DMS Community Newsletter

August 30, 2024

Dear DMS Parents/Guardians,

I wanted to inform our school community that our student enrollment is higher than anticipated when we started the school year. Many of our classes are at our contractual limits. In an effort to balance classes and create room for continued growth, we anticipate hiring a science teacher as soon as possible and moving some existing science classes to the new teacher. Additionally, as noted in our DMS Community Newsletter, we may have to make other changes to student schedules to reduce class sizes. We are trying to make changes as soon as possible so further changes will not be necessary later in the semester. Thank you in advance for understanding and working with us through this process.

We are here to serve, so feel free to contact the school if you have any questions or concerns.

Sincerely,

Rob Sousa

Principal

Student Schedule Change letter PDF.

• For all DMS updates: DMS ASB on Instagram
• For daily announcements: Daybreak Live (except Wednesdays - Student Early Release)
• Reminder: All TVUSD Schools will be closed Monday, September 2 for Labor Day.

1. Office & Health Office Visits: To ensure safety and privacy, all parents, guardians and students must wait in the lobby of the school for a staff member to direct you to into the office or health office.

2. Student Drop Off & Pick Up are permitted in the loop and on street. Do not use the Staff Parking Lot for student and staff safety.

3. Student ID Cards should be brought to school EVERY day. Lost cards may be replaced at Library/Media Center for $5.

Don't delay in purchasing your yearbook dedication for your 8th grade students.

November 1st is the early bird deadline with the best price for ads.

Follow this link for more information: https://ybstore.friesens.com/782805

STUDENT SCHEDULES MAY CHANGE. Due to our changing student enrollment numbers, we want to make everyone aware that schedule changes may be necessary within the first 2-3 weeks of school to maintain contractual limits and balance classes. We will do everything we can to minimize the impact on your child's schedule.

The webstore is open!

Families often purchase DMS items such as:

• PE Clothes

• Spirit Shirts (DMS Shirts)

• Yearbooks

• PTSA Membership

Helpful purchasing tips:

• "Create An Account" DIRECTIONS for Web Store.
• WEB STORE LINK: https://tvusdasb.graystep.com

• 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, 8-16-24.
• Guidelines are also listed in Student Handbooks and TVUSD AR 5132.
• Students will be asked to change if not adhering to dress code guidelines. Repeated offenses will result in discipline consequences.
• Any questions, please contact Mrs. Schmidt.

• Previous DMS Community Newsletters
• TVUSD Community Connection Newsletter 8-23-24

• Official TVUSD Social Media INSTAGRAM & FACEBOOK
  

• TVUSD Parent Center Instagram Link

• TVUSD is Hiring: Edjoin Link HERE