Bobcat Bulletin
October 6, 2024
Ricks' Relay
Hello Bobcats!
We had an incredible time last week celebrating our Bobcat spirit with the fun-filled homecoming festivities! From the spirited dress-up days to the exciting events, it was a memorable week for our students and staff.
This week, as we wrap up Hispanic Heritage Month, we’ll keep the fun going with two themed dress-up days. On Wednesday, it’s Hispanic Character Day, where you can dress as your favorite Hispanic character from a book, movie, or show. Thursday, we invite everyone to participate in Rep a Hispanic Country Day, where you can wear the colors of your favorite Hispanic country’s flag or traditional attire.
Looking ahead, don’t forget that our students have a well-deserved 5-day weekend coming up! We hope you all take advantage of the extended family time.
Go Bobcats! 🐾💙
Mrs. Ricks
Fun Pictures from the Week
The Honor Band plays the DMS Fight Song & Alma Mater at our Pep Rally! Way to go!!!🎶
The Honor Band plays the DMS Fight Song & Alma Mater at our Pep Rally! Way to go!!!🎶
The 7th Grade Volleyball Girls were loud and proud at Monday's Pep Rally!🏐
7th Grade Football remains UNDEFEATED!!!🏈
We've got spirit, yes, we do!!! How about the DMS Cheerleaders?!?!🐾💙
The Sapphire Dancers did an AMAZING job at our half-time show!💃
6th Grade Bobcat of the Week, Brynlee Meyer!!!
7th Grade Bobcat of the Week, Hunter Hugues!!!
8th Grade Bobcat of the Week, Marleigh Rivera!!!
6th Grade Girls Choir!!!
6th Grade Boys Choir!!!
7th/8th Boys Choir!!!
Upcoming Events...
Monday, October 7th: 7th Grade Football 🏈 vs. Red Oak @ Red Oak
Tuesday, October 8th: 8th Grade Football 🏈 vs. Red Oak @ DMS
Wednesday, October 9th: Hispanic Character Day (Dress as your favorite Hispanic Character); XC Meet @ Midlothian Heritage High School
Thursday, October 10th: Rep a Hispanic Country Day (wear the colors from the flag of your favorite Hispanic country/traditional garb); 7th/8th Volleyball vs. Frank Seale @ DMS 🏐
Friday, October 11th: Professional Learning Day: No School for Students; Faculty & Staff Professional Learning Day
Saturday, October 12th: Texas vs. OU Game... Mrs. Ricks says, "Hook 'em!" 🤘🏈
Monday, October 14th: Indigenous Peoples Day/Columbus Day Holiday; No School; Happy Birthday, Ms. King!!! 🎂
Tuesday, October 15th: Professional Development Day for Faculty & Staff; No School for Students
Looking Ahead... 10/16: Football vs. Ennis (7th home, 8th away) 🏈
Educator of the Week
DMS wants to honor our educators who go above and beyond to provide students with an exceptional learning experience. Using this Google Form, please nominate a staff member who models and encourages the Capturing Kids Hearts (CKH) tenets of empathy, self-direction, teamwork, courage, perseverance, and integrity. Please take a moment to recognize anything big or small they've done to make a positive difference at DMS.
Attendance
We realize that there have been bouts of COVID, strep throat, and a stomach bug going around. Please remind your kiddos to wash their hands frequently, drink plenty of water, and get plenty of rest in an effort to mitigate illnesses.
Just a few attendance reminders:
- Absence notes should be emailed to attendance.dms@midlothianisd.org within 24 hours of the absence.
- When you email the school, please include the student's first name, last name, and ID#. Student nicknames can cause confusion with attendance coding.
- If you feel that there is an error for a particular class period, please email the teacher directly first. For example, if your student was tardy and the teacher accidentally marked your student absent, please email the teacher so the teacher can submit an absence correction form.
- Please remember that we have approximately 1,000 students on campus, so it may take 1-2 business days for the update to show in Skyward. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
Clothes Closet + MISD Dress Code
We appreciate your support of the MISD Dress Code and ID requirements on campus. The vast majority of our students are in compliance as we launch the school year, and we are very appreciative!
PTO Information
District Information
MISD Visitor Procedures
MISD prioritizes the safety and security of our staff and students. We ask our MISD visitors to help us in the effort to keep kids as safe as possible. MISD appreciates your patience as we follow these procedures. To learn more about campus security and visitor guidelines, visit https://bit.ly/3QqqQzl.
MISD Athletics
Website: https://dms.midlothianisd.org/
Location: Dieterich Middle School, 2881 Ledgestone Lane, Midlothian, TX 76065
Phone: (469) 856 - 5800
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dieterichMS/
Instagram: @dms.bobcats
X: @Principal_Ricks