Danielson Digest

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There is still time to complete our Parent Survey. Your input will help us improve and create a better learning environment for all students. I truly value your thoughts and insights as we partner together!

You can fill the survey out here.

Next, our campus has a few fun events coming up that I want to bring to your attention.

• On March 7th, we are taking over the Cedar Park Center and having Danielson Middle School Night at the Austin Spurs Game! You'll get to see student performances and our Bearkats will have an opportunity to get onto the court after the game.
• From March 3rd to March 13th, NJHS is sponsoring a canned food drive! The grade level that collects the most cans will get to pie teachers! If our campus collects 500 cans, Dr. Cruz and the Grade Level AP will be pied!
• Please save the date for our very first Danielson Academic Night on March 11! The flyer is below with an RSVP form. We can't wait to showcase the incredible academic programs we offer at DMS. We hope you will come out and see what your Bearkats get to experience each day.

Finally, please see the section below about Gradeway, an app that makes checking your child's grades easy and efficient! As the mom of a 7th Grade Bearkat, I know how difficult it is to stay on top of grades in HAC. The Gradeway App simplifies this process!

Have a beautiful weekend,

🧡💙Dr. Cruz

Have you downloaded the Gradeway For HAC App yet? It's free and makes checking your student's current grades a breeze! You can download on your Apple or Android Device: https://gradeway.github.io/

I highly encourage that you also have your student put it on their cell phone as well so that we can empower them to track their own learning progress and advocate for themselves to re-do or makeup assignments!

While we try our best to notify parents of low grades or failing grades, it's not always possible for our 1200 Bearkats. Please try to check your student's grades at least once a week! They have 5 days to re-do any assignment that they scored below an 80 on and they have 5 days to make up any missing assignments.

While it's not required, the RSVP will help us have a headcount of how many Bearkats to plan for. We can't wait to explore alongside you as we showcase the top notch academic programs offered at DMS!

RSVP here!

Join us on March 7th at the Cedar Park Center for Danielson Middle School Night! We'll have numerous DMS students performing. Bring your family and friends as we catch a good game and also support our campus.

You can buy your tickets using the link below:

https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/DanielsonMS0307

3/3-3/5: Advanced Theatre Spring Show

• 6-7pm @ DMS Union

3/5: Track & Field

• 4:30pm @ Glenn HS

3/6: Choir UIL Concert

• 5pm @ Don Tew Performing Arts Center

3/7: Advance Theatre Spring Show

• 6-7pm @ DMS Union

3/7: Austin Spurs Spirit Night

• 7pm @ HEB Center

3/8: Saturday School

• 9am-12pm @ DMS

3/10: First day of girls and boys Soccer Tryouts

• 7am @ DMS

3/10: First day of cheer tryouts

• 4:30-6:30pm @ DMS

3/12: Track & Field

• 4:30pm @ Cedar Park High School

3/17-3/21: Spring Break/No School

3/24: Staff Development/No School

3/26: Track & Field - District

• 2pm @ Vista Ridge High School

3/27: Track & Field - District

• 4:30pm @ Vista Ridge High School

3/28: 7th Grade Dance

• 6-8pm @ DMS Union

3/29: Saturday School

• 9am-12pm @ DMS

We have had an increase in the number of meals and Starbucks drinks being dropped off for students at times that are not their lunch times. We are not able to track down students to deliver these items to them outside of their lunch time. With around 1200 students, we just can't guarantee that the food and drinks parents drop off early in the morning or late in the afternoon will make it to your Bearkat. Please save these extra treats for home and only drop off what is essential for their lunch during their lunch period.

6th Grade Lunch: 11:19-11:49

7th Grade Lunch: 12:13-12:43

8th Grade Lunch: 1:07-1:37

If you need to check your student out before the end of the day, the request must be made by 3:45 PM. We will not be able to check out any students from 3:45-4:20 PM as we have already started our dismissal procedures.

