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Check this page for regular updates related to the numerous activities and events sponsored by the PDSPO. We encourage you to become involved in the life of the school!
Countdown to Spring Gala 2007

This year's gala event, sponsored by the PDSPO to benefit PDS, will be held at the beautiful Dutchess Golf and Country Club on Saturday, March 24, 2007. The gala will feature both silent and live auctions, as well as fabulous food, courtesy of . Invitations will be in the mail soon!This year's auction to benefit PDS will once again feature a wide-range of affordable and "priceless" items i both the silent and live auctions. To download an auction donation form, click here. Complete the form and return to Mary Lou Hudak (ext. 109) in the development and communications office. For more info about the auction, contact co-chairs Valery Einhorn or Kim Roellke.

Click here to view details about this year's auction, including a preview of auction items.

View photos from last year's event.

Congrats to raffle winner


Congratulations to raffle winner, PDS parent Derrick Holmes of Poughkeepsie, whose wining raffle ticket was drawn (see photo at right with Kim Roellke, raffle co-chair, Michele Pullman, PDSPO chair, and Josie Holford, head of school) following the morning session of this year's Winter Festival on December 15. Thanks to everyone who purchased and sold tickets; a special thank-you to Mike Ostrow of Friendly Motors in Wappingers Falls. The net proceeds from the sale of the raffle tickets will go toward this year's Diversity Challenge. More on this important fundraising initiative.

 

Bardavon tickets for PDS families
Once again, the Bardavon is collaborating with PDS to offer our families the opportunity to purchase tickets for selected performances while supporting PDS as well. To see updated schedule, click here (PDF).
 
Thank you, thank you for another successful PDS Book Fair!

Read full letter from the PDSPO.

 
Welcome-Back-to-School Family Picnic kicks off 2006-2007 school year
The annual Welcome-Back-to-School Family Picnic, sponsored by the PDSPO, kicked off the school year on Friday, September 8th. Families enjoyed the spectacular weather and each other's company and celebrated the new school year with a special cake (at right).
Support our sponsors

Every year fundraising events at PDS are supported not only by the immediate members of the school family but also by businesses in the local area. We are grateful to the following businesses as generous underwriters.

Bank of America - The Bank of New York - The Chazen Companies - Freedom Ford Friendly Motors - Galli Shirts & Sports Apparel - Security Systems by Hammond
Thirfty Beverage



 

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