The DES PTO would like to share a very special holiday wish with all of our DES families to enjoy your time off together. This unusual year makes us even more grateful for all of the things we do have and for those we love. Happy holidays everyone!
Join the PTO online now!
To join the DES PTO for the 2021/2022 school year, you can fill out the PTO Membership form here:
DES PTO membership form 2021/2022
A the end of the form, simply select “Submit Form” and you will be taken to the PayPal site for online payment of dues.
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Category Archive: General News
Nov
24
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Nov
21
Report Cards will be online
Just a reminder that AACPS has announced that all student report cards for the first term will be available on Parent Portal beginning Nov. 23rd. If you do not yet have access to Parent Portal, you should contact front office staff at DES at 410-222-1655. Note, there will not be any paper report cards for …
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Nov
09
Dining for D’ville!
Grab drive-thru at Chick-Fil-A Edgewater, 5-8 pm Wednesday, Nov. 11th Get dinner, raise funds – now that’s easy to do. Join us for the special Dining for Davidsonville. Just let them know you’re there for the DES Spirit Night. Thank you for your support!
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Oct
19
Spanish Program link fix
Oops… Not sure what happened, but if you’re looking for the link to register for the Spanish Language Program, here it is: 2020 Spanish Program at DES Sorry about the glitch.
Permanent link to this article: https://despto.org/2020/10/19/spanish-program-link-fix/
Oct
17
School program choice selection due Monday
The AACPS deadline to submit a preference on the learning model in which you wish to enroll your child is now at 5 p.m. this Monday, October 19th. Go to www.aacps.org/oct2020familyreopening before 5 p.m. on Monday, October 19, to indicate your preference. Families that do not register a preference will have their students enrolled in …
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Oct
11
PTO General Member Meeting
Join us this Tuesday at 7:30 pm for a virtual PTO General Membership Meeting. We’ll be talking a bit about our plans for the year, clubs, programs, and activities. We ask for current PTO members to vote on the annual budget, so make sure you have joined for this school year. Please note that this …
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Oct
02
And we continue…
Lots of chatter about upcoming decisions and discussions at the AACPS level of things. The Board of Education has an upcoming meeting next Wednesday, Oct. 7th at 6:00 pm. You can always tune in live to these meetings or watch the recording later. They have also announced some planning talks for next Monday & Tuesday …
Permanent link to this article: https://despto.org/2020/10/02/and-we-continue/
Sep
18
We are ALL the PTO
Now is the time to JOIN THE PTO! It’s simple. It’s important. It’s appreciated. Click here, fill out the form, submit & head to Paypal.
Permanent link to this article: https://despto.org/2020/09/18/we-are-all-the-pto/
Sep
01
Welcome to the world of Virtual DES 2020!
Hello Gators! We are so excited to go back to school with all of you. While we may not all be back in the same building yet, we will all be working together to make the best year possible. Let’s learn & laugh. Let’s imagine, believe & achieve. We’ve got lots to do. Your DES …
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Apr
24
Time Out
Just a notice that this website will not be maintained as long as the school is on delay. All activities and planned events of the DES PTO have been suspended for the remainder of the school year. Apologies for all the unrest, but obviously, there’s nothing we can do. We’ll spread word of anything we …
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Apr
01
The latest Gator Gazette is here!
Just when you thought all was quiet at DES… Our junior journalists have finished assembling the most recent edition of the DES Gator Gazette. This student newspaper features the work of the newspaper club and we are proud to welcome their efforts to finish this up for everyone to enjoy. Click here for the Spring …
Permanent link to this article: https://despto.org/2020/04/01/the-latest-gator-gazette-is-here/
Mar
29
School & Life on pause
So, you may have noticed the limbo we are all living within. The DES PTO Board is still looking after things and hoping to hold our first virtual meeting this week or next. We are monitoring all of our projects and concerns. If you have any questions, or remarks to share, please reach out to …
Permanent link to this article: https://despto.org/2020/03/29/school-life-on-pause/
Mar
12
Gator Gamble dinner canceled
We are so sad to announce… In the wake of uncertainty about the Corona Virus that is causing world troubles, AACPS has announced that all school events and any set to happen in school facilities will be canceled. At this time, we are uncertain of any future plans, so the DES PTO has elected to …
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Feb
24
The All-New Gator Gamble is here!!!!
7th Annual GATOR GAMBLE – The Family Edition • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Registration & Ticket Sales Are Now OPEN! Online Auction – March 4-11 Spaghetti Dinner event – March 13, 6-8 pm at DES By popular demand, the DES …
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Feb
05
Valentine’s Day Parties
And the holidays continue… Valentine’s Day is coming next week and the annual Classroom Parties will let everyone have some fun! Each grade will hold their parties at the scheduled time listed below. Parents are welcome to attend, but we do request no siblings come along. Also note that if your student’s party ends later …
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Jan
31
Thanks for Family Fitness Fun
Just a huge shoutout to everyone who helped with making our first Family Fitness Fun Night happen! Many local businesses stepped up and hosted tables and offered information, practice sessions, samples, and discounts. We owe a big debt of gratitude to them. Thanks also to our parent helpers who helped to bring it all together. …
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Jan
18
Save the date & sign up for the Gallop
Gator Gallop 2020 Just a reminder, all families are reminded to sign up for this spring’s DES Gator Gallop on Saturday, May 9th at Davidsonville Park. The event includes the 5K, the 1 mile for kids, and the 100 yard Gallop for kids as well as pre-race warm-ups, post-race refreshments, a Mascot chase and more! …
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Jan
12
Donate your old sports gear…
Clear out the closets, get that stuff out of the garage. We are trying our hardest to organize a Sports Gear Swap! But, we need your help!! Bring in your used gear (pads, balls, sticks, and everything in between). Please, send it in this week so we can swap at the Family Fitness event on …
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Jan
08
PTO Meeting
Join us at a PTO Meeting Thursday, January 9th, 2020. 7:30 p.m. in the Media Center at DES
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