Sip a cool beverage while meeting other cool IB parents!
Please join IB parents and members of the IB Parent Association board for our happy hour at Mochilero Kitchen on 10/17 from 5 to 7 pm. Come for a casual get together. No presentations, just a time to build connections & community! Light appetizers and your first drink are on us, cash bar after.
What are CAS hours? Join the IBPA and IB faculty to find out! Join the IBPA on Zoom on Thursday, November 7th from 6 to 7 pm as IB DP Coordinator Laura Kamka and IB CAS Coordinator Jennifer Dorsch explain CAS hours to parents. IB students in their Junior and Senior years are expected to earn and […]
Thanks to everyone who joined us for our “How to Speak IB” education night! If you missed it, you can watch it on demand here. … Join the IBPA Board for an informative virtual tutorial on all things IB! Whether your family is new to the IB program or you just need a brush up, […]
Come learn more about the Desert Mountain IB Program! Families of 8th grade students are encouraged to gather information about Desert Mountain’s IB Program during 8th Grade Info Night, which will take place in the DM auditorium on October 24, from 5:30 to 7 pm. Hosted by IB faculty, the session will cover: Please park […]
Stop by Black Rock Coffee at 10683 N. 116th St. (116th and Shea) after morning school drop-off on 8/23/24 and chat with members of the IBPA. Visit, ask questions, and learn more about the IB Parents Association and IB program at Desert Mountain. Meet other Desert Mountain families and share your experiences with us. We want to see you!
Whether you're shopping for this year's IB books or a gift, there's never been a better time to gear up while also supporting the IBPA. Our final IBPA Barnes & Noble Book Fair of the season takes place Aug. 4-11th!
When you use these coupons, a portion of all designated proceeds, including non-IB books, benefit the IBPA. Coupons are good in-store only at the Pima and Shea/90th Street location. Don't forget to share them with friends and family!
The IB required reading list for the 2024/2025 school year will be released to parents and students soon.
Please use these coupons from June 2-9 to get your books at Barnes & Noble and support the IBPA in the process! Coupons are good in-store only at the Pima and Shea (90th St) location. Don't forget to share them with friends and family for all their summer reading needs (a portion of all designated proceeds, including non-IB books, benefit the IBPA). Look for another book fair announcement in August.
Project Captivate is an annual IBSA event in which students can present something they are passionate about in front of a crowd (that’s you!). Mark your calendars to support our IB students as they give speeches, recite poetry, sing, perform skits, do comedy, and more! The event will take place on Friday, April 12th, at […]
The IB Visual Arts program will be hosting an exhibition in the Desert Mountain library on Thursday, April 4th, from 6 to 7 pm. All are invited to view this showcase of student work.
DMHS IBPA is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: CAS ExplainedTime: Nov 1, 2023 06:00 PM Arizona Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/86180079717?pwd=ODN1SzJ0MHQ2L08rNXVKUUtFWGlYUT09 Meeting ID: 861 8007 9717Passcode: IBMeetingFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcKTGLBwDY
IBPA Parent Event- September 21, 8am DMHS Library Join the IBPA in person on September 21st for conversation and to learn more about the IB and MYP program. This is a great time to visit and ask questions of other IB Families. OR Join us on Zoom, September 28, at 6:30pm where this presentation will be duplicated. Topic: How to […]
Join us for this Popular Event! Join the IBPA on Zoom, January 19, 2023 at 6:30pm. This virtual evening event is a great opportunity to learn about how IB has helped graduates. Great for all IB Students and Families! Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81979819992?pwd=dm9zd3NRYSs2eTBoREcyRWxwci81UT09 Meeting ID: 819 7981 9992Passcode: 331589Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdFU9YnveN Contact us at [email protected], with any […]
The Desert Mountain IB Parent Association invites you to ring in the New Year with an evening on us. We can celebrate our kids, share our IB highs and lows and enjoy an adult evening out. Food and one drink will be provided (cash bar also available). Can’t wait to see you there! RSVP to our Evite by January […]
with Laura Kamka Join the IBPA on Zoom October 27, 2022 at 6pm. Desert Mountain’s IB DP Coordinator Laura Kamka explains CAS hours to parents. IB students in their Junior and Senior years are expected to earn and log hours reflecting Creativity, Activity and Service. This virtual evening event is a great time to get […]
The IBPA Board will host an information and question and answer session. Please enjoy complementary coffee! The event will be held on September 29th at 8 am in the Desert Mountain High School Library and again on Zoom the following week, October 6th beginning at 6pm. This is an information session and MYP/IB families from […]
Required reading for the 22/23 school year will be released soon. Use this coupon to get your books and support IBPA in the process. In Store only at Pima and Shea (90th St). Share this information with Friends and Family!
