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DGM Take 2 - September 24th



DGM Take 2 - September 24th

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Event Calendar

DGM SWAG
New Items!

The DGM Swag Shop just dropped a new Classic Collection, but only in limited quantities!  Shop Now!

✨ Don’t miss your chance to snag the freshest DGM gear and rock it every Friday to show your school spirit.

And guess what? A brand-new design is coming your way soon, stay tuned!
Click here to get your tickets now! 
Or if you can't make the event you can still donate here
MYHS Coffee Talk 
Thursday, September 25th @ 8am

Join us for MYHS Coffee Talk in Suite 200!  
 
Coffee w/the Director
Starting September 26th from 8-9am

Join us IN PERSON in Suite 200 for an open forum setting allowing parents to meet and discuss topics and concerns related to the school.  We will also periodically invite lead teachers, guest speakers and/or have special presentations.
Upcoming Flag Football Games
Saturdays @ 1pm 

Come out and support the DGM Flag Football team during game days!  

Our team is the COMMANDERS. Game location is Tempe Sports Complex.

 

  • Saturday, September 20th
  • Sat, Sep 27th
  • Sat, Oct 4th
  • Sat, Oct 18th
  • Sat, Oct 25th
  • Sat, Nov 1st
  • Sat, Nov 8th
Teacher In-Service Day
Friday, October 3rd

School closes at 4pm due to Teacher In-Service.  Please pickup your child(ren) by 4pm to avoid late fees.
 
Childcare Signup 
Fall Break - October 6th-10th

Childcare Days are days the School is open but there is no class instruction.  Childcare is made available to assist working parents. These dates are all listed in the DGM App 'HOLIDAYS AND IN-SERVICE CALENDAR' icon.
Parent Teacher Conferences
Monday, October 13th

The school will be closed on Monday, October 13th to allow for Parent Teacher Conferences.  Signups have been emailed.  Conferences will be held for Primary thru MYHS programs only.  

Please let your teachers know if you have not received a signup email.  You can also find links to signup in the DGM App under Parent Forms/Signups icon!

American Sound
is one of our proud sponsors of
The DREAM Event (October 18th)

DGM Reminders
  • Please be sure to properly sign in and sign out your students using the DGM APP.  Students that are not properly signed out will be signed out at 6pm and applicable late fees will be applied.

    To avoid being charged please be sure to properly sign in and sign out your students using the DGM APP.
     
  • Contact Support for Family Profile Updates
    • Please remember to email support@desertgardenmontessori.org with any changes/updates to your family profile, demographic or emergency contact information.  Please Do Not update information in TC directly.
       
  • Report Absences via DGM App 
    • Please use the DGM App to report your student's absence using the Attendance Form.  
       
  • Keep Calm and Drive Carefully
    • Please watch out and be mindful of the medical staff exiting during high peak pickup times of 2:30-4pm.  
       
  • Check the DGM Illness Board 
    • View via Transparent Classroom

      DGM will post each communicable diseases on the. Transparent Classroom Illness Board.  Login Required!  (Transparent Classroom > Home > School Info > DGM Business Information > Illness Board.)
 
September Lunch Menu
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Finance and Admissions/Enrollment Inquiries

Please email finance@desertgardenmontessori.org for any FACTS or financial questions you may have.

Please email Leslie Blanken at lblanken@desertgardenmontessori.org regarding any Admissions/Enrollment questions.

 
International Montessori Council

The IMC is the organization through which Desert Garden Montessori is Accredited.  

Parents if you would like to ask any questions about our school, the Montessori philosophy, what it means to be accredited, or give feedback regarding our school please contact our school consultants below:

Tim Seldin
President, The Montessori Foundation
Chair, The International Montessori Council
Executive Director, The NewGate School
timseldin@montessori.org
 
 
Kathy Leitch
Executive Director 
International Montessori Council (IMC)
www.montessori.org 
kathyleitch@montessori.org
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