The Panther Post

Please visit our DMS website at https://www.madisoncity.k12.al.us/discovery for ALL things DMS.

* EDCBA rotation schedule for week 14, 11/4-11/8

* Advisory schedule Tuesday, Nov 5th ("Bravery")

Future DMS Panther dates:

-Nov 3 - Time change "Fall back"

- Nov 7 - Veteran's Day assemblies @ 8:30 and 9:15 am in the DMS gym

- Nov 8 - NATIONAL STEM DAY ("Panther Spark" Day at DMS) - Police Helicopter and First Responder vehicles on site

- Nov 11 - NO SCHOOL in honor of Veterans Day

- Nov 12-22 - DMS Practice ACAP in ALL grades

- Nov 25-29 - Thanksgiving Break!!

- Dec 19-20 - 24-25 DMS "fall" exams (NO early exams per DMS/MCS policy)

DMS AVID 6 traveled to Redstone Federal Credit Union today to learn about Financial Literacy. Guest Speakers, Branch Tour and the Game of Life brought the skills of money to life. The students were shocked at how much their parents have to pay to provide for their everyday life. Some kids even decided that name brand clothes aren’t always a necessity. Also, you can never forget the importance of giving back. As one of the AVID students quoted “We give because we are blessed to have the things that we have.” AVID 6 thanks RFCU and this awesome learning experience that helps us “Go Farther” as we are preparing the next leaders!

• Please ensure that your students adhere to the dress code. All clothing must meet appropriate guidelines as noted in the DMS Student Handbook and MCS Code of Conduct. Also, students may bring a jacket or sweater if they are cold; however, blankets and stuffed animals are not allowed as a cover at school.

• Attendance is very important. Please be sure to send absence notes to dmsattendance@madisoncity.k12.al.us whenever your student is absent from school.
• Students should arrive to class on time and be in their seats when the tardy bell rings.
  
• For morning drop off and afternoon dismissal, parking in the front northeast lot or in the loop at the front office will soon require a clearly marked parking pass. Those without this pass are asked to use the car line. Thanks to everyone for using the car line unless you have an "approved reason" from the DMS administration. Approved reasons are for SRO, medical/emergency, special needs, late arrival, etc. We are working for the safety of all of our students and staff at DMS. Thank you for your continued support!
  

• Please encourage your students to check the DMS Lost & Found near the front office if they have misplaced any items.
• The Lost and Found will be cleared out on the first day of each month and unclaimed items will be donated to a worthy cause.

If you haven't purchased your DMS PTA membership yet, please consider joining today. Who can join the DMS PTA? Everyone! Families, teachers, administrators, staff, grandparents, aunts, uncles, friends, even businesses can join the PTA. The number one reason to join the Parent Teacher Association is to benefit your child. In doing so, you also help your school. Thank you to everyone that has joined for the 2024/2025 school year!

Volunteer Opportunities: Please sign up if you are able! Donate drinks and desserts for Faculty/Staff luncheon

The Spirit Wear Store is Open: We have lots of new items, including a quarter-zip! Shop here.

Have you linked your Kroger account to the Discovery Middle School PTA? The Kroger Community Rewards program makes fundraising easy by donating to local organizations based on the shopping you do every day. Once you link your Kroger Rewards Card to an organization, all you have to do is shop at Kroger and swipe your Shopper’s Card, and Kroger will donate a portion of your total to the organization of your choice. Your price stays the same.

The Care Closet is in need of supplies: There is a Care Closet in the boys and girls locker room. It helps all students that come through the physical education department with personal hygiene.
Please consider donating any of the following items, which can be dropped off at the front desk:
Band aids
Body wipes
Deodorant(mini)
Ponytail holders
Tampons
Pads
Panties
Socks
Hand sanitizer(mini)
Toothpaste
Toothbrushes

Support MCS Special Education: Registration has opened for the 7th Annual Tootsie Roll 5K Run/Walk benefiting students with special learning needs. You can still register in-person today at Madison Fleet Feet, or on-site tomorrow morning at 7am with cash or check! The race begins at 8am. This race is put on by the Knights of Columbus Council 10232 and Council 17519 of Madison. 100% of the proceeds goes to the Madison City Schools Special Education department. https://runsignup.com/Race/AL/Madison/KofCTootsieRoll5K

Website: Discoverymiddlepta.com

Website: https://www.madisoncity.k12.al.us/discovery
Location: 1304 Hughes Road, Madison, AL, USA
Phone: 256-837-3735
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/discoverymspanthers/