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FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER
WEEK 5 FEBRUARY 3 - FEBRUARY 7
PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
Hello, DMHS Parents and Families,
A few quick Week Announcements:
Continuing with preparation for emergencies. I will be holding a Coffee with the Principal on Wednesday February 12 at 8:45AM in the Parent Center and at 5PM via Zoom. I will be talking about Promoting a Safe and Secure Learning Environment for All - and Guidance and Policies to Assist Families Responding to Immigration Issues.
Second I want to remind you that 5 week report cards are about to come out. So please make sure your student turns in his/her homework.
Stay safe, and see you all soon.
Mr. Teer
Principal
Tools for a better Attendance!
School Attendance A guide for Parents
Asistencia Escolar Una guía para Padres
What the Future Holds - Important Dates
Important Days
2/03/25- Advisory Block EVEN
2/03/25- WASC Visits
2/03/25-AP/IB Blitz: IB Math AppI & Intrp Sl/ AP Studio 2D
2/03/25-Home: Aspire Ollin B then G Basketball Roybal
2/04/25- PD Tuesday (1-6)
2/04/25-100th Day of School
2/04/25-WASC Visit
2/04/25-AP/IB BLITZ LUNCH - Library IB HS Amr HL 2/ AP US History
2/04/25-Home: (Plasencia) G then B Soccer vs. Aspire Ollin Roybal
2/05/25- Advisory Block ODD
2/05/25-WASC Visits
2/05/25-AP BLITZ LUNCH AP Stats
2/05/28-Credit Recovery Support
2/06/25-Advisory Block EVEN
2/06/25-AP/IB Blitz: AP Computer Science A /AP Span Lang. and IB SL
2/06/25-Here- Annenberg- B then G Soccer
2/06/25--At: Ralph Bunche B then G Basketball 1655 E 27th St, Los Angeles, CA 90011
2/06/25-LSLC Meeting # 6 In the parent center @ 3:40PM
2/06/25-Edgenuity Support
2/07/25-Advisory Block EVEN
2/07/25-Positive Behavior (In Person and Zoom) Parent Workshop #2 @ 8:45AM Parent Center Zoom: https://lausd.zoom.us/j/82041579194
2/07/25-AP/IB Blitz: Bio/Chem/IB Bio SL & HL/ Env. Sci
2/08/25-Credit Recovery Support9-1pm
Upcoming Schedule
Parent Workshops
Positive Behavior Parent Workshops
Coffee with the Principal
Fostering Healthy Teen Relationships By Ms. Mendoza
Parent-Teacher Conference
STELLAR- Ms. Wang
We will continue to have STELLAR awards this year. STELLAR students are:
Scholars
Technologically Savvy
Effective Communicators
Leaders
Life-long Learners
Aware – Globally, Socially, & Environmentally
Responsible
See the DMHS Mission here!
Elliana Anderson
Vitlaia Basilio
Evelyn Chacon
Dwayne Curamen
Chloe Enriquez
Tuguldur Jargalan
Weijun Kuang
Matthew Mata
Kyvana Portillo
Karis Reyes
Stella Situ
Emily Tan
William Tan
Congratulations to the nominees for November and December!
Social Emotional Learning
Message for Ms. Mendoza, Psychiatric Social Worker
Dear Parents/Guardians,
Hello, my name is Aime Mendoza. I am the your Psychiatric Social Worker (PSW) at Downtown Magnets High School. I am available Monday through Friday from 8:30AM to 4:00PM.
The services that will be available include individual, group, crisis intervention, community referrals and parent support. I may also be providing some classroom presentations on topics that promote wellness and resilience, positive social skills and conflict resolution. The purpose of these services is to help our students achieve greater success in their educational, social and emotional growth.
If you have any questions or would like to meet with me, please contact me at via email at a.chinchillamend@lausd.net. I look forward to meeting all of you throughout the year!
If you need services for your student, please complete the Caregivers Referral Form:
Sincerely,
Aime Mendoza
Psychiatric Social Worker
School Councils/Committee
School Site Councils Meetings
Dear DMHS families, you are invited to make a difference in the governance of our school by participating in the English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC), School Site Council (SSC) and Local Leadership Council (LSLC).
The English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) once we know about next meeting we will let you know.
Local School Leadership Council (LSLC) will be having their 6th meeting on Thursday, February 6th @ 3:40 PM in the Parent Center, Room 3-101.
