We're so glad you're here! Our mission to support and inspire an enriching environment that enhances EVERY student’s educational experience. We are honored to serve this community and hope you support us by becoming a member of the Del Mar Heights PTA.

Important News

Annual Giving Campaign: Are You IN?
August 27th - September 28th
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INspire, INvolve, INvest

We now have 52% participation! 
 
For those who gave, thank you! If you haven't, you might be asking: "Why should I participate now?" Great question! Three reasons: 
 
1. Write one check to help cover all 50 PTA programs, and you'll be good to go for the rest of the year. Unlike other school PTAs that do smaller fundraisers all year long, we have one primary fundraiser to pay for it all.
 
2. You can get some amazing thank you gifts--exclusively during AGC! How about the Tile®, the world's best-selling Bluetooth tracker? Or perhaps the amazing Ember® smart mug, which keeps tea or coffee at your perfect temperature for about 2 hours! Or even better, two (2) guaranteed tickets to our Spring Gala, which sold out last year?
 
3. The biggest reason, however, is that you'll be supporting programs such as Heights Cares, a service-oriented group for students who organize beach cleanups, candy donations to U.S. service men and women, Boomerang lunches, and numerous other volunteer opportunities supporting local charities. With the support of the PTA, Heights Cares programming helps our children incorporate philanthropy and community service into their lives. In fact, the Heights Cares Towel & Sheet Drive starts tomorrow! See below for details!

​Note: This year, the AGC ends before Harvest Fest. If you typically make a donation at Harvest Fest, kindly click the above button or download a donation form.
 
Limited Edition T-Shirts: Your limited-edition AGC T-shirts will be sent home in your child's backpack in mid-to-late October. Thanks for your patience!
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Helen Woodward Towel & Sheet Drive
September 17th-21st, During Morning Drop-Off

​Do a little closet clean-out for a good cause! Heights Cares, the school's student philanthropic group, is collecting clean towels and sheets for the Helen Woodward Animal Center during morning drop-off from September 17th-21st. Our kindergarten classes will be delivering the donations to the shelter during their Fall field trip.

Questions? Contact Jazmin Blais.
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Start Off the New Year in Style!

Order these all new designs today, and you'll be set for Spirit Days all year long. Show your spirit and fashion sense by heading over to our Online Shop.

There are a variety of options for both children and adults. Our new zip-up hoodies are so soft and warm. The logo, created by Heights parent and superstar designer Jason West, comes in both blue and white, and pink with silver. All items are sold at or near cost, so take advantage of the low prices while quantities last!

Questions? Contact Jenn Hasselmann.
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Come Help Feed America
Saturday, September 22, 9:00-11:00 a.m.
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Feeding America San Diego provides food to more than 480,000 children, families, and seniors every year! Join Heights Cares as we sort food at the distribution center in Mira Mesa at 9455 Waples Street, Suite 135, San Diego, CA 92121.

Sign Up to Volunteer
  1. Visit: http://vhub.at/fsd.
  2. If you already have an account, click "Sign in" in the upper right hand corner. If you don't have an account, click "Create Account" in the upper right hand corner. 
  3. During this step, you will be asked to enter your groups join code: 0987.
  4. Click the "Sign Up" button to the left of your group's volunteer shift.
  5. You'll get a confirmation email after you've successfully signed up.
  6. Bring a donation of nonperishable food with you when you volunteer to double your impact

Questions about Feeding America or Heights Cares? Contact Jazmin Blais. 
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Heads Up! It's Picture Day
Monday, September 24th

​Brush that hair and put on your best smile. It's time for Picture Day! Photos taken during picture day will be available for families to purchase and will also be used in the Heights Yearbook. Say cheese!
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Parent Breakfast Briefing
Wednesday, September 26th in the MUR

Grab a hot cup of joe and breakfast (catered by Broken Yolk), network with fellow parents, and get the inside scoop on what's coming up at Del Mar Heights. You'll get a full update on happenings at the Heights from Principal Soileau and PTA President Mireille Barnard. We'll also approve the 2018-2019 PTA Budget. Swing by the MUR after drop-off and get your fill of coffee, news and networking-all before 9 o'clock in the morning!
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Walk to School Day
Wednesday, October 10th

Join us in improving our health and air quality by walking to school on this day and many more this year. Walking to school is great exercise! Physical activity helps control weight, builds lean muscle, reduces fat, and promotes strong bones, muscle and joint development. In addition, walking to school protects the air around our campus and the environment. Idling for even one minute produces as much carbon monoxide as smoking 3 packs of cigarettes!
This Week in the Garden- Whoa! Teamwork!

