It’s not too late!
Fri, Oct 18 12:09pm
Drop those Drive for Schools tickets off by 9 am, Monday October 21st in the office! Your child’s classroom will still get credit and the tickets will make it in the grand prize raffle at the Boardwal ... [More]
It's almost too late!
Mon, Oct 14 1:28pm
Delaveaga Families, *It's the LAST WEEK to sell Drive For Schools tickets. We are asking each family to sell at least two booklets. Ask family members and neighbors if they'd like to win $25,000. *N ... [More]
Recruiting "Girls on the Run" coaches
Mon, Oct 14 9:56am
We are looking for volunteer coaches for the Girls on the Run program at DELAVEAGA! You do not have to be a runner or athlete to volunteer as a coach—just someone who wants to inspire girls to live he ... [More]
Two More Parent's needed this Sunday, Oct 6th 3-5
Thu, Oct 3 4:22pm
Our Drive For Schools fundraiser needs you! We have a table outside of Shopper's Corner THIS Sunday, October 6th that needs to be manned from 3-5pm. The table will be completely set up for you and at ... [More]
Drive for Schools Fundraiser
Thu, Sep 26 12:16pm
Drive For Schools has begun! Today in your child's Thursday folder they received a manila envelope with Drive for Schools tickets. We ask that every family try to sell two ticket books. Tickets sel ... [More]
Thank you for participating in the annual Pledge Drive!
Wed, Sep 25 8:46pm
Thank you DeLaveaga families for supporting our school during the annual Pledge Drive! Your generous tax deductible donations helped us raise $39,900! It was a record year for dollars raised and stude ... [More]
Last call for Pledge Drive donations!
Sun, Sep 15 8:32pm
Way to go Dragons! We are in our last week of the Pledge Drive - our biggest fundraiser of the year. We are so close to hitting our goal, and with it, sustaining the additional staff and programs the ... [More]
Box Tops for Education
Thu, Sep 12 1:39pm
Donate without spending, and help us buy library books! Watch the following video to see how you can easily donate funds. All Box Tops donations are used to purchase library books. If you don't have a ... [More]
Parent Rep Needed for a Redistricting Committee
Sun, Sep 8 12:18pm
We are looking for one parent rep for a Redistricting Committee. This is the next step following the recommendations from the Declining Enrollment Task Force from June. There are 4 meeting as follows: ... [More]
Bring that check to Back to School Night
Wed, Sep 4 8:26pm
We are nearly halfway to our goal of raising $30,000 for the annual Pledge Drive! Bring a check or cash to your child’s teacher during Back to School night, or drop it off at the front office in the p ... [More]
Staff breakfast sponsored by YOU, the Delaveaga families
Tue, Sep 3 4:26pm
Hello Dragons! In the beginning of every school year, the PTC organizes a breakfast/brunch for our hardworking staff. This year the staff breakfast will be on Sept 20th! Click HERE to sign up ... [More]
Over $6,000 in donations in the first week of our pledge drive
Thu, Aug 29 3:38pm
Hello DeLaveaga Families, The pledge drive has brought in over $6,000 in just the first few days! Thank you for your generous donations! Our school is grateful for any donation you can make for our b ... [More]
Changes to...
Fri, Aug 23 9:57am
Hello DeLaveaga Families, We’ve made changes to the Pledge Drive this year and I wanted to make sure you saw them. The Pledge Drive letter was sent home with your child on the first day of school. Her ... [More]
Amazon Smile and Back-to-School Shopping
Thu, Aug 22 10:28am
If you still need to do some back to school shopping, consider supporting the DeLaveaga Elementary School Parent Teacher Club by shopping at smile.amazon.com/ch/91-2144793. When you shop at smile.am ... [More]
Welcome Back -- What's New
Mon, Aug 19 8:16pm
Hello Dragons! We hope you all had a great summer! In what seemed like a blink of an eye, it's time for the kids to head back to school. For some that's a relief, and for others, summer could have ... [More]
Raffle/Auction Winners
Tue, Jun 4 9:47am
Hello DeLaveaga Families! Last day to claim your auction or raffle prize is this Thursday by 2:30pm. Bring your ID for pick up at the Front Office. See images below to see if you've won. Tonight i ... [More]
All library books due now!