School Site Council (SSC) will meet on Thursday, February 13th @ 3:40 Pm in the Parent Center, room 3-101. Contact Ms. Pena at: claudia.penaclemente@lausd.net or Mr. Torres at: juan.c.torres@lausd.net for more information.
Library Hours and Services
Library Hours and Services
The library is open during nutrition and lunch
Students can print, study, research and check-out books (Max 3 books)
Printing can only be done during nutrition or lunch. There is no charge for printing.
Students are encouraged to bring their student ID’s to check-out materials but are not required.
Student Success Card from the Los Angeles Public Library
https://msfloresdmhslibrarycorner.weebly.com/
Thank you,
Ms. Maria Flores
Teacher Librarian
Seniors, it is Financial Aid Application time. Students will be filing out either FAFSA or Dream Act. Please contact MS. McGee at lmcgee@lausd.net t if you need help completing these applications.
What do I need to complete FAFSA or Dream Act Application?
Students/Parent need to bring the following with them when filing the FAFSA:
FSA ID (For FAFSA filers ONLY)
Driver's License, if you have one
Social Security Card, if you have one
Green Card, if you have one
ITIN, if you have one
List of Colleges you are interested in
Any records of untaxed income
Prior year tax information (1040s and W2s) year 2023
Please follow our Instagram for information on college visits and college opportunities @dmhscollegecenter
Visit our website: DMHS College Center: https://dmhscollegecenter.weebly.com/
Parent Center Corner
Message from your Community Representative - Parent Center
Dear DMHS Parents,
Do you need help navigating your student's schoology? Contact Ms. Pena at Google Voice number (323) 332-9611 to schedule an appointment so she can help you navigate schoology. My office hours are Monday-Friday 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM.
Does your student need a chrome book or hotspot? Visit at: https://device.lausd.net/ You will use the username and password you use to log in to the parent portal.
Having access to the Parent Portal has become easier. Now you can download the mobile app in the google play store or apple stores. Just look for LAUSD Mobile App 3.0 or scan the QR code below. Once you have downloaded the app just log in with your username (email) and the password and you are ready to access Schoology, Grades, assignments and other features.
Parents if you still feel lost navigating LAUSD Mobile App or Parent Portal, please check out the video tutorials from the Office of Student, Family and Community Engagement at the following website:
https://www.lausd.org/Page/19142
Claudia C Pena
Community Representative at DMHS
Parent Portal Tools
LAUSD Mobile App Google Play for Android Devices
LAUSD App Apple Store
LAUSD Family Academy
The Family Academy is designed to leverage families’ assets to be empowered as they support their child from the early primary years to college and career success. This effort will complement family knowledge by connecting them to actionable learning focused on their child’s development, as well as opportunities to accelerate their own careers and quality of livelihood.
Family Academy Recording Webinars
If you would like to watch more recordings or see the upcoming events Family Academy is having. visit their website. Our school belongs to Region East. https://www.lausd.org/familyacademy
Central Office
Region East
Resources
- COMMUNITY RESOURCE GUIDE FOR IMMIGRANT ANGELENOS https://www.lausd.org/cms/lib/CA01000043/Centricity/Domain/577/Parent%20Resources/ComResourceGuideEng.pdf
GUÍA DE RECURSOS COMUNITARIOS PARA INMIGRANTES ANGELINOS (Spanish)
Food Bank:https://www.lafoodbank.org/
El Centro del Pueblo located at 1157 Lemoyne Ave, Los Angeles, CA. 90026 in Echo Park has food distribution every Thursday from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Make sure to bring your own bags; bags will not be provided.
Central City Neighborhood Partners (CCNP) food distribution Thursday 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM at 501 S. Bixel St. Los Angeles, CA. 90017. They also have other resources that can be find in their website: https://laccnp.org/
LA City Resources website: https://lacity.gov/myla311
LA County Services website: https://211la.org/
Free Groceries every other Thursday starting Thursday September28. Location KYCC Menlo Family Center
1230 Menlo Ave., Suite 100
Los Angeles, CA 90006
Mental Health Resources: https://dmh.lacounty.gov/resources/
LA COUNTY RESOURCES: http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/chs/Docs/DPH_COVIDresourceguide.pdf
HEALTH SERVICES DEPARTMENT: https://dhs.lacounty.gov/our-services/resources/
- Heart of Los Angeles (HOLA) https://www.heartofla.org/community-resources