Hello, DMHS Parents and Families,

I have a couple of announcements for this upcoming week.

First, it is time to complete the School Experience Survey for our school. Only one parent/guardian survey per household. Here is the link to the survey: https://www.lausd.org/Page/19469.

This data will be used to identify areas for improvement in our school and also let us know which services we should continue to provide. The survey can be found in multiple languages: Spanish, English, Armenia, Chinese, Korean, Russian, Tagalog, and farsi.

In to the section labeled "Section Type" choose: High School, then DBM. Our school name will appear: DBM (8738)

Next, Monday, February 17 is President’s Day and there will be no school. We resume classes on Tuesday, February 18.

Lastly, Week 5 Progress Report Cards will be sent out this coming week. Please take a moment to review your child's grades in preparation for Parent-teacher Conferences Next week on Thursday, February 27 from 5-7PM.

Enjoy the three-day weekend.

Stay safe, and see you all soon.

Mr. Teer

Principal

We will continue to have STELLAR awards this year. STELLAR students are:

• Scholars

• Technologically Savvy

• Effective Communicators

• Leaders

• Life-long Learners

• Aware – Globally, Socially, & Environmentally

• Responsible

See the DMHS Mission here!

• Francine Go

• Adrian Gomez

• Rachel Ho

• Elias Leong

• Jairo Lopez

• Tammie Peng

• Fernando Rivera

Congratulations to the nominees for January!

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Hello, my name is Aime Mendoza. I am the your Psychiatric Social Worker (PSW) at Downtown Magnets High School. I am available Monday through Friday from 8:30AM to 4:00PM.

The services that will be available include individual, group, crisis intervention, community referrals and parent support. I may also be providing some classroom presentations on topics that promote wellness and resilience, positive social skills and conflict resolution. The purpose of these services is to help our students achieve greater success in their educational, social and emotional growth.

If you have any questions or would like to meet with me, please contact me at via email at a.chinchillamend@lausd.net. I look forward to meeting all of you throughout the year!

If you need services for your student, please complete the Caregivers Referral Form:

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=oUAqBCixxEqGSAFv-hIUhzDEFL-2QlJJguNPq3jp8O1UNTNFSlcySjI4NlFGQ1lJS0pMVjdaRVRISy4u English

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=oUAqBCixxEqGSAFv-hIUhzDEFL-2QlJJguNPq3jp8O1UMlZFTEFFRUEyMlZJOE03UkVGMkdZQTU5Si4u Spanish

Sincerely,

Aime Mendoza

Psychiatric Social Worker

Dear DMHS families, you are invited to make a difference in the governance of our school by participating in the English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC), School Site Council (SSC) and Local Leadership Council (LSLC).

The English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) once we know about next meeting we will let you know.

Local School Leadership Council (LSLC) will be having their 6th meeting on Thursday, March 6th @ 3:40 PM in the Parent Center, Room 3-101.

School Site Council (SSC) has tentative meetings on Thursday, March 13th @ 3:40 PM in the Parent Center, Room 3-101. Contact Ms. Pena at: claudia.penaclemente@lausd.net or Mr. Torres at: juan.c.torres@lausd.net for more information.

Library Hours and Services

• The library is open during nutrition and lunch

• Students can print, study, research and check-out books (Max 3 books)

• Printing can only be done during nutrition or lunch. There is no charge for printing.

• Students are encouraged to bring their student ID’s to check-out materials but are not required.

Student Success Card from the Los Angeles Public Library

https://msfloresdmhslibrarycorner.weebly.com/

Thank you,

Ms. Maria Flores

Teacher Librarian

FAFSA Completion Workshop 10-1 pm in the College Center

Seniors, it is Financial Aid Application time. Students will be filing out either FAFSA or Dream Act. Please contact MS. McGee at lmcgee@lausd.net t if you need help completing these applications.

What do I need to complete FAFSA or Dream Act Application?

Students/Parent need to bring the following with them when filing the FAFSA:

• FSA ID (For FAFSA filers ONLY)

• Driver's License, if you have one

• Social Security Card, if you have one

• Green Card, if you have one

• ITIN, if you have one

• List of Colleges you are interested in

• Any records of untaxed income

• Prior year tax information (1040s and W2s) year 2023

Please follow our Instagram for information on college visits and college opportunities @dmhscollegecenter

Visit our website: DMHS College Center: https://dmhscollegecenter.weebly.com/

Dear DMHS Parents,

Do you need help navigating your student's schoology? Contact Ms. Pena at Google Voice number (323) 332-9611 to schedule an appointment so she can help you navigate schoology. My office hours are Monday-Friday 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM.

Does your student need a chrome book or hotspot? Visit at: https://device.lausd.net/ You will use the username and password you use to log in to the parent portal.

Having access to the Parent Portal has become easier. Now you can download the mobile app in the google play store or apple stores. Just look for LAUSD Mobile App 3.0 or scan the QR code below. Once you have downloaded the app just log in with your username (email) and the password and you are ready to access Schoology, Grades, assignments and other features.

Parents if you still feel lost navigating LAUSD Mobile App or Parent Portal, please check out the video tutorials from the Office of Student, Family and Community Engagement at the following website:

https://www.lausd.org/Page/19142

Claudia C Pena

Community Representative at DMHS

The Family Academy is designed to leverage families’ assets to be empowered as they support their child from the early primary years to college and career success. This effort will complement family knowledge by connecting them to actionable learning focused on their child’s development, as well as opportunities to accelerate their own careers and quality of livelihood.

https://www.lausd.org/familyacademy

If you would like to watch more recordings or see the upcoming events Family Academy is having. visit their website. Our school belongs to Region East. https://www.lausd.org/familyacademy

• GUÍA DE RECURSOS COMUNITARIOS PARA INMIGRANTES ANGELINOS (Spanish)