Join us for Damascus Elementary School’s Fall Fun Fest! Pumpkins, hayrides, and animals too, the only thing we’re missing is you! Sponsored by the DES PTA.

Thursday, October 4th, 5:30 to 9:00 p.m.
*school is a half day the next day

Char-Lene Farm
2504 Gillis Road
Mount Airy, Maryland
www.visitcharlenefarm.com

$8 per person (children 2 and under are free)
PTA will be selling tickets at the door. Includes hayride and corn maze!

Other attractions: Petting farm, barrel train, obstacle course, corn box with slide, and so much more!

No time for dinner? Hot dogs, drinks, and other snacks will be available for purchase.

DES has rented the entire farm for the evening so feel free to invite your friends and family. All of the proceeds go back to the PTA to benefit our students.

Wear comfortable shoes and bring a flashlight and a camera.

Any questions, contact Melissa North via text at (301)642-1507.

Fun for all ages – we look forward to seeing you!

Who: School-age children, especially beginners learning to read, English-learners, readers with special needs, and all those who just want to improve their confidence in reading skills.

What: Practice reading aloud in 10-15 minute semi-private sessions with rescued greyhound Luna, a calm and patient certified therapy dog.

Why: Improve reading skills, gain confidence, and discover that reading is fun!

When: Wednesdays from 4:30-5:20 p.m., September 12-December 19, 2018.*

(*Luna will not be available on 10/3; 10/10; 10/31; 11/21)

Where: Damascus Library, 9701 Main Street, Damascus MD, 20872.

How: First-come, first-served. No registration required; no younger siblings, please. FREE. Call 240-773-9444 for more information.

September 2018

9/28: Parents Helping Teachers Group, 9:30-11:30 a.m.

October 2018

10/2: PTA Meeting, 7:00 p.m. in the Media Center
10/4: Fall Fun Fest – Char-Lene Farm
10/5: Early Release
10/8: Parent Observation Day
10/8: Pastries With Parents, 8:45 – 9:30 a.m.
10/12: Parents Helping Teachers Group, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
10/12: Outdoor Movie Night 7:00 p.m.
10/26: Parents Helping Teachers Group, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
10/31: Halloween Classroom Parties

November 2018

11/6: No School for Students
11/7: First Marking Period Ends
11/7: Bingo Night
11/9: Parents Helping Teachers Group, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
11/12: Early Release- Parent Conferences
11/13: Early Release- Parent Conferences
11/21: Grandparents Day amd Early Release
11/22: No School for Students and Teachers (Thanksgiving Holiday)
11/22: No School for Students and Teachers (Thanksgiving Holiday)
11/30: Parents Helping Teachers Group, 9:30-11:30 a.m.

December 2018

12/3: Holiday Shop Evening Event
12/4: Holiday Shop In School Shopping
12/4: PTA Meeting, 7:00 p.m. in the Media Center
12/5: Holiday Shop In School Shopping
12/14: Parents Helping Teachers Group, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
12/22-12/31: NO SCHOOL – Winter Break

January 2019

1/1: NO SCHOOL- Winter Break
1/4: Parents Helping Teachers Group, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
1/14-1/18 Screen Free Week
1/14-1/18 Book Fair
1/14: Winter Concert
1/15: Book Fair Evening Event
1/17: Cluster Chorus Concert
1/18: Parents Helping Teachers Group, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
1/21: NO SCHOOL – Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday
1/24: Cluster Band Concert
1/25: Early Release and Second Marking Period Ends
1/28: Professional Day – No School for Students

February 2019

2/1: Parents Helping Teachers Group, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
2/5: PTA Meeting, 7:00 p.m. in the Media Center
2/7: Cluster Strings Concert
2/8: School Dance and Silent Auction
2/11-2/15: Bus Driver Appreciation Week
2/14: Classroom Valentine’s Day Parties
2/15: Parents Helping Teachers Group, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
2/18: NO SCHOOL

March 2019

3/1: Early Release
3/5: PTA Meeting, 7:00 p.m. in the Media Center
3/7: Science Fair
3/8: Parents Helping Teachers Group, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
3/22: Parents Helping Teachers Group, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
3/29: Read-A-Thon Kick Off Assembly

April 2019

4/1-4/12: Read-A-Thon
4/2: PTA Meeting, 7:00 p.m. in the Media Center
4/3: Early Release
4/3: Third Marking Period Ends
4/5: Parents Helping Teachers Group, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
4/17-22: Spring Break
4/22-27: Administrative Professionals Week
4/26: Parents Helping Teachers Group, 9:30-11:30 a.m.

May 2019

5/6-10: Teacher Appreciation Week
5/7: PTA Meeting, 7:00 p.m. in the Media Center
5/10: Muffins with Mom
5/17: Parents Helping Teachers Group, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
5/27: NO SCHOOL- Memorial Day
5/29: Spring Chorus Concert

June 2019

6/3: Spring Instrumental Concert
6/5: NO SCHOOL
6/7: Donuts with Dad, 8:45-9:30 a.m.
6/10: Fifth Grade Promotion
6/13: LAST DAY OF SCHOOL- Early Release
TBD: Tenative Fifth Grade Celebration