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DM Athletics
DM Athletics has a new home. You can find any and all information related to our athletic programs, including schedules, at dmwolves.com. Just one great thing about our new site is that it sends out a weekly reminder of every event taking place that week involving our athletic programs at midnight every Sunday night. It also will send a tweet out through the DM Athletic Twitter account. Check out the site to sign up! Please share your questions or comments with Assistant Principal Kris Alexander, DM Athletic Director.
International Baccalaureate Parent Association
The IBPA is hosting a IB coffee for IB parents on 9/8 from 8:30-10:30 am at Alicia Knipps home, 9990 East Cactus Road in Scottsdale. On 9/20 from 630-830 pm at DMHS in the cafeteria will be our IB Parent Ed "How to Speak IB" meeting. Both meetings are very informative and will give IB parents great insight into the IB program.
Help the PTO by Shopping at Fry's!
September 1, 2016 was the re-enrollment date for the Fry's Community Rewards program.
Shoppers need to login and (re)select Desert Mountain PTO account number - 80300.
Remember, participants must re-enroll every year to ensure DMHS receives a % of your grocery bill. www.fryscommunityrewards.com.
DM Boys Lacrosse Kick Off Meeting
When: Tuesday, September 13, 2016 6:00-8:00 PM Where: Rio Montana Park - Clubhouse 11180 N 132nd ST Scottsdale, AZ 85259 Who: All new and returning players and their parents What: To address 2016/2017 season, upcoming charity event - Lax4Life, and any additional questions (equipment, costs, etc.)
The Civics Test is a graduation requirement for the Class of 2017 and beyond. Last year, all 8th through 11th grade SUSD students had an opportunity to take the test students who has passed met the graduation requirement. For students who did not take the test or who did not pass the test, there will be additional opportunities. Beginning next month, students who have not yet met the graduation requirement will receive a notification with of the day they are scheduled to test and resources to help them prepare. A full version of the test can be found at https://www.azed.gov/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/civics-test-administration-manual_final.pdf and can be used to help students prepare. We will ensure that every graduate meets this requirement prior to their graduation date! If you have any questions, please contact the DMHS Testing Coordinator, Mrs. Fuchs, at dfuchs@susd.org.
When: Tuesday, September 13, 2016
The Civics Test is a graduation requirement for the Class of 2017 and beyond. Last year, all 8th through 11th grade SUSD students had an opportunity to take the test students who has passed met the graduation requirement. For students who did not take the test or who did not pass the test, there will be additional opportunities. Beginning next month, students who have not yet met the graduation requirement will receive a notification with of the day they are scheduled to test and resources to help them prepare. A full version of the test can be found at 