Tue, Jun 4 9:25am
Please return all library books now. We still have 37 out! That's about $700 dollars worth! If you have lost it, please send in cash or a check payable to De LaVeaga PTC. If you cannot afford to pay, ... [More]
CARNIVAL - Everything you need to know
Tue, May 28 7:34pm
Hello Delaveaga Families! Our Spring Carnival is a just a few days away so we wanted to give you some last minute details! Tickets Our remaining pre-sale dates are May 29 from 12:10-12:45pm, May ... [More]
Carnival Shifts - SIGN UP NOW
Wed, May 22 4:22pm
Hello Families! Thanks to the folks who managed to sign up so far in the classrooms. The paper sign-ups are now over and we are doing electronic sign-ups. Click HERE to sign up for your child's cl ... [More]
Food Donations for Carnival and/or Learn to Make Tamales
Wed, May 22 10:51am
ELAC will be selling tamales in the Spring Carnival. We are looking for parents who can donate some food, that is listed in Perfect Potluck (https://www.PerfectPotluck.com/IFNH7426) and in the flyer a ... [More]
AUCTION ENDING AT 8PM
Sun, May 19 12:27pm
Hello Delaveaga community, Our annual online auction ends at 8pm tonight! You still have time to put in your bids and win over 100 amazing items including, Disneyland tickets, restaurant gift cards, ... [More]
Claim Your Child's Lost & Found Tonight at Open House
Thu, May 16 9:27am
All Lost & Found items will be set out tonight in the Little Theater. Please swing by and collect your children's lost clothing! This is NOT a Lost & Found sale. Whatever is left over after tonigh ... [More]
Online Auction is LIVE
Fri, May 10 7:52am
Hello Delaveaga community, Our annual Online Auction is now live. We are very proud to present a robust auction with 136 incredible items that include Disneyland tickets, hotel stays, restaurant gi ... [More]
Food donations for Open House, May 16
Thu, May 2 12:58pm
ELAC provides delicious food to purchase at Open House and with your generous food donations, 100% of the funds raised will help support the After-School Intervention Programs. https://www.perfectpo ... [More]
Piñata Library Fundraiser
Wed, May 1 12:36pm
Our piñata fundraiser will end soon! Donate $1 to the library and get a ticket to see if you will win a candy filled unicorn or doughnut piñata this Friday! Last day to donate is Friday before lunch. ... [More]
Eddy Awards Ceremony - Tuesday, April 30
Wed, Apr 24 8:27am
Join the Santa Cruz Education Foundation on Tuesday, April 30, as we celebrate the great teachers, administrators, and volunteers of the Santa Cruz City Schools. Our very own 1st grade teacher, Kim ... [More]
Support the Arts!
Mon, Apr 22 5:54pm
Support the Arts!! Don't forget to order your Original Works! Last day to order is Wednesday, April 24th. Your student(s) brought home the ordering information in their Thursday folder.
Friday Deadline
Mon, Apr 22 11:38am
Hello Dragons! This Friday is the last day to confirm your Sponsorship for our Spring Carnival. Not only are the sponsorship perks great exposure for your small business, but your fee is tax-dedu ... [More]
Watershed Rangers (grades 3-5) registration forms due tomorrow, Wednesday, April 17
Tue, Apr 16 11:33am
The Coastal Watershed Coalition is providing a Watershed Rangers After-School Class for 3rd, 4th & 5th Graders this Spring. The Classes are FREE and will be held on Thursdays starting April 25th for ... [More]
800,000 minutes of reading celebration
Wed, Apr 10 12:22pm
Wonderful new Watershed Rangers class for 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders
Tue, Apr 9 11:13am
The Coastal Watershed Coalition is providing a Watershed Rangers After-School Class for 3rd, 4th & 5th Graders this Spring. The Classes are FREE and will be held on Thursdays starting April 25th for ... [More]
Nominations are this TUESDAY
Sun, Apr 7 5:39pm
Who wants to join the PTC board? Every year we hold elections for the PTC Board and every position is up for grabs. See the timeline below: Nominations take place at our April 9th meeting, YES THI ... [More]
Congratulations, Kim Hecko!!!
Wed, Mar 27 9:42am
DeLaveaga's first grade teacher, Kim Hecko, is this year's Eddy Award winner for Outstanding Teacher grades K-3! Congratulations, Kim!!! Click here for a full list of winners: http://sceducation. ... [More]
YEARBOOK ORDERS - Due now!
