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DMS Week 17b Community Newsletter -
Spring Semester - May 17, 2024
Events & Reminders
Quick Links for DMS Info
- For all DMS updates: DMS ASB on Instagram
- For daily announcements: Daybreak Live (except Wednesdays)
- LIMITED Yearbooks on sale NOW at the DMS Book Keeper Room 515 or Online here!
- 8th Grade Promotion Signs - click here
- TVUSD Annual Family Updates - Required for All Returning Students
- PTSA - Staff Appreciation Sign Up / Volunteer Link
- Defender Academy - The last day is Thursday, May 23rd.
DMS PTSA Staff Appreciation Sign Up
Next Week is Staff Appreciation Week!
Help us show our appreciation to staff by signing up for a slot below.
Staff Appreciation week will be May 20-24, Drop off non perishables anytime before the 20th.
Drop off perishables on the 20th.
Sign Up HERE
Spirit Week for Staff Appreciation
It's Olympics Week at DMS!
Monday - Team Work Makes the Dream Work - PJ Day
Tuesday - Training Day - Sports/Workout Wear
Wednesday - Going For the Rings - Color Wars
- 6th - Green
- 7th - Red
- 8th - Blue
- Staff - Black
Thursday - Game Day Ready - USA Gear
Friday - Support Your Team - Defender Apparel Gear
Yearbooks - Selling Fast! Get Yours Today!
Buy Yearbooks at DMS Book Keeper Room 515 or Online here!
Advanced Art Applications Available Now -- Room 511
TVUSD 7th Grade Immunization Requirement Reminders
From Superintendent Dr. Gary Woods, TVUSD
7th grade immunization requirements. English & Spanish letters below or linked HERE.
End of Year Events, GPA & Discipline Requirements
❏ Have fewer than 12 demerits to go to (i.e. 6th Gr BBQ, 7th Gr Mulligan's Trip, 8th Gr Knott’s Trip)
❏ Have fewer than 20 demerits to participate in the Promotion Ceremony
DMS Student Handbook - click here
Library End of Year Dates & Hours
Beginning May 20 - June 7, the library media center is CLOSED.
- This includes before school, break, lunch and after school.
Textbook returns begin June 3 - Grade Level & Class below:
- 6th Grade 6/3 in Science
- 7th Grade 6/6 in Science
- 8th Grade 6/4 in English (ELA)
DMS Highlights
Mr. Briskey's Band Spring Concert
8th Grade ASB Officers Pass The Gavel
Defender 101 Event for Incoming 6th Graders
2nd Lunch Basketball with Mr. Sousa
ASB Bookkeeper & Student Store Hours
Pick Up Orders in Room 515
Order Yearbooks, Defender Gear, and More!
Student Support & Reminders
Tardies = After School Detentions
Period 1-6 Tardies Count! Arrive On Time To Learn!
5 Tardies = warning
10 Tardies = 1 day after school detention + 1 demerit
20 Tardies = 2 days after school detention + 1 demerit
School success starts with attendance! Arrive on TIME, Defenders!
TVUSD Dress & Grooming Policy
Remind Students to Follow the TVUSD Dress Code
- KEY: Clothing shall be sufficient to conceal undergarments and buttocks. No underwear, undergarments, or clothing that is comparable to undergarments (e.g, bathing suits that resemble the same coverage of an undergarment) may be visible at any time. Clothing may not be see-through or mesh if underwear is visible underneath.
- Clothing free from images displaying or promoting drugs, alcohol, violent images.
- Shoes must be worn (w/heel strap). No flip flops, slides, or slippers.
- All students reviewed TVUSD dress code expectations during the Common Sense Assembly on Friday, 8-18-23.
- Guidelines are also listed in Student Handbooks.
- Please see TVUSD AR 5132 for guidelines.
- Students will be asked to change if not adhering to dress code guidelines. Repeated offenses (3+ will result in detention and 1 demerit.
DMS & TVUSD Community Info & Communications
- After School Learning Opportunities click here
- TVUSD Community Connection Newsletter 5-10-24
TVUSD Parent Center Instagram Link
- TVUSD is Hiring: Edjoin Link HERE