Additionally, all transportation changes must be made by 3:45 PM.

We are excited to offer Saturday School as an opportunity for students to:

• Make up attendance hours
• Recover grades or complete makeup assignments
• Participate in enrichment opportunities

Saturday School Dates and Times:

• Saturday, March 8th
• Saturday, March 29th

Hours: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

• Doors will open at 8:45 AM and close promptly at 9:15 AM.

Please note that transportation will not be provided. Parents/guardians must arrange for drop-off and pick-up.

This is a great chance for students to stay on track and maximize their success. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to our office. Thank you for your continued support!

Theatre Tribune

During testing windows, Danielson will be a closed campus to all visitors.

We have scheduled the 8th Grade Transition Ceremony (Challenge Ceremony) for Wednesday, May 21st, 2025. As we get closer to the date, we will send out specific times for the ceremony.

For students enrolled in high school courses, attendance requirements are especially critical as they directly impact course credit. It is essential that these hours are made up promptly to ensure students remain on track for earning credit.

Any hours beyond 18—whether excused or unexcused—will count as hours owed. Rebecca Harrison, our attendance clerk, can verify your student’s attendance records.

All hours owed for the fall semester must be completed by April 4th in order for students to receive credit for the fall term. Please pick up a copy of the credit recovery tracking sheet in the front office.

Students can make up attendance hours through the following options:

• Completing community service, either on or off campus
• Attending morning, after-school, or lunch tutorials
• Participating in Saturday school

We appreciate your support in ensuring your student meets the attendance requirements. If you have any questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact Ms. Moore, 8th grade assistant principal or Rebecca Harrison, attendance clerk.

Thank you for your cooperation!

Dear Parents/Guardians,

We are excited to announce that our 8th grade spring field trip will take place on Thursday, May 22nd at Pinstack! This is a fantastic opportunity for students to enjoy a fun-filled day with their peers.

Details for the Trip:

• Date: Thursday, May 22nd 2025
• Location: Pinstack
• Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
• Cost: $20.00 per student
• Payment deadline: Friday, May 9th 2025
• Payment link: DMS 8th Grade Pinstack Field Trip Payments or use the QR code above.

Payments can be made online, cash or check. If you have any questions in the meantime, please feel free to contact us.

Additional information regarding permission slips, and other trip details will be sent out soon. We look forward to making this a memorable experience for our students!

Greetings 8th grade parents!

Your 8th grader took part in the initial phase of planning for their high school courses before the break. Each class got to build a four year plan of courses based on their interests through the program Naviance. We want to provide you with a timeline of events that will be taking place including the final course selection dates for your future high schooler. These are student events only. Any parent events for high school students will be communicated by their zoned school. All courses will be registered for through Naviance, so you can ask your student to show you what they have planned already!

We look forward to helping your student through this process.

https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/texas/leander/danielson-middle-school

Danielson is getting a Spin Club! All grades are welcome to attend the colorguard club after school on Tuesday from 4:30-6pm in the dance studio . No experience necessary, everyone is welcome. If you are interested please fill out this Sign up form! If you have any questions, please contact Angel Scrudder at angel.scrudder@leanderisd.org

• Students are there to watch the performance.
• Show respect at all times.
• Cheer on/encourage your peers.
• Stay in the designated area.
• Only event participants on the court/field/stage or locker room.
• Keep area clean and pick up your trash.
• Make sure you have a ride at the end of the performance.

Each week we will send the link to this page, the Danielson Digest, to communicate important information on everything happening on campus. There are also various ways you can connect to DMS to ensure that you are in the know of all things within our community:

• Remind is the official platform that DMS uses to communicate with parents. To join Remind text LISDDMS to 81010.
• The DMS Website
• Facebook: Stacy K Danielson Middle School
• Follow us on X (Twitter): @DanielsonMiddle
• Bookmark the calendar page: DMS Calendar