Extracurriculars, Special Fees & Fundraisers

At Desert Marigold School, we offer a rich variety of extracurricular activities to complement our Waldorf-inspired curriculum. These programs are designed to nurture the whole child, fostering creativity, physical well-being, and social skills outside the traditional classroom setting.

While we strive to keep costs minimal as a charter school, some activities may incur additional fees to cover materials, equipment, or specialized instruction. These fees are kept as low as possible to ensure accessibility for all students.

Special fees may apply to:

  • Field trips and overnight excursions

  • Special art supplies

  • Instrument rentals for music classes

  • Special workshops or guest instructor sessions

  • Materials for handwork and craft projects

  • Supplies for gardening activities

  • Equipment for sports and movement classes

  • KinderCare and AfterCare Programs

We are committed to transparency in our fee structure and will provide detailed information about any additional costs at the beginning of each school year or program. Financial assistance may be available for families demonstrating need, as we believe every child should have the opportunity to participate fully in our enriching programs.

For specific fee information or questions about our extracurricular activities, please contact our school office.

  • We hope this message finds you well. As part of our ongoing efforts to provide the best possible experience for our students, we are updating our enrollment and payment procedures for our after-school programs, including KinderCare, Book Club, and Homework Club.

    Effective immediately, all families must sign up and submit payment for these programs by the 15th of the month prior to enrollment in order to secure your child’s spot for the following month.

    Here’s how it works:

    1. Sign Up and Pay Online: All registrations and payments must be completed via via the links below by the 15th of each month.

    2. No Late Enrollment: If payment is not received by the 15th, your child will not be enrolled in the program for the upcoming month.

    3. Monthly Process: This will be a recurring monthly requirement. To ensure your child’s continued participation, you will need to sign up and submit payment by the deadline each month.

    Past Due Balances: If you currently have a past due balance for any of these programs, please note that the balance must be paid in full before your child will be eligible for enrollment in the month requested. Any payments made will be applied towards the past due balance and will not count toward enrollment. Without payment of any outstanding balances, your child will not be enrolled in the programs for the upcoming month.

    This new policy is essential for ensuring that we can plan, staff, and run our programs efficiently based on accurate enrollment numbers. We greatly appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work to streamline this process for the benefit of all students.

    If you have any questions or need assistance with registration or payment, please don’t hesitate to contact us at dmsaccounts@desertmarigold.org.

    Thank you for your cooperation.

    KINDER CARE

    2025 January Kinder Care sign up

    2025 February Kinder Care sign up

    2025 March Kinder Care sign up

    2025 April Kinder Care sign up

    2025 May Kinder Care sign up

    BOOK CLUB (1st - 3rd Grade)

    2025 January Book Club

    2025 February Book Club

    2025 March Book Club

    2025 April Book Club

    2025 May Book Club

    HOMEWORK CLUB (4th - 8th Grade)

    2025 January Homework Club

    2025 February Homework Club

    2025 March Homework Club

    2025 April Homework Club

    2025 May Homework Club

  • Christmas Tamales

    Available to order until 12/19 at 11:45p

    Pie Fundraiser

    Available to order through 12/13 at 11:45pm

    Holiday Baking Mixes Fundraiser

    Please support our senior class trip to Alaska. We have 2 giftable options for purchase. Available to order until 12/18/24.

  • Medieval Games Payment

    This is the payment form and permission slip to send your student to Medieval Games.   This form must be filled out and payment made by 11:45pm on November 30th, 2024.

    Christmas Tamales

    Available to order until 12/19 at 11:45p

  • Pie Fundraiser

    Available to order through 12/13 at 11:45pm

  • Ukulele Sign Up

    It is with great pleasure that we are offering ukulele lessons to our 9th & 10th graders.

    Please fill out the linked form and pay a deposit for your ukulele if you do not have one of your own. The deposit will be returned at the end of the semester when the ukulele is returned.

  • Ukulele Sign Up

    It is with great pleasure that we are offering ukulele lessons to our 9th & 10th graders.

    Please fill out the linked form and pay a deposit for your ukulele if you do not have one of your own. The deposit will be returned at the end of the semester when the ukulele is returned.

  • Class of 2025 Holiday Baking Mixes Fundraiser

    Please support our senior class trip to Alaska. We have 2 giftable options for purchase. Available to order until 12/18/24.