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Welcome back! Our students have done a wonderful job settling into routines this week. We’ve been focusing on practicing for the weapons detectors, which will go into operation at DMIS starting Monday, January 13th. Please remind your child to remove their Chromebook from their backpack before getting out of the car or off the bus to keep lines moving quickly.

Offices Closed – January 20

As a reminder, all offices are closed on January 20th, and there is no school for students in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Upcoming Bowling PBIS Event – January 31

We are planning a bowling reward for January 31st. Students are eligible to attend if:

1. They have 0 discipline referrals from January 13th–31st, AND
2. They are present on the day of both of our upcoming SGA tests on January 28th and January 30th.

Permission slips will be coming home soon with more details.

ESOL Campus-Wide Parent Advisory – January 22

On January 22nd, we will hold a campus-wide ESOL Parent Advisory Meeting in the DMIS Little Theater. The focus will be on providing more information about our English Language program and how families can support learning at home.

Panorama Survey

Our annual School Climate and Quality Survey is open to parents and guardians January 6–17. There are three ways to participate:

1. You will receive a direct email invitation.
2. You can access the survey on the WPS and school websites.
3. You can stop by any school’s front office and take the survey online.

We value your feedback and appreciate your participation!

Spirit Night – January 21

Join us for a Daniel Morgan Campus Spirit Night on January 21st at Backseat Bar and Grill from 6:00–8:00 PM. 10% of sales will be donated to our school, so bring your family and friends to support DMIS!

Glow Night Rescheduled

The previously scheduled Glow Night on January 16th has been rescheduled for February. We will share more details as soon as they’re available.

Thank you for your continued support. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to us. We look forward to another great week at DMIS!

Warm regards,
Sam Gates
Principal

• January 13th: DMMS Volleyball HOME (5:15)
• January 14th: DMMS Volleyball @ James Wood (5:15)
• January 15th: DMMS Volleyball @ Highest Seed (5:15)
• January 16th: NVJL DMMS Volleyball Finals (5:15)

• January 20th: All school offices are closed
• January 22: ESOL Parent Advisory

January 20th: Schools closed

• What is your favorite snack?
• If you were to start a video channel, what would it be about?
• What rule in our family drives you the most crazy?

Our SEL curriculum is currently focusing on teaching students about relationship skills.

Having good relationship skills is simply the ability to make and keep rewarding relationships with friends, family, and others from a wide range of backgrounds. During the late elementary school years, your child is not only discovering more about themself and their emotions, but also learning how to deal with relationships and peer pressure. During the late elementary years, your child is becoming more perceptive about the world around them and learning how to use their social skills to establish and maintain positive relationships. They are also discovering the importance of listening actively, respecting diverse perspectives, and resolving conflicts effectively. During this phase, your child may have just a few friends, or even a single best friend.