We invite the DM IB Community to join us for this year’s IB Recognition event. We will be honoring the graduating seniors, acknowledging teacher milestones, and honoring countries with a flag ceremony. Mark your calendar, we hope to see you there for this special night! Questions? Email [email protected]
Join the IBPA on Zoom, Thursday, January 6 at 6:30 p.m. This virtual evening event is a great opportunity to learn about how IB has helped graduates. Great for all IB Students and Families! Topic: IB Alumni SpeakTime: Jan 6, 2022 06:30 PM Arizona Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/6596161867?pwd=N3RNbUg4enJuUFpBb25WSDRiWVdMdz09 Meeting ID: 659 616 1867Passcode: DMIBPAOne tap mobile Find your […]
Join us on December 9 to learn about IB Terminology. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6596161867?pwd=M0xYanVZS3oxay9ZMmo5b21XVUNyZz09 Meeting ID: 659 616 1867 Passcode: DMIB
CAS Explained with Lisa Zaragoza and Laura Kamka. Join the IBPA on Zoom, Wednesday November 10 at 5:45pm. Desert Mountain’s CAS Coordinator, Lisa Zaragoza and IB DP Coordinator, Laura Kamka explain CAS hours to parents. IB students in their Junior and Senior years are expected to earn and log hours reflecting Creativity, Activity and Service. […]
Our first afternoon coffee/happy hour will take place on September 13 @ 6pm on Zoom. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87661994189?pwd=VkRnSU80ampyTTZad2pzTml4S3dmdz09 Meeting ID: 876 6199 4189 Passcode: 385855 Join the IBPA and meet parents and caregivers who like you, have a student or students in the IB program at Desert Mountain High School. Be as involved as you want and can; […]
Are you new to the IB program? – Join the IBPA! Are you an old timer in the IB program? – Join the IBPA! Do you want to take a more active role in your child’s IB journey, all the while meeting a whole bunch of interesting people from all over the world? – Join […]
Dine-in or take-out ALL DAY LONG at CBCB on 116th and Shea. Make your life easier every first Wednesday and support IBPA while you are at it. We thank you for your support!
The IBPA is looking for you! Join the IBPA and meet parents and caregivers who like you, have a student or students in the IB program at Desert Mountain High School. IBPA Creates/Hosts the Following : IB Recognition Event Freshman Welcome Event Parent Education Nights: “How to Speak IB” “CAS Explained” “Life After IB: Alumni […]
IBPA are looking for volunteer to join our wonderful team. Contact us via email on [email protected] if you want to help out and support the IB program students, teachers and faculty at Desert Mountain High School. We can promise new friends, a lot of fun and a chance to be a part of the creative […]
SAVE THE DATE! IB Recognition is here! Due to COVID-related guidelines, in-person attendance will be limited and Zoom viewing will be made available. Invitations to both will be coming shortly.
CBCB First Tuesday is BACK! Dine-in or Take-out all day and night on Tuesday 6 April at the 116th and Shea location and support the IBPA in the process.
