The PawPrint
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Paw Partner Contributions
A huge thank you to all of the DCES Families who have made a PawPartner Contribution. We are already halfway to our goal for the year!!! If you haven't made your contribution yet there is still time!!
PTO has eliminating traditional fundraising that relies on students selling "stuff". PawPartner contributions are voluntary donations to the DCES PTO where 100% of your donation goes directly back into the school and to your child's education.
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Half Days at DCES are Cool!
September 12th
First Early Dismissal Day
12:15-1:00pm (or until sold out)
Jamba Juice Smoothies to kick off your half day fun!
On Sale at DCES: 2 locations, back gate and front parking lot
$3.00 CASH only please Razzmatazz & Caribbean Passion
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Fall Fest Sponsors Wanted!
Do you own a business? Please consider becoming a 2012 Fall Festival Sponsor.
We are actively in the process of contacting potential sponsors for each of the 24 Class Booths for the Fall Festival. As a Sponsor, you/your business would be recognized on signage at the Fall Festival. In addition, you/your business will be recognized in...
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Family Night at the Ballpark
DCES Family Fun Event
Buy Tickets Today!
Friday Night, Sept. 28th, 6:40pm
DBacks vs. Chicago Cubs
Tickets are $17 with $5 per ticket going back to DCES.
DUE DATE for ticket orders - Sept 12th.
(Place your tickets soon to ensure seating is available)
Download your ORDER FORM today!
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Spirit Wear Arriving Week of September 4th!
Parents who placed a Spirit Wear order by the August 20th deadline will be receiving their child's Spirit Wear the week of September 4th.
T-shirts will be distributed at school and sent to your child's classroom to be taken home in their backpacks. The first Official Spirit Day is scheduled for Friday, September 7th. Be sure to have your child wear their Spirit Wear so that we can fill the campus with the spirit of DCES!
If you have not yet placed a Spirit Wear order...
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Seeking New Lead for the Artist in Residence Program for 2012/13 School Year
We are currently looking for one or two individuals to coordinate the Artist in Residence program for the 2012/13 school year.
We are so excited about our 2012/13 Artist in Residence program!! Our artist this year is Carmen Guerrero. Carmen is a musician, artist, teacher, and community arts advocate with over 20 years of experience.
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After School Super Duper Math Club!
Come join the fun at
Mrs. Knudsen's after school Super Duper Math Club
What is it? It's a 5-week after-school class for 3rd and 4th graders who love math or want to do better at it. You'll learn new, challenging math through fun games and activities.
When: Tuesdays
9/4, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, & 10/9
Time: 3:15-4:10
Where: In Mrs. Knudsen's room at DCES, room 601
Who: Any 3rd or 4th grader who wants to learn some new and challenging math!
Cost: $60
To join, please Read on...
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PTO General Meeting
The PTO will be hosting the 1st General Meeting for the 2012/13 School Year on Thursday, Sept 13th from 9:00 - 10:30am in the Elementary Cafeteria.
All parents are invited and encouraged to attend.
The PTO will be introducing our 2012/13 Board Members and our Committee Chairs will be giving an update for upcoming fall activities.
Additional details for this PTO General Meeting will be forthcoming.
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Breakloose Fall Break Camp
Community Ed has a rockin' FALL BREAK CAMP planned at ANLC and Redfield for students grades Pre-K through 8th.
Check it out here!
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SPI 1st Annual 5K Walk-a-Thon
Sunday, October 7th
Scottsdale Prevention Institute is having it's first Annual 5K Walk-a-Thon on Sunday, October 7th at Eldorado Park from 8:00 - 12:00
SPI has been providing prevention services to children, youth and families in the Scottsdale schools for over 25 years. Proceeds from this event will provide more SPI local programs and expand services to include parents.
Register today at www.spi-az.org to join SPI for a day of Music, Fun and Health!! For more information on who can walk and donations...Read on... |
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A huge thank you to Tara Hoogendoorn, Jaime Baeza, Stacy Kosoff, Lisa Denny, Trish Kulhan, Brandi Ellsworth, Laura Emerson & Susan Maleki for helping out on School Picture Day. We're sure that all of the DCES parents will be very excited to see the results of this day in the smiles of all of the DCES students in their 2012/13 Fall Pictures.
Thanks for our back to school Family Fun Sponsors: Which Wich?, Jamba Juice and AZ Airtime!
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10203 E McDowellMountain Ranch Road
Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
main office: (480) 484-1700
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Dates to Remember
9/4/2012 DCES Site Council Meeting
(3:30 PM - 5:00 PM) 9/6/2012 General PTO Meeting 9:00 in the cafeteria
9/6/2012 Family FUN Night! Peter Piper Pizza 9/12/2012Early Release & JAMBA JUICE
12:15
9/13/2012 PTO General Meeting
Cafeteria
9/26/2012
9/28/2012
Family FUN Night!
Diamondbacks game
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Backpack Flyers
Interested in joining Girls Scouts, Flag Football, a club, etc? Wonder what special events are going on this month? Please check out the available flyers on the classes, arts, sports, clubs and special events going on within our community using the links below. |
PawPrint Submissions
DCES PTO is proud to present this weekly parent-sponsored, volunteer-powered newsletter to our community. Please click here for more detailed information on how to post your submission to the DCES PTO website.
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