DOLPHIN DIGEST
January 31, 2016
Talent Show - Feb. 26th
Permission Slips, song lyrics & music due THIS FRIDAY, February 5th
 
Permission slips, songs lyrics, and music  must be turned into the school office by THIS  Friday, Feb.5th.
 
There is a mandatory dress rehearsal on Wed., Feb. 24th at 12:35 for all students planning on participating. Talent Show is Feb. 26th at 6pm.  Mark your calendars!

***  Learn more here:  Talent Show Rules and Guidelines
Get Your Tickets Now!  
For the Spring Gala; Saturday, March 12th
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It will be a night to remember so don't miss out on the fun!
Gala tickets are $75 per person and includes parking, 2 drink tickets, dinner, dancing, entertainment, and auction/raffle opportunities. 

Click
HERE to purchase your tickets by February 7th and be entered to win a free hotel stay at the Marriott Del Mar the night of the Gala + 2 extra drink tickets!! 
 
We are still accepting donations for gift certificates, services, goods, travel, and experiences!  
Please help us and submit your donations by February 1 so they can be included in the printed promotional material. Complete the online donation form here.  Please contact Corinna Casey at  [email protected] with any questions.
Nick's Picks -- A Heights Cares Service Project
Feb. 1-28

Nick's Picks at the Heights will run from Feb 1st to Feb 28th. Classrooms will create pictures of encouragement and write notes to the sick children that will receive the backpacks. Students are encouraged to raise money to fund backpacks supplied by Nick's Picks and our Del Mar Heights PTA will match our students -- backpack for backpack -- double the backpacks! Students can turn money into the office anytime throughout the project. 
Check out   Nick's Newsletter  or the attached brochure about  Nick's Picks.

Del Mar Heights Science Fair for Grades K-5
Proposals due Feb. 10th
Projects Due March 21st

I t's time to start preparing for the 2016 Del Mar Heights Science Fair! Please see the K-5 Science Fair Handbook for important dates and details.
Students in Grade 6 will receive Science Fair information during class.

Cultural Education -- Chamorro Day
February 12th

Our Del Mar Heights PTA and your valuable contributions will bring cultural education and appreciation to our student body with a festive Chamorro Day.
The school library and librarian will feature displays & lessons with examples of:  Ancient Chamorro homes,  Traditional Chamorro fishing and hunting, and t raditional Chamorro art and crafts.

On February 12, students will see a  presentation of Chamorro music, dance and crafts on Chamorro Day.  The day will bring the music, dance and arts of the Chamorros in two morning assemblies and an optional lunchtime program. 

This program is being organized in partnership with the Chamorro Optimist Club San Diego that strives to bring out the best in our youth.  Presenters include the Island Mist ukulele ensemble, The Foundation for Chamorro Arts, Crafts, Artifacts and Education, and the Uno Hit Chamorro dancers. 

Garden Lunch Club Now on Fridays! 

Garden Coordinator, Stephanie Murphy, will be supervising our new Garden Lunch Club every Friday in the Main Garden. Students are welcome to stop by and plant seeds, hand water, pull weeds, thin beds, harvest, check out bugs, and even help with the strawberry tower! No need to sign up, just show up during lunch recess. 

Parents, you're welcome to join us in the garden any Friday. Stephanie works in the garden every Friday from 11:30 to 2:30pm and would love to have support from our families to help the gardens flourish. No gardening experience needed. 

In This Issue

2/5 - Talent Show Permission Slip Due

2/12 - Chamorro Culture Day

2/15-2/19 - Presidents' Week --
No school

2/24 -  Talent Show Dress Rehearsal

2/26 - Talent Show

3/1 - Parent Workshop

3/4 - Dad's Club Movie Night

3/7-11 - Parent Teacher Conference Week - minimum days

3/12 - Spring Gala

3/25 - Open House/ Science Fair
 
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Important Links
-Kindness Counts- Book Club
Understanding Differences
View  current School flyers 

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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. 
Spirit Day is Every Friday.
Show your School Spirit this Friday by wearing one of our Heights shirts or other Heights spirit wear items.
 
You can view all the styles and order online HERE.  Order forms are also available in the school office if you would like to pay via cash or check.   
Your chance to see exciting NCAA Basketball!
Saturday, February 27 at the RIMAC Arena 
 
Any Del Mar Heights Elementary student will gain FREE admission by filling out THIS COUPON and bringing it to the game on February 27, 2016.  Parents and other family members will be admitted for just $5.00 (normal price is $10.00) when arriving with any student holding the free pass. There will also be a halftime exhibition featuring athletes from Del Mar Heights Elementary.

We Need Your STEAM+ Night Photos! 

The yearbook staff invites parents, teachers and students to submit photos from any school event....including Winterfest.
Submitting photos online is fast and easy:
 
Here is how you can submit photos online:
   * If it does not automatically log you into the site, enter username: 403053598
   * Browse to select the photo(s) you wish to upload.
   * Enter information about the photo and provide contact information in case the staff needs additional information.
   * Click "Save Details".

Special Thanks To:

All those that attended out Farm-to-Table afternoon.  Special thanks to Urban Plantations for our wonderful tour.
Thanks to our new garden coordinator, Stephanie Murphy!  Students are excited and interested in working in our beautiful school garden.

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 out all the volunteer opportunities!
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