Diegueño Middle School
Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA)
Diegueño’s PTSA brings together parents, teachers and students to work toward the common goal of supporting your child's educational path.
MAY is San Diego Bike Month
From group rides to educational events, Bike Month has something for everyone. Visit www.sdbikecoalition.org for events and more information!
Welcome DÑO Families
Welcome to the
Cougar Community
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Upcoming DNO Events
5/22 Late Start
5/29 Memorial Day, No School
5/30 Periods 1, 3 & 5
5/31 Periods 2, 4 & 6
6/1 Single Day Period
6/1 8th Grade Good Behavior Trip to Knott's Berry Farm
6/2 Last Day of School, Minimum Day
6/2 8th Grade Promotion @ 10:00am
PTA Reflections Art Program Update!
Congratulations again to our talented Diegueno artists that advanced to the North Coastal level of the Reflections competition!
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Lynn Salatka, Visual Arts
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Lilliana Navarro, Visual Arts
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Keira Bondi, Visual Arts
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Pela Hadley, Visual Arts
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Lily Iverson, Film Production
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Vienna Elmendorf, Music Composition
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Emily Higginbotham, Literature
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Isabella Kalmanovitz, Literature
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Elle Cannis, Dance
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Bailey Thompson, Dance/Film/Music
This year the North Coastal Council had 106 entries across all 6 categories and has selected 36 entries to advance to the Ninth District Level. The Ninth District covers all PTAs throughout San Diego and Imperial Counties. Congratulations to the 4 entries from Diegueno that were selected to advance to this next level!
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Keira Bondi, Visual Arts
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Lily Iverson, Film Production
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Elle Cannis, Dance
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Bailey Thompson, Dance/Film/Music
We are so proud of your hard work and accomplishments! Best of luck in the Ninth District level and we will continue to cheer you on!
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
Monday: PJs all day! Follow your dreams and stay off of drugs
Friday: Dress in Hawaiian attire! Lei off of drugs
Monday: PJs all day! Follow your dreams and stay off of drugs
Monday: PJs all day! Follow your dreams and stay off of drugs
Assembly with DEA agent Rocky Herron
Tuesday: Wear your favorite jersey! Team up against drugs
California's Proposition 31 removes flavors from vape products. Please VOTE YES.
Following is additional information for you and your child:
San Dieguito Alliance for Drug-Free Youth: The Truth About Vaping
More information about the dangers of vaping
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.
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.
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.
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):
BETHANY HAMILTON’S NATURAL HIGH:
Friday: Dress in Hawaiian attire! Lei off of drugs
TALK to your Children this Week and Keep the Conversation Going!
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PTSA Perks!
Our Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) is the BEST
Why Join and Donate?
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Diegueño only has PTSA there is NO Foundation (EEF) to join
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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
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Our students need YOU to invest in their success by funding Experiences, Environment and Miscellaneous Enhancements to their evolving educational and emotional needs
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Our goal is 100% participation for the 2022-2023 school year
Where Does My Money Go?
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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
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Experiences - speakers in fields of Internet safety, anti-bullying, drug/alcohol awareness, stress management, funding field trips and making school a fun connecting space
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Environment -providing a safe & comfortable learning environment for every student
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Mini-Grants & classroom supplies for teachers
There is a membership level for everyone. Every contribution goes directly to helping DNO.
We are thankful to everyone that donates in any amount.
Support Our Students & Teachers - PTSA
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Basic PTSA $50
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Cougar Buddy $100 (Recommended)
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Cougar Supporter $250
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Cougar Sponsor $500
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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.
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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PTSA Perks!
