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Originally delivered on 3/17/2024 6:50 pm

SUBJECT: Week of March 17 - 23, 2024

The DES PTO Gator Blast
The DES PTO Gator Blast

Week of March 17 - 23, 2024

What's Happening This Week
Tuesday, March 19
Two-hour early dismissal - Project Unity Day
Friday, March 22
12:00a Book Fair Ends
The News
Unity Day is Tuesday!

Wear your orange to show your support and celebration of Unity Day!

Please note this is a two-hour early dismissal day!

Teacher Luncheon

The PTO will host a Teacher Luncheon on Tuesday, 3/19. If you would like to volunteer your time or donate items, please see the sign-up here. 


The Gator Gallop is coming!

On Saturday, May 4, join us for a fun morning at DAA Park with the entire family! 

Support DES while completing:

  • 5K
  • 1 Mile (kids only)
  • 100-yard Gallop (kids only)

 Enjoy the pre-race warm-up, spirit sign-making, mascot chase, & post-race snacks! 

Click here to sign up today!

REGISTRATION CLOSES FRIDAY, APRIL 5 

Gator Gear

Check out the new website and get your gear today. 

Gator Gear online shop website!

We will also have gator gear for sale at Candy Bar Bingo. All inventory we have on hand will be sold at discounted rates.

Order your yearbook today!

Don’t miss out on this year’s school memories, and get your order in today! This year’s yearbook cover was designed by one of our very own creative 5th-grade students, to be revealed when the yearbooks are distributed!

We are always looking for photos to include in the yearbook. If you have photos you think would be perfect for this year’s yearbook, you can submit them here. We are currently looking for photos from the following:

  • Winter music concert
  • Holiday Shoppe
  • Social Events
  • Grade-specific candid photos
  • 5th Grade Sentiment Photos
Fundraising
Book Fair

Thanks to parents' generosity through our fundraising efforts, we were able to treat every child who came to our book fair social a sweet treat. We were excited to see over 275 children on Friday night!

Volunteer


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!

Volunteer Opportunities

The Book Fair is in need of more parent volunteers during the school day on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday! Also, Friday afternoon is good for helping break down and pack up the books! More specific information can be found here. We appreciate your help in making the Book Fair possible at our school!

Clubs
Martial Arts Club still has a few spots available!


The club will meet on Mondays starting April 15; see the flyer for details.

Click here to register!

Community
Skate Zone Spring Break Coupons
Looking Ahead
Tuesday, March 19
Two-hour early dismissal - Project Unity Day
Friday, March 22
12:00a Book Fair Ends
Monday, March 25
Schools & Central Offices closed. Easter/Spring Break.
Tuesday, March 26
Schools & Central Offices closed. Easter/Spring Break.
Wednesday, March 27
Schools & Central Offices closed. Easter/Spring Break.
Thursday, March 28
Schools & Central Offices closed. Easter/Spring Break.
Friday, March 29
Schools & Central Offices closed. Easter/Spring Break.
Saturday, March 30
Schools & Central Offices closed. Easter/Spring Break.
Sunday, March 31
Schools & Central Offices closed. Easter/Spring Break.
Monday, April 1
Schools & Central Offices closed. Easter/Spring Break.
Friday, April 5
5:00p Skate Night #4 of 4
Haven't joined the PTO yet?

What are you waiting for?! 🤔

Thank you to all the families that have already paid their dues! In addition to supporting our students and staff, these families have access to our Family Directory and voting rights at our PTO General Membership meetings.

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

Family membership forms can be accessed by going to 

"My Account">"My Forms/Paperwork">"PTO Membership 2023-24"

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.

Employer Giving Incentives

Please check with your employer on employee giving and corporate donation program opportunities. The PTO is a nonprofit (EIN 52-2358390), and many employers offer incentives resulting in contributions. Some offer matching of what the employee gives, a monetary donation from an employer for every hour the employee donates to the PTO, and allowing donations to come out of paychecks pre-tax. Based on what our DES families have arranged with their employers, we already have incoming donations from Nationwide and Microsoft! Do you have questions or need help? Contact Lisa at treasurer.pto.des@gmail.com.

PTO Executive Board 2023/2024:

President – Robyn Davis
VP Communications – Samantha Rhinehardt
VP Volunteer Coordinator – Brooke Zingler
VP Fundraising – Mary Boese
Secretary – Amy Forney
Treasurer – Lisa Frid
Asst. Treasurer – Brenna Raines

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