Come join the great team of IB Parent Volunteers. We are looking to fill a variety of long- and short term positions. Our biggest event of the year is coming up: THE IB RECOGNITION EVENT. Mark the date: 21 May, 2021. For this event we are looking for volunteers on the day of the event […]
Grab your favorite morning drink and join us for a parent coffee on Friday 19th March at 7:45am. An open forum with a focus on the IB recognition event and and an informal discussion about next school year. DMHS IBPA is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: DMHS IBPA’s Personal Meeting Room Join […]
Starting this Tuesday, February 2nd, every first Tuesday of every month is CBCB fundraiser day! Plan on NOT planning your lunch and/or dinner and support DMHS IBPA while you’re at it! Available at the 116th and Shea location. Thank you for supporting IBPA and you are welcome!
Mark your calendars and join us on Wednesday December 16 @ 6pm for an informal and informative coffee. Dr Hirsch will join us and address the latest in the DMHS IB community. If you have questions for Dr. Hirsch, kindly send them to [email protected]. Topic: Dec 16th IBPA Parent CoffeeTime: Dec 16, 2020 06:00 PM […]
DMHS is now accepting registrations for our newly authorized IB MYP Program. Use this link to learn more about the IB DP and IB MYP Programs offered at DMHS, as well as for registration information.https://www.susd.org/Page/555 To jump straight to the registration forms; click here https://www.susd.org/Page/572
Desert Mountain High School is proud to inform the community that the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) has formally approved the school for authorization to offer the Middle Years Programme. The announcement was made on Friday, October 30, 2020, moving the school from a candidate school to a fully authorized program. Congratulations to the teachers, students […]
The IBPA wants you! When our kids graduate, so do the parent volunteers! Join us now and see how you can be a part of the IBPA next semester, next year and onwards. Email us on [email protected].
Wednesday, November 18th, from 11am until closing, dine-in our take out. Come support our kids and the IB program all the while not having to cook lunch or dinner. Spread the word, bring friends, post it on your FB or Insta or why not Next Door. Cold Beers and Cheeseburgers, 116th and Shea location.
Join us Monday, November 16th for yet another informative parent ed. This virtual evening event will feature Laura Kamka, IB DP coordinator, and Lisa Zaragoza, CAS administrator, as guest speakers. Zoom details to follow.
Thank you everyone who attended our first parent ed talk of the year; How to Speak IB. We had great questions and discussions and it was great seeing you all. Do you still have questions? Email us on [email protected] or connect on our Facebook page, Desert Mountain IB Parents Association or in our Facebook Group […]
IBO, MYP, DP, CAS, HL, SL – what does it all mean? On October 22 @ 7:00pm we will unscramble the acronym soup for you. Lookout for Zoom login details coming your way in an email.
Thank you all for attending our very first Virtual Parent Coffees. We hope you found it informative and fun. If you want to help out and have a more active part in IBPA don’t hesitate to reach out. Easiest by email to [email protected] or connect on either our Facebook Page, Desert Mountain IB Parent Association, […]
September 21, Monday @ 7:00-8:00 PM or September 29, Tuesday @ 7:45-8:45 AM Zoom log-in details have been sent out via email. We hope to see you all there!
The IBSA hosted IB Freshman game night was a success! Over 30 freshmen RSVP’d and participated and had a great time. Thank you to the nine IBSA members who organized and also to the nine seniors who volunteered. A special shout out to Mr. Sheh and Mr. Rouhani who helped out during the event and […]
A great opportunity to purchase your IB class books and raise funds for IBPA, a volunteer non-profit organization supporting the IB community, including the IB students, teachers, administration and families.
July 15, 2020 Dear IB Diploma Program (DP) families, We hope you are safe and healthy during these difficult and uncertain times. On Monday night, the District unexpectedly uploaded the IB FAQ sheet. Since that occurred, it has been decided that Desert Mountain will offer accommodations to our DP students who cannot attend in-person classes, […]
Dear International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program families,We hope you are safe and healthy during these difficult and uncertain times. We wanted to offer some further clarification for IB MYP families for important decisions you will have to make in the comingdays. If you select Model A: Enhanced Distance Learning to Full Return, no changes will […]
Missed Friday’s event? No worries, view it here (click Read More for live link or copy/paste): https://youtu.be/K25sA25fgSE?t=2370 Congratulations to all IB Seniors!! The IB Community is proud of you!