DMS Week 17 Community Newsletter
December 8, 2023
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Congratulations to Mr. Sousa - TVUSD Principal of the Year!
Holiday Wishes from the Defender Family!
December Spirit Days Continue
Celebrate the winter season each Friday and the last Wednesday of December by participating in the Spirit Days!
Fri. Dec. 15 - Festive Friday - Dress head to toe in Holiday attire
Weds. Dec. 20 - Silent Night - Holiday PJ Day
Counselors Meet with Students for Success Tips
Fall Semester Ends December 20. Finish Strong Defenders!
8th Grade Focus
DMS Counselors and Support Team speak to 8th grade class about academic success to achieve higher, build better school habits, and prepare for high school.
7th Grade Focus
DMS Counselors and Support Team also spoke to 7th grade class about connecting school to careers, TVUSDs college promise with CSUSM, and build better school habits.
This Week: Band & Orchestra Holiday Concerts
Band: December 12
Time: 6:30 PM
Place: MPR
Free admission
Orchestra: December 14
Time: 6:30 PM
Place: MPR
Free admission
DMS Spelling Bee - December 19, 2023
It's not too late to participate!
DMS Spelling Bee is open to all students.
When: December 19, 2023
Where: DMS Library
When: 2:45 PM
Contact Mrs. Braucht in room 701 or email: kbraucht@tvusd.us for questions and information.
DMS Highlights
Choir Holiday Concert Highlights
Mrs. Gant's Bridge 6-8 Class Snowman Project
Mrs. Hall's FACS - 7th Grade Omelette Lab
Student Support & Reminders
Attendance: Arrive On Time! Tardies = Lunch Detention
ASB Bookkeeper & Student Store Hours
Yearbook 8th Grade Dedications & Pre-Orders
TVUSD Dress & Grooming Policy
- All DMS 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.
DMS & TVUSD Community Info & Communications
- Previous DMS Weekly Community Newsletters
- After School Learning Opportunities click here
- TVUSD Community Connection Newsletter 12-8-23
TVUSD Parent Center Instagram Link
- TVUSD is Hiring: Edjoin Link HERE