Thursday, November 6, 2025

Your weekly Thursday Three: community updates, our impact, and moments of gratitude and celebration from the D39C parent community.

TL;DR (But we hope you read on!)

✅ We're seeking some feed-forward on early year events (Experience39, fundraising, class playdates, etc...). A brief moment of your time to provide some guidance as we re-think these items would be appreciated: [LINK]

✅ The new volunteer approval process is here! Both new and returning volunteers, please submit your application [HERE].

✅ Want to help plan future events? We need both an events lead and committee members, to help with both the Family Dance and Spring's Celebration of Us. Interested? Email david@design39collaborative.org. 

✅ Still sick of how I write these updates? Want more out of transparency and communication from the Collab? We are looking for a Communications Chair to join the Collaborative Board to help keep families in the loop on campus news and how the Collaborative supports D39C. Interested? Email david@design39collaborative.org. 

✅ Mark Your Calendar 🗓️

• TONIGHT - Folk Dancing Community Night, 5:15 in the Showcase, with food by Naturally Desi!
  
  
• Tues., Nov. 11 — Veteran’s Day (No School)
  
  
• Mon., Nov. 17 — Pro Gro Day (No School)
  
  
• Nov. 24–28 — Thanksgiving Break (No School)
  
  Dec. 7- Family Dance!

Keep reading (or come back later) for the full scoop...

Good afternoon, and happy occassional fall weather. As soccer season winds down, and before the holiday schedule crush kicks in, I encourage you to use some of that precious newly-found empty time on the calendar to engage (or re-engage!) with our campus community. Whether volunteering to help with the Family Dance, sharing a piece of your identity with us via a booth at Celebration of Us (fka Passport39), or attending a community night, we're here to be a positive, caring space for you to be a part of.

David 
President, D39C Collaborative

We're pleased to accounce the next two larger Collab events: The Famliy Dance, and Celebration of Us.

Get Ready to GLOW! Neon Family Dance Party! 

We’re also forming a Dance Committee to help bring the party to life — from decorations to glow gear to games. Jump in and be part of the magic!

Celebration of Us Week and Event!

Every year for Celebration of Us (formerly Passport39), volunteers help support our school community with events celebrating who we are together and apart! Volunteers: SAVE THE DATE to help February 2nd thru the 6th over the Designers’ lunch periods! If you’d like to help us plan programming and school day activities, please join the Belonging social group on Konstella or contact Analyn at Analyn@design39collaborative.org

We're also starting to prepare for Celebration of Us Fair on Sunday, Feb 8 - the Collab's multi-cultural fair that's a highlight of every year. If you have a piece of identity that you'd love to share with our community via a booth, performance, or both, please fill out this interest form: FORM

Please join us TONIGHT for Folk music and dance night with Mrs. Spencer! She'll teach three to four folk dances from around the world! Enjoy snacks from new sponsor Naturally Desi!

Questions? Email kat@design39collaborative.org.

Music Room [Sign-Up Here] — Volunteer during your designer’s music class.

The Loft [Sign-Up Here] — Help keep our library organized and welcoming for our designers. Morning and afternoon shifts available. 

Be sure to bookmark the sign-up links, and check back often — new dates are added regularly! To stay connected with updates, we encourage you to join the Konstella social groups:

Loft Help & Info Group: [LINK]
Music Room Info Group: [LINK]

🔑 A Level 1 volunteer clearance is required for both new and returning volunteers. Apply [HERE]; please sign in as a visitor at the Welcome Center before your shift.

Questions? Email prachi@design39collaborative.org.

Tip: To find volunteer sign-ups in Konstella, click on the ‘More’ menu and select ‘Sign-ups.’

We appreciate everyone's patience and feed-forward as the Welcome Center undertook the first big push of check ins under the new system. Adjustments have been made, making for an even smoother process that helps keep our campus safe.