The PawPrint
September 9, 2012 |
Last Chance to get your DBacks Tickets! Orders Due Wednesday, Sept. 12
 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 Winner is...
Congratulations Lauren Reilly on winning the T-shirt Design logo for DCES Spirit wear!
Thank you for building up the spirit at Desert Canyon!
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Birthday Book Club Update
 The BBC will celebrate birthdays by inviting students to make a donation toward the purchase of a professionally selected, hardcover, shelf ready library book.
Every quarter, students who have chosen to participate will be invited to attend a birthday party in their honor.
Party #1: August, September, October birthdays is September 28th
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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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Holiday Boutique Volunteers Needed
Seeking ONE or TWO individual's to coordinate the upcoming DCES "Holiday Boutique"
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Half Days at DCES are Cool!
Wednesday, September 12th is the 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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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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Parent University Project
 We are looking for committee volunteers: parents, teachers, staff - all stakeholders welcome to join our planning committee. The SUSD believes that parenting, like many types of education, is a continuing and lifelong process! The Parent University Project offers a day of Parenting Workshops designed to appeal to parents of diverse social backgrounds, educational status, and families of all ages. Our goal with this project is to provide parents with research based knowledge, skills and resources to support their children's education and increase student achievement. Further, we wish to support parents in navigating our schools, systems, and partnerships. When: Saturday, December 1, 2012
8:00am - 4:00pm Where: Coronado High School 7501 E. Virginia Avenue Scottsdale, AZ 85257 To learn about the workshops to be presented by SUSD staff and community partners and the meeting dates... |
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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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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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Parent Drop-off/Pick-up Lane
 Thank you to the parents that have volunteered to assist the teachers get the kids safely in and out of their cars throughout this school year.
The morning shift is from 8:15-8:45 and the afternoon shift is from 3:10 to 3:30.
Upcoming Class Rotation Schedule:
- Week of 9/10-Braccio (9/12 early release with pm shift starting at 12:05 pm)
- Week of 9/17-Lupardo
- Week of 9/24-Mrs. Robinson (no school on 9/26)
- Week of 10/1-Victor (10/3 early release with pm shift starting at 12:05 pm)
- Week of 10/8-Harris
- Week of 10/15-FALL BREAK-No Volunteers needed
- Week of 10/22-Hooley
- Week of 10/29-Neifert
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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...
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10203 E McDowellMountain Ranch Road
Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
main office: (480) 484-1700
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Dates to Remember
9/12/2012
Early Release & JAMBA JUICE
12:15
9/13/2012
PTO General Meeting
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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