DMS Community Newsletter
Week 3 - August 30, 2024
Parent Notifications on Schedule Changes
Important Parent Information re: Student Schedule Changes
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
Stay Connected at DMS
- 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.
Office & Parking Lot Reminders:
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.
8th Grade Yearbook Dedications: Early Bird Deadline Nov. 1st
8th Grade Parents:
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
Yearbook Dedications Early Bird Deadline Nov.1st
Follow this link https://ybstore.friesens.com/782805 or scan QR code.
QR Code for Yearbook Dedications Page
Schedule Info From DMS Counseling Squad
Student Schedule Notice
DMS Highlights
6th Grade Luau Highlights
Mrs. Dowling's Science Lab Safety Escape Room
Ms. Barr's PE Restaurant Tag
Mrs. Roush's Science Engineering Practices: Making Kitchen Utensils Lab
Student Web Store
Purchase Your School Items Online - Delivery During Advisment
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
DMS Spirit Shirt
Bookkeeper Hours (Room 515)
TVUSD Dress Code Reminders
Here are some guidelines and tips from our TVUSD Dress and Grooming Policy (AR 5132)
- 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.
TVUSD Community Communication
- Previous DMS Community Newsletters
- TVUSD Community Connection Newsletter 8-23-24
TVUSD Parent Center Instagram Link
- TVUSD is Hiring: Edjoin Link HERE