Dragon Community,
Welcome to February! As we enter this new month, we have an exciting and meaningful opportunity to reflect on important aspects of our history and community. February is not only a time to celebrate Black History Month, but it is also Kindness Month at our school. Both of these observances provide us with valuable chances to teach and model respect, empathy, and unity among our students.
Black History Month allows us to highlight the incredible contributions of Black individuals throughout history and the ongoing fight for equality. We encourage our students to learn about and honor these stories, enriching their understanding of our diverse world.
At the same time, we are embracing Kindness Month, a time when we emphasize the importance of showing care, compassion, and respect in everything we do. It is an excellent opportunity to remind our students that kindness is powerful, and small acts of kindness can create positive change in their communities.
Finally, I want to take a moment to acknowledge the vital role that parental involvement plays in the success of our students. We value your partnership and encourage you to continue supporting our efforts to create a nurturing and enriching school environment. Your engagement helps foster a sense of belonging and achievement for our children.
Thank you for your continued support, and I look forward to a wonderful month ahead.
DJMS Administration
1. Black History Month Launch!
Community, DJMS will engage in various activities this month to honor Black History. As a launch, students on Monday, Feb. 3 may wear specific colors to represent their grade level. Note, all clothing must be appropriate for school.
6th Grade- Red
7th Grade- Green
8th Grade- Yellow
2. Current 6th & 7th Grade Course Selections
Parents, can you believe it is time to start thinking about the 25-26 school year!! Holy cow! Note, current 6th and 7th grade students will begin their elective course selection this week with Mr. Howard.
3. National School Counselor Week!
Parents, help us celebrate Ms. Annette Aponte and Ms. Marlene Librado (school counselors) at DJMS. This is their special week, and we are ready to celebrate them! Please give them a shoutout!
4. 8th Grade- High School
8th Grade Parents, your journey in middle school is about to end. Though we will miss every 8th grade student at DJMS, we know they are ready to continue their academic journey. High schools will begin visiting DJMS this month to select their courses for next year. Ms. Aponte (school counselor) will coordinate this accordingly.
5. Kindness Month
Parents, February is also known as Kindness Month. DJMS will launch various activities to promote kindness awareness. Note, our school staff always appreciates acts of kindness from parents. I encourage you to email your student's favorite teacher(s) this month and say a few nice words. Trust me, they would really appreciate it. :-)
6. Parent Success Night- Feb. 4 (Tuesday) 5 - 6:30 pm
Parents, DJMS is hosting its first annual Parent Success Night on Tuesday, Feb. 4 from 5-6:30 pm. Note this will have the following sessions:
- Students w/ 2+ Discipline Referrals
- Operation Hatching Students
- ESE Support
- ESOL Support
- High School Classes- Acceleration
- FAST Math & ELA Support
- Basketball Players
This event is NOT a teacher conference night in which parents will learn about their student's course standing. This event is dedicated to target specific parents/students regarding academic gaps and support needed to pass the FAST Tests. Though most sessions have specifically invited parents, all parents are welcomed to join any sessions.
Pizza available on a first come, first served basis. Also, all students who participate will receive a free dress down band.
7. DJMS Spirit Night
March 2nd @ an Osceola Magics game @ 3 pm. See information below:
