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Originally delivered on 5/17/2022 5:06 am

SUBJECT: PTO eNews - 5/17/2022

Upcoming Final Exam Schedule

Final Exams will be May 17-23 for Seniors and May 23-25 for Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors. Click here for schedule. No early finals.

Volunteers Needed for Book/Device Returns

The office needs volunteers to help with checking in books and devices for the students next Monday 5/23 - Wednesday 5/25. 

Click here to access Signup Genius. Thank you for your help!

Device Information for the Summer

If you are returning to DM in the fall, you may keep your device over the summer. 

If you are not returning to DM in the fall, you will need to return your device and its power adapter.

Please see Dr. Hirsch's email to parents on Sunday, May 15th for more details.

Parent Education Event
Mental Health Film Screening & Discussion

Join SUSD Support Services for a virtual film screening of No Letting Go, followed by a facilitated discussion, on Thursday, May 19th at 6 pm.

No Letting Go is a dramatic, independent feature film based on the real-life story of producer and co-writer Randi Silverman and her family. Determined to give voice to the millions of families who suffer alone and in silence, Randi used her own very personal experiences raising a young child who was diagnosed with a mental health disorder to create true to life characters, scenes, and dialogue that honestly reflect the struggles so many families face.

Click here for flyer and to register.

Sharing News Around DM
Summer Camps for Girls Volleyball

Youth Camp is for grades 4-8. Click here for flyer with dates and registration QR code.

Summer Camp is for current high school students and incoming freshman. Click here for flyer with dates and registration QR code.


DM Cheer News

DM Cheer Clinics and Tryouts will be May 16-19.Click here for flyer.

Host Family Needed

Ms. Schroeder is looking for a host family from Desert Mountain for next school year. Please click here for flyer. If interested, please email her at: bschroeder@susd.org

Back to School Program Registration

The deadline for the Back to School Program registration is Wednesday, May 18th. Please call Ms. Luz (480-484-4614) to set up an appointment so that she can register your children.

They will get a backpack, school supplies, clothing, underwear and shoes. You also have the opportunity of completing your free and reduced lunch application and visit with many sponsors.

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. 

Scottsdale Parent Council Meeting

The May General Meeting will take place on Wednesday, May 18th from 9 - 10:30 pm at Mohave District Annex (8500 E. Jackrabbit Road).

Click here for flyer.

Thank You to Our PTO Sponsors!

Click any logo to be redirected to their website.

Key Dates - Spring Semester

May 17-20, 23: Senior Final Exams

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. The following positions for next year are still open:

  • VP Project Prevention Graduation
  • VP Communications (website and social media)
  • Secretary

4. Attend monthly PTO meetings (next meeting Wednesday, 5/11 at 5:30 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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