Desert Sunset Elementary School

Frios will be on campus tomorrow!

Good Evening DSES Families! Please click the link for more information regarding a quick parent survey. Thank you https://aptg.co/07SC7M

Please watch the October Saddle Mountain SHOUTOUT from Dr. Mike Winters. https://youtu.be/fxjJn5KdFDc

Check out details of our upcoming book fair and learn how to create an ewallet for your child to avoid sending in cash.

https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/desertsunsetelementary?fbclid=IwdGRjcAUvluljbGNrBS-W5GV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHBkb2YBc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMzUwNjg1NTMxNzI4AAEez7qWNnkdEzfXyomFns80MdtfoPukUPjAxyIoJuMwCEXG2vS4HpU-m5nGw10_aem_1oHo4W-9Vd2lsz4RU6Z1KQ

Join Superintendent Dr. Winters during Parent Teacher Conferences to ask questions about the upcoming election.
Thursday Oct 8, 2026 in the District Office from 1:00 - 7:30 pm (break from 4:00-4:30)
Friday Oct 9, 2026 in the Desert Sunset Library from 1:00 - 5:30 pm.
We can't wait to see you there.

Join us for our annual Book Fair October 6-9th. Please see the attached flyer for details.

Get ready to show your school spirit and stand up against bullying! 🧡 Anti-Bullying Spirit Week is happening next week, Tuesday, October 6th through Friday, October 9th! Please see the attache flyer for more details.

Meet our Fantastic First Grade Team!
Together, our team brings 58 years of teaching experience and a shared passion for helping students learn and grow! Our team includes lifelong educators, family-focused teachers, outdoor adventurers, sports fans, readers, shoppers, antique lovers, and even a homemade spicy salsa expert. From pursuing advanced degrees to balancing family, teaching, and college, we each bring unique experiences and strengths to our classrooms. Most importantly, we love working with children and helping every student reach their fullest potential!

Saddle Mountain Unified School District – School Closure Notice Dear SMUSD Staff and Families, Due to heavy rain, flooding, and unsafe weather conditions throughout our community, Saddle Mountain Unified School District will be closed today. The safety and well-being of our students, staff, and families is always our number one priority. Given the current weather and road conditions, we believe cancelling school is the safest decision for our community. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we prioritize the safety of everyone in our district. Please stay safe, take care of one another, and have a wonderful day. Sincerely, Saddle Mountain Unified School District

Due to heavy rain and flooding, Session 1 of developmental preschool at Tartesso and Ruth Fisher will be cancelled. We will continue to provide communication regarding sessions 2 and 3. Thank you for understanding.

Due to flooding we are on a 2 hour late start. Transportation to all schools will be delayed by 2hours this morning. We will continue to provide updates as needed.

Looking forward to a "Spooktacular Time." (All students must be accompanied by an adult.)

DSES Serves! 💙🐺

On their day off, DSES staff is finding ways to serve others! On Monday, DSES staff and families came together to volunteer at Mirna’s Place in Buckeye, giving their time and energy to support our local community. Mirna’s Place lives by the mission, “Seeing the Need, Taking the Lead,” working to bridge the gap between businesses, organizations, and individuals in need. We are so proud of our DSES staff and families for stepping up, giving back, and showing that being a Coyote means caring for and serving others—on and off campus!

Good Afternoon DSES Families,
Please see the attached flyer regarding our Picture Day next Thursday, September 24th.

Register today for our Watch DOGS Pizza with Dad night and hear how you can be involved at Desert Sunset. RSVP today for event tomorrow night!

Watch DOGS Pizza with Dad is Tuesday evening. Looking forward to seeing many male role models -dads, uncles, grandpas, friends, older siblings, etc. Please RSVP by Monday.

Grants: We are SO excited to celebrate our amazing teachers who recently received $500 Supply My Class grants through APS! 🎉💙💛 Congratulations to Mrs. Jonovich, Dr. Watkins, Ms. Weintraub, Ms. Camacho, and Ms. Roum!

These grants will help our teachers enhance their classrooms with supplies and resources that create fun, engaging, and inviting learning spaces for their students. We are so grateful for their dedication and for opportunities that support our teachers and students! 🐺📚✨