Panther Parent Update

De Portola is a welcoming diverse learning community. