Derynoski Elementary School PTO

Ski Club sign up is now open for students that will be age 7 by January 1, 2026! Please refer to the flyer in the link for more information:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nUVYM_WIPlftOCznironnDplcxD9h27P/view?usp=sharing

Thanksgiving Gift Card Collection

Let’s make sure every Derynoski family enjoys a Happy Thanksgiving! 🧡

Please consider donating a Stop & Shop gift card to help support families in our school community this season.

👉 Sign up here:
🔗 https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4EAAAE29A7FBCE9-60014683-thanksgiving #/

🎁 Gift cards can be sent to school — Attn: Lindsey Hammell, School Social Worker — by Friday, November 14th.

Thank you for your kindness and generosity, Derynoski families!

Thanksgiving Gift Cards Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. We’re collecting Stop & Shop gift cards to help ensure every Derynoski family can enjoy a Happy Thanksgiving. Please send gift cards to school, attention: Lindsey Hammell, School Social Worker, by Friday, November 14th. Th...

$1 donation for hat day TODAY 🧢

Our DES Election Day Bake Sale is almost here, and we still need a few more sweet supporters!

If you haven’t signed up yet, there’s still time to volunteer or donate a baked good (or two)! 🧁 🍪

👉 Sign up here:
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Election Day Bake Sale DONATIONS Please review the available slots below for suggested recommended items by the dozen and click on the button to sign up. If you are baking something else, please click on the slot (1 dozen baked items of choice) and write in what you will be baking/bringing. Please wrap all homemade and purchased it...

🍪 Our DES Election Day Bake Sale is almost here, and we still need a few more sweet supporters!

If you haven’t signed up yet, there’s still time to volunteer or donate a baked good (or two)! 🍰🧁

👉 Sign up here:
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Election Day Bake Sale DONATIONS Please review the available slots below for suggested recommended items by the dozen and click on the button to sign up. If you are baking something else, please click on the slot (1 dozen baked items of choice) and write in what you will be baking/bringing. Please wrap all homemade and purchased it...

📣MONTHLY REMINDER ABOUT THE SIGN UP PROCESS FOR K-4 FIELD DAY!

Field Day will take place May 21, 2026.

📣SIGN UPS OPEN ON MAY 1, 2026!

Round 1 will open at 9AM
Round 2 will open at 8PM.

SPACE IS LIMITED! You will only be allowed to sign up for one morning or afternoon slot. This is a very popular event, and we want to allow as many volunteers as possible the opportunity to participate.

Sign up will be available at despto.mycheddarup.com

🧥🧤 Thank You, Derynoski! 💙

Our DES Coat Drive was another huge success thanks to you!

Because of our generous school community, we collected 30 coats and 25 hats & gloves to help keep Southington families warm this winter ❄️

All donations were delivered to Southington Community Services on Monday, 10/27/25

🗳️🍪 DES Election Day Bake Sale — ONE Week Away

Calling our sweet supporters! We have plenty of spots open to volunteer your time or donating a baked good (or two)! 🧁🍰

👉 Sign up here to donate or volunteer:
🔗 https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054DA8AE2FA6FBC25-58965764-election

Election Day Bake Sale DONATIONS Please review the available slots below for suggested recommended items by the dozen and click on the button to sign up. If you are baking something else, please click on the slot (1 dozen baked items of choice) and write in what you will be baking/bringing. Please wrap all homemade and purchased it...

👻 Costume Bingo & Pizza Night
Hosted by the DES PTO 🍕

📅 Friday, November 7
📍 DES Café

👻 Doors Open: 6:15 PM

💵 $1 Admission per person
🍕 $3 per slice (includes water or lemonade)

🚫 Due to café capacity, pre-registration is required — no walk-ins at the door!

🗓️ Register by Tuesday, November 4 using the form or QR code on the flyer.

Come in costume, bring the family, and join us for a fun-filled night of prizes, pizza, and Halloween spirit! 🧡

🧢🧤 Lost & Found is Overflowing! 🧣👟

Calling all Derynoski families — our Lost & Found is bursting with jackets, hoodies, water bottles, and more looking for their owners!

See Something That Belongs to Your Student?! Have them stop by the cafeteria to claim their left-behind items before they find a new home (and are donated!). 💙 Parents, please feel free to swing through during conferences this week to collect items that belong in your home!

🎃 Get into the Halloween Spirit, Derynoski!

It’s Halloween week, and we want to see your family’s spooky, silly, and creative side! 👻✨

🎨 Carved pumpkins
🖌️ Painted pumpkins
🌟 Stickered or glittered creations
🎃 No-carve masterpieces — we want to see them all!

📸 Share your photos in the comments below all week long for a chance to be featured in our Friday Pumpkin Showcase!

🎉 Apex Fun Run — Top Earning Classes! 🎉

A huge thank you to all our Derynoski students, staff, and families for making this year’s Apex Fun Run such a success! 🧡💙

Congratulations to our Top Earning Classes 👇

🏆 1st Place – Mrs. Kelly’s 3rd Grade
💰 $150 Amazon Gift Card + Pajama Day & Movie Celebration

🥈 2nd Place – Mrs. Colónero’s 5th Grade
💰 $100 Amazon Gift Card + Pajama Day & Movie Celebration

🥉 3rd Place – Mrs. Mirisola’s Kindergarten
💰 $75 Amazon Gift Card

Your energy, teamwork, and school spirit made this year’s fundraiser one to remember!
Thank you to our entire Derynoski community for your incredible support of the DES PTO