Desert Willow
FTO
Community News & Updates
Important Dates to Remember
Fri, Oct 4th @7.00am: ABQ Aloft Hot Air Balloon Inflation
Fri, Oct 4th @8.05am: FTO Meeting in the Commons room
Tue, Oct 7th: Early registration deadline for the Zombie Fun Run
Mon, Oct 7th - Oct 10th: Self-Assessment Conferences - NO SCHOOL (Asynchronous learning days)
Fri, Oct 11 - Fall Break - NO SCHOOL
Fri, Oct 18th @8.00am: Landscape Day
Fri, Oct 25th @ 12.30pm: Zombie Fun Run
Tue, Nov 5th: Election Day - NO SCHOOL
Additional Opportunities
DWFS School Sponsors
We are so thankful for the support of our local communities and businesses who graciously donate funds to provide valuable opportunities for our students. We hope you will consider joining us as a sponsor of DWFS!
Duke City Games - Platinum Sponsor
Energy Balance & Integration, LLC - Platinum Sponsor
Megan’s Pantry - Silver Sponsor
Wash Brite Laundromat - Bronze Sponsor
Yucca Point Roofing and Construction - Bronze Sponsor
Outlaw Mechanical - Bronze Sponsor
Email dwfs.fto@gmail.com to become a sponsor as well!
Albuquerque Aloft - Fri, Oct 4th @7am
Join the DWFS community on Friday, October 4 at 7AM for Albuquerque Aloft, which brings the joy of ballooning directly to children in their school playgrounds.
The Wright family will be bringing at least one hot air balloon to Villela Park (right across the street from the school) on Friday! They’ll begin inflation by 7am – don’t miss this opportunity to see a hot air balloon inflate up close!
This event, as with all of Balloon Fiesta events, is subject to weather conditions.
FTO Meeting - Fri, Oct 4th 8.05am
Commons Room (#23)
Connect with other families, learn about upcoming events, and how you can support the DWFS community!
New Club - The Board Game Club
WHO: This club is open to all grade levels
WHAT: The club will focus on all board games (no electronic games will be played.)
WHERE: The club will be meeting in Room 3,(Ms Emma’s Classroom)
WHEN: 1-2PM on Fridays, starting on Oct. 4th.
For more info click here
If you have any games to donate please bring them to Ms Emma’s classroom or leave them in the front office with the secretary.
Register for the 4th Annual
Zombie Fun Run by Tuesday, Oct 8th
Zombie Fun Run will take place on Friday, October 25th - Location: Montgomery Park
12:30-2:30PM
(Sign In and Pizza 12:30 PM, Run 1:30-2:30PM)!
For more information click here!
Landscape Day - We need your help!
Fri, October 18th @ 8am
If you would like to coordinate something with your teacher and student to get them or their class involved, please speak with the teacher or reach out to Kiki Brar @ ksmile99999@gmail.com
School Clubs
We need parents to volunteer to lead new clubs! Click here to Volunteer!
Volunteer Shoutouts
Zombie Fun Run Volunteers: Sarah Richardson, Tela Schwebach, Kaily Brunson, Charlie Brunt, Desouri Barka
Kristy Baker: Meeting with the teachers about upcoming events
Kiki Brar: Organizing a new club
Seeking School Sponsors: Erica Gonzales, Frank Borja, Kiki Brar, and Tiffany Tesinsky
Our Crossing Guards for keeping us safe!
Crossing guards: Desouri Barka, Christina Stick, Brooke Neely, Charlie Brunt, Yui Norii, Tiffany Medford, Frank Borja, Carrie Irvin
September Financial Update
$265 - DWFS swag for teachers
$10 - Birthday Coffee
$215 - Lunch Bags
$150 - Aug. Coffee in the Courtyard
$90 - Sept. Coffee in the Courtyard
$275 - Teacher Lunch in Santa Fe
DWFS 2024-2025 Calendar
Interested in where the money that we raise goes? Click below to view our budget for this year.