Tue, Mar 26 10:41am
Don't miss your chance to order a yearbook! Order your yearbook online HERE. Or turn in your order envelope with cash or check to school! Questions: allison.land22@gmail.com ~~~~~~~~~~ ¡No pierdas tu ... [More]
UPDATE: Beach Clean Up
Sat, Mar 23 1:24pm
Hello! The PTC and Save Our Shores are striving to make this a ZERO WASTE event! Help us out by bringing your own reusable (gardening) gloves and bucket or reusable bag from home. This will help sig ... [More]
Beach Clean Up - This Sunday - Family Volunteer Day
Wed, Mar 20 6:53pm
Our annual Family Volunteer Day- Beach Clean Up is this Sunday ! Join us at Cowell Beach from 9am-11am, this Sunday, March 24th. Complimentary coffee and hot chocolate available. Bring your own mu ... [More]
Last week to submit nominations for the Eddy Awards
Tue, Mar 12 10:12am
The Eddy is an annual award that the Santa Cruz Education Foundation gives to recognize the outstanding commitment made daily by the dedicated educators, staff and volunteers of Santa Cruz City School ... [More]
Walk-a-thon!!
Mon, Mar 11 11:40am
The rain has finally taken a break and just in time for our annual Walk-a-thon. This event is incredibly fun for the kids and it heavily relies on help from parents. Please consider coming down to ... [More]
Do you own a small business?
Wed, Feb 27 1:53pm
Hello Delaveaga families, Do you own a small business and are interested in becoming a 2019 Carnival Sponsor? See attached Sponsorship letter for more detail! Thank you, Shiri Gradek
Two Volunteers Needed for Bike To School - THIS THURSDAY
Tue, Feb 19 11:29am
Hello! Ecology Action is looking for two volunteers to help with Bike to School this Thursday. Set up at 7:30am and work the event until 8:35am. Please email Erin edevitt@ecoact.org as soon as ... [More]
After-School Enrichment classes openings update
Thu, Feb 14 11:17am
Inventions & Electronics is now open to 3rd graders. Enrollment will close on Friday, February 22. Inventions & Electronics Grades 3-5 Mondays 5 spots available Basketball Grades 1-3 Monday 2 spo ... [More]
2019 Eddy Award Nominations are now open!
Thu, Feb 14 10:45am
The Eddy is an annual Award that the Santa Cruz Education Foundation gives to recognize the outstanding commitment made daily by the dedicated educators, staff and volunteers of Santa Cruz City School ... [More]
Notification of meeting to address school grounds closure
Thu, Feb 14 10:28am
Dear DeLaveaga Families, As some of you may know, the district will be locking the school grounds evenings, weekends and through the summer. Mr. Greenlee and Kris Munro will be hosting a meeting to d ... [More]
Basketball after-school class now open to 1st graders
Wed, Feb 13 5:03pm
First graders may now enroll in our after-school basketball class. There are just 4 spots left! Classes will be held on Mondays from 2:30-3:30 pm, beginning March 4. If you would like to sign up yo ... [More]
PIZZA & COOKIES TONIGHT
Wed, Feb 13 12:04pm
What's for dinner tonight? Pizza and Cookies are a match made in heaven! Come show your love for Delaveaga Elementary once again with dinner at Pizza My Heart followed by dessert at Pacific Cookie C ... [More]
Spots available in our after-school enrichment program
Mon, Feb 11 5:08pm
We have the following space available in our after-school enrichment classes, which will start in March. If you want to enroll your child in any of these classes, please fill out a registration form ... [More]
SUPER TUESDAY
Mon, Feb 11 12:39pm
Hello Delaveaga families! Just a reminder about all the Tuesday activities! Family Coding Night (Spanish) - 5:30-7:30pm in Cafeteria (pre-registered) Carnival Interest Meeting - 6-6:30pm in Libr ... [More]
MONDAY REGISTRATION - After-school Enrichment
Fri, Feb 8 9:12am
Dear families, As a reminder, registration for the Spring session of our after-school enrichment classes will be held on MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11, at 8 am in the cafeteria. If you cannot make the in-p ... [More]
AmazonSmiles
Tue, Feb 5 11:28am
Will you be our Valentine? Shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/91-2144793 and AmazonSmile donates to DeLaveaga Elementary School Parent Teacher Club.
