PTSA Recycling Program

We are now part of a recycling program that doubles as a fund-raiser for the PTSA! It's SO SIMPLE. We will take ANY used or un-used ink cartridge (includes toner cartridges) and ANY cell phone for recycling. Drop them off at El Diamante, or have your students take them to room 701. We will take care of the rest. Thanks for helping out.

Make a Difference for the Sandy Hook Elementary School population

The Sandy Hook PTSA, along with the National PTA are requesting handmade unique snowflakes for the students and staff at Sandy Hook Elementary School.  When school resumes for them on January 12, the entire school will be decked out in unique handmade snowflakes created by those who care. It will be a "Winter Wonderland" with each snowflake representing its maker in a gesture to show the school they are not alone.  There is a world of support for them in their grief, and they are not expected to resume a "normal" school atmosphere. It will not be normal for a long time.

Please make a snowflake. It can be turned in at the El Diamante High School main office by this friday; December 21, at 2:00.  If you choose to send it yourself; mail all snowflakes (of your own design) to:

Connecticut PTSA
60 Connolly Parkway
Building 12, Suite 103
Hamden, CT  06514                               Be as Creative as Possible!

They must arrive by January 11, 2013.

Need help discussing school violence with your children?

Many parents may feel at a loss about how to approach the subject of school violence with their children.  For information on helping your child cope, discussing issues of violence and hate, and keeping your school safe, please visit our National PTA website at PTA.org/school/violence.

Legoland tickets are now available

Legoland Tickets are available for PTSA members. You can contact Melanie Kazmier for your buy one get one free tickets at melakazmier@gmail.com or from El Diamante High Schools Main Office.
       Remember to use your Enterprise rental car discount if you need to rent a car. Have a very joyous Christmas vacation.

Poetry Contest

     The National Amateur Poetry Competition is now accepting entries for their poetry contest.  New and previously unpublished poets are encouraged to participate.
                $25,000.  in prizes awarded!
     All qualifying poets will receive an editorial comment from a qualified editor.
All poems must be 26 lines or less (line limit is strictly enforced!) and can be written on any subject, in any style.  Mail your original poem to
                     Poetry Contest
                     1501 Broadway
                       12th Floor H
                  New York, NY  10036
       Submissions must be postmarked by January 31, 2013.
                                   Entry is free.

Have fun and write about what interests you.  This is for all ages; parents, grandparents and students.

EDHS PTSA is Thankful

     We are thankful, this holiday season, for our incredible teachers, staff and administrators at
El Diamante High School.  Please thank them for all they do for our students and families.


                     Happy Thanksgiving!

November 26, 2012, is the last day for Reflections entries

Turn in your Reflections entries before 4:00 p.m. on Monday, November 26.
All entries should be turned in at the Main Office, on or before November 26.

It is not to late to begin an art project.  Go to ptareflections.org for the entry form and rules.

                          "The Magic of a Moment" 
                                                       is this years theme.

Have fun creating your one-of-a-kind masterpiece.