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 NewsWant a Reserved Parking Spot in the Heights Lot?
Enter the Spring Gala Pick-a-Prize Raffle! 
Enter the Spring Gala Pick-A-Prize Raffle for your chance to win a parking spot for the 2019-2020 School Year, reserved just for you in the coveted Heights Parking Lot! Other prizes to choose from include:
1 for $5 5 for $20 10 for $40 25 for $100 50 for $200
Science & Invention Fair
Event Date: March 22nd, 5-6pm It is time to start preparing for the 2019 Science and Invention Fair for Grades K-6! Please click here for important dates and instructions. 
Kindergarten and New Student Visitations
Monday, March 25th at 8:15 - 9:15am Thursday, March 28th at 8:15am - 9:15am Know of a family who might be coming to Del Mar Heights next year? If so, help us spread the word about our incoming kindergarten and prospective family visitation event. Parents can get all their answers about life and learning at Del Mar Heights and meet our teachers and staff. Questions about visitations? Contact Karrie Beach. 
Parent Breakfast Briefing
Wednesday, March 27th, 8:00 - 9:00am in the MUR Come join us for a free Broken Yolk Breakfast and COFFEE! Mr. Soileau will give an update on our school and PTA President, Mireille Barnard will give you the update on all things PTA. We will also ratify our mid-year audit and elect next year's PTA Board Members. See you there! Nominations for 2019-2020 PTA Board On February 27, 2019, the nominating committee posted the board slate for review by the association on the Del Mar Height PTA webpage. 
SciFri: Thomas Edison
Friday, March 29th in the MUR Session 1 (Grades K - 2): 6 - 6:45pm Session 2 (Grades 3 - 6): 7 - 7:45pm Ever wonder what it was like to be one of the world's greatest inventors? Now's your chance to find out! Thomas Alva Edison will come to life at Del Mar Heights through an authentic costumed portrayal. This 45-minute presentation (broken into two sessions to accommodate different grade levels) will begin with Edison's early childhood curiosity about how and why things worked and highlight his career inventing dozens of devices we take for granted every day. Students will get to see a demonstration of Edison's first light bulb, an original Edison cylinder phonograph that still works after more than 100 years, and see a message sent on an actual telegraph key. Most importantly, the importance of asking questions, hard work, perseverance and imagination will be emphasized. Click Here to sign-up!!
Del Mar Heights Facilities Planning:
Community Brainstorming Session April 1st, 6:00 - 7:30pm in the MUR Measure MM was passed. Now let your voice be heard on how it is put into action! Come help the architects decide how we want our school rebuilt and get your questions regarding the Heights rebuild answered. All community members are welcome. Please RSVP by clicking HERE Free Childcare is available by signing up HERE 
Save the Date: Junior Olympics
Registration Deadline: Monday, April 1st Event Date: April 3rd, 12:30 - 2:30pm Junior Olympics at Del Mar Heights is just around the corner! The Junior Olympics is a free skills competition that provides boys and girls, grades 2-6 the opportunity to showcase their athletic abilities in four sports - basketball, soccer, tennis and track & field (50 meter dash and standing broad jump). Students have practiced the events in PE class. The contest is based on SKILLS like dribbling, shooting, rallying a tennis ball, etc. Junior Olympic Skills Competition encourages youth participation in sport and emphasizes fair and friendly competition. We will need volunteers, so please email Ian Phillip if you are interested. Please read the parent information letter here. Please click here to fill out the registration form. Registration form must be returned to the school office no later than Monday, April 1st. 
Buy Your 2018-2019 Yearbook!
Order Deadline: Friday, April 26th Purchase your very own Del Mar Heights School yearbook for just $20! Yearbooks will be delivered to your child's classroom the last week of school in June, in time to collect friends' signatures before heading off for the summer! What a great way for your child to have photos from all the memorable events this past school year! Includes the Halloween parade, Winterfest, Harvest Fest, Beauty and the Beast Play, Talent Show, Art Show, Garden Club, Jog-a-thon, and many more! PLEASE NOTE: Unlike previous years, yearbooks are NOT part of the reward levels during the Annual Giving Campaign. Click Here to reserve your copy today! Questions? Contact Tara Andersen 
Cultural Heights Korea, Coming Soon!
Save the Date for Cultural Heights Korea Family Night! Thursday, May 2nd, 2019, 5:00 - 7:00 pm (Note: This date is different than the PTA Calendar.) Cultural Heights Korea (April 15th - May 3rd) The students will be learning different themes each week during their library time with Mrs. Eckstein.
How Can You Help? Please ask friends and family for any Korean-related display items. We need cultural artifacts such as costumes, books, games, art, and more for our library displays throughout the three weeks. If you have any questions or would like to contribute a display item, email Wenhsin Lee. If you are interested in being a part of Cultural Heights Korea, it's not too late! Please contact Sandy Uslander or Ann Amukele. 
Got Pictures???
We Need Pictures For The Yearbook! Do you have any pictures from these 3 events or from your child's classroom? Please upload them here! First day flowers CLICK HERE Family dance CLICK HERE STEAM+ Night CLICK HERE Kindergarten CLICK HERE 1st Grade CLICK HERE 2nd Grade CLICK HERE 3rd Grade CLICK HERE 4th Grade CLICK HERE 5th Grade CLICK HERE 6th Grade CLICK HERE We also need a volunteer parent photographer for the Talent Show. If you are interested, please contact Tara Andersen. 
Passionate About STEAM+?
Become a DMSEF board member and support the STEAM+ program at Del Mar Heights and across the district! DMSEF is committed to providing enriching and engaging educational opportunities through a robust interdisciplinary STEAM+ curriculum. If you are interested in helping our students reach their fullest potential and becoming future innovators and leaders, contact Samantha Madhosingh, DMSEF President and Chair.
Spirit Wear is Still On Sale!
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. This year's logo comes in 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. 
Add Your Contact Info to the School Directory
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, VP Membership. 
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.
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Stay in the Loop
Click on the dolphin to subscribe to the Dolphin Digest, the PTA's primary form of communication with parents.
No time to fill out the online form? Simply text the keyword THEHEIGHTSDD to 22828. 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.
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.
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