CORRECTION
Mon, Feb 4 8:41pm
Hello Delaveaga families! There was an error in the Dragon News about the Carnival interest meeting and the next PTC meeting. The correct date for both these meetings is February 12th, not the 5th ... [More]
REMINDER: After-School Class Registration is next Monday, February 11 at 8 am
Mon, Feb 4 10:11am
Registration for the Spring session of our after-school enrichment classes will be held on MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11, at 8 am in the cafeteria. If you cannot make the in-person registration, you may drop o ... [More]
After-School Enrichment Classes Spring Session Details
Mon, Jan 28 11:56am
Registration for the Spring session of our after-school enrichment classes will be held on MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11, at 8 am in the cafeteria. If you cannot make the in-person registration, you may drop o ... [More]
Classroom Yearbook Pages
Mon, Jan 28 11:39am
Several classrooms do not yet have a parent volunteer to design their yearbook page. If your child is in one of the following classes, please help the teacher by taking on this fun project! First G ... [More]
Pledge your love for Delaveaga
Fri, Jan 25 12:48pm
Hello Delaveaga Dragons! Did you know that our annual Pledge Drive raises almost 1/3 of the funds we need to support our ongoing programs? Between now and February 14th, we ask that every family g ... [More]
Tomorrow is the last day
Sat, Jan 19 9:44am
LAST CHANCE - Tomorrow is the last day of this fundraiser. Help us earn up to $2500 for Delaveaga! Local brokerage, Strock Real Estate is generously donating up to $2500 and it doesn't require you ... [More]
Girls on the Run at DeLaveaga
Wed, Jan 16 10:15am
Registration fees go up this Monday for Girls on the Run registration. DeLaveaga’s team (3rd-5th grade) still has space available, and you can still apply for scholarships. We practice March - May on ... [More]
Spring After-School Classes Information
Wed, Jan 16 8:45am
SAVE THE DATE! SCCS EXPLORE After-School Enrichment Classes Coming Soon! Fun, NEW After School Classes Coming to Delaveaga, including -- Rainforest Island and Puppet Arts! This spring, Santa Cruz ... [More]
$2500 for Delaveaga
Mon, Jan 14 9:01am
Help us earn up to $2500 for Delaveaga! Local brokerage, Strock Real Estate is generously donating up to $2500 and it doesn't require you spending a dollar. Here's how it works. Between January 1 ... [More]
6:30pm Tonight!
Tue, Jan 8 12:48pm
We invite all Delaveaga parents to attend the first PTC meeting of 2019, tonight at 6:30pm in the school library. Tonight we will cover: Update from Principal Greenlee Upcoming fundraisers for Ja ... [More]
Office closes today at 2:30pm
Thu, Dec 20 11:53am
Hello! Just a reminder that today is the last day of school before winter break and it is also an early bell schedule. In addition to the early schedule, the front office will close today at 2:30 ... [More]
FRIDAY WINTER SALE
Mon, Dec 10 1:06pm
Don't miss our WINTER SALE! -Select Dragon Merchandise will be 15% off! -Delicious Popcorn with all the fixings, 50 cents a bag -Holiday Cookies from Santa Cruz Momma Cookies <https://www.facebook.com ... [More]
Girls on the Run Registration Opens December 1
Fri, Nov 30 12:41pm
Girls on the Run is a running club for girls in grades 3-5. Registration opens this Saturday, December 1st. Go to www.gotrsv.org <http://www.gotrsv.org> to register. The program runs March - May in ... [More]
Sip & Shop has been cancelled
Fri, Nov 30 12:30pm
The Sip & Shop on Thursday, December 6, has been cancelled due to a conflict with another DeLaveaga evening activity.
Tomorrow is Last PTC Meeting of 2018
Mon, Nov 26 12:31pm
Tomorrow's (11/27) PTC meeting will be the last meeting of the year. We are combining November and December's meetings. We hope to see you there! 6:30 pm in the Library
Holiday Shopping
Tue, Nov 20 10:54am
Dear Delaveaga Families, Please consider using the link below to make some of you Amazon purchases this holiday season and through out the year. You can still access your Prime account and perks, b ... [More]
THANK YOU
Fri, Nov 16 9:52am
Dear Delaveaga Community, As we head into the season of giving thanks, the PTC Board would like to take a second to acknowledge the community that we are so thankful for. First, we'd like to tha ... [More]
Girls on the Run at DeLaveaga
Wed, Nov 14 11:02pm
A Message from Tera Martin, the DeLaveaga Girls on the Run Head Coach: We are gearing up for the 2019 season of Girls on the Run at DeLaveaga! Scholarship applications for Spring 2019 Girls on the Run ... [More]
Book Fair open 2 more days
Mon, Nov 12 8:33pm
Dear families, The book fair will be open on Tuesday from 7:45-8:30 and after school from 2:30-3:30 Wednesday from 7:45-8:30, 12:30-1:30 and in the evening from 5:30-7:30. Thanks for your support! ... [More]
DOS ALAS PICNIC CANCELLED
Sat, Nov 10 10:41am
Good morning families, Due to poor quality air, the picnic has been cancelled. Thank you! Buenos días familias, Debido a la mala calidad del aire, se cancela el picnic. Gracias.
