In This Issue 🐬

1. Get ready for Harvest Fest this Wednesday!

2. Recipes from our school garden

3. Submit your nominations: Heights Cares fundraiser

4. Apply to the DMUSD Citizens' Oversight Committee

Remember, each classroom that reaches 80% of families participating in our Annual Giving Campaign receives a POPSICLE PARTY and EXTRA RECESS. Help us reach this goal if you haven't already donated -- contributions of any amount are welcome!

Mark Your Calendars

Towel Drive for Helen Woodward Animal Center | 9/15-9/24

Harvest Fest | Weds 9/24 @ 5pm

Science Olympiad Kick-Off Meeting | Weds 10/1 @ 5pm

Superintendent Coffee | Fri 10/3 @ 8am

Heights Cares Beach Clean-Up | Sun 10/5 @ 4pm

See our COMMUNITY CALENDAR for additional details & future events.

Call for Volunteers

Garden Club | Ongoing Fridays | Sign-Up

Harvest Fest | Event Volunteers 9/24 | Sign-Up

Learn about and get involved with these & other opportunities via our VOLUNTEER INTEREST FORM.

Join us for HARVEST FESTon Wednesday evening!!

This well-loved annual tradition marks the end of our PTA's Annual Giving Campaign and is a fun, community-wide opportunity to celebrate the beautiful fall season here in Del Mar.

👉 Location: On campus

👉 Who's Invited: The entire family!

👉 Bring: Your appetite (dinner available for purchase) and a completed PTA event waiver (we'll also have the QR code at the school entrance in case you forget)

👉 Don't Miss: New fall crops in the DMH garden and the opportunity to nominate your favorite charity for our upcoming Heights Cares fundraiser

Last call for annual giving | Donate NOW

PTA event waiver | Sign HERE

🪴 Garden Update & Recipes 🪴

Garden Club had a great Friday meeting! We added compost to beds, harvested basil, made (and enjoyed) pesto, and washed our lime tree. We also tasted the tomatoes and peppers we harvested last week in a yummy relish. Try out our recipes at home!

Submit your nomination

DMUSD Oversight Committee

The Del Mar Union School District is seeking a volunteer from the community to serve on its Independent Citizens’ Oversight Committee (COC). The COC provides oversight of the $186 million bond program, ensuring bond proceeds are used to support school modernization and construction projects as authorized by Measure MM, passed by local voters in November 2018.

The District is currently seeking one At-Large Community Member to fill a vacancy on the COC. Applications are now available and are due October 3, 2025.

This is a great opportunity to serve our district as the COC is tasked with an important job but requires a limited time commitment!

Learn more & apply

SUBJECT: PTA News - Week of 9/21