Thank you, Ms. Westrup

Words in a blog post cannot express our grattitude and love for Ms. Westrup. She's been a huge asset and strength at our school while she's been our principal. Her retirement is a huge loss to us, but a great joy for her. Please take a moment on Thursday morning to let her know that she'll be missed.Please join us on Thursday, May 28 to wish Ms. Westrup a happy retirement! Join us on the black top, just outside the cafeteria from 7:45 - 8:45 a.m.

Don't Forget to Keep Bringing in Those Box Tops!

If you’ve seen our chart in the MP room or here on the blog you know that we’ve already raised $160 just by clipping 10 cent Box Top coupons! Our goal is to raise $1,250 by the last day of school so please ask friends, neighbors and family to help us collect. We can do it!

News for Week Ending May 15th

Thank you, Mrs. Westrup – We will miss you!
Please join us on the morning of Thursday, May 28th to wish Mrs. Westrup a happy retirement. Stop by for some refreshments and to let her know how much she’ll be missed. We have been fortunate to have such a dedicated, caring and hard working individual leading our school. Join us on the blacktop, just outside the cafeteria from 7:45 – 8:45am. For more information or if you would like to contribute refreshments, please contact Terri McConnell at http://us.mc654.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=dpmpta@hotmail.com or call 439-7887.

*DPM Fundraiser Car Wash Update*
Thank you to all who have purchased Pavilion’s car wash cards. Since sales began in April, just three weeks ago, we have sold 90 cards bringing in $900 for DPM! There are 2 more weeks remaining to sell cards. May 29th is the LAST day to turn in final orders. New log sheets will be handed out on Friday, the 15th for you to continue selling cards in support of DPM. Remember to turn in $ to your teachers or the office ANY DAY; you will receive the cards within 2 days. If you have any questions, please contact Kristin at kristing@surewest.net .

Teacher Appreciation Week
A great BIG THANK YOU to the parents and students who worked with the PTA, to make Teacher Appreciation Week a delightful affair. There are a few pictures, which will go up on the PTA blog site at http://www.dpmpta.blogspot.com/. With your help we were able to provide a wonderful Mexican food luncheon on Monday May 4th for our teachers and staff. We had tamales, enchiladas, a Mexican cole slaw salad, and our own version of street tacos complete with shredded meat and all the toppings. We listened to music, talked about serious and not so serious things, and handed out door prizes of Jamba Juice, Starbucks, and our current fundraiser, Pavillions Car Wash cards. Most of all we had fun and the teachers and staff nabbed a few minutes to unwind and feel appreciated.
Thanks for all the help which included:
Teacher gifts – Kerry Londree - daily box distribution, Terri McConnell – beautiful handmade gift bags filled with treats for Friday finale, Doreen Adams – gift preparation.
Luncheon items – Julia Bilaver, Stephanie Miranda, Missy Ballance, Jenny Holthaus, Dina Howard, Melissa Jacobs, Tonye Niweigha, Kristin Goble, Kerry Londree, Terri McConnel, Doreen Adams, Vickie Pershing, Tracy Hinojosa, L.J., Kristy Wormald, Dana Kurzrock, Jessie Mapes, Jenn Wolfe, Thao Ngyuen, Laura Osecheck, Shannon Larsen.
Setup and decoration – Missy Ballance, Doreen Adams, Kerry Londree, Dina Howard, Mike Cushing, Edwin Cerrato.
Serving – Doreen Adams, Dina Howard, Melissa Jacobs.
Cleanup – Doreen Adams, Dina Howard, Melissa Jacobs, Stephanie Miranda, Kerry Londree, Edwin Cerrato, Jenny Holthaus, Missy Ballance.
Also , a thank you to parents Ann Sanchez and Karen Vickland for volunteering to assist with any additional items needed.
If you would like to participate in the planning and execution of daily festivities for next years Teacher Appreciation Week please get in touch with Laurie Clay at dangsmom@sbcglobal.net or 916-607-1507.

Spring Sing Photos for Kinder

Pictures of the kindergartener’s Spring Sing are available for $10 each. It is an 8 x 10 group photo of the three classes while performing. If you would like to buy one, please see Ms. Inman, Mrs. Sayles or Mrs. Staab. Checks can be made to DPM PTA.

A Big Thank You from PTA

We have updated the "Dates to Remember" Section on the side bar. School is almost out if you can believe it! But our work is not done yet! We still have our car wash fundraiser going on! We have already raised several hundred dollars, and are so thankful to the parents and students who have sold these cards! Keep up the good work!

We are also continuing to collect box tops! We have set a goal of raising $1,500 in these last few weeks of school, and we are currently at $150! We are still able to reach our goal! If each student brings in just 5 box tops per week until school is out, we will be doing great!

STAR testing is almost over so be sure to congratulate your students on all of their hard work!