Originally delivered on 8/30/2023 3:50 pm

SUBJECT: DCMS PTO eNews 8.30.23 (Volunteer Opportunity, Wrestling Tryouts, Yearbook Early Bird Price + More!)

From The Principal's Desk

Did you know we are halfway through the first quarter?

This would be a great time to review your child’s grades and look for opportunities to do make-up work that was not handed in. ParentVue and StudentVue are great resources for you to view weekly. We will send a bi-weekly progress report to your email. 

The next progress report will be on September 8th. And always, reach out to your teacher if you have any questions. I am very happy with our students’ overall academic performance. Please monitor your child so we can keep up this momentum.


Keep up the good work!

Mr. Akhbari

Make Your Annual PTO Donation Today! We're 26% to our goal.

Donate any amount and support our students, teachers and staff! 100% of your donation goes to the Desert Canyon Middle School PTO and supports school activities, education and events throughout the school year. This year's fundraising goal is $40,000 and see below where your donation will be spent in the 2023-2024 school year. 

  • 8th Grade Graduation
  • AZ Merit Testing Week Student Snacks
  • Campus Improvements
  • Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support Program
  • Student Events (dances, social, spirit night!)
  • Honor Roll Quarterly Rewards
  • Teacher and Classroom Supplies
  • Teacher Appreciation Week
  • And, more....
Spiritwear Flash Sale

Sale Ends This Friday, September 1st


Show your school spirit for DCMS! Purchase one or all of our 2023-2024 spiritwear t-shirts and wear to school on Fridays for Spirit Day, or while cheering on your favorite DCMS sports team. Sizes range XS-XL.

Shirts will be delivered to students at school the week of September 5-8.

Boys Baseball Game

Time: 4-6 PM

Date: Thursday, September 7, 2023

Location: Desert Canyon Middle School

Girls Vollyball Game

Time: 4-6 PM

Date: Thursday, September 7, 2023

Location: Desert Canyon Middle School

Sign Up For Fall Wrestling

Calling out to 8th grade boys interested in the wrestling program. 

Please see the signup information here.

Volunteers Needed


It's time for our annual SUSD hearing screening and we're looking for volunteers.


Date: Wednesday, September 20

Location: Desert Canyon Middle School

Time: Various Slots 8:30 AM - 12Noon

Click here for volunteer times slots.

Early Bird Yearbook Sales

Early Bird Price: $40

Early Bird Deadline: September 15, 2023

Full Price (After September 15): $45

Dedications/Ads: More details to come...


Quick Facts:

  • Multiple yearbooks can be purchased.
  • Yearbook dedications are open only to 8th grade students this year.
  • Multiple yearbook dedications can be purchased for an 8th grade student.
  • You do not need to purchase a yearbook to buy an 8th grade dedication ad.
Important Dates

September 1: Spiritwear T-shirt Sale Ends

September 1-30: The Vig Gives Back

September 4: Labor Day (No School K-12)

September 13: Early Release (All Grades K-12)

September 13:PTO Fundraiser @ Mavrix

September 15: Early Bird Yearbook Sale Ends

September 27: Early Release (All Grades K-12)

September 25: District Recess (No School K-12)

October 9-13: Fall Break


Click here to view full school calendar.

Eat at The Vig in September and 15% Goes Back to DCMS


HOW IT WORKS

  1. Dine at The Vig McDowell Mountain or ANY Genuine Concepts location September 1-30.

  2. Tell your server you're with Desert Canyon Middle School before paying your bill.

  3. At the end of September, each school’s contributions will be tallied. 

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