The Panther Post

Please visit our DMS website at https://www.madisoncity.k12.al.us/discovery for ALL things DMS.

* ABCDE rotation schedule for week 13, 10/28-11/1

* Advisory schedule Tuesday, Oct 29th ("Words and Actions")

Future DMS Panther dates:

- Oct 28 - DMS Basketball "Meet the Panthers Night" 4:00 pm in the DMS gym - $3 for adults, students/kids FREE

- Oct 29 - DMS PTA meeting #2 “Cobwebs and Cocoa" celebrate the "Arts" 6:30-8:00 pm in the DMS gym

- Oct 29 - DMS Panther Basketball BEGINS

- Oct 31 - Halloween (Normal DMS dress code this day, NO costumes, masks or props)

- Nov 1 - Ice Cream for ALL students at lunch for meeting the DMS PTA fundraiser goal

- Nov 7 - Veteran's Day assemblies @ 8:30 and 9:15 am in the DMS gym

- Nov 8 - NATIONAL STEM DAY ("Panther Spark" Day at DMS)

- Nov 11 - NO SCHOOL in honor of Veterans Day

- Nov 12-22 - DMS Practice ACAP in ALL grades

- Nov 25-29 - Thanksgiving Break!!

- Dec 19-20 - 24-25 DMS fall exam schedule included in the newsletter (NO early exams for DMS/MCS policy)

DMS AVID 6 traveled to Redstone Federal Credit Union today to learn about Financial Literacy. Guest Speakers, Branch Tour and the Game of Life brought the skills of money to life. The students were shocked at how much their parents have to pay to provide for their everyday life. Some kids even decided that name brand clothes aren’t always a necessity. Also, you can never forget the importance of giving back. As one of the AVID students quoted “We give because we are blessed to have the things that we have.” AVID 6 thanks RFCU and this awesome learning experience that helps us “Go Farther” as we are preparing the next leaders!

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• Please ensure that your students adhere to the dress code. All clothing must meet appropriate guidelines as noted in the DMS Student Handbook and MCS Code of Conduct. Also, students may bring a jacket or sweater if they are cold; however, blankets and stuffed animals are not allowed as a cover at school.

• Attendance is very important. Please be sure to send absence notes to dmsattendance@madisoncity.k12.al.us whenever your student is absent from school.
• Students should arrive to class on time and be in their seats when the tardy bell rings.
  
• For morning drop off and afternoon dismissal, parking in the front northeast lot or in the loop at the front office will soon require a clearly marked parking pass. Those without this pass are asked to use the car line. Thanks to everyone for using the car line unless you have an "approved reason" from the DMS administration. Approved reasons are for SRO, medical/emergency, special needs, late arrival, etc. We are working for the safety of all of our students and staff at DMS. Thank you for your continued support!
  

• Please encourage your students to check the DMS Lost & Found near the front office if they have misplaced any items.
• The Lost and Found will be cleared out on the first day of each month and unclaimed items will be donated to a worthy cause.

PTA Meeting: Join us at Cobwebs and Cocoa! Following a brief PTA meeting, there will be music by the DMS Band, art displays, spooky treats, and more! October 29th at 6:30pm in the gym.

If you haven't purchased your DMS PTA membership yet, please consider joining today. Who can join the DMS PTA? Everyone! Families, teachers, administrators, staff, grandparents, aunts, uncles, friends, even businesses can join the PTA. The number one reason to join the Parent Teacher Association is to benefit your child. In doing so, you also help your school. Thank you to everyone that has joined for the 2024/2025 school year!

Volunteer Opportunities: Please sign up if you are able! Donate drinks and desserts for Faculty/Staff luncheon

The Spirit Wear Store is Open: We have lots of new items, including a quarter-zip! Shop here.

Have you linked your Kroger account to the Discovery Middle School PTA? The Kroger Community Rewards program makes fundraising easy by donating to local organizations based on the shopping you do every day. Once you link your Kroger Rewards Card to an organization, all you have to do is shop at Kroger and swipe your Shopper’s Card, and Kroger will donate a portion of your total to the organization of your choice. Your price stays the same.

The Care Closet is in need of supplies: There is a Care Closet in the boys and girls locker room. It helps all students that come through the physical education department with personal hygiene.
Please consider donating any of the following items, which can be dropped off at the front desk:
Band aids
Body wipes
Deodorant(mini)
Ponytail holders
Tampons
Pads
Panties
Socks
Hand sanitizer(mini)
Toothpaste
Toothbrushes

Support MCS Special Education: Registration has opened for the 7th Annual Tootsie Roll 5K Run/Walk benefiting students with special learning needs. This race is put on by the Knights of Columbus Council 10232 and Council 17519 of Madison. 100% of the proceeds goes to the Madison City Schools Special Education department. Students can get $5 off when choosing their school on the team registration details page. Register here: https://runsignup.com/Race/AL/Madison/KofCTootsieRoll5K

Have questions for the PTA? Email us at DiscoveryMiddlePTA@gmail.com

Follow the PTA on: Facebook
Instagram: @discoverymiddlepta

Website: Discoverymiddlepta.com

Website: https://www.madisoncity.k12.al.us/discovery
Location: 1304 Hughes Road, Madison, AL, USA
Phone: 256-837-3735
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/discoverymspanthers/