Panther Parent Update

De Portola welcomes individuality by empowering and developing students’ communication, curiosity, and critical thinking skills through a growth mindset. We are Panthers! Rooooaaaarrrrrrrr!!

02/06 DP Foundation Meeting

02/07 7th Gr Field Trip to SDSU

02/09 SSC Mtg 8:00am

02/15 School Dance

02/16 NO SCHOOL

02/19 NO SCHOOL

02/22 SGT Mtg 8:00am

02/23 Panther Pride Run

04/26 Panther Bowling Night (save the date)

We had a great parent participation at lunch last week to celebrate our honor roll students. We probably had 100 parents on campus who also brought an incredible selection of food for their students. This was a new event for us and it was a huge success. Thank you!

Our 7th graders are headed to SDSU for a campus tour and a women's basketball game SDSU vs New Mexico. Please be sure that your student is equipped to walk in the rain. We will cut the walking tour short if it is pouring rain, but students should be prepared to get wet. Umbrellas, jackets with hoods, and sneakers are recommended. Students should also pack a lunch unless they have made arrangements with the cafeteria. Students will be allowed to purchase items at concessions, but time will be limited.

Kona Ice has been moved to Thursday, February 8 due to the Field Trip on Wednesday. Kona Ice accepts cash and Apple Pay. A portion of the proceeds go to purchase PE equipment.

There’s no book fair like a Scholastic Book Fair! It starts with a choice: What do I want to read? And since being empowered to choose their own books is a milestone opportunity to identify and express their own voice, kids also leave the Book Fair as bolder, prouder, and stronger individuals. Sign your child up with ewallet by going to Scholastic Book Fairs, finding you child's school (De Portola) and follow the guide. It's a great way for your child not to worry about losing their cash.

Shop your Scholastic Book Fair this week Feb. 5 to Feb. 9

8th Grade Families: Your student received a flyer for Yearbook 8th Grade Ads (it is neon pink). 8th Grade Ads are now on sale at www.yearbookforever.com. The prices for the 4 different sizes are outlined on the flyer. The last day that yearbook ads can be purchased/created is March 1st. It is HIGHLY recommended that you do not wait until the last minute to create the ad, as sometimes there are computer glitches that are out of our control. Here is a link to the flyer if your student lost it: Yearbooks are also on sale at www.yearbookforever.com for $55. The price will increase to $60 on March 1st, so get yours today! Please contact Ms. McIntosh with any questions at smcintosh@sandi.net

We welcome Charisma Johnson to our front office as our new attendance clerk. Her email is cjohnson7@sandi.net. Please be sure to state your students full name, grade level, date of birth, and specific reason for absence. You can also email them if you need to pick up your student early. Please provide at least a two hour notice to ensure that we can write and deliver a pass for your student. You can also call the school at 619-605-4800 and press 3 for attendance.