TAKE 2 - January 14th

Take 2 Feature Video 
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Monday, January 18th

School will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.  Please note there is NO CHILDCARE available.

Coffee With The Director
Friday, January 22nd @ 8:30am

This will be an open forum where parents will have an opportunity to be heard and share their perspectives during these unique and challenging times. 

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/72661768973?pwd=V2NDRHBVeW9JUURUNmcyOHg0YzMrdz09
 
Meeting ID: 726 6176 8973
Passcode: QEZnA7

Multicultural Day
Friday, January 29th

During this event each classroom family will have presentations on aspects of cultures from different countries, learning about music, food, entertainment, language, etc.
 

Countries:
Classroom 1 (Primary- Ms. Katie) – Russia
Classroom 2 (Primary- Ms. Tessa) – Germany
Classroom 7 (Primary- Ms. Peggy) – Colombia
Classroom 8 (Primary- Ms. Majo)- Mexico
Classroom 9 (Lower El- Ms. Alyssa)- Italy
Classroom 11 (Lower El- Ms. Rose)- Australia
Classroom 12 (Lower El- Ms. Jill) – Japan & Sweden
Tower (Upper El- Ms. Christine & Ms. Lauren) – Britain, France & Netherlands

If you would like to volunteer to represent a country that may be listed above, please feel free to contact Lexi Henderson as we would love for you to present via zoom.

Presidents' Day
Monday, February 15th

School will be closed in observance of Presidents' Day.  Please note there is NO CHILDCARE available.

Support DGM

Our fundraising goal is $400,000.  If 160 families each donate $2500, we will meet our goal.

We invite parents, grandparents, alumni, alumni parents, faculty, and community members to share in this goal of raising $400,000.  Read our story and Annual Report here.

Your gesture is simple, but your impact is phenomenal.  Thank you in advance for your tax-deductible donation.  You will receive an automated tax receipt, directly to your e-mail, upon donation.

Click here to donate!

January Lunch Menu

Our kitchen is currently able to fully support traditional, vegetarian, and vegan diets. In addition, we accommodate gluten-free and dairy-free diets as needed.

If you have questions please contact our Organic Kitchen Manager, Valerie Della Valle.

Click here for the DGM Organic Kitchen page and lunch menu.

Curbside Pickup Process

1. Text our dedicated classroom curbside pickup line to let us know you're 5 minutes away. 
2. Pull up to the QRC sign at DGM.
3. Scan the QRC.
4. Enter your PIN and Sign your student In/Out.
    

Attendance Line
480-893-6516

Please call the attendance for early pickups, scheduled doctor's visits, illnesses or planned vacations.  Please leave a voicemail with your child's first, last name and a day time phone number you can be reached at. 

NOTE:  The attendance line is solely an automated line.  You cannot reach a live person at this number.

Emailing DGM 

REMINDER:  If you need assistance for ANY school matter please contact support@desertgardenmontessori.org.