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Originally delivered on 3/31/2024 5:00 pm

SUBJECT: Week of March 31 - April 6, 2024

The DES PTO Gator Blast
The DES PTO Gator Blast

Week of March 31 - April 6, 2024

What's Happening This Week
Sunday, March 31
Schools & Central Offices closed. Easter/Spring Break.
Monday, April 1
Schools & Central Offices closed. Easter/Spring Break.
Thursday, April 4
8:00a Two-hour early dismissal - No afternoon ECI, PreK - End of third marking period
Friday, April 5
Last day to register for the Gator Gallop
8:00a Two-hour early dismissal - No afternoon ECI, PreK - End of third marking period copy
5:00p Skate Night #4 of 4
The News
Last week to register for the Gator Gallop!

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 

Keeping up with the tradition, check out our spirit days for this upcoming week!

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.

Picture Day is coming!

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

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
Skate Night

Our last Skate Night of the year is April 5!

We can't wait to see our gators having a rolling good time!

Get your tickets here and skip the line!

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
Family Link - April

Family Link is a monthly newsletter published by the AACPS Office of School & Family Partnerships. It includes helpful information about family engagement, ensuring a successful partnership with your child's teachers and school, dates to remember, and events happening around the county. Check out the April edition of Family Link here.

Looking Ahead
Sunday, March 31
Schools & Central Offices closed. Easter/Spring Break.
Monday, April 1
Schools & Central Offices closed. Easter/Spring Break.
Thursday, April 4
8:00a Two-hour early dismissal - No afternoon ECI, PreK - End of third marking period
Friday, April 5
Last day to register for the Gator Gallop
8:00a Two-hour early dismissal - No afternoon ECI, PreK - End of third marking period copy
5:00p Skate Night #4 of 4
Monday, April 8
Last Day to Order Yearbooks
Wednesday, April 10
Schools & Central Offices closed - Eid al-Fitr
Friday, April 12
Spring Picture Day
Thursday, April 25
Anti-Bully Assembly for students
Friday, April 26
5:00p PTO Family Social
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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