DOLPHIN DIGEST
November 15, 2015
Reminder:  Parent Teacher Conference Week
12:30 Dismissal All Week
The Annual Used Book Exchange is
     THIS WEEK!  
Book Exchange: Nov. 16th-19th
 
Beginning on Monday, s tudents can "spend" their credits to "buy" books at the exchange. (Monday is a credit only day!) Tuesday through Thursday students can either spend any unused credits or pay cash for books. (Most books are only 25 cents!)
 
All proceeds will be used to add new books to classrooms and the school library. All unused books will be donated to local children's charities.

We are still in need of volunteers!  To volunteer for this event, please click HERE. Please contact Kate Zimmer if you have questions.
Make your Voice Heard!
Tuesday, November 17th from 8:15am - 9:15am in the MUR.  

Make your suggestions and ideas for our school heard at one the four Community Forums, where we will discuss the Del Mar Union School District facilities and plans for future improvement. Please take the time to review the Facilities Master Plan that provides a comprehensive list of  planned projects. The plan identifies the cost and prioritization of these projects as well as illustrates the Facility Master Plan process and implementation goals.

If Tuesday November 17th at 8:15am doesn't work, please make sure to make one of the other 3 Community Forum days/times.
  8:15am - 9:15am:
Monday, November 16:   Del Mar Hills Academy,
Thursday, November 19: Carmel Del Mar School MUR
  6:00pm - 7:00pm:
Tuesday, November 17:  Del Mar Hills Academy
School Directories...Coming Soon

Printed directories will be coming soon! You don't want to be left of the page! Use your access code to l og in to MySchoolAnywhere and confirm your family's information and your child's teacher. If you did not receive an access code,  please contact the Directory Chair at [email protected]. 
 
Still need to sign up for the directory? Click  HERE!   The deadline is Sunday, November 22, 2015.
MySchoolAnywhere is a private online directory that is only accessible to Del Mar Heights families. 

Dolphin Leadership Canned Food Drive
Nov. 12th - Dec. 3rd
 
All donations go to the San Diego Food Bank
Most Needed Items: canned chicken & tuna, dry & canned beans, cereal, rice, nuts & seeds, peanut butter, canned soup, canned & dried fruit, canned vegetables, powdered milk, & infant formula
 
We Cannot Accept: bread, glass jars and homemade food products.
This Holiday Season,
make your gift giving go even further!  
 
Shop online for Del Mar Heights!  
Download the new ForgetMeNot program from eScrip. 
 
It's free, saves money and is easy to install. You already shop online, why not earn when you shop from your favorite online retailers? Del Mar Heights automatically receives up to 16% back from participating retailers.
Check out the details in this week's PeachJar flyer or in your child's backpack.
In This Issue

11/16-11/20 - Parent/ Teacher Conference Week - 12:30 dismissal all week

11/16-19  - Used Book Exchange Selection Week

11/17 - Community Forum at Del Mar Heights 8:15am

11/23-11/27 - Thanksgiving Break
 
  View Calendar
Important Links
Del Mar Heights Online School Directory
-Kindness Counts- Book Club
View  current School flyers 

escrip
Without spending an extra cent, you can donate hundreds of dollars to our School!
Crossing Guards Needed
 
Parents needed to assist  with traffic control for 15 minutes in the afternoon. Help keep our kids Safe!
Contact Jorge Vega to volunteer. 
Ping Pong Anyone???

We're looking for parent volunteers interested in forming a lunch or after school ping pong club. We have the tables, paddles, and balls, now we just need the volunteers! Help our students have fun while playing what scientists call, "The No. 1 Brain Sport". 
If you are interested, please contact Ani Bhoumik at [email protected]


Heights Cares' Recycling Program Needs You!

Are you into recycling or compositing or just generally interested in making better use of the resources on our planet?  Then we need you! Heights Cares is looking for a person to help with implementing a school-wide recycling program. Please contact Jazmin Blais f or details.
Music Lessons

I s your child interested in receiving free music lessons from qualified high school mentors? The Students' Association for Young Artists's (SAYA) Carmel Valley branch is starting its season!   SAYA is an organization dedicated to offering students in grades 3rd through 8th free weekly lessons for wind and string instruments. Saya's high school mentors have the skill and enthusiasm to prolong your child's musical education. For more information and registration, visit  www.studentsaya.org .
Special Thanks To:
 
All the dads that cook yummy pancakes for our kids!  Always a fun morning!  Always a favorite with the students!  Thank you for your time and hard work. 

Thank you to all the volunteers collecting books this past week for our Annual Used Book Exchange.  It's a huge job collecting, sorting, and organizing all those books.  Thank you, thank you, thank you.  This week is going to be a huge success because of your time!

If you would like to get involved please contact  Ani Bhoumik  to volunteer in one of the PTA's prog rams.  With over 50 programs and events, there is something for everyone.  Check our all the volunteer opportunities!
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