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DGM Take 2 - September 10th



DGM Take 2 - September 10th

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Event Calendar

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Coffee Talk featuring 
Thursday, September 11th @ 8am

Join us for Coffee Talk in Suite 200!  This new series will be featuring various hosts and topics thru the course of the year.   
 
Coffee w/the Director
Starting September 12th 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.
Dads Club Happy Hour
September 12th @ 4:30pm

Join us at Wren Südhalle - 4025 E Chandler Blvd Suite 1Phoenix, AZ 85048 for Happy Hour.

Be one of the first 7 RSVPs and get free DGM merch. 
Childcare available.    

RSVP here at https://evite.me/RcZG6rDkaH
Scholarship Workshop 
Sept 18th@ 4:30pm in Suite 100

Interested in learning on how to direct your state tax to Desert Garden Montessori or any deserving student? Arizona Tuition Connect will be hosting a free workshop on Sept. 18th @ 4:30pm.

Scholarships are available from tax credits administered by School Tuition Organizations (STOs) and from the Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) Program administered by the Arizona Department of Education.

For more information about tax credits and a complete list of Arizona STOs, go to https://azdor.gov/tax-credits/credits-contributions-certified-school-tuition-organizations

For more information about the ESA Program, go to https://www.azed.gov/esa.  Arizona Tuition Connection hosts Scholarship Opportunity workshops throughout the year.  These workshops are designed to take the confusion out of the tax credit scholarship process.  The goal is to provide you with the information and tools you need to be successful in getting your child’s tuition paid through scholarships.  We encourage all families to attend, but especially families of children who are in their first year at Desert Garden Montessori.
 
 
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.

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.)
 
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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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