Community Newsletter

Dear Dolphin Families,

We had another great week at DIMS! Our 8th grade class took a field trip to Lincoln Park where they did community building activities deepening their connection to one another and the school community. The 7th grade class had a culture building assembly where they were able to learn from a panel of 8th grade students. The 8th grade students gave advice on how to get connected to the school, be a positively contributing school community member, and achieve greater learning and academic success. Our 7th grade class goes on their community building field trip to Lincoln Park on Wednesday while our 6th grade class participates in their culture building assembly. So far, each event has been very successful in staff and students joining together to deepen sense of belonging for all.

Warmly,

Mary Ingraham

• 10-12 Open House/Curriculum Night 4:30-6:30 Dinner Included
• 10-20 Picture Day
• 10-24 PTSA Meeting at 7:00 on Teams

4:30 - Meet in the Galleria to get your student's schedule and for brief introductory remarks

4:45 - Attend your student's classes meeting their teachers and learning about their classes

6:00 - Return to the Galleria to enjoy dinner together

6:30 - If you have a student at Chief Sealth High School join them for their Curriculum Night

Ultimate Frisbee

Ultimate Frisbee has started practice and games and is also still taking players. If your scholar is interested in playing follow the steps below. The Coach is Ms. Wisdom edwisdom@seattleschools.org

Girl's Soccer

Girl's Soccer has start practicing and games start this Saturday. The first game is this Saturday, Sept 23 @9:30am at SWAC vs Hamilton If your scholar would like to play follow the steps below. The Coach is Mr. Gutierrez rsgutierrez@seattleschools.org.

1. Complete Registration forms. Registration forms must be completed every year.
2. Complete Physical form. Physical forms are good for 24 months.
3. Forms are available in the links here or in the main office. All forms must be on file before a scholar can participate. Physicals can be scheduled through our partner NeighborCare with appointments right in our school's Wellness Center.
4. Please contact your coach for further details. You can also contact Michael Anderson (Athletics Coordinator) at mianderson@seattleschools.org.

1. Media Club – Monday: The class will focus on student creatives who enjoy content creation from short films, podcasting, photography, commercials, screenplays, social impact projects, live broadcasting, etc. Students learn the basic foundations of filmmaking production procedures through weekly hands-on assignments, from a master teacher who works professionally in the entertainment industry. In addition, students learn current industry standard foundational film writing processes, such as techniques for developing their ideas (i.e. pitching, ideation tools, themes, and storyboards). Students also learn how to produce a short movie, including equipment use, set protocols, set dressing, costumes, hair/makeup, and postproduction. 15 Students Max.

2. Futsal - Monday: come join and play indoor gym soccer! Futsal allows soccer players to learn how to be quicker with their movements and passes. There is a limited space of 30 students. So please apply as soon as you can.

3. Robotics – Monday: This class will focus on the fundamentals of modeling and constructing for the build of a robot to solve a real-life problem. Students will be asked to explore options and everyday task that can be made easier by automation. 15 Students Max

4. Art – Monday: Get an introduction to architecture and design. Learn to build models and emphasize your drawings to look realistic. Gain comprehensive skills in the field and better understand how built environments effect their communities and neighborhoods. 12 Students Max

5. Fitness Club – Monday: Learn the basics and mechanics in stretching, weightlifting, yoga, using cardio machines, etc. 15 Students Max

6. Fantasy Games – Monday: Community building through student interest in fantasy realm play. Make friends and build bonds within the school. You will be developing your reading and comprehension skills through roll playing games, and informal film study. Students will be able to express themselves through creative deck and world building. 20 Students Max.

7. Swimming Classes – Tuesday & Thursday: These classes are 45 minutes. More than half the time spent on swim lesson and the rest of the time with free swim or practicing what you learned for the day. 16 Spot Max available. First come first serve.

8. CoRe Gaming Club – Tuesday & Thursday: Enjoy playing video games? Want to learn different techniques around emotional well-being, communication, and interpersonal skills? This can all be taught through participating in playing games. CoRe Gaming has a great program if you’re interested. 15 Students Max

9. My Brother’s/Sister’s Keeper – Tuesday & Thursday: MSK is an initiative of the city of Seattle and Parks & Recreation to serve young African American Kings in the Seattle Middle Schools with a Parks Community Learning Center. All mentors are African American and recruited from the community. Class sessions include work around identity, culture, peer pressure, leadership, education and career readiness, self-love, race and social justice perspectives as well as community engagement. Each king will be assigned a mentor that will provide life skills coaching, school advocacy and weekly goal setting.

