July Dragon Digest
July Dragon Digest
Dear DeSana Families,
We hope that you are still enjoying summer and we look forward to another exciting school year!
Please take some time to review some important reminders below. We hope to see all of you at Open House on Monday, August 3rd.
We will send out more reminders as we get closer to the beginning of the school year.
Sincerely,
Principal Sargent
Noteworthy Dates
- July 17th - School Pay is available for making Dragon Pack purchases
- July 29th - Last day to purchase early locker access
- July 31st from 9:00am - 12:00pm - Early Locker Access for students who purchase a Dragon Pack
- August 3rd from 8:00am - 12:00pm - 6th Grade Dragon Camp (more information below)
- August 3rd from 2:00pm - 4:00pm - 7th & 8th Grade Open House (more information below)
- August 6th - First Day of School!
Administrators and Contact Information
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
Connections
Dragon Packs
For $25.00, we will be asking all families to purchase a Dragon Pack. The Dragon Pack will include:
- Early Locker Access (Friday, July 31st)
- Option to Select Upper or Lower Locker Preference (while supplies last)
- One ticket for admission to a fall and spring Home Sporting Event
- One entry into a Drawing for a Pizza Party with Mr. Sargent (30 students will win)
- One customized item for each grade level (details below)
In addition, Dragon Packs will be customized for each grade level:
6th Grade: Will receive a DeSana T-Shirt
7th Grade: Will receive a DeSana Cinch Bag
8th Grade: Will receive a free meal ticket to the 8th grade picnic in May
The Dragon Pack will be available for purchase on School Pay beginning July 17th.
*Cinch Bags for 7th grade and t-shirts for 6th grade will be distributed to students who have purchased the Dragon Pack during Connect & Thrive (home room) on the first two days of school. Administrators will continue to follow-up with families who have not purchased the Dragon Pack.
Early Locker Access
School Supply List
Pencils
Pens
Highlighters
5 Binders
5 Sets of Tab Dividers
Notebook Paper
Graph Paper
4 Expo Markers
Composition Notebook
TI 30 XS Calculator
Wired Headphones (for use with Chromebooks)
6th Grade Dragon Camp: August 3rd
On Monday, August 3rd, DeSana Middle School will host Dragon Camp for our rising 6th-grade students and their families.
What to Expect
For Students: Meet teachers, receive schedules, take a building tour, and practice opening lockers.
For Families: Attend an informational session with the administrative team, get help with Parent Portal or Transportation, and join the DeSana PTO.
Session Details & Logistics
We are hosting two separate sessions to ensure the best experience possible. Please adhere to your child's assigned session.
Your Assigned Session: You will receive a postcard in the mail by late July indicating your session based on your child's Connect & Thrive teacher.
Missing Postcard? If you do not receive your postcard by July 31st, please email Ms. Bui for guidance.
Parking & Arrival: You may park in the front or back of the school. Staff will be stationed throughout the building to direct you to the cafeteria.
If you have questions regarding Dragon Camp, please email:
- 6th Grade Administrator, Jamie Bui: f27191@forsyth.k12.ga.us
7th & 8th Grade Open House: August 3rd from 2:00pm - 4:00pm
During 7th and 8th grade open house, students will be able to walk their schedule and meet their teachers. Please do not bring locker decorations or school supplies to Open House. School supplies can be brought to school during the first two days of school.
If you would like to decorate your child's locker with them, please be sure to purchase a Dragon Pack via School Pay by Thursday, July 30th and attend our early locker access day on Friday, July 31st from 9:00am - 12:00pm.
7th Grade Families
As a reminder, ALL Rising 7th graders are required to have been vaccinated with Tdap and meningococcal vaccines before the 26-27 school year.
All parents/guardians of 7th grade students are responsible for ensuring that their students’ immunizations are updated prior to attending middle school (26-27).
Rising 7th grade students are required to have been vaccinated with Tdap and meningococcal vaccines.
Remember that your child will NOT be able to attend school until an updated immunization form (3231) is on file.
Please check with Nurse Barbee or your physician if you are not sure that your child’s immunizations are current.
Student Dress Code
Forsyth County Schools has updated our student dress code policy. Please take some time to review and familiarize yourself with the 26-27 FCS Student Dress Code. For specific questions related to dress code, please reach out to your child's grade level administrator.
DeSana Middle School Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)
What's New with the PTO?
We hope you're enjoying a wonderful summer, and we can't wait to welcome our Dragons back for an exciting 2026-2027 school year!
🎟️ Skip the Line Car Rider Raffle🎟️
Each year, the PTO raffles off a limited number of Skip the Car Rider Line Passes. Winners can bypass the regular car line.
Imagine skipping the long pickup line and being one of the first cars out of the parking lot. That's extra time for sports practices, homework, family dinners, 4 winners per semester! Winners get to breeze past the carpool line and save nearly an hour every day.
The raffle runs now through the first week of school — don’t miss your chance to win this time-saving perk!
Raffle Tickets: $20 each
Fall Semester: 4 winners
Purchase Here: https://square.link/u/beQpWqoe
Kroger Community Rewards
Do you or someone you know shop at Kroger? Link your Kroger account to our organization and Kroger will donate a percentage of your purchases back to the school — at no extra cost to you!
Make sure you have an active Kroger digital account.
1)Click (HERE) to set up your account.
2)Search and select DeSana Dragons PTO, Inc. as your organization.
3) If you're using the Kroger app click on my info > Rewards > Community Rewards > Search for organization> Desana Dragons PTO
It’s quick, easy, and helps our school every time you shop.
Ways to Support our PTO
We are so grateful for the school community and the interest and involvement we have with our PTO -- together we are doing GREAT things! There are many ways to support our organization, including:
Membership: Joining the PTO gives you an opportunity to give back to our school and help build a community of learning, fun and support to our students and staff. Click HERE to join PTO today!
Volunteer: We are always in need of volunteers for PTO events, including Donut Days, Restaurant Spirit Nights and in-school teacher/staff activities. If you would like to learn more about our upcoming volunteer opportunities, please email us at desanadragonspto@gmail.com
Sponsorship: Do you have a business or organization that can sponsor an event, activity, or monthly teacher treat for our school? Corporate and small business donations and sponsorships are a fantastic way to advertise your business, while giving back to our school. If you would like to learn more about sponsorship opportunities, please contact us at desanadragonspto@gmail.com.
Stay Connected with Us
The easiest way to stay in the loop on all things PTO—events, reminders, photos, and more—is by following us on Facebook. We post regularly and would love for you to join our online community!
Follow us HERE, Make sure you're following our page so you don’t miss a thing!
Local School Council
As always, we are seeking ways to improve our customer services with parents and community partners. We are currently looking for parents who would like to join our Local School Council (LSC). The LSC is composed of administrators, teachers, and parents. The LSC is a great way to be involved with the school. LSCs are advisory bodies that provide recommendations to the school principal and Forsyth County Board of Education. We typically hold 4-5 LSC meetings per school year, and the meetings take place before school begins at 7:45 am and usually last for about an hour. If you would like more information about how to join the LSC, please reach out to Principal Keith Sargent at ksargent@forsyth.k12.ga.us.
