Hello DMHS Parents.

Our next coffee with the principal will be Wednesday, October 2nd at 8:45 AM in the Parent Center. We will go over

Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) The LCAP is a tool for local educational agencies to set goals, plan actions, and leverage resources to meet those goals to improve student outcomes.

We will also talk about the LAUSD Family Guide Strategic Plan. We will provide a brief overview of the Los Angeles Unified Strategic Plan. Families will learn about the new Family Guide to the Strategic Plan and also will identify ways to use the Family Guide.

I would also like to invite to our Annual Title I meeting on Friday, October 4th at 9 AM in the Parent Center, Room 3-101

I look forward to seeing you!

• 9/30/24- Advisory Block EVEN

• 9/30/24- Campus Tours (Articulation) Juarez

• 9/30/24-Senior Assembly MPR (PSAT/College Apps/FAFSA)

• 9/30/24-Tennis, Girls 322 Lucas Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90017 (Contreras)

• 10/1/24- EChoices Window Opens

• 10/1/24- PD Non Advisory ODD

• 10/2/24-Advisory Block EVEN

• 10/2/24-10 Week Grades Open to 10/11

• 10/2/24-Coffee with the Principal in the Parent Center at 8:45AM

• 10/2/24-Hispanic Heritage Lunch Activity by ASB

• 10/2/24-JV VAR Volleyball, Girls Roybal

• 10/2/24- Plasencia @ x country 835 Academy Rd 900012 (Elysian) 2:30pm

• 10/3/24-Unassigned Day( No School)

• 10/4/24-Advisory Block ODD

• 10/4/24-Senior Sunrise @ Football Field

• 10/04/24 Annual Title 1 Meeting In the Parent Center at 9:00AM

• 10/4/24-Volleyball, Girls 3191 W 4th St, Los Angeles, CA 90020 (Shatto)

• 10/11/24 11th and 12th grade parent Workshop “Life after HS for students with IEPs or 504 Plan” by Ms. Valencia Transition Teacher at 8:45AM in Room 1-173

• 10/17/24 Parent Conferences 5-7PM

• 10/18/24 Minimum Day

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!

Congratulations to the students nominated for August!

• Julian Alvarado

• Elijah Roy

• Shane Kim

• Brian Ong

• Nashit Konok

• Hailey Hernandez (x2)

• Dwayne Kelly Curamen

• Hailey Hernandez

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) tentative date Wednesday, October 9 at 9:AM. Hybrid via zoom https://zoom.us/j/5923243368 or in person in Parent Center, Room 3-101

Local School Leadership Council (LSLC) will be having their October meeting on Thursday, October 10 @ 3:40 PM in the Parent Center, Room 3-101.

School Site Council (SSC) will be having their meeting on Wednesday, October 16 @ 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

Our students can now find their LAPL Student Success Card Login Information under their profile through Schoology. They can now login to their LAPL.org account and access all the resources found on LAPL.org. This includes the LAPL Databases, tutoring services, and book check-out. If students do not have an SSC and PIN number, a PENDING status message will appear. A PENDING status message indicates that you are in the process of getting these numbers. (It can take up to 2 weeks) If a student has trouble with their account or does not have a card number or pin. They must fill out a retrieval form: Retrieval Form LAPL

https://msfloresdmhslibrarycorner.weebly.com/

Thank you,

Ms. Maria Flores

Teacher Librarian

Field trip to the NACAC College Fair 9 am - 1:30 pm) Wednesday, 9/25

This trip will be open to Seniors

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 amount 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

I would like to congratulate our parents that completed the Parent Workshops for Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports/ Restorative Practices (PBIS). We will be offering these series of workshops next semester for those that were unable to attend or if you want to do them again.

Congratulations!!!

Hello DMHS parents check out our Video Gallery. You can find Substance Abuse Awareness and LAUSD A-G Graduation Requirements presentation at https://www.downtownmagnets.org/apps/video/

Hello DMHS parents this is Ms. Pena, community Representative Office Hours.

• Food Bank:https://www.lafoodbank.org/

• El Centro del Pueblo located at 1157 Lemoyne Ave, Los Angeles, CA. 90026 in Echo Park has food distribution every Thursday from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Make sure to bring your own bags; bags will not be provided.

• Central City Neighborhood Partners (CCNP) food distribution Thursday 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM at 501 S. Bixel St. Los Angeles, CA. 90017. They also have other resources that can be find in their website: https://laccnp.org/

• LA City Resources website: https://lacity.gov/myla311

• LA County Services website: https://211la.org/

• Free Groceries every other Thursday starting Thursday September28. Location KYCC Menlo Family Center

1230 Menlo Ave., Suite 100

Los Angeles, CA 90006

• Mental Health Resources: https://dmh.lacounty.gov/resources/

• LA COUNTY RESOURCES: http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/chs/Docs/DPH_COVIDresourceguide.pdf

• HEALTH SERVICES DEPARTMENT: https://dhs.lacounty.gov/our-services/resources/

• Heart of Los Angeles (HOLA) https://www.heartofla.org/community-resources

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!

Congratulations to the students nominated for August!

• Julian Alvarado

• Elijah Roy

• Shane Kim

• Brian Ong

• Nashit Konok

• Hailey Hernandez (x2)

• Dwayne Kelly Curamen

• Hailey Hernandez