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 Welcome to your eNews!
We are excited to share our weekly newsletter with you! Go here to submit an item or article you'd like to offer! Remember to follow the PTO on our social media sites, too - click the icons at the top of this email! DMHS has their own twitter account, too - follow the school at @dmhssusd.
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Teacher Appreciation Lunch
 On Wednesday, October 5th, DMHS PTO will sponsor the first Teacher Appreciation Lunch of the school year. The PTO does everything for the lunches and is in need of help! Set up starts at 10:30 a.m. and the lunch is served at 12:30 p.m. The PTO also needs a generous amount of baked goods for desserts, which are all donated by the PTO parents of DMHS. Please consider volunteering and/or dropping a baked good at the office the morning of October 5th! Contact Jennifer Dorsch at jendorsch@aol.com if you can help. Thank You for the support! |
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Can You Help?
 The PTO is seeking a new or gently-used microwave for use in the main office break-room, for use by school staff and administration. Maybe it's time for your own kitchen upgrade, and you have one to donate! Contact Heather Heroldt at 602-502-0063 with any questions, or for pick-up and delivery. Thanks so much! |
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Senior Yearbook Ads
Pare nts/Guardians of a SENIOR Desert Mountain Student:
All ads are in color - prices vary (and are listed below) based on size of ad, and due date met. Payment is submitted online through the above listed website.
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Early Bird Deadline - December 1st
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Ad Size
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Cost
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1/8 Page
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$70
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1/4 Page
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$110
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1/2 Page
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$210
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Full Page
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$400
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Final Deadline - December 12th
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Ad Size
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Cost
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1/8 Page
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$100
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1/4 Page
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$150
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1/2 Page
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$250
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Full Page
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$450
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A few guidelines to keep in mind:
- Please make sure that all students, friends, and family members in the pictures used are following school dress code rules. Bathing suits (except full body suits or wet suits), spaghetti straps, halter tops, strapless, crop tops, etc. are not permitted. Please reference the Student Handbook.
- Submit pictures of the highest quality possible. Using Photoshop and other programs to alter picture sizes may affect the quality of the photos and cause the photos to be blurry and unclear.
- Please make sure to review and revise the ad before submitting it online. DMHS Yearbook Staff does not proof read your ads, and we will not be able to fix any errors in the ads after submission.
Senior Ads MUST BE SUBMITTED NO LATER THAN 11:59 PM ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 12TH.
If the link provided earlier in this message doesn't work; go to: yearbookordercenter.com and enter the school order number 6337.
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Integral Tutoring
 Time is running out to prepare for the Fall ACT, SAT, and PSAT tests. Mr. Kalb at Integral Tutoring has 8 years of experience teaching these tests, and uses proprietary materials that integrate his own tutoring experience with the best approaches found elsewhere. He teaches small groups of 1-3 students in which advice is tailored to the individual student. Only $45/hr.
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The Stethoscoop, from your School Nurse
 New Flu Information 2016-17The single best way to prevent the flu is to get a flu shot every year. About two weeks after vaccination, antibodies develop that protect against influenza virus infection. Flu vaccines will not protect against flu-like illnesses caused by non-influenza viruses. What's new this flu season?
- Only injectable flu shots are recommended this season
- Flu vaccines have been updated to better match circulation viruses
- The recommendations for vaccination of people with egg allergies have changed, so ask your doctor about getting the shot in a more controlled setting.
Read the Sep 2016 Stethoscoop here! |
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PSAT Testing
 On October 19th, all sophomores along with juniors who chose to register, will be taking the PSAT exam at DMHS. Testing begins at 7:45am and students who are not testing will start classes at 12:07. All testers will receive a Student Guide through their English class by the end of the month to help in the study process. Please see the 10th grade or 11th grade parent letter for more information regarding PSAT information, preparation, and required materials. Please contact Mrs. Fuchs at dfuchs@susd.org for more information. Please note: the registration deadline for 11th graders has already passed! This info is for testing day! |
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Join a Neighborhood Walk!
 Join Yes to Children, SUSD's Political Action Committee, as we take our message in support of the SUSD Bond and Capital Override directly to our voters on neighborhood walks scheduled in each learning community.
Saguaro High School - September 24th
Coronado High School - October 1st
Chaparral High School - October 8th
Desert Mountain High School - October 15th
Sign up for the walk of your choice here! Or visit our website for more info or to ask questions: www.yestochildren.org. |
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London, Paris and Barcelona - Summer 2017
 Current high school students, former high school graduates, siblings and/or parents join us for an educational tour to Europe. Application deadline is September 30, 2016. Only 13 spots left! Join us for an informational meeting at the Palomino library located on the Desert Mountain High School campus Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at 6:00 PM. Please visit my tour website here! |
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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. |
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Help the PTO by Shopping at Fry's!
 Have you updated your Fry's Card? You have to re-enroll every year to ensure that DMHS receives a % of your grocery bill. We all know teenagers like to eat, but who knew their voracious appetites could help their school? It's quick and easy! Go to www.fryscommunityrewards.com. Our enrollment code is: 80300. |
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Taking the "Civics" Test
 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. |
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