Community Newsletter
Denny International Middle School | March 8, 2024
LETTER FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Dear Dolphin Families,
It seems like February passed by extremely quickly. With March comes the promise of brighter, longer days (don't forget that Daylight Savings Time is this weekend). The month of March is also a time of transition as we move from winter and the many activities associated with it and into the anticipation of spring. Not only are we transitioning seasons, we are also transitioning to begin to think about next school year. Please keep you eye out for events and information on registration and course selection for next school year. As we hope for warmer weather and traverse more transitions, we want to keep our students focused on continuing to strive to do their best and be their best selves. I appreciate all that you do at home to support your student and the community as a whole. Thank you for making the bridge between school and home so strong. I am so fortunate to work along side all of our students, staff, and families; your participation and continuous support is invaluable.
Warmly,
Mary Ingraham
IMPORTANT DATES
- 3-9-24 Girls Varsity 9:30 AM at Cleveland High School--final game competing for 3rd place!
- 3-11-24 Track Team Meeting
- 3-12 and 3-14 6th and 7th Grade Volleyball Tryouts Denny Gym
- 3-14-24 First Boys Soccer Practice
- 3-19-24 First Track Practice
Join DIMS PTSA
The PTSA is doing a ton of amazing things, use the link below to get involved and become a part of it.
The next meeting will be on April 4, 2024 at 7:00 virtually on Zoom https://zoom.us/j/95559484589?pwd=MlZCdTNSYzd4c0Y4d005SWpidmk0Zz09
⭐⭐Calling for Lunchtime Volunteers⭐⭐
⭐⭐Calling for Before and Afterschool Arrival and Dismissal Volunteers ⭐⭐
WHY: To give student pedestrians an extra set of adult eyes near the unmarked crosswalk at 27th/Kenyon. It can be a dangerous corner, since there are no yield or stop signs to assist during drop-off and pick-up times
TRAFFIC VOLUNTEERS Please fill out official paperwork for the district if you haven’t already: https://www.seattleschools.org/departments/volunteer/
School Athletics: Basketball Saturday, March 2nd
VARSITY BASKETBALL
- Girl's Varsity 9:30 AM at Cleveland High School--Final Game Competing for 3rd Place
Spring Ultimate Frisbee
Here is info on this season:
Practices has started and the last practice will be May 9 or 16.
Practices are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00 pm to 4:25 pm @ EC Hughes Park.
Games start March 9. Last games will be May 11 or 18.
Games are on Saturdays and at varying times in the morning and afternoons. They are located around the city and (hopefully) more centrally/south located.
Spring Ultimate is free for all students and considered a "club" or OST program.
There are multiple sports happening simultaneously in the Spring (boys soccer, girls volleyball, and all-gender track)
Students who wish to participate in Spring Ultimate Frisbee and one of those sports are welcome to!
Please make sure to attend at least one of the practices for Ultimate Frisbee each week.
Here is the link to sign up for the Spring season.
Ms. Holm, Mr. Chris, and I are excited for another awesome season!
Here is the link to sign your student up:
Spring Sports
Volleyball: 6th & 7th grade tryouts on Tuesday March 12th, 8th grade tryouts on Thursday March 14th.
Boys Soccer: First practice on Thursday March 14th.
Track: Team meeting on Monday March 11th; first practice on Tuesday March 19th.
For all sports students will need a completed athletic packet and an up to date physical. Both of these should be turned into the Main Office.
Michael Anderson
Athletic Coordinator
Denny International Middle School
RESOURCES & INFORMATION
New School-based Health Center Service Provider: Neighborcare Health
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.
Joon Care Webinar Series for Parents
RSVP and save the date! Mar 26, 2024 at 4:00 PT/5:00 MT/6:00 CT/7:00 ET
Joon and Lucero have teamed up to help parents learn the science and developmental changes behind adolescence and how to support their teen and young adult children during this dynamic stage of life.
Dr. Amy Mezulis and Meagan Butler, LPC will be holding a live webinar series to share how the teen brain works, what's normal and what's not, and what parents can do to help their teen during this critical time in their development.
Click here to register.
Facebook Event: https://fb.me/e/cIWlA6CQg
Sistema Escolar, Villa Comunitaria, & Seattle Public Schools: Workshop this Week on Bullying!
Talleres Familias / Family Workshops 2023-2024
Sistema Escolar, Villa Comunitaria and Seattle Public Schools are excited to once again host monthly workshops for families in Spanish. The list of dates and topics are below. Reminders and informational flyers will be shared in advance of each meeting also. Meetings will be on Zoom and are no cost to families.
Elementary – 5th to 6th Grade Transition
Thursday, March 21st 6pm – 7:30pm
- Brain development of pre-teens and how to navigate the emotional, physical, and academic changes.
- Main Changes from Elementary to Middle.
- How Middle School Works
Middle School – 8th to 9th Grade Transition
Thursday, April 4th 6pm – 7:30pm
- Main Changes
- How High School Works.
- How to prepare academically to succeed in HS and to work toward post HS education.
Homework Help at The Seattle Public Library
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.
Programs at Seattle Library: High Point Branch
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, 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.