April 1st - 30th

We are looking forward to seeing students and families from all FRSD schools come together for this fun, colorful spring event. 

Date of event: Sunday May 21st, 2023

Location: J P Case Middle School

Click Here to Register.

For more details, visit the Color Run Page Here.

April 1st - 30th

April 3rd

Join us in thanking our Assistant Principal Sra. Peake for her outstanding contribution to our school and wish her Happy Assistant Principal Appreciation Week!

Thank you, Sra. Peake for demonstrating great leadership and being a source of strength and inspiration to all of us.

We are all grateful for the important role our assistant principal plays in our children's life.

Happy Assistant Principal Appreciation Week! 

April 4th

April 5th

April 5th - 30th 

April 5th

Join us in thanking our Paraprofessionals (Teacher Assistants) - Mrs. Anno, Mrs. Belon, Mrs. Bonilla, Mrs. King, Ms. Koshy, Mrs. Maszczak, Mrs. Selvamani, and Mrs. Yacullo who work hard using their talents to help students discover their own and wishing them Happy Paraprofessional Appreciation Day!

They dedicate their time and energy each day to the students in their care, and do it all while meeting the individual needs of many!

Students count with them but teachers count on them, they make a difference every single day.

Happy Paraprofessional Appreciation Day!

April 6th

April 7th

Your PTO partnered with Hopewell Valley Vineyard and brought Sangria Making Class to our Desmares Community.

When: Sunday, April 30th

Time: 11 am - 12:30 pm

Who: You & Your Friends (Adults Only)

Where: Hopewell Valley Vineyard - 46 Yard Road, Pennington, NJ

Stay tuned for more information to follow!

April 7th

April 7th

Staff Appreciation Week is celebrated from May 1st until May 5th!
 

Let's show our Desmares staff how much we appreciate everything they do to help our Dolphins shine!
 

You can donate using Membership Toolkit by May 1st to help us fund this well-deserved week! 

We are planning to have breakfast, snack, lunch, dessert days, and more!

Thank you for your support!

Donate here.

April 7th

We are collecting gently used books (kids & adult books).

There will be bins outside Desmares entrance starting Tuesday, April 18th until April 30th.

Donated books will be shared with our Desmares Dolphins to choose one or two and the rest will be donated.

Thank you for your participation!

April 8th

Your PTO partnered with Game Truck and brought Laser Tag Event to our Desmares Community.

When: Wednesday, May 10th

Time: 6-8 pm

Who: Desmares Dolphins & Friends

Where: Desmares Gym

Stay tuned for more information to follow!

April 8th

Your PTO partnered with 3 Kids & A Cake and brought Mother's Day Cake Pops to our Desmares Community.

Stay tuned for more information to follow!

April 17th

Join us in thanking our wonderful parent volunteers for making our school a brighter place and wishing them a Happy Volunteer Recognition Week!

Your spirit, energy, and commitment to our students and school make a difference every day at Desmares School.

Volunteers are the heart of our community and you are all very appreciated.

Happy Volunteer Recognition Week!

April 18th

At 7:30 pm via Zoom

Join us and be heard!

April 18th

At Desmares school, we embrace our diversity and celebrate it every single day!

We are looking for families to sign up for a booth to share their beautiful cultures with Desmares families. 

Visitors (only children) will need passports to enter this event.

One passport per child!

Passports will be available for purchase.

Passports will be stamped/signed after visiting each booth/ country/ culture!

When: Monday, May 15th, 2023

Time: 5 -7 pm

Where: FAD Gym

Stay tuned for more information to follow!

April 19th

It’s that time of the year when we are supposed to clean out our closets to make room for spring & summer clothes!

Our Annual Spring Clothing Drive is coming up on Saturday, May 13th, 9 am – 12 pm

WHY SHOULD YOU PARTICIPATE:

It is a simple, safe, and quick way to raise money for our school!

The more pounds we donate, the more money we earn!

Clothing is shipped directly to developing countries in need!

We accept clothing, coats, shoes, backpacks, hats, gloves, ties, stuffed animals, linens, bedding, drapery, pillows, towels, comforters, bikes & scooters.

Early drop off begins on Wednesday April 19th. 

April 19th

Support your school while enjoying delicious drinks at Little Egypt Oasis (known for its famous boba tea).

15% of your check will go back to school when you mention Desmares School at check out.

When: Wednesday April 19th

Location: 79 Main Street, Flemington, NJ

Time: 10 am - 10 pm

April 20th - June 8th

Who: K - 4th Graders

Number of Sessions: 8 Sessions

Teacher: Mrs. Knight

When: Thursdays April 20th, 27th, May 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th, June 1st & 8th, 2023

Time: 3:30 – 4:30 pm

Price: Price: $60

Maximum Number of Students: 8 Students

This club is Level 2 and not for beginners!

