The Panther Post
April 12, 2024 Volume 87
Principal's Corner
Please visit our DMS website at https://www.madisoncity.k12.al.us/discovery for ALL things DMS
* BACED rotation schedule for week 34, 4/15-4/19
* Parents can pay fees online by clicking DMS fee payment on our website or bring a check or cash to the front office
* April 15 - April 19 - April is "Month of the Military Child" Spirit week (Themed sch is included in the newsletter)
* April 16 - April PTA meeting at 6:00 pm in the cafeteria
* May 10 - 4th 9 week behavior celebration party
* May 17 - DMS 8th grade ceremony and end of year awards
Lunch Menu
Spring Dance
Spring is in the air and it's time to celebrate! The Spring Dance is happening on Thursday, April 25th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the DMS gym.
Get ready for a night of awesome music by DJ Richie, dancing with friends, red carpet photos, selfie stations, and celebrating the season with a Hollywood theme! Channel your inner movie star, but any dress-code compliant outfit is welcome.
Tickets:
- On Sale:
- During lunch: April 10th & April 11th
- Online: April 11th (opens in the morning)
- Prices:
- $5 - Ticket Only
- $10 - Ticket + pre-ordered Pizza & Snacks (food will also be sold at the dance)
Volunteers are needed to make this event a success! Please consider signing up.
Reach out to discoverymiddlepta@gmail.com with any questions.
See you there!
DMS PTA
Youth Mental Health First Aid Training
Madison City Schools is offering Youth Mental Health First Aid training to parents and guardians on April 26, 2024 who want to understand more about mental health challenges among children and adolescents and how to respond effectively.
For this Youth Mental Health First Aid course, learners will complete a 2 hour self-paced online pre-work course, followed by instructor-led training on April 26, from 8:00-12:30 at the Madison City Schools Central Office. There is a $35 participant fee to cover course materials. Scholarships may be available upon request. Visit the Mental Health First Aid website for more information. Instructors for this course are: Stephanie Allen, Mental Health Services Coordinator, and Briana Hawkins, District Social Worker
Limited slots are available. Secure your spot by registering here: https://forms.gle/GocpP8a9UR3m6fTR9
Alabama PTA Reflections 2024
Congratulations to Anjana Raman for winning 2nd place in the Literature category in her age group.
Indoor Drumline and Winterguard
Our Indoor Drumline and Winterguard programs finished up their seasons this past weekend with an appearance in Kentucky at the SCGC Championships! This is a huge event and VERY few middle schools attend. Our groups performed well and brought home some beautiful trophies!
Bob Jones High School AFJROTC
The Bob Jones High School AFJROTC Cadets have partnered with Bubbles Express Car Wash to help in our fundraising efforts.
Each and every wash purchased is greatly appreciated!
AFJROTC receives 50% of all sales from this page!!
Special Bonus!
Buy 2 Washes get 1 FREE!
* Must buy 2 of the same wash package (see below for the wash choices) to get the extra free wash.
The cheapest ticket is only ten dollars!
FCA Meetings
April 26th
May 10th
Basketball Cheerleading Tryouts
Basketball cheerleading tryouts for the upcoming 2024-2025 season will be held on Thursday, April 18th from 3:30-5:30 pm in the DMS gym. In order to try out, you must bring a current physical to the tryout. Tryouts are open to all rising 7th and 8th grade students. See Coach Minor in room 510 for more information.
Volleyball
Mark your calendars! Tryouts for the 2024 Discovery Middle School volleyball season are coming soon!! Make sure you complete the checklist. We expect another big season in 2024!
Tryout Link: Volleyball Tryout Google Form
Baseball
Softball
Important Reminders
- 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!
Lost and Found
- 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
Nurse Kemi is in need of supplies for the school's clinic and for the Care Closet. Please consider purchasing items from the amazon wishlist!
Save the date for the 2024 DMS Spring Dance! We need volunteers at the dance to help make it a success. Please sign up if you are able.
Join us on April 16th for our spring PTA meeting. We have a few topics scheduled:
1. Current PTA members will vote on the incoming DMS PTA Board of Directors candidates for the 2024/2025 school year.
2. MCS Superintendent, Dr. Nichols, will provide a brief update on future plans for DMS.
3. We will have a panel of 6th grade students and their parents at this meeting to answer questions and share their experiences as a DMS 6th grader (classes, sports, activities, etc.). All current 5th grade families are invited to attend the meeting and ask questions.
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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.
Have questions for the PTA? Email us at DiscoveryMiddlePTA@gmail.com
Follow the PTA on:
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Discovery Middle School
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/