Whoa, what TEAMWORK! How absolutely amazing it was to see so much enthusiasm in Garden Club on Friday! It was quite a whirlwind with approximately 70 students participating, but boy did we get tons done! 

Students harvested two types of sunflowers - one for us and one for the birds. Next week, students will remove the seeds in order to prepare them for roasting. We also harvested two types of beans, shucked popcorn to remove the kernels, dug out "underperforming" soil in four raised beds, and started sweet peas. The sweet peas are an annual favorite which we usually harvest for several months in the spring. 

On the tasting table were sweet and delicious lunchbox peppers, prepared by students. Next week's treat? Popcorn made with the kernels that were harvested today!

WE NEED VOLUNTEERS!!! We can always use help with supervision, as this is one of the school's most popular clubs. Join us on Fridays during lunch in the main garden at 11:30am to receive instructions before Garden Club starts. Next Garden Club is on 9/21! 

​If you have a suggestion or comment, please contact our Garden Coordinator, Stephanie Murphy.
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Add Your Contact Info to the School Directory
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NEW TO DEL MAR HEIGHTS? CLICK HERE to add your family's contact info into the directory. Access to the online directory is available to all Del Mar Heights families.

RETURNING TO OUR ONLINE STUDENT DIRECTORY? NEED TO UPDATE YOUR INFO? You should have received an email from mail@myschoolanywheremail.com on Saturday, Sept. 1st, around 9:35 am. The email will contain a personalized link to a secure, online form populated with your information. To ensure that you are included in this year's directory, please take the time to review and update your students' teacher, contact information, and directory preferences. If you did not receive the email, you can still update your family information by clicking HERE. 

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask Michelle McGraw, Membership VP. 
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Join the Dads' Club!
First Wednesdays of the Month, 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Jimmy O's

Come one, come all!  The outrageously fun Del Mar Heights Dads' Club membership is open to all men who play an important role in the lives of current Heights students - dads, stepdads, granddads, uncles, big brothers, guardians...you name it, you are all welcome!

The Del Mar Heights Dads Club meets the first Wednesday of each month at Jimmy O's on 225 15th Street in Del Mar. Come grab a brew and help us plan a spectacular year! 

Questions? Contact Gordon Fletcher or Shay Hasselmann at dads@delmarheightspta.com.
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Support The Heights While You Shop!

All it takes is 5 minutes to register for Amazon Smile and the Ralphs Community Contributions Program and voilà! You can start generating money for Del Mar Heights student programs just by doing what you already do. The difference is that 0.5% of your Amazon purchases and up to 4% of your Ralphs spending are donated to the Del Mar Heights PTA.

first day flowers: A Heights Tradition
FULL CALENDAR HERE
Stay in the Loop
Click on the dolphin to subscribe to the Dolphin Digest, the PTA's primary form of communication with parents.
School Directory
The Del Mar Heights Directory is available on your computer, tablet, or smart phone using MySchoolAnywhere. If you have not already signed up, please visit the Del Mar Heights Directory page.
Shop for Good
You Shop. Amazon Gives. Everyone wins. AmazonSmile is the same Amazon you know. ​
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Your shopping matters. Just bookmark 
​smile.amazon.com/ch/33-0708127, and each time you shop, Amazon donates to Del Mar Heights PTA. 
Ralphs Community Contributions Program. It couldn't be easier - just shop, swipe, and earn. Click here for enrollment instructions.
Got Suggestions?
We want them! Please contact us with suggestions for new programs or if you have any questions at info@delmarheightspta.com. 

​We promise to get right back to you!