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The PTA supports and puts on a wide variety of events and programs that benefit Dennis Chavez Elementary staff, students, and families. Some are ongoing throughout the year, others are one-time events. If you are interested in one of the committee positions or would like to help out (in a big or small way), reach out and let us know! We'd love to have you!
Click on the photo for the committee's page or SignUp link (if available).
Click the Committee Chair's email address to send them a message.
Click the drop down arrow to the right side of the committee's name to learn more about it.
Volunteer to join a planning committee using the link below!
Ongoing Committees
Ongoing Committees
Coordinate logistics and volunteers for after school clubs.
Previous partnerships with Learners Chess, Blackman's, Good News Club, Razzle Dazzle, and more.
Coordinate outreach opportunities for Dennis Chavez students and families throughout the year
Event Date: Throughout year, the School Counselor, Ms. McKenna, will communicate needs as they arise
Also known as, Spirit Nights. Help coordinate partnerships in the community that bring Panthers to local businesses on a specific day, and we receive a small portion of their profits. There is typically one event each month of the school year.
Desert Ridge Middle School Liaison (PTA Lead)
Desert Ridge Middle School Liaison (PTA Lead)
A representative at both schools' PTA to coordinate between the two
Madison Middle School Liaison (PTA Lead)
Madison Middle School Liaison (PTA Lead)
A representative at both schools' PTA to coordinate between the two schools.
Network & Social Media (PTA Lead)
Network & Social Media (PTA Lead)
Keep the PTA's social media accounts fun, engaging, and informative for our Panther families.
Collaborate with 1st Place Spirit Wear. Help organize, design, and sell home PantherWear throughout the year. Help collect passive money through programs like Box Tops, Shop to Give, & more.
After school club. Coordinate logistics and volunteers.
Special Education Liaison (PTA Lead)
Special Education Liaison (PTA Lead)
Representative of our Special Education community - work together with teachers, families, and committees to ensure all needs are met.
Staff Appreciation (PTA Lead)
Staff Appreciation (PTA Lead)
Coordinate gifts, treats, meals, and activities for the amazing DCES staff!
Coordinate the design, publication, sale, and distribution of the DCES yearbook. Also, help coordinate volunteers for School Picture Days.
Single Event Committees
Single Event Committees
4th Grade Hospitality (PTA Lead)
4th Grade Hospitality (PTA Lead)
Coordinates refreshments and decorations for the 5th grade advancement reception
Event date: May 28th, 2025
5th Grade Advancement (School Lead)
5th Grade Advancement (School Lead)
Coordinate the Advancement Ceremony for the 5th graders
Event date: May 28th, 2025
Coordinates the final good luck send off & party for the outgoing 5th graders, traditionally held at Betsy Patterson Aquatic Center, aka Sandia Pool.
EVENT date: May 27th, 2025
Coordinate the ABQ Aloft Event @ DCES with hot air balloons departing from our school & organize food
EVENT date: Friday morning before the Balloon Fiesta starts
Coordinate days & volunteers to help clean up/landscape the DCES campus. This typically happens on Saturday mornings once or twice in the Fall and once in the Spring.
Coordinate treats/ refreshments for school sponsored events, such as the Spelling/Geography Bee (if the school hosts them)
EVENT in Fall (October/November)
Coordinates snacks for students during standardized testing days.
EVENT in April
Coordinate the Fall Jog-a-thon to raise money for school needs and activities
EVENT date: October 24th, 2025
Help the Librarian coordinate the week-long Book Fair in the fall, One School One Book in the winter, and Read-A-Thon in the spring.
Coordinate & assist with advertising school supply kit sales- partner with 1st Day School Supplies.
March through June - Disbursement before 1st day of school
Coordinate the annual Science Fair in the spring
Coordinate vendors, food, music, etc. for this fun spring family/community event!
Event in May
Coordinate with Explora for a night of science and fun!
Fall & Spring
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