AmazonSmile donates to the DeLaveaga PTC
Thu, Nov 8 10:29am
Did you know your purchases can make a difference? AmazonSmile donates to DeLaveaga Elementary School Parent Teacher Club when you do your holiday shopping at smile.amazon.com/ch/91-2144793.
ELAC & PTC Meetings moved to November 27
Fri, Nov 2 1:28pm
Mark your calendars! The November meeting date for ELAC and PTC has been moved to Tuesday, November 27. 5:30 pm - ELAC in the cafeteria 6:30 pm - PTC in the library
Book Fair Volunteers
Thu, Nov 1 8:19am
Dear parents, I need help on Nov. 5 at 8:00 to set up the book fair. Nov.6-14 before and after school for cashiers Nov. 14 from 5:30-7:30 for cashiers Nov.15 for taking down the fair No previous e ... [More]
Please donate costumes to the DeLaveaga Costume Shop
Fri, Oct 26 1:38pm
If you have gently used costumes that you can donate to DeLaveaga, please leave them on the stage in the cafeteria by October 30. Your donations will ensure that every student at DeLaveaga has a co ... [More]
Coin Drive for Classroom Libraries
Tue, Oct 23 10:28am
Our two week coin drive for classrooms libraries started yesterday! Winning grade spans get a day without homework. More importantly, the donated funds go towards classroom libraries. To make it even ... [More]
DUE TODAY -
Mon, Oct 22 8:53am
Hi Dragons, All Drive For School money, tickets (used and unused) are due today by 2:30pm, and no later. Thank you for buying and selling the tickets! Let's hope we reach our goal! Thank you! S ... [More]
Mustache Day 10/19
Wed, Oct 17 12:05pm
Show your school spirit this Friday 10/19. The class with the most spirit wins the Royal Crown for the week.
Coding/Advanced Coding after-school class starts tuesday
Mon, Oct 15 11:03am
These classes are both in Room 11.
Creative Math After-School class starts today in Room 11
Mon, Oct 15 10:20am
Creative Math starts today. Room 11
Book Drive
Mon, Oct 8 1:34pm
Our bi-annual used book drive started last Thursday and ends this Friday. We need about 300 books donated! We are collecting like-new, clean, children's books of all levels free from writing and stick ... [More]
Spots available in Flag Football
Fri, Sep 21 12:42pm
There are still spots available in our after-school program for Flag Football! Kids will be divided by grade level (grades 1-3 play together and grades 4-5 play together). If interested in signing u ... [More]
Delay in start date for Creative Math, Coding/Advanced Coding, and Flag Football
Fri, Sep 21 12:38pm
The start date for the after-school enrichment classes: Creative Math, Coding/Advanced Coding, and Flag Football has been delayed by two weeks. The classes will begin the week of October 15. New ... [More]
EAT PIZZA TONIGHT
Wed, Sep 19 2:40pm
We hope you all can make out this evening for our annual Woodstock's Pizza Community Night. Take out or Dine In- mention Delaveaga and Woodstock's will give back up to 25% of proceeds. Tonight from ... [More]
Volunteers for Bike/Walk/Skate/Scoot to School Day on October 4
Sat, Sep 15 12:43pm
We would love a couple of parent volunteers to sign in kids when they arrive. We need you from 7:30-8:30 am. If you are interested in helping, please reply with your email and cell phone. Bike/Wal ... [More]
Drive for Schools - New parent organizer needed
Thu, Sep 6 10:18am
The Drive for Schools fundraiser needs a new lead to run this fundraiser which brings in over $12K every year. This school year needs a helper/shadow to work with parent volunteer Aimee Thayer-Garc ... [More]
Thank you for contributing to the Staff Breakfast
Thu, Sep 6 9:12am
Thank you for contributing to the staff breakfast. All the food looked amazing and the staff was very grateful. Attached are some pictures from this breakfast buffet. If you didn't or couldn't help ... [More]
Calling all Bakers - we need more contributors to the Staff Appreciation breakfast
Tue, Sep 4 11:58am
Hello Delaveaga families. Thanks to the folks who have already signed up to contribute the Staff Appreciation Breakfast. If you love to bake or would like to buy pre-made breakfast items for the ... [More]
Staff Welcome Back Breakfast - Potluck
Wed, Aug 29 5:33pm
Show your Staff appreciation by bringing something to the Welcome Back (Staff) Breakfast on Sept. 6th. Click the link to join the potluck! https://www.PerfectPotluck.com/ZPRN3841