Desert Sunset Elementary School

Please see the attached flyer for an informational event about self-defense. All are welcome to attend!

Good Afternoon DSES Families! We are looing forward to our grammar parade on October 30th. Please see the attached flyer for all of the details.

Good Morning DSES Families: We are having a candy drive for our upcoming Mathoween. The grade level with the mose candy will win a prize! See the attache flyer for more details.

We are excited for our Mathoween event coming up on October 30th. All students and their families are welcome! We hope to see you there! (Please see the attached flyer for more details.)

The safety of our staff and students in SMUSD are extremely important to us. Please watch this video that explains how to make an anonymous report if you have a concern.

https://youtu.be/FggQ6uWa5r8

DSES Newsletter Oct. 20-23

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.