DMS Community Newsletter
Week 17 - December 13, 2024
Stay Connected at DMS
- For all DMS updates: DMS ASB on Instagram
- For daily announcements: Daybreak Live (except Wednesdays - Student Early Release)
- DMS Spelling Bee - 12/19/24. See flyer below.
- Friday, Modified Day - 12:10 PM Dismissal
- Winter Break for all TVUSD sites: December 23-January 6. School Resumes January 7, 2025
This Week at DMS
Wednesday - No Early Release. Regular Bell Schedule. Dismissal at 2:30 PM.
See the TVUSD website for bell schedules and student calendar.
TVUSD website: bell schedules and student calendar dates HERE.
Thursday - DMS Spelling Bee
Join us December 19 at 2:45 PM
Spelling Bee will be held in the library media center.
For questions see Mrs. Braucht in 701 or email kbraucht@tvusd.us
Friday - PJ Spirit Day & Modified Day - 12:10 PM Dismissal
Friday is PJ Day!
Friday is a Modified Day (12:10 PM dismissal)
Fall Semester Grades Close 12/20 (1 week left!)
Sign Up For Attendance & Grade Notifications
Infinite Campus will send parents/guardians notifications
Follow the images and instructions below to get notifications sent to you on student attendance (including tardies), student assignments and posted grades.
Email Mrs. Bonaventura for any questions or help: abonaventura@tvusd.us
Open User Menu to Reveal Settings
Select Settings to Reveal Notification Settings
Select Boxes to Receive Notifications
HOW CAN YOU SUPPORT YOUR STUDENT?
- Please log in to Infinite Campus to discuss grades and assignments with your student often.
- Become an observer in Canvas to see what assignments your student has been assigned.
- Attendance is also very important. Please check the academic calendar to ensure that your child is at school (as long as they are healthy enough to attend).
Links are below to assist you if needed.
LOST & FOUND: Electronics & More (In Office)
These items may be found in the office.
Missing airpods, glasses, wallet, cell phone or something else of value? See Mrs. Schreck in the front office.
These items will be donated, recycled or thrown away Friday, December 20th.
8th Grade Yearbook Dedications - Due Jan. 15, 2025
Final Deadline for 8th Grade Dedications
Don't delay! January 15, 2025 is the last day to purchase an 8th grade dedication.
Click here: Link to purchase dedication ad
DMS Highlights
DMS Counseling Advisory Committee Meeting - Parents, Students & Staff!
Mrs. Landrum's Choir Holiday Concert Highlights
Mrs. Cooper's Advanced Art - MPR Holiday Walls
Mrs. Coopers Art 6 - Color Wheels
Field Days for Meeting iReady Goals
Ms. Aguilar's ELA 8 - Hunger Games District Gingerbread Houses
DMS Announcements & Support
ASB Webstore & Bookkeeper Hours
Purchase Your School Items Online - Delivery During Advisment
The webstore is open!
Helpful purchasing tips:
- "Create An Account" DIRECTIONS for Web Store.
- WEB STORE LINK: https://tvusdasb.graystep.com
Bookkeeper Hours
DMS Clubs Schedule
Class Tardies Consequences & Dress Code Reminders
As of 11/4/24, DMS started a school-wide initiative to support student attendance and on-time arrival to class.
For every period tardy, parents/guardians will receive email notifications. Students also receive a paper notification/warning in class.
Parents/guardians are encouraged to sign up for Infinite Campus alerts for attendance and assignments. Directions here.
See DMS Student Handbook for more information on demerits and end of year activities. Students with 12 or more demerits are not eligible for end of year grade-level events.
Tardy Tallies Began Monday, 9/16
TVUSD Dress Code Policy
- Guidelines are listed in Student Handbooks and TVUSD AR 5132
TVUSD Community Communication & Non-Discrimination Statement
- Previous DMS Community Newsletters
- TVUSD Community Connection Newsletter 12.6.24
- Official TVUSD Social Media INSTAGRAM & FACEBOOK
TVUSD Parent Center Instagram Link
- TVUSD is Hiring: Edjoin Link HERE