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September 6, 2015

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

The Month of September

"Our Hometown Deal" is featuring
the DIS PTO.

CLICK HERE

Check out the great deals to businesses in our community. A portion of each sale will go back to our organization during this time!

CURRICULUM NIGHT PARENT TIPS

Curriculum night will start promptly at 6:00 pm in your child's homeroom class. If you arrive after 6 pm, please refer to the bell schedule to determine what class you should report to.

Parents will visit each class in order based on the bell schedule.

CLICK HERE to view Bell Schedule

Parents should visit the classroom of the encore class their student has right now.

If a student has art - parents should go to Mr. Bruns' class
If a student has music - parents should go to Mrs. Gillum's class
If a student has computer lab - parents should go to Computer Lab
PE/Science Lab - parents should go to the gym
Lunch period - parents should go to the cafeteria

Curriculum night will end at 7:45 pm.

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

PARENT VOLUNTEERS

ARE NEEDED

Click here to sign up for as many shifts as you'd like. There are lots of volunteer jobs to fit every person!

Questions? Contact Cathy Parsons

****Volunteers must be on the

CISD approved volunteer list***

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

Box Tops Contest for October begins now. Get your Collection sheets CLICK HERE.

Deadline for next contest is October 16th

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