PTA Reflections Thank you to all of the artists that submitted works for the 2022/2023 Reflections art contest!  We received so many creative and thoughtful entries. It was wonderful to see all the unique perspectives on the theme “Show Your Voice”.  We are truly lucky to have such great artists at DNO!

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Congratulations to our school-wide category winners! Not only have they been selected as category winners at Diegueno, but their work will be entered into the next level of the competition at the North Coastal Council. Please click here to see the visual art entries and for other entrants moving on to the next level.   

 

• Lynn Salatka, Visual Arts

• Vienna Elmendorf, Music Composition

• Emily Higginbotham, Literature

• Lily Iverson, Film Production

• Elle Cannis, Dance

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Red Ribbon Week was a great success!

The Nation's Largest & Longest-Running Drug-Use Prevention Campaign

 

We hope that this anti-drug, anti-vaping and anti-alcohol campaign will continue with you at home every chance you get. A BIG THANK YOU to everyone who participated.

Below are some highlights from the week.

Monday: PJs all day! Follow your dreams and stay off of drugs

Assembly with DEA agent Rocky Herron

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Tuesday: Wear your favorite jersey! Team up against drugs

California's Proposition 31 removes flavors from vape products. Please VOTE YES.

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Following is additional information for you and your child: 

California's Proposition 31

Why Vote Yes

San Dieguito Alliance for Drug-Free Youth: The Truth About Vaping

More information about the dangers of vaping

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Wednesday: E-Bike Safety, CSI Crime Scene Investigates Diegueño

In 2013, Alex had a major brain injury from a  skateboard accident in front of his home in Carmel Valley. In speaking with trauma injury professionals, traumatic brain injury from E-bikes is now the primary concern in children ages 12-19. E-bike crashes is on the rise and expected to dramatically increase in the future. Please see attachment.

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Remember Alex's story when you remind your child to not only wear a helmet but to clip it properly when using an E-bike or skateboard. Please click here to experience Alex's story.

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Thursday: Wear neon colors! My future is too bright to do drugs

Avoid drugs and alcohol with a Natural High. Alarmingly, marijuana and suicides are now being linked. In face, according to the San Diego County Medical Examiner, 39% of completed suicides under the age of 25, tested positive for marijuana in 2020. Please click here for more information.

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Check out these Natural High videos for parents and kids to watch together:

https://www.naturalhigh.org/storyteller/

 

KAI LENNY’S NATURAL HIGH:  

https://www.naturalhigh.org/storyteller/kai-lenny-big-wave-surfer/

 

MATT BELLACE (ANTI-VAPING): 

https://youtu.be/4lNRmkQmM0o

 

BETHANY HAMILTON’S NATURAL HIGH:

https://youtu.be/b6kUDZpmJnU

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Friday: Dress in Hawaiian attire! Lei off of drugs

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 TALK to your Children this Week and Keep the Conversation Going!

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11/30 Bicycle/E-Bike Education for Parents Presented by SDA & SDUHSD

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12/9 IceTown Carlsbad PTSA Fundraiser

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12/12 SDA High School Tour

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12/14 Torrey Pines High School Tour

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12/21 Winter Wonderland Dance

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12/22 Minimum Day, 12:30pm Dismissal

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12/23/22-1/10/23 Winter Break ❄️

Shirts, Hats & Hoodies

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with the district!

https://www.sduhsd.net/

Our Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) is the BEST 

 

Why Join and Donate? 

• Diegueño only has PTSA there is NO Foundation (EEF) to join 

• ASB (ASB is like student government they plan cool events and we try and financially support them) spending is limited, they can only fund student activities 

• Our students need YOU to invest in their success by funding Experiences, Environment and Miscellaneous Enhancements to their evolving educational and emotional needs 

• Our goal is 100% participation for the 2022-2023 school year 

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Where Does My Money Go?  

• Shade & Tables - with the pandemic we need students to be able to gather and connect in outdoor spaces more than ever and it's super hot on campus - they really need more shade PLEASE HELP

• Experiences - speakers in fields of Internet safety, anti-bullying, drug/alcohol awareness, stress management, funding field trips and making school a fun connecting space 

• Environment -providing a safe & comfortable learning environment for every student

• Mini-Grants & classroom supplies for teachers

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There is a membership level for everyone.  Every contribution goes directly to helping DNO.

We are thankful to everyone that donates in any amount. 

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Support Our Students & Teachers - PTSA

• Basic PTSA $50

• Cougar Buddy $100 (Recommended)

• Cougar Supporter $250

• Cougar Sponsor $500

• Benefactor $1,000

 

Your contribution will support: Academic Enrichment, Mini Grants, Campus Beautification, Campus Environment, Connectedness and Safety, Parent and Student Speakers, Student Clubs, PE Enrichment, Career Day, Back to School Night, Staff Appreciation, Red Ribbon Week, Art Enrichment, Geography Bee.

 

We rely on your generous contributions to achieve this goal for students and teachers at Diegueno.

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Download Form Here to Print and Return with Check

Don’t forget to consider asking your employer to match your donation.

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