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an electronic newsletter published by the PTO

August 30, 2015

Interested in sponsoring a DIS event? CLICK HERE for more details!

Homeroom parents needed!

We are looking for volunteers to be homeroom parents. Homeroom parents are needed to coordinate and host the Holiday and Valentine's Day parties for your student's class.

Interested?

CLICK HERE to complete online form

or contact Suzanne Adamson

Turn in your Box Tops for exciting prizes! Contest ends Friday, September 4th. Remember to label your collection sheets or Ziploc bags for a chance to win!!

CLICK HERE for more information

Questions: Click Here

Become a member of the

DIS PTO

A friendly reminder that the DIS PTO Membership drive continues through Friday, September 4th. Forms can be submitted through homeroom teachers, the DIS office or online CLICK HERE. Membership is $25 and includes one student directory per family.

Questions: Contact Anne Vanderbush

PLEASE NOTE NEW TIME

Please plan to attend the DIS PTO Welcome Breakfast on Friday, September 4 at 8:30 am in the DIS PTO Room. This is a great chance to ask questions, make new friends and enjoy a light breakfast. Mr. Wyrick, DIS Principal, will be joining us as well!

Sixth Grade Fun Night

Sept. 18th 5:30-8pm

$15 cash or check, $20 at the door

Awesome activities include: Springfree Trampoline, DJ, Dodgeball tournament, Bingo, treats, cake walk, pizza, and drinks!

To purchase tickets CLICK HERE

To allow your child(ren) to jump on the trial Springfree Trampolines please sign the online waiver CLICK HERE

Fascinated by Art?

Parents interested in becoming an Art Docent are meeting at Cafe Express in Town Square Wednesday, September 9th, at 9:00am. This is a fun time to socialize with other parents and learn about the Art Docent program at DIS and Eubanks. No prior art knowledge is needed to be part of this fun and interactive program.

Friday, Sept 11th at 9:30am - enjoy coffee & snacks. Training will begin promptly at 10am at DIS in the Art Docent room. This month we will be learning about Winslow Homer and Thomas Cole. Training will end around noon.

Anyone who wants to volunteer at a CISD campus MUST complete the volunteer background check at the link below.

This website is designed to inform you about the district's ongoing Volunteer Program. The application and background process is ANNUAL. This means that each year you will be asked to submit and agree to a background check before becoming an Approved CISD Volunteer.

You WILL NOT be allowed to volunteer until this background check is complete!

CLICK HERE to access application

Learn how to make money for Durham by shopping at Tom Thumb, Kroger, Fantastic Sams and Amazon.

CLICK HERE for more details.

Questions? Contact Rebecca Paredes

DIS Fall Fundraiser sponsored by Capital Distributing

The Durham Intermediate PTO is hosting their Fall Fundraiser online auction September 21 - October 7. This is our biggest fundraiser of the year. No more selling cookie dough! No more wrapping paper! No more begging neighbors and friends! Here's how it works:

TEAM DIS - Donate, Invest & Support

DONATE:
donate a flat dollar amount to the DIS PTO to be used for teacher wish list items

INVEST:
purchase wish list items for your child's teacher(s)

SUPPORT:
bid on great offers from local businesses, teacher parties, & DIS items like preferred parking spots, name the hallway, & VIP packages to DIS events

We are looking for businesses and parents to donate services and products to the auction. Do you have tickets to events, gift cards, or products to contribute? We would love to feature them in the DIS Online Auction! Please contact Carrie Schoof.

DIS PTO is looking for

business & family sponsors

Are you a family or a business interested in sponsoring a DIS event like the Fall Fundraiser, Winter Craft Fair or 5th Grade Fun Night?

CLICK HERE for sponsorship packages to suit your needs. Questions? Contact Carrie Schoof or Kathleen Cipriano