Box Tops/Campbell’s contest – CHECKERED FLAG!!!

The collections have been counted up and the winners are:

1st Place: Ms. Staab’s Car #2,

2nd Place: Ms. Scholtes’ Car #19,

3rd Place: Ms. Mets #10!!

Congratulations are definitely in order for these classes! They’ll be enjoying a popcorn and movie party soon. Due to the fantastic participation of all our kids, we collected the minimum number of Campbell’s points (2,500) for Campbell’s to DOUBLE that for us!! Although the contest is over, we will be collecting all year long. Keep up the great work!

SKATE NIGHT - THURS., NOV. 12, 6-8PM

Next Thursday evening, Nov. 12, is DPM SKATE NIGHT at Foothill Skate Inn. Come out and skate with your friends from 6-8pm. Only $5 per skater, which includes you skate rental. Non-skating adults are free.

Poem by Billy Seubert

I want to be a good person so I will be a good friend.
I don’t do drugs because they make you sick.
I want to do a lot of sports and be a fireman. They do not do drugs. --Billy

Poem by Jack Larsen (Kindergarten)

I promise to not litter or to do drugs. I promise to like any basketball player that I like. I promise never to say bad words or to do bad things. And I promise to listen to my teacher Ms. Staab. If I don't do drugs I can grow up to be a policeman, a construction guy, or an artist. I like to carve pumpkins so I promise not to leave garbage anywhere. I like things that are healthy like homemade hamburgers, hot cereal, cold cereal and raisins and stuff. I promise to write with a pencil for the stuff Ms. Staab tells us to do with a pencil. --Jack

RED RIBBON WEEK

DPM celebrated National Red Ribbon Week last week, which is a time to promote healthy choices and drug & alchohol prevention. Hopefully you caught a glimpse of some of the items your child brought home; red wristband (worn all week), book mark, pledge card and ribbon.

Thank You to all the parent and student volunteers that helped facilitate the fun lunchtime activities for our DPM students. A big thank you also goes out to all the students that participated in these activities. We have some wonderful banners in the hallways and office area, as well as an impressive paper chain in the lunch room because of their efforts. DPM ROCKS DRUG FREE!!!

Be sure to visit the blog regularly to see the creative poems written by some of the students. All students that submitted poetry will receive a certificate on Friday to Chick-Fil-A for a free milkshake. When you visit Chick-Fil-A on Alta Arden, don’t forget to thank them for their generous donation to our school!

OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHT – Monsters vs. Aliens

This Friday, October 16, is our long awaited Movie Night at 6:30pm! The forecast for Friday is a high of 82 and sunset is at 6:25. Wear your PJ’s and bring your blankets, sleeping bags or chairs. Meet us on the lawn by the playground.

Mrs. Springer’s 6th grade class will be selling food and snacks to benefit their weeklong camp.

Don’t forget to stop by and thank our new neighbor, Goodwill Industries, which made this family fun evening possible.

ALL STUDENTS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT – PLEASE, NO DROP-OFFS!

Great Job Mrs. Walters!

If you haven't had a chance to meet our new principal, Mrs. Walters, you should make a point of it. As well as being highly qualified, she is very dedicated, incredibly motivated and extremely friendly. She's really started the school off strong and we are so happy to have her with us to lead our staff and students. Thanks Mrs. Walters!

Fall Carnival Volunteers Needed

The fourth annual DPM fall carnival will be on Saturday, October 24th and the PTA Fall Carnival committee is looking for some helping hands. We need parents, friends and family members to assist with the carnival. Return your volunteer/donation commitment letter as soon as possible.

Donations needed: K-2nd grade: 1 large bag of individually wrapped candy (no chocolate please). 3rd-6th: 12 pack of soda, juice or water. Everyone loves the cake walk, but we need baked goods to make it successful. EASY-UP CANOPIES – If you could loan yours for the carnival, it would be greatly appreciated. If you are able to help with preparation before the carnival, or help the day of the carnival, please contact Terri McConnell @ 439-7887 OR Annette Evans @ 265-8667 OR send an email to dpmpta@hotmail.com OR just return the completed form. Thank you in advance!!!

THANK YOU DPM FAMILIES!

Thank you to all the DPM families that made the Fat Cat Cookie Dough sales such a huge success! We reached our goal of $4500 profit. You are all amazing.

Don't forget to pick up your cookie dough on Tuesday, October 6 from noon - 6:30pm. Due to limited freezer space, the dough MUST be picked up during this time.

More information will be available soon for volunteering to help unload the pallets of cookie dough.

Mrs. Springer's 6th Grade Car Wash Sales

Mrs. Springer's 6th grade class is working hard to earn money for Sly Park Camp. They will be selling discounted cards to the Pavilion Car Wash through November 6. Support these kids while supporting a local "green" company. I will be posting a flyer soon or you can contact Deb Osfeld at debos3@yahoo.com for more information.

Mustang Madness is Coming!

Mustang Madness will begin this Friday, September 4th!

Students and staff can wear any DPM apparel or dress in school colors (blue, yellow & white) every Friday to participate in our grade-level spirit competition. One Friday a month, at random, Mrs. Walters will visit every classroom and determine the percentage of the class in school apparel/colors. Grade-level percentages will be averaged and a winning grade-level will be announced at the end of the school day. Students will then receive a prize the following Monday. PTA is currently selling DPM apparel. Order forms went home, but more can be found on the bulletin board in the office.

Welcome Back!

Welcome to the Del Paso Manor PTA blog. If this is your first time visiting, we’re happy to have you and encourage all feedback, good and bad. Missy Ballance was the creator of this site last year, but has recently turned it over to me, Terri McConnell. I’m new to “blogging”, but a veteran of DPM. Hopefully the combination will be successful.

I will be adding links to the site for local merchants and sponsors of DPM. We have so many local committed donors and we’d like to encourage everyone to patronize them when possible. Don’t forget to mention your appreciation. Their donations help make Del Paso Manor a better place for our children.

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