SUBJECT: The Dolphin Splash (PTO's Monthly Family Newsletter) - April 2024
The Dolphin Splash - April 2024
Assistant Principal Appreciation Week - April 1-5
Join us in thanking our Assistant Principal, Mrs. Custy, for her outstanding contribution to our school and wishing her a Happy Assistant Principal Appreciation Week!
Thank you, Mrs. Custy, for demonstrating great leadership and being a source of strength and inspiration for all of us.
We are all grateful for our assistant principal's vital role in our children's lives.
Paraprofessional Appreciation Day - April 3
Join us in thanking our paraprofessionals (Teacher Assistants) who work hard and use their talents to help students discover their own. We wish them a happy Paraprofessional Appreciation Day!
They dedicate their time and energy each day to the students in their care, all while meeting the individual needs of many!
Students count with them but teachers count on them, they make a difference every day.
School Librarian Appreciation Day - April 4
Join us in thanking our Media Specialist, Ms. Gale, for offering our dolphins endless opportunities, promoting literacy, and encouraging a love of reading and learning.
We all see your dedication to helping our Dolphins find the resources they need to keep learning and create an environment where students can learn every day of the year!
Thank you for making a difference!
Soccer After School Club - April 9, 16, 23, 30, May 7 & 14
Who: Desmares students in K - 3rd grades.
When: Right after school until 4:45 pm.
Date: Tuesdays - April 9, 16, 23, 30, May 7 & 14.
Registration is closed!
Coping with Anxiety & Stress Family Workshop - April 9
Join us in a conversation about Coping With Anxiety and Stress on Tuesday, April 9.
Presentations in English and Spanish will be offered to parents and students in separate workshops.
You can drop off your baked goods at the school's main office on April 10 & 11.
All Bake Sale Proceeds at the PICTO Event will benefit The Stephen Maszczak Scholarship Fund.
Spring Craft After School Club - April 11, 18 & 25
Who: Desmares students in K - 4th grades.
When: Right after school until 4:30 pm.
Date: Thursdays - April 11, 18 & 25.
Registration is closed!
Spirit Day - April 12
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!
Please send your PTO pictures of your Dolphins showing off their school pride toFADpto@gmail.com or post them on the Desmares PTO Facebook page.
Spirit Day Contest - April 12
Your PTO runs a friendly competition between classes on spirit days!
Teachers count how many Dolphins wear FAD or blue shirts on spirit days. The class with the highest score wins a trophy to keep for the whole month!
School Store - April 12
Your PTO runs the school store once a month (except June) during recess time for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders with the help of our amazing Parent Volunteers.
The school store allows students to buy fun supplies like pencils, pens, erasers, and more.
Prices range between 50 cents to $2.00 per item.
Author Audrey Vernick Visit - April 12
Author Audrey Vernick is visiting our school on Friday April 12.
This visit is sponsored by FAD PTO.
If you ordered any of her titles through Thunder Road Books, Author Audrey will autograph them and distribute them during her visit.
PICTO & Basket Raffle Event - April 12
Our Annual PICTO & Basket Raffle Event will take place on Friday, April 12, at FAD Gym.
We will play Picture Bingo (PICTO) and have a Live Drawing Basket Raffle and a 50/50 Raffle.
Your PTO is excited to announce that we will host our Annual 4th Grade Talent Show on Tuesday, April 16th, at 6:00 pm at FAD Gym.
4th-grade participants can perform live for the audience or record their acts beforehand. Send the prerecorded videos to your PTO, and your PTO will collate them into one movie and play it to the audience after all the live acts.
We would love for your child to participate in our show!
If your child has a talent to share, please sign up using the link below:
Join us in thanking our wonderful parent volunteers for making our school brighter and wishing them Happy Volunteer Appreciation 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.
Line Dancing After School Club - April 22, 29 & May 6
Who: Desmares students in K - 2nd grades.
When: Right after school until 4:30 pm.
Date: Mondays - April 22, 29 & May 6.
Registration is closed!
Administrative Professionals Appreciation Day - April 24
Join us in thanking our Administrative Professionals, Mrs. Blaser, 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!
Science Heroes Assembly Sponsored by FAD PTO - April 26
Congratulations to our Media Specialist (Ms. Gale) for receiving The NJ STEM Pathways Network Grant. This grant will allow Talewise to come to our school for a STEM Assembly on April 26 titled Science Heroes—Saving Earth Together for K—2 Dolphins!
Your PTO will fund the same assembly for our 3rd & 4th Grade Dolphins.
Join us to learn how to cut and style cheeses, meat styling, salami roses, and techniques for curating your charcuterie board that can serve two people as an appetizer.
Our library is looking for volunteers to help with shelving and labeling books, assisting students with choosing and checking out books and helping with library displays and other special projects.
Please click the link below if you are interested. Library volunteers are needed throughout the year (for consistency, we ask that you volunteer at least three shifts per month).
Order Dolphin accessories by visiting the FAD Spirit Wear On-Site Storehere!
Orders will be delivered to the students the next day.
Stephen Maszczak Scholarship Award - Ongoing
The Stephen Austin Maszczak Scholarship Award started after FAD lost one of its Dolphins to a 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 can apply for this scholarship in early 2024 through the counseling office at HCHRS. Students are asked to name past and present teachers or administration that influenced them in some way, big or small. Please know that your donation is making a meaningful impact on a former student and continuing the remembrance of a very special Desmares student, Stephen Maszczak.
Your PTO has partnered with "SchoolStore.com" to raise funds for essential tools our students and teachers need to succeed.
Your participation is easy, with no more than 12 minutes of your time required, and there is an excellent prize program available to make this a fun experience.
Go to schoolstore.netand sign up using our school ID: 274750.
You can see upcoming calendar events, buy memberships and spirit wear, sign up to volunteer, and much more.
You can become a member for only $20 per year and per family!
The simple act of joining provides instant financial support for our students! It's also a great way to stay informed about what's happening at school and connect meaningfully with other parents.