Register here.

April 21st

Every First Friday of the month is Spirit Day at Desmares!

Our Dolphins are encouraged to wear their FAD swag on spirit days to show their school pride. 

 Your PTO will ask the teachers to count how many Dolphins are wearing blue on spirit days to win a trophy for their class. 

Good luck to all our Dolphins!

April 21st

Your PTO runs the school store once a month (with the exception of June) during recess time.

The School store allows our students to buy some school supplies like pencils, pens, erasers, and more. Prices range between 50 cents to $2.00 per item.

Please remember to send in no more than $5.00 with your child!

April 21st - May 5th

Who: 2nd - 4th Graders

Number of Sessions: 3 Sessions

Teacher: Mrs. Klein

When: Fridays April 21st, 28th & May 5th, 2023

Time: 3:30 – 4:30 pm

Price: $30

Maximum Number of Students: 24 Students

Register here.

April 24th - May 15th

Who: K - 4th Graders

Number of Sessions: 4 Sessions

Teacher: Mrs. Klein

When: Mondays April 24th, May 1st, 8th & 15th, 2023

Time: 3:30 – 4:30 pm

Price: $30

Maximum Number of Students: 24 Students

*** (3rd & 4th Grade Dolphins who are registered in Kid Wizard Club won't be able to do LEGO Club because they will be running on the same days). ***

Register here.

April 24th

Your PTO partnered with Chirp Workshop and brought Graffiti Hat Making to our Desmares Community.

Who: Desmares Dolphins & Friends

Where: Chirp Workshop

Stay tuned for more information to follow!

April 25th - May 16th

Who: K - 4th Graders

Number of Sessions: 4 Sessions

Teacher: Iby Ikotidem - Founder & CEO - Roots, Blooms & Yards

When: Tuesdays April 25th, May 2nd, 9th & 16th, 2023

Time: 3:30 – 4:30 pm

Price: $145

Maximum Number of Students: 20 Students

Register here.

April 26th

Join us in thanking our Administrative Professionals Mrs. Grabowich, Mrs. Tempalsky, and Mrs. Picchio for their outstanding contribution to our school and wishing them Happy Administrative Professionals Day!

Your hard work does not go unnoticed & we cannot thank you enough for all you do!

We are all grateful to you for making our Desmares School a better place!

Happy Administrative Professionals Day!

April 26th - May 10th

Who: 2nd - 4th Graders

Number of Sessions: 3 Sessions

Teacher: Mrs. Klein

When: Wednesdays April 26th, May 3rd & 10th, 2023

Time: 3:30 – 4:30 pm

Price: $30

Maximum Number of Students: 24 Students

Register here.

April 26th - May 31st

Who: 3rd & 4th Graders

Number of Sessions: 6 Sessions

Teachers: Parth Jain & Krishiv Patel - Two Sophomore Students at Hunterdon Central who started a non-profit organization called Tech4Teens

When: Wednesdays April 26th, May 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th & 31st, 2023

Time: 3:30 – 4:30 pm

Price: $20

Maximum Number of Students: 16 Students

Register here.

April 29th

This event is SOLD OUT!

Amazing JiuJitsu clinic will be taught by Professor Bill Loftus, 3rd Degree Black Belt, 2022 World JuiJitsu Champion.

Place: Loftus JiuJitsu Academy - 3 Walter Foran Blvd. Suite 311, Flemington.

Date of the Event: April 29th.

Time: 3:00 - 4:30 pm.

Ongoing

An easy way to support the many activities your PTO offer throughout the school year is through No Cost Fundraisers.

Here are a few ways you can help!

Box Tops Education Program / En Espanol

Coca-Cola Give / En Espanol

Ongoing

Does your dolphin have a birthday coming up?

 Flips can show up at your door to wish your Dolphin a very Happy Birthday with a special gift from 5 Below!

To book your visit, please go to: 

Birthday Visit By Flips!

Ongoing

The Stephen Austin Maszczak Scholarship Award started after FAD lost one of its Dolphins to brain tumor in 2011. 

It is awarded to graduating students of Hunterdon Central Regional High School and is to be used for college or vocational school expenses. Desmares former students are able to apply for this scholarship in early 2023 through the counseling office at HCHRS. Students are asked to name past and present teachers or administration staff that influenced them in some way, big or small. Please know that your donation is making a meaningful impact on a former student, as well as continuing the remembrance of a very special Desmares student, Stephen Maszczak.

You can donate here!

Ongoing

It's time to have a digital sign at Desmares' entrance! Your PTO will be asking for donations towards the digital sign throughout the year.

The digital sign will help your PTO advertise FAD events promptly instead of our amazing parent volunteer changing it manually every month.

It might take us more than one year but together we can make it happen! You can donate to the digital sign fund by clicking here.