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Thank you so much for all the cards, breakfasts, lunches, and
thoughtfulness this past week. As a staff we truly felt loved and appreciated by all of you. It felt like one giant hug all week long --
a very special week!
Love, The Teachers & Staff at Del Mar Heights  
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PTA Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast 
Wed., May 25th, 8:00-9:30 am
Del Mar Heights MUR
One of the things that makes Del Mar Heights so great is the parent volunteers who take their time to assist with various activities for the PTA and School. We invite you to join us after morning drop-off in the MUR for a Thank You Breakfast
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This is a small token of our appreciation from the PTA for all your dedication and talents.
Also, our new president Amy Chelesnik will present our proposed 2016-17 strategic plan and budget. Find out what's in store, and learn how to get involved next year! We invite anyone who has volunteered in any way this year to come. Look forward to seeing you all there!
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Support for Families -- Coping Strategies to Build Resiliency
May 24, May 31 & June 7
6:00-7:00pm in our MUR
The events of last Friday have had a profound impact on our school community. To continue to support our families, we'd like to give parents an opportunity to join facilitator, Dr. Ken Druck, and other mental health professionals for several meetings focused on providing information, tools, and coping strategies to help both parents and children build resiliency.
Meetings will be held on May 24, May 31, and June 7 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. in our MUR.
Childcare will be provided by the PTA. Sign up for childcare on May 24 here.
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Iron Dolphin Running Club Water Wednesday
Wednesday, May 25th
VOLUNTEERS are needed for:
* Iron Dolphin Running Club Wednesday, May 25, 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. (Event only open to this year's Running Club participants) * Jr. Olympics Regionals, Sun., June 5, 8:30-11:30 a.m.
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SciFri: Mind Your Posture 
Fri., May 27th from 6:30-7:15 p.m.
ALL grades welcome
While computers, tablets and mobile phones are part of our daily lives, there are some unfortunate physical consequences that come along with their use. We simply do not stand up straight anymore. Our spines suffer, are being damaged, and our posture is being compromised. At this SciFri, learn about the spine, how to improve posture, how to use technology properly as it relates to posture and the correct way to wear backpacks.
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Neighborhood Watch Mtg. with SDPD & Sherriff's Dept. 
Tues., May 31st
from 6:30-8pm
Del Mar City Hall Annex
Topics include crime prevention, causes and law enforcement response to the recent upsurge in crime within our neighborhoods.
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A Very Special Musical Presentation:
Peter and the Wolf 
May 27th
On Friday, May 27, the PTA welcomes the San Diego Philharmonic Wind Quintet who will perform the classic fairy tale "Peter and the Wolf". Featuring original music by Sergei Prokofief arranged for a woodwind quintet, complete with student narration, this very successful program has been performed at over 250 public/private elementary schools around San Diego/Riverside Counties.
Parents are invited to attend either of the following performances:
Grades K-3 12:40-1:25pm
Grades 4-6 1:35-2:20pm
Come hear Peter and his friends, the Bird, the Cat, the Duck and grumpy Old Grandfather as they outwit the villainous Wolf!
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Countdown to Summer:
Celebrating 50 Years!
Wednesday, June 1st, 2016 from 5 pm -7:30 pm
Come and celebrate 50 Years of Heights family fun at Countdown to Summer, our annual PTA sponsored end of the year event! This year we will have Master Sports Dodgeball, Pedal Carts, and Obstacle Course plus Field Games with Mr. Phillip. High-energy dance tunes will be provided by DJ Primo, and Garden Club will be on hand with UCSD TeamUp for face painting fun. Come hungry and leave happy! Food and drinks will be available for purchase by Tacos La Mezcla, Pizza Pazza, and Kona Ice. Hope to see you on the field!
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5/24 - Coping Strategies to Build Resiliency 6-7pm
5/25 -
PTA Volunteer Breakfast 8-9:30am
5/25 - Iron Dolphin Water Wednesday
5/27 - "Peter and the Wolf" Assembly &
SciFri: Mind Your Posture (6:30-7:15)
6/1 - Countdown to Summer 5:00-7:30pm
6/8 - Dancefest - Picnic begins at 11:45
View Calendar
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What's Happening at Del Mar Heights? Watch the news
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-Kindness Counts- Book Club
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View current School flyers
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Without spending an extra cent, you can donate hundreds of dollars to our School!
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Crossing Guards Needed
Parents needed to assist
with traffic control for 15 minutes in the afternoon. Help keep our kids Safe!
Contact Steve Lutz
to volunteer.
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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.
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Summer Enrichment
Registration Ends May 27th
The After School Program is currently accepting registrations for the Summer Enrichment Classes being held in two-week sessions during the month of July. There are many fun and interesting classes to choose from, bring your friends from other districts! Go online now, to
dmusd.org/asp
, click on the Enrichment tab to see the schedule of classes, class descriptions, and link to print out an Registration form. Turn in forms to the ASP Office or your school office now!
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DanceFest & Family Picnic 
Wednesday, June 8th
Bring a picnic lunch and get your groove on at the Del Mar Heights' annual DanceFest & Family Picnic! The picnic starts at 11:45 am, with live music performed by our very own PB&J Band, as well as the 6th Grade Band. At 12:30 pm, Heights Alumni who are now graduating high school seniors return to share their college plans and offer their words of wisdom to our K through 6th grade students. Dancing will begin after the Alumni speeches. Each grade, starting with the Kindergarteners, will perform their dances. The entire family is welcome!
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Summer Kindergarten Playgroup Schedule is Out! 
Got an incoming Del Mar Heights Kindergartner or know someone who does? Bring them to a summer playgroup on the Heights playground to play and make friends. Here's the schedule:
Summer 2016 Kindergarten Play Date Schedule
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Saturday, July 9: 10am - 11:30am
* Wednesday, July 13: 10am - 11:30am * Wednesday, July 20: 10am - 11:30am * Wednesday, July 27: 3pm - 4:30pm * Wednesday, Aug. 3: 10am - 11:30am * Saturday, Aug.13: 10am - 11:30am * Wednesday, Aug. 17: 10am - 11:30am * Wednesday, Aug. 24: 3pm - 4:30pm
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KAABOO and DMSEF 
Purchase your tickets and use the
promo code
"DELMARSCHOOLS" and your ticket will benefit DMSEF and STEAM+.
20% of your pass will be donated back to our schools!!
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Special Thanks to....
To all the parents that help provide food and help clean up for our staff appreciation week. The teachers had a wonderful week and felt very appreciated. Special thanks for the Staff Appreciation Week team for all their work organizing this special week --
Nicole Holliday, Jane Quinn, Diane Uke & Lauren Wilkenson.
And to
Snooze
for their generous donation of yummy, yummy, yummy breakfast foods!
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If you would like to add more email addresses
(work, grandparent, nanny, etc.) please
CLICK HERE
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"Sign Up for eNewsletter Dolphin Digest" link on the homepage.
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