Del Mar Intermediate School

I took the opportunity to meet with all 6th grade classes this week.  When asked, students rated their first few days of middle school between a "7" and a "10." They are comfortable with lockers and schedules, love their teachers and friends, and perhaps most importantly, feel confident that they know where to go and what to do to solve problems as they arise.

Kudos to our seventh and eighth grade students for helping set a positive tone at the onset of the year.  With regard to our three "key behaviors," they have modeled kindness and respect, gotten to class on time, and dressed modestly and appropriately.  These provide a basic foundation for a safe, respectful, engaged learning environment where all students will thrive.  (More later, on our vision of the Del Mar student/graduate and what students are doing in class to demonstrate all the great things they have accomplished and learned…)

Please join me this Friday at 8:30 AM in the library for my Principal's Tea.  This is an opportunity to welcome all new families to our Del Mar community. Returning families are welcome, too. New Superintendent, Dr. Steve Herzog and Tanya Pearson, our new Assistant Principal will be there to meet and greet you as well.

Upcoming events: I look forward to seeing you, too, at the following two school events: Laptop Rollout evening is Tuesday, September 14 for 7/8th grade families and Wednesday, September 15 for 6th grade families.  Del Mar's Back-to-School Night is Thursday, September 23.  See the calendar on our school website for more specific information.

Reminder: If you have not already done so, please remember to complete your child's info-snap information on-line.  Call the office with any questions.

Communication: Encourage your child to speak directly with teachers and advisors regarding any specific questions, concerns, and ideas he/she may have.   Teachers are eager and willing to listen and help. Don't hesitate to follow up by contacting your child's teacher/advisor directly.  Teachers' contact information can be found on our website, listed by grade level teams.  I, too, am always available to speak with you and look forward to the opportunity of working together with you this year.

Foundation News

The Foundation raises critical funds to ensure the continuation of Art, Foreign Language, Music, Library Services, P.E. and Technology across our schools.

 $1.4 Million Goal - Last year the parents, grandparents, neighbors and businesses in our community stepped up and helped us meet our $1.4 million goal - thank you!  We need to do it again this year to continue to provide exceptional programs for our kids.  Look for information throughout the year on how you can help, starting here:

First-Ever Golf Fundraiser on Oct. 11 - Join us at the Foundation Golf Par-Tee for a day of golf, games & prizes (including a $15k dream vacation to Scotland!) at StoneTree Golf Club. Guests are welcome. Space is limited and tickets are selling fast so register today!

2010/2011 Directories Now on Sale - We all know how important the Directory is, making it easy to find classmates and parent names with class lists, phone numbers, email addresses and teacher emails. Buy one for your home, your car and office today! If your personal contact information has changed or if you are a new family to the district, update your information here.
Buy a Family or Business Ad in the Directory - Support our schools and place a family or business ad in the directory. Deadline is September 3. Get forms here.
Sign-up and RENEW with eScrip - Register your credit and grocery cards and The Foundation receives a percentage of all purchases at participating merchants like Paradise Foods, Safeway, Mollie Stones and Round Table. You MUST RENEW YOUR SAFEWAY CLUB CARD EVERY YEAR. This program costs nothing and contributes over $30,000 to The Foundation each year. Make your everyday purchases count and register or update your cards today!

Welcome Back!  A couple of reminders: There is lots of information on the Del Mar PTA website: www.reedschools.org/delmarptanews

Make your mornings easier and backpacks lighter - order lunch through Kidchow!  Pizza Day (Thursday) is our fundraiser day -- order for the semester! See order icon on PTA webpage.

You can sign up for PTA membership or purchase a birthday book (or donate to the library) online by going to www.reedschools.org/delmarptanews and clicking on the "Pay..." in the right hand column.  Also in that column are forms to download to order spirit wear (sweatshirts and sweatpants)!  

Go to the Del Mar PTA webpage, too, for contact information regarding volunteer opportunities!  Thank you!