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Originally delivered on 4/26/2022 5:05 am

SUBJECT: PTO eNews - 4/26/2022

We NEED Chili Cookers NEXT WEEK!

We are excited to honor our teachers and staff with a fun Chili Cook Off on Wednesday, May 4th and we really NEED MORE CHILI COOKERS! This is not a competition, just a fun event to say thank you with some homemade goodness. 

We need volunteers to bring chili, donate side items, or help with set-up/clean-up.

Thank you so much for contributing to this great event!

Please click here for the Signup Genius.

LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER FOR THE SENIOR TRIP! Deadline is SUNDAY!

Registration deadline is 5/1/22. No late registrations will be accepted. Names could be placed on a waiting list for a cancellation.

Seniors, come join this fun and unique Grad Nite Experience with the rest of your graduating class!

  • Completely PRIVATE admission – just seniors from across multiple states and their chaperones (not the general public)
  • World Class Thrilling Rollercoasters 
  • Movies throughout the night at Golden Bear Theatre
  • Dance areas throughout the Park hosted by top LA radio DJs
  • A Six Flags Magic Mountain Grad Pass (season pass that allows students to come back to the park for the rest of 2022 with only Fright Fest block out dates)
  • An All-You-Can-Eat Dinner Buffet for 4 HOURS (10 pm - 2 am)
  • Free Grad Nite GLOW Souvenir
  • Free Photo Voucher
  • And of course, the memories created with friends!  

Cost: $225 - includes a roundtrip first-class coach bus fare, snacks on the bus Thursday afternoon, admission to Six Flags Magic Mountain Grad Nite Celebration, continental breakfast Friday morning

Dates: Departs the day AFTER graduation so you can enjoy graduation night with your family

  • Buses leave Thursday 5/26/22 at approximately 12:30 pm
  • Buses return Friday 5/27/22 at approximately 12:30 pm 

Please contact Allison Rybarcyk with any questions. 

Click Here to Buy Tickets
Other Important Senior Information

Seniors have their own page of information on the DM website. Bookmark this page (click here) and check back regularly. Currently, there is information listed about:

  • Cap and Gown Orders
  • Check for Outstanding Student Fines
  • Graduation Ceremony & Tickets
  • PPG Senior Trip to Magic Mountain
More Ways to Help with Teacher Appreciation Week
Purchase a Wish List Item for DM Teachers/Staff

We have created an Amazon wish list where teachers and staff have told us what items they need or want, and parents can take a look and make purchases (just like a wedding or baby registry)! 

Please check back often - as items are purchased, they will disappear from the list, but new items will be added frequently.

Thank you so much for your support!

Click here to purchase items.

Or Make an Online Donation

Click here to make your donation online and we will use the funds towards teacher/staff appreciation meals, events, and gifts cards. Donation amounts are available in $25 increments and can be increased by adjusting the quantity purchased. Thank you for your generosity!

Donations are tax deductible. You will receive an email confirmation of your donation that includes tax information for your records.

Sharing News Around DM
Senior Showcase Choir Concert TOMORROW

The final concert of the school year will take place this Wednesday, April 27th at 7 pm in the auditorium. This concert will celebrate the class of 2022, with special performances by our seniors, as well as all of DM's choirs.

DM Cheer Tryouts

DM Cheer Tryouts will be May 12-14. Sign up at www.desertmountaincheer.com. Click here for flyer.

Special Education is Collecting School Supplies for the Children of Ukraine

Ms. Winstin's 2nd and 3rd period students are spearheading the collection of school supplies for the children of Ukraine that have been displaced and are now residing in Poland. 

Please click here to see their presentation on this fundraiser.

From May 2 to May 16, school supplies can be dropped off in room 1135 or placed in donation boxes near the front office.

Parent Education Event
Opiods and Fentanyl Crisis

Tomorrow night, Wednesday, April 27th, notMYkid is partnering with SUSD to deliver “Battle Against the Opioids”; a discussion about the opioid epidemic in our community.

The event will start with a 45 minute presentation on opioids, fentanyl, and counterfeit pills. The presentation will cover recent trends, signs of substance use among teens, and how to start a healthy conversation with your child surrounding the dangers of prescription medication. The presentation will follow up with a panel discussion with representatives from the community to speak on their experiences or knowledge about the opioid crisis in Arizona.

Please click here for flyer and click here to register.

Summer School Registration is Open

Summer school registration is open. Click here for website. Reach out to your guidance counselor for Summer School course suggestions. This will help ensure you have the correct course recommendations, which will make for a smoother transition to the 2022-2023 school year. 

Thank You to Our PTO Sponsors!

Click any logo to be redirected to their website.

Key Dates - Spring Semester

May 2-6, 9-14: AP Testing

May 4: Early Release

May 6: Senior Breakfast

May 6: IB Recognition Event

May 11: PTO Monthly Meeting

May 23-25: Final Exams

May 25: Graduation

May 26-27: Senior Trip to Magic Mountain

Become a PTO Sponsor

With your paid sponsorship, PTO will post your logo on our website, in our weekly eNews (reaching approx. 2000 families). PTO will also support your business and promote your events on our PTO social media (Facebook and Twitter) as well as provide you with a Sponsor Spotlight in eNews each semester.

Click here to complete your Sponsorship Form.

1 Semester - $250

Entire Year - $450

5 Other Ways to Support PTO

1. Pay for a PTO family membership - click here to create an account and join as a member. As an added bonus, you will get access to the parent and student directory!

2. Be a Volunteer - click here to be notified of volunteer opportunities! (Note: you must be logged into your PTO membership account)

3. Join the PTO Board - email info@dmpto.org.

4. Attend monthly PTO meetings (next meeting Wednesday, 5/11 at 7:30 pm) - click here to join meeting.

5. Support PTO through Shopping Links - click here for full list or see below for a few highlights

Support PTO with these Shopping Links

Link your Fry's Card. Designate Desert Mountain PTO (organization VQ714) as your charitable organization and when you shop at Fry’s, a % will be given back to DMHS.

Shop Amazon using this link. (Bookmark the link too.) Amazon will donate 0.5% of your eligible purchases back to DMHS.

Buy a Tuft & Needle mattress using this link and we will receive 25% of the purchase price.

Shop Shutterfly using this link. DMHS will get 8% back.

Helpful Links

Click the images below for helpful links. Follow us on Social Media. Questions or concerns? Email us: info@dmpto.org

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