign up for an hour (or more) here. Due to space limitations, only those who sign up to volunteer will be able to attend.

The annual DES Innovators of Science & Engineering Challenge features students in grades 3-5. Participation is voluntary and does not impact the students’ grade. 

Projects are judged by volunteer guest judges. The Science and Engineering fair judging will be held on March 18 & 19, and we are looking for 10-15 parent volunteers between 3:40-5:40 pm to help out. 

Please sign up hereby March 13th. 

For questions, reach out to Jess Miller at jmrindos@gmail.com

Ms. Kaiser is in need of a few parents who are willing to be contacted to help as needed with book check-in in the media center from 8am-9am. 

If you are able to help please reach out to Brooke at vpvolunteers.pto.des@gmail.com 

Come out for food, fun, and fundraising this Thursday, 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

Congratulations to Scott Eshelman, who was randomly selected as the winner of our M&T Bank Stadium Tour fundraiser!  🎉

We raised $1,240 for the DES PTO. Thank you to everyone who bought a ticket! Your participation helps fund programs, events, and experiences that benefit our entire school community.

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 starting this Wednesday, February 18 and running through April 29.

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

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