10.Volleyball Skills & Drills – Tuesday: Come get skills and competitive play in Volleyball club.

11. Swimming Classes – Tuesday & Thursday: These classes are 45 minutes. More than half the time spent on swim lesson and the rest of the time with free swim or practicing what you learned for the day. 16 Spot Max available. First come first serve.

12.Gender Sexuality Alliance: Tuesday(lunch) & Thursdays: A student led organization with caring adults that unite LGBTQ+ and allied youth to build community and organize around issues impacting them in their schools and communities. Please join if interested!

13. Drama Club – Tuesday & Friday: Three of our wonderful teachers and one parent will partner up to bring Denny its first drama club in years. Learn improv, stage settings, study playwrights and maybe write your own script to contribute to a live play in the future.

14. Anime Club – Tuesday & Friday: Our purpose is to promote and educate the American public about Japanese animation (Anime) and comics (Manga), as well as provide a meeting place, presentations, information, and events for all the club's members to build community with each other and learn from one another. Members will meet for the purpose of general social gathering and viewing of anime. The club will help maintain an appreciation and understanding of anime by showing anime that best represents the wide variety of anime that is available apart from hentai (perverse) anime since that type of anime spreads all the wrong impressions of the art form.

15.Basketball Skills & Drills – Friday: If you plan to try out for the school team or just love the game of basketball, this is the program for you! Gain skills in basic basketball functions of passing, dribbling, shooting, rebounding and defending.

6th, 7th, & 8th Grade ELA & Math Supports – Mon- Fri: Your wonderful Denny teachers are here to give scholars the extra support they need afterschool!

** If you have any questions, please reach out to Program Coordinator Stephen Boney at smboney@seattleschools.org

6th Grade

Assembly 9/27 during Advisory

Fieldtrip to Lincoln Park 10/4**

7th Grade

Assembly 9/20

Fieldtrip to Lincoln Park 9/27**

8th Grade

Assembly 9/13

Fieldtrip to Lincoln Park 9/20**

**Please make sure that your scholar turns in their signed and completed fieldtrip permission slip the Monday before their fieldtrip.

Brought to you by Denny International Middle School PTSA,

We are pleased to announce that our first PTSA meeting of 2023 will be Tuesday, October 24th at 7:00PM online:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3917212894?pwd=OXI2YXRGSkR5WDlOK0tSZlVTUFdHdz09

Thanks for those of you who have volunteered for hearing tests so far this fall. We still have a need for SIX more volunteers Oct. 12:

• Nurse needs help with hearing tests on THURSDAY, OCT. 12 (two more people in the AM, two more people in the pm).​
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You may call Crystal Uka in the main office or text Des Prewitt at 206-604-6255 to volunteer. Please also register with SPS if you haven't already at www.seattleschools.org/departments/volunteer/

Thanks!

Why is this Survey Important?

The Family Income Survey provides your student’s school with a way to collect household income information. This information is important because it helps your school receive federal and state funding (Learning Assistance Program, teacher incentives, etc.).

The form is simple to fill out and confidential. The information will only be used to help your school receive funding from state and federal programs.

In addition to healthy and nutritious meals, the Family Income Survey helps to fund programs such as:

- Before and after school enrichment programs

- School counselors

- Health and wellness services

- Resources for classrooms and teachers

Please complete and submit this form. Families with multiple students will only complete this form once. Regardless of income level, families with students at Denny International should complete the Family Income Survey.

**The Family Income Survey will be available in multiple languages shortly

We are excited to announce that beginning with the 2023-2024 school year, services at our Wellness Center will be provided by Neighborcare Health, the largest provider of school-based health care in Seattle Public Schools (SPS).

The Neighborcare SBHC Wellness Center at Denny International Middle School will be a full-service clinic providing:

· Medical care

· Oral health care

· Mental health services

· Health education

· Youth-friendly setting

· Before, during, and after school appointments

Denny International Middle School, SPS, and Neighborcare Health have a long, successful history working together. For 23 years, Neighborcare was the SBHC for Denny. Neighborcare CEO Rashad A. Collins said, “We are very excited to once again partner with and serve the school community. Our goal is to build strong and supportive partnerships with Denny staff and help students and families to have a smooth transition of care.”

Neighborcare Health is a community health center that has been serving the Seattle community for over 50 years. They have been a provider of school-based health center services for more than 30 years and operate 14 SBHCs across Seattle and on Vashon Island. Many in our community may also know Neighborcare as the school-based health center provider for Chief Sealth High School as well as several elementary schools in our community.

To learn more about Neighborcare Health and school-based health center services for the 2023-2024 school year, or to pre-register your student for services, view the Denny International Middle School page on the Neighborcare Health website.

We can help students succeed in school. Our trained Homework Help tutors can assist with school assignments, provide reading support and skill-building activities at select Library locations.

Students in Seattle can also get free virtual tutoring from Tutor.com with a Library card or a Library Link number - www.spl.org/VirtualTutoring

Broadview Branch (12755 Greenwood Ave. N.): Tuesdays & 4 - 7:30 p.m. & Wednesdays 3 - 5 p.m.

Columbia Branch (4721 Rainier Ave. S.): Mondays 4 - 5:45 p.m. & Tuesdays 4 - 7 p.m.

Douglass-Truth Branch (2300 E. Yesler Way): Tuesdays & Wednesdays 4 - 7 p.m.

High Point Branch (3411 S.W. Raymond St.): Tuesdays 4 - 7:30 p.m. & Wednesdays 4 - 6 p.m.

Lake City Branch (12501 28th Ave. N.E ): Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays 4:30 - 7:30 p.m.

New Holly Branch (7058 32nd. Ave. S.): Thursdays 4:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Northgate Branch (10548 Fifth Ave. N.E.): Mondays 3:30 - 5:30 p.m., Tuesdays 4 - 7:30 p.m., & Wednesdays 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Rainier Beach Branch (9125 Rainier Ave. S.): Mondays 4 - 5:45 p.m. & Wednesday 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

South Park Branch (8604 Eighth Ave. S.): Mondays & Wednesdays 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Holiday Assistance

The Salvation Army Seattle White Center Corps Community Center is providing toys for children
ages 0–17 during the Christmas season.

Registration will be held on the following days:

• September 27–October 1, 2021
• October 4–8

Ways to Register:

1. Call Us: (206) 442-8361
2. Register Online:
   Request an appointment: www.tsamm.org/at_request_intake.dpi
   Register via online portal: www.saangeltree.org
3. In-Person: At The Salvation Army Seattle White Center Community Center

Please Note: Registration will only be open on the dates listed above.

Youth Drop-in Chess @ High Point Branch, Thursday, September 21, 2023, 4 - 5:30pm - Event Calendar | The Seattle Public Library (spl.org)
Youth Drop-in Chess for Children and Teens under 18 years of age. Come learn, practice and improve your chess playing skills.

Thursdays 4:00-5:30 p.m. (weekly, ongoing)

Solar Eclipse "Double Header" @ High Point Branch, Tuesday, October 3, 2023, 4 - 6pm - Event Calendar | The Seattle Public Library (spl.org)
Tuesday, October 3rd from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Join award-winning astronomy educator, Dennis Schatz, and learn more about how, when and where to view the upcoming October 14th solar eclipse. Free eclipse viewing glasses available (2 per family as supplies last) starting September 15th.

Homework Help | The Seattle Public Library (spl.org)
Get help with your homework in-person at the High Point Branch from trained volunteers. Free for K-12 students. Snacks provided!

Tuesdays 4:00-7:30 p.m.
Wednesdays 4:00-6:00 p.m.

Family Story Time @ High Point Branch, Saturday, September 23, 2023, 10:30 - 11am - Event Calendar | The Seattle Public Library (spl.org)
At story time, kids ages 0-5 and their families can enjoy stories, songs, and fun learning activities. Saturdays @ 10:30 a.m. September 23rd – December 9th.