We are transitioning to a new email platform and website and plan to have a complete transition by the end of April. You must sign up if you wish to continue receiving DES Gator Blast Emails. We will answer any questions you may have at the PTO General Membership Meeting. Please click here to sign up.

It's time for Spring Pictures on Wednesday, April 12th. Skip the order form and click the link below to pre-order before picture day. Pre-ordering will close at 6 am on picture day. Click here to pre-order now!

Volunteers Needed for Picture Day
We need volunteers for Picture Day to escort students to/from their classrooms. If you are interested in volunteering, please sign up by clicking here.

PTO General Membership Meeting

The PTO will have a General Membership Meeting on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at 7 pm in the DES Media Center. We will be going over upcoming events, discussing potential open Board Positions for the 2023-2024 year, and going over our new upcoming platform for our website and e-mail blasts.

Spring Social 3rd-5th Grade

Registration is Still Open for the DES Talent Show!

We are still looking for additional acts for DES's annual talent show, so we are extending the registration deadline until April 14 (or until we get 50 acts, whichever comes first)! This is a fun event for all DES students in all grades! In the past, we've had many different types of acts- dance, vocalists, instrumentals, hula hooping, and much more! Be creative, and come show off your favorite hobby or talent! Grab a group of friends and plan a dance, sing a song, or impress us with some other amazing act! Students who wish to participate must submit an online registration form/permission slip by April 14, 2023, which is available by clicking here.Please see the attached flyer for more information.

The Gator Gallop

It's the FINAL COUNTDOWN, and you don't want to miss it! The most fun event of the Spring is almost here, and registration closes on April 14th. The Gator Gallop is a fun event for the whole family. We have a 5k run/walk, a 1-mile run for kids, a fun run for the little ones, and the all-time favorite, “Gator Mascot Chase”! This year ALL participants will receive a t-shirt with their registration. The event will take place at Davidsonville Park on May 13. Be sure to mark your calendars!

There are only 4 days left to register, so don't wait! Click here to register TODAY!

Spirit Week

To get our gators excited this week, we will have our traditional spirit week. Students participating in the Gator Gallop will also have a chance to sign the race day banner during lunch! The spirit days are as follows:

Tuesday April 11 - Class Colors- wear the class color of your grade!
K- light green
1st - green
2nd- light Blue
3rd- red
4th- orange
5th- yellow/gold
Wednesday, April 12 - Dress to impress day-
It's Spring picture day, so wear your picture day outfit today!
Thursday, April 13 - Jersey Day- wear your favorite team jersey - professional, college, local, or your own team!
Friday, April 14 - Mix & Match Day - wear your favorite mix of different clothes and shoes!

Volunteers for the Gator Gallop Needed

As with all successful events, the Gator Gallop needs lots of volunteers. We had some fantastic folks volunteering last year, which we hope to see back, along with new faces! Please check the sign-up genius for volunteering opportunities on race day. We will host a volunteer information meeting to discuss details. You can also email Cathy Rutkowski if you're interested in being on the committee or have additional questions.

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Fundraising Reminders

Donations are always accepted! All donations go directly to support the programs and events our organization offers. No amount is too small - please consider making a donation today!

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