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Del Mar Heights PTA is looking for ways to improve the services we provide to students, teachers and families. It is important for us to know what is working as well as what needs improvement. The Del Mar Heights PTA supports many items at our school to enhance the school curriculum and student learning experience. Your feedback will help us to plan for next school year.
 
 
The PTA typically spends money raised from our Fall and Spring Fundraisers to enhance the school curriculum and student learning experience that historically came from federal, state, district and school budgets through direct grants. Please rate the following programs that the PTA supports.
Great Value Some Value Neutral Little Value No Value
School Equipment (This year the PTA funded $33,000 for technology: One-to-one laptops in the hands of all upper grade students, 4th-6th and iPads or iTouches for every classroom for K-3rd for the small group and individual work that is appropriate for lower grade)

Science Lab Materials (The PTA provides 100% of science materials used by our kids in their classes with ESC teacher Ms. Minarik.)
Common Core (Grants are provided to each teacher to fund materials needed to better prepare them for the new curriculum.)
Mini-Grants to Teachers for Classroom Materials (Mini Grants are provided to each teacher and staff member to fund instructional needs)
Integrated Arts Extension Clubs (These lunchtime programs are run by our ESC integrated arts teacher Mr. Smith and including art, Drama Club, Kids Choir, Heights Writes and Drumming.)
Library Materials (100% of our library materials is supplied by the PTA .)
Assemblies (The PTA funds assemblies at each grade level that are identified and organized by teachers - 4th Grade "Walk Through California and 5th Grade "American Revolution")
Early Morning Playground Supervision (PTA-funded playground supervision for 1st-6th grades from 7:15-7:45 am)
UCSD’s TeamUp Program (UCSD athletes play games with students at recess and inspire children to develop their physical fitness.)
 
 
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The PTA supports many programs and events to provide an enriching and inspiring educational experience that maximizes the learning and creative potential of every student. Please rate the following programs
Great Value some value neutral little value no value
Fund Music and Art Assemblies (In conjunction with ESC teacher, Mr. Smith, exposes students to programs and performances across cultures and genres - Flamenco dancing, African percussion, Indian drumming, Brazilian music, dance and drumming)
Fund Drama Programs (This years school play incorporated acting, signing, dance, playwriting, and design taught by local theatre professionals.)
Talent Show
Reflections Art Show (National PTA competition where students submit original works of art.)
Sponsor Social Emotional Learning programs (Dr. Adria O'Donnell supplied a series of workshops for parents, teachers and students this year for students to gain skills that are essential for success in school and life: self management, self awareness, responsible decision making, relationship skills and social awareness)
Support Sci-Fri (monthly science evening with hands-on enrichment)
Maintain and enhance the School Garden (renovating the school garden infrastructure- Have you seen the expansion and new greenhouse!)
Everyone a Reader and Ready to Read programs (Supports readers that need a little extra support to flourish through one-on-one tutoring for first through third graders.)
Understanding Differences (Program unique to Del Mar Heights that teaches students empathy and understanding through science sessions and simulation exercises designed to foster tolerance.)
 
 
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Your PTA plans school events to help build our school community. Please check the events that your family participated in this year
Yes No
Kindergarten Parent Social (Get to know the parents your kid will be in school with at this fun social event)
Bagel Bonanza (First day of school informative view of the year ahead)
Fall Harvest Fest (A free event to celebrate the success of the Annual Giving Campaign while enjoying games, food, and crafts)
Winter Wonderland with Del Mar Foundation (Our school partners with Del Mar Hill and the Del Mar Village Association to host events at this holiday celebration.)
Pancake Breakfasts (Come early to enjoy pancakes, coffee and juice served up by our Dads Club- a kid favorite!)
Used Book Exchange (Bring in your read books and “exchange” them for something you haven’t read)
Walk To School Day (Take a break from the school traffic while promoting environmentalism, sustainability and community by walking to school on this day.)
Countdown to Summer Concert (Cap off the school year at this family event on our own ocean-view field.)
 
 
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I prefer the PTA to notify me of events and meetings by (choose all that apply):
 
Dolphin Digest eNewsletter
 
Emails about specific topics (eblasts)
 
Voicemails
 
School website
 
PTA website
 
Hard copy in your child’s backpack
 
Banners
 
Bulletin Board
 
Via Kids (eg KHTS news)
 
Room Parents
 
Other

 
 
 
PTA meetings will be held 4 times this year (on Wednesday at 8am), if this time/day doesn't work for you then please select the preferred times AND days that do.
 
8:00am
 
6:30pm
 
5:30pm
 
Monday
 
Tuesday
 
Thursday
 
Friday
 
Comments
 

 
 
 
When it comes to volunteering at the school: (choose all that apply)
 
I feel well informed and can easily sign up
 
I feel like I am not given enough advanced notice, so there are times I can't fit it in my schedule.
 
I often do not know about opportunites to volunteer.
 
I like using SignUpGenius (receiving emails with the link to sign up).
 
I use the Volunteer Brochure (from the beginning of the year) or the online Volunteer Form to fill out areas of interest
 
I would prefer to receive phone calls asking me to volunteer.
 
Other
 

 
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