UPCOMING EVENTS:
FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE & FIRST SEMESTER GRADES
MANDARIN MOVIE NIGHT- TONIGHT!
PA MEETING TO DISCUSS TEACHER GRANTS
PROJECT G.U.T.S. ROUNDTABLE
MIDDLE SCHOOL WINTER SPORTS PROGRAM
SAVE THE DATE FOR OUR GALA EVENT
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
ANNUAL FUND CAMPAIGN INFORMATION
NHS/NJHS INFORMATION
HOLIDAY RAFFLE TICKETS ON SALE NOW
YEARBOOK RECOGNITION ADS & ORDERS
ATHLETICS
CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS
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UPCOMING EVENTS:
FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE AND 1ST SEMESTER GRADES
Final exams will take place the week of December 13th. The review/final class day for all students is Monday the 13th. Exams are scheduled for Tuesday –Thursday from 8:30am-11:50am. Make-up Exams will be held Friday the 17th from 8:30am-12:00pm. Please contact the individual faculty member for make-up exams or other special circumstances. Please note, school ends at 12:00 Tuesday-Friday and lunch will not be served. The exam schedule is attached to this e-news and is also available on our website under ‘Academics/Final Exam Schedule 10-11′. Please see the full exam schedule attachment for details.
Final semester grades and advisory letters will be mailed over winter break. If you have any questions about the finals in general, please contact Amy Miller at 992.8284 x 12 , or amiller@desertacademy.org.
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MANDARIN MOVIE NIGHT
TONIGHT! Friday, December 3, 6:00pm
Please join us for our second Mandarin Movie Night to help our IB Chinese students raise money for their 2011 Taiwan trip. Please see the attached flyer with more detailed information.
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PA MEETING TO DISCUSS TEACHER GRANTS
Wednesday, December 8, 5:45 (Home of Ross & Susan Hart)
It’s time to decide how to spend the money we raised at our Book Sale! Please join us on Wednesday, December 8, at 5:45 pm for voting on the Teacher Grants. All teachers have had a chance to fill out a form requesting supplies, textbooks, etc,. for their classrooms. This meeting is for all Desert parents, not just those who were able to help out at the Book Sale. It will be held at the home of Ross and Susan Hart, 232 Artist Rd, just off Bishop’s Lodge Road. Dinner will be provided. For questions or directions, please email pa@desertacademy.org or call Susan at 982-6494. We look forward to seeing you!
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PROJECT G.U.T.S. ROUNDTABLE
Saturday, December 11, 10:00am
The Roundtable is coming up, next Saturday 12/11/10, 10 am at SFCC
Students involved in the G.U.T.S. program will present their projects to other students and judges.
Hope to see you there!
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MIDDLE SCHOOL WINTER SPORTS PROGRAM
Desert Academy Middle School is proud to continue to offer the Outdoor Winter Sports Program. This program will commence on Thursday, January 13 and will continue on each Thursday through January. In February, we will switch to Wednesdays so that students do not miss too many Thursday block schedule classes. It is our intention to include every student attending Desert Academy Middle School in one of the two winter sports options outlined in the attached letter (Ski-Snowboard-Option.doc).
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SAVE THE DATE FOR OUR GALA EVENT “ROMANCE IN RIO”
Saturday, February 12
Not too early to mark your calendar! “Romance in Rio” will be the theme for our Brazilian groove gala! Saturday, February 12 at Milagro 139. The first committee meeting was held today and others will be scheduled soon. This fund raising event will enhance our ability to offer scholarships and financial aid to deserving students. Call or email Kay Rice (992.8284 x 23, or krice@desertacademy.org) for details or to join the committee.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS:
ANNUAL FUND CAMPAIGN INFORMATION
Expand your gift. Encourage our growth. Extend our vision. Our Annual Fund campaign information was mailed a few weeks ago and we are pleased that many of you have donated. Perhaps you laid the remittance envelop aside and neglected to make your donation. Since the tax year is coming to an end, won’t you please make the commitment to our school and send it in with your check, your credit card information, or your pledge? Last year, many of you asked your child’s grandparents or other relatives to support our work at Desert Academy also and those donations added up to a significant amount. Please consider other people who would like to give a gift in the name of your student. You may contact Jud at 992-8284 ext 15 or Kay at ext 23 to make a donation over the phone or visit our website and find the “Donate Now” button. Thanks!
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NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY AND NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
National Junior Honor Society and National Honor society is will have open enrollment beginning Monday 12/6/10, please see attached information.
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HOLIDAY RAFFLE TICKETS ON SALE NOW — FABULOUS GIFTS FOR $5!!
The Desert Academy Leos Club is selling raffle tickets to benefit their trip to do service work in the Dominican Republic. Tickets are only $5 each — prizes include: hotel stays, restaurant gift certificates, acupuncture & massage, gym membership, personal training, car & yard work, landscape consultation, injection therapy, fine wine, and more!!
Buy your tickets from Patty Conway at the front desk, Jessica Cavalli or any of the DA students traveling to the Dominican Republic in March.
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YEARBOOK RECOGNITION ADS & ORDERS
Buy your 2010-2011 Yearbook NOW at a special price: $40!
(Pre-order Nov 1 – Jan 1: $40; After Jan 1: $45). See attached order form.
The 2010-2011 yearbook is an Extended Edition, which means you will
get your yearbook in May and get the remainder of spring coverage in
August to glue into your yearbook!
Looking for a creative way to tell your student, “I love you and I’m proud of you”?
Place a recognition ad in the yearbook!
Whether your son or daughter is a senior or in the 7th grade, a recognition ad is always a great idea. In the future, seeing your message will bring a smile as they remember your love and support during these important years. It’s easy to create a recognition ad. See attachments for details.
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ATHLETICS
Desert Academy Swim and Dive Team
The Wildcats have their first swim and dive meet this weekend in Los Alamos. Diving is on Friday, December 3rd at 5:00. Swimming is at 9:00 on Saturday December 4th. We have a record number of Wildcats swimming and diving this year. Please try and come to cheer on our swim and dive team.
Girls’ Varsity Basketball got their first win on Monday vs East Mountain. They will continue non-district play on Friday vs Coronado 3:00 at GC3. Prep on Saturday at Prep 6:00.
Middle School Girls & Boys will play their first game on Saturday at GC3 vs MDS. Girls at 12:00, boys at 1:00.
Varsity girls and boys will travel to Jemez on Monday 12/6/10, 5:00/7:00 and Tuesday at NMSD 4:30/6:00.
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CALENDAR OF MAJOR UPCOMING SCHOOL EVENTS
** Further details of all school events are also available on our website calendar at: www.desertacademy.org. To access
information on our sports activities, please see the athletic calendar under ‘Athletics’ on the home page.
DECEMBER
Fri 3 Mandarin Movie Night # 2, 6:00pm
Wed 8 PA Meeting To Discuss Teacher Grants, 5:45pm (Home of Ross & Susan Hart)
Thu 9 Board Mtg, 6:30pm
Sat 11 Project G.U.T.S. Roundtable, 10:00am, SFCC
Mon-Fri 13-17 Final Exams
Dec 18 – Jan 2- Winter Break
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