The Book Fair is at DES all week long! Come and get your books and get reading… Pastries for Parents on Tues. & Thurs., late opening Tuesday until 6 pm, and visit before and after school each day. Send in some money with your students and they can also shop during their class Media Center …
Join the PTO online now!
Now you can join the DES PTO by sending in a check, cash, or pay online with PayPal.
Category Archive: General News
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Nov
06
PTO Meeting Wednesday evening
Join your fellow PTO members at an open session meeting held on Wednesday, Nov. 6th from 7-8 pm in the Media Center at DES. If you have ideas, comments, questions, suggestions or just something to share, you should attend. Or let one of the Board officers know and they can share the item for you. …
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Oct
08
Schedule your conference
Reminder: Don’t forget to schedule your Parent-Teacher Conference for next week. You should have received communications from your student’s teacher. If you have not, or if you have questions, contact the DES staff and someone can help you.
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Oct
04
Sign Up for some programs & clubs!
Try something new. Fall is the best time to sign up your student for something new, or something familiar. There are SO many programs and clubs offered at DES – there’s sure to be something for everyone. And if cost is a problem, reach out to the PTO Board or school counselor. There is some …
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Sep
27
No School Monday
Did you hear? A reminder to everyone that all AACPS schools and offices will be closed on Monday. We know that AACPS has texted you, called you, and e-mailed you about this… But, you never know who missed the many bulletins! Enjoy your Monday off!
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Sep
19
Outdoor Movie Fun for ALL!
This Friday night is Family Movie Night at Davidsonville Elementary School! On September 20th at 7:00 pm, come join the PTO family event… “Secret Life of Pets 2“ On the front field at DES, movie starts at 7:30 pm. There will be free popcorn and water. • • • • • • Bring your chairs, …
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Sep
11
Volunteer Orientations Sept. 12th
Choose one: 9:30 am OR 7:30 pm Either way, come and learn more about the wide variety of volunteer positions we have at DES. Listen as we share which committees, clubs, and programs are in danger of not happening if we don’t get some help for them! It happens… Eat some snacks, drink some beverage, …
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Sep
11
Back to School Night tonight
Parents are invited to attend Back to School Night at Davidsonville Elementary School on Wednesday, Sept. 11th at 6:30 pm. Visit your student’s classrooms and learn more about their time at school. Leave a note for them at their desk – it always makes them smile!
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Sep
08
Get your Gator Gear here!
Gator Spirit Wear is on sale now! Grab your hoodies, t-shirts, water bottles, hats, and everything else to show your LOVE for the DES Gators! Show off your school pride! Here’s the link to the online catalog and paper order form. And you can order either online or by sending in the paper form. Deadline …
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Sep
03
We’re working on things…
Can YOU help the PTO? The PTO Volunteer Coordinator is searching hard for some folks to fill a few Committee Chairperson roles right now! If you are looking for a way to help, please reach out to the PTO via the Contact Us page on this website. We especially need: Chess Program Chairperson Coding Club …
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Sep
02
See you all tomorrow
Yikes! That went so quickly, we couldn’t keep up! Tuesday, Sept. 3rd is our big day… We are all ready, Are you? Happy 1st day to all our 1st thru 5th graders. And we’ll see our Kindergartners as you show up this week! Go Gators!
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Aug
30
It’s getting closer…
4 days left.
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Aug
28
The Countdown
6 days remain… Sneak A Peek is at 9:00 am Thursday morning. It will be crowded. Please don’t park on Rte. 214 on the same side as the school. It is impossible to exit safely when cars block the view. You may park on Rte. 214 across the road from the school. Or carpool with …
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Aug
27
The countdown continues
7 days left…
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Aug
26
The countdown is on
8 days remain. Enjoy your time!
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Aug
19
Sneak-A-Peek & Stay and Play
August 29th Alrighty… let’s get our Gators ready to go! All students and their parents are invited to come and meet the teacher at the Sneak-A-Peek event on Thursday, August 29th, 2019 from 9-10 am at DES. Students can visit their classrooms, drop off their school supplies, and say “hello” to their new teacher. It’s …
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Jun
10
The June 10, 2019 Gator Blast E-mail
**Check here for this week’s edition** If it hasn’t been posted yet, or if you’re looking for an older issue of the Blast, check the monthly archives, available here: http://despto.org/info/gator-blast-e-mail-archive/. This week’s Gator Blast highlights include: Volunteer of the Year is announced School Supply Ordering still available Get your Gator Gazette here!
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Jun
03
The June 3, 2019 Gator Blast E-mail
**Check here for this week’s edition** If it hasn’t been posted yet, or if you’re looking for an older issue of the Blast, check the monthly archives, available here: http://despto.org/info/gator-blast-e-mail-archive/. This week’s Gator Blast highlights include: Donuts with Dads is here The Talent Show happens on Wednesday Guest Author will be stopping by this week …
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May
19
The May 20, 2019 Gator Blast E-mail
There were some problems with the e-mail hosting for this week’s Blast, so here it all is online for you to read. Sorry about that everyone! **Check here for this week’s edition** If it hasn’t been posted yet, or if you’re looking for an older issue of the Blast, check the monthly archives, available here: …
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May
15
The May 15, 2019 Gator Blast Midweek E-mail
You can check online to find the latest issue of the Gator Blast after it goes out on Sunday nights. This may help you to find information all in one place. Check here for the latest edition If it hasn’t been posted yet, or if you’re looking for an older issue of the Blast, check …
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