Dodge Traditional Magnet MS
October 2024
Hello Bulldog Families
We hope you all enjoyed a wonderful Fall Break with family and friends!
Our first quarter was highly successful, and our students have much to be proud of already.
Way to go Bulldogs! In addition to academic successes, our student athletes played amazingly well and are playing in the playoffs. Our band and orchestra demonstrated their talents on our stage. This was a fantastic start to the year, and we are grateful to all of you for the year we are having.
We look forward to a great quarter ahead.
Save the date for our upcoming Carnival! This is our only fundraiser for the year and is a great time for all! We have time for all students to enjoy the event from 3PM to 4PM, and then we open it up for our families and alumni at 4PM.
There will be food, games, music, and fun! Check out the flyer below.
Ms. Meneguin
Office Hours 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Office Phone (520) 731-4100
Office Email dodge@tusd1.org
We are here to assist you!
Office Staff
Ms. Fraizer, Attendance Tech
Ms. Rendon, Office Manager
Health Office Staff
Ms. Borders, Health Assistant
Ms. Waters, Nurse
Support Staff
Ms. Arvayo, Dean of Students
Ms. Blain, Magnet Coordinator
Ms. Coleman, Counselor
Mr. Lewis, MTSS Facilitator
Online Purchasing
Do you need to purchase a yearbook or pay athletic participation fees? You can now do it completely online!
Family Engagement Survey
Please use our QR code or Survey Link for to provide vital information about our family engagement.
Dress Code Survey
We need less than 40 more responses to provide to our school council! Give your input today.
Student Programs
Interscholastics & Clubs
Season 1
Girls' Volleyball
- Final Four - October 15th, 5PM, Palo Verde HS
- Finals - October 22nd, 6:15PM, Palo Verde HS
Boys' Basketball
- Final Four - October 15th, 6:15PM, Sanda Rita HS
- Finals - October 21st, 6:15PM, Sahuaro HS
Cross Country
- Championship Meet - October 26th, Ft. Lowel Park
Season 2
Season 2
Boys' Volleyball starting soon!
Girls' Basketball starting now!
Be ready for tryout announcements!
Remember, you must have all paperwork in for tryouts.
Clubs
Dodge has many clubs for your student to participate in this year. Some clubs have requirements for membership. If you are interested seek out the sponsor or call out offices. Days and times for these year will be coming soon.
- Brain Bowl - Mr. Mills
- Chess Club - Mr. Ryan
- Crochet Club - Mr. Roberts
- DC Travel Club - Ms. Karn and Mr. Ryan
- Folklorico - Ms. Camacho
- Gender and Sexualities Alliance - Ms. Judd
- National Junior Honor Society - Ms. McKechnie
- Odyssey of the Mind - Ms. Patterson and Mr. Roberts
- Robotics*
- Sky School - Ms. Patterson and Mr. Ryan
- Student Council - Ms. Staab
- Tucson Korean Ambassador Program - Ms. Meneguin
Events
Fall Break
Enjoy Fall Break October 4th to 13th.
See you again on October 14th.
Friday, Oct 4, 2024, 08:00 AM
PAC Meeting
Monday, Oct 14, 2024, 06:00 PM
Playoffs
Girls' Volleyball - 5PM, Palo Verde
Boys' Basketball - 6:15PM, Santa Rita
Tuesday, Oct 15, 2024, 05:00 PM
Student Achievement Awards Assemblies
7th grade - 1:15PM
6th grade - 2PM
8th grade - 3PM
Friday, Oct 18, 2024, 07:00 AM
Dodge Traditional Magnet School, East Pima Street, Tucson, AZ, USA
Professional Learning Day - No School
Wednesday, Oct 23, 2024, 08:00 AM
PAC Meeting - Carnival
Monday, Oct 28, 2024, 06:00 PM
Peter Piper Pizza - PAC
Wednesday, Oct 30, 2024, 05:00 PM
Peter Piper Pizza, East Broadway Boulevard, Tucson, AZ, USA
Family Engagement
Volunteers for 2024-2025
Parent Advisory Council (PAC)
Future Meetings:
Oct 14th-regular meeting
(Oct 28th Carnival)
Nov 4th
(Nov 18th Carnival)
Dec 9th
Jan 13th
Feb 10th
March 3rd
April 14th
May 12th
Dodge School Council
Our school council is a vital part of the Dodge community. We will share more information and dates in upcoming newsletters.
Tax Credit Opportunities
You can help our students get the most out of school years by making contributions through Arizona's tax-credit programs. Contributing is easy, and the impact is immense. This year, Dodge was able to support students with fees, attend events and competitions, attire for our new folklorico club, and sent students to Sky School.
Everyone you know who lives in Arizona can help improve education at your child's school by making a tax credit contribution.
Every contribution, from $5 to $400, makes a difference.
So please, ask everyone you know to Give Kids the Extra Credit.
Information
Dodge Student Dress Code
In addition to the TUSD Dress Code, Dodge has the additional board approved items.
Dress Code not uniforms – white, light blue or dark (forest) green shirts with collars and sleeves; black or khaki pants. Dresses or Jumpers must be solid colored in black or tan or match the dress code top garment color choices (listed above) in cotton or cotton twill blends. Dresses must have a sleeve or be worn over a dress code top. No pullover hoodies allowed. Jackets with college/university logos are allowed providing the jacket is still able to completely open down the front.
Drop Off/Pick Up
It is very important to us that our children are safe during arrival and dismissal. Please plan for the process to take longer than usual at the beginning of the year. Students are still navigating the campus and learning the process.
The bus bay is located at the front of our school on E. Pima St. There is no parent drop-off or pick-up at this location.
Parent drop off/pick up:
To use our main parking lot entrance, follow the flow of traffic around the lot. Students will enter and exit campus through the gate at the north end of the parking lot. Please watch for direction from our staff. It is our goal to get you in and out of the lot as quickly and safely as possible. Cars are not to pass or cut across the parking lot. We realize for the first few days this may be a longer process than usual. We appreciate your cooperation in advance.
We also have access for parent pick up/drop off on the east side of our campus on N. Sahuara Ave. When using this curbside access, we ask that you not have students cross the flow of cars. Instead pull up to the curb for them to safely get into the passenger side of your vehicle.