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Originally delivered on 3/24/2024 5:23 pm

SUBJECT: Week of March 24 - 30, 2024

The DES PTO Gator Blast
The DES PTO Gator Blast

Week of March 24 - 30, 2024

What's Happening This Week
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.
The News
Picture Day is coming!

Skip the form and order online here with the code 5N3NMGCN.

PTO Board - Looking ahead to 24-25

There will be open PTO Board positions for the 2024-2025 School Year. If you are interested in being on the DES PTO Board or have any questions, please email us so we can help you find a position that fits you best.

Gators Give Back Book Drive

Our book drive this year collected over 1,300 books (1,342 to be exact). This generous donation allowed each Tyler Heights Elementary School student to "shop" for 3 books before they went home for spring break, including the parents of children in their Birth to 5 program. Thank you to all the families who donated!

The Gator Gallop registration is still open!

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!

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
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!

Clubs
Yoga Club

The Yoga Club will begin meeting on April 17; see the information below, and please click here to register!

Community
Skate Zone Spring Break Coupons
Looking Ahead
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
Last day to register for the Gator Gallop
5:00p Skate Night #4 of 4
Monday, April 8
Last Day to Order Yearbooks
Friday, April 12
Spring Picture Day
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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