Week of October 1 - 7, 2023

The Harvest for the Hungry campaign, a yearly campaign that addresses food insecurity in AACO, starts today and will run through October 31. During the Harvest for the Hungry–Kids Helping Kids campaign, schools and business partners contribute food and funding to support the Anne Arundel County Food Bank; more than 51,000 people in our county, including 1 in 3 students, are food insecure. See details below for our DES Spirit Week benefiting the Harvest for the Hungry.

You should have received a postcard this week with information about Magnet programs for middle school. If you'd like more information on these programs, access the Magnet Programs site here. Several information sessions will take place within the next month. 

The No-Fuss Fundraiser was a huge success, and the school earned Rockin’ Recess! On October 5, we will have all the games, music pumping, and an extra special recess for the kids to enjoy. We need you to make this an event to remember! Please click the link below to sign up for a time slot to come rock out, lend a hand, and enjoy recess with your kids! Time slots are organized by grade level.

 SIGN UP NOW

 If you have lawn games or bubble makers/machines we can use for the day; please email VPfundraising.pto.des@gmail.com.  

We promise to get them back to you shortly after the event.

The rain date will be October 6, 2023.

Volunteers

To get involved, please check out the General SignUp Genius for the current volunteering opportunities. Be sure to navigate through the tabs to see all the current options!

If you missed the in-person volunteer orientation this past Friday, don't fret! We've got you covered! 😉 A virtual option will be offered on Tuesday, October 3, at 7 p.m. 

Please RSVP for the virtual meeting here.

To access the Zoom meeting on Tuesday, click here.

The PTO will launch a few clubs over the next several weeks. Please note that most clubs have limited space, and students will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis. The DES PTO organizes most clubs but may have a 3^rd party company provide instruction, etc.

Please be on the lookout for more information about the following clubs that will also be offered this fall:

• Green School Club - Starting in October
• Martial Arts
• Spelling Club

Please join the PTO on October 13th for a 6:30 pm free showing of "The Super Mario Bros." movie on the baseball fields! Bring your own blankets or chairs. 

Click here to RSVP, complete the prepay pizza order form, and let us take away the stress of planning dinner that night! 

What are you waiting for?! 🤔

Thank you to all the families that have already joined! 

Remember that with your support, the PTO can organize many events and activities that help support the school, staff, and student needs. 

Click here to join the PTO and help support our mission.

For any questions about updating your information, completing the membership form, or signing up for the blast, please email Sam Rhinehardt at vpcomms.pto.des@gmail.com.