November
Note: If there is a link in the date, click it for more info

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Dear Parents,

We are so close to reaching our collections goal for the Apex Fun Run! “Payment Reminder” letters for your students will be coming home in backpacks this week. Please encourage your sponsors to submit their pledge as soon as possible.

Sponsors can pay on the “My Pledges” tab for their student at www.apexfunrun.com.

Thank you SO MUCH for making the Apex Fun Run such a wonderful event for our school!

If you have any questions about pledges or need your student’s access code, please contact Desert Cove PTO at finance@desertcovepto.org or email Apex at info@apexfunrun.com.

We now have a DECISION to make...do we want to participate in the Apex Fun Run again NEXT YEAR as our MAJOR FUNDRAISER?

Click Here to Take the BRIEF (3 question) survey!

Awareness + Action = Accumulation!!

In case you didn't hear, November is
Desert Cove Shopping Program Awareness Month!!

Each week, we will be issuing HOMEWORK for Desert Cove Families to learn more about the shopping programs we participate in that bring money back to the school at NO COST to you!

And the best part is, you can WIN A GIFT CARD for turning in your homework!!

Click Here to Read More About Shopping Program Awareness!

Click Here for the Week 1 Homework Assignment!!

Thank You to Our Gold Sponsor:
Kathy Rios - Realtor

Desert Cove Families:

My name is Kathy Rios, and I am a REALTOR with Citywide Real Estate. My son, Isaiah, is in 6th grade this year, and my daughter, Alexis, is now a freshman in high school, but she went to Desert Cove as well. I specialize in residential resale, and I am a neighborhood expert in North Phoenix.

We are in a very strong seller's market right now. If you are thinking about selling, now is the time! Contact me for a free market evaluation. I can suggest things to do to improve the value of your home. I look forward to helping you and your family.

My direct phone # is 602.291.0695 and my email is Kathy@KathyRios.com.

Thank You to Our Gold Sponsor:
Prime Time Athletics

NFL Flag Football - Prime Time Athletics is now accepting registrations for our Winter Season which begins January 11th.

All players receive a NFL Game Jersey, League T- Shirt, Participation Medal, 8 Games and End of Season Tournament

Click Here to Visit the Website

Our annual Scholastic Book Fair is coming up soon!

Dates: November 18th - November 22nd

Shopping Hours: 7:30am - 10am & 1:30pm - 3:15pm

(Students must be accompanied by a parent)

Special Shopping Dates:

Movie Night (11/15) ~ 5pm to 8pm

Family Reading Night (11/20) ~ 5pm to 8pm

Lots of Volunteers are needed! Click Here to Sign Up!

DESERT COVE NEEDS UPC REPRESENTATIVES!!

We can have up to THREE representatives that can rotate attending the meetings on Desert Cove's behalf and reporting information back at the Monthly PTO Meetings.

PLEASE NOTE: The UPC Meetings are DAYTIME Meetings.

Click Here for More Details on UPC Rep Responsibilities

Email volunteer@desertcovepto.org if you are interested in being a UPC rep.
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Monthly Meetings & Programs are open to the Public

Topic of General Program:
Athletics in the PV School District - Corey Newland, PVUSD Athletic Director

Click Here for Details on the General Program

Topic of Special Education Program:
Navigating the highways of the executive functions: A roadmap to assist at home and school - Dr. Stacey Anderson, psychologist at Desert Shadows Elementary

Click Here for Details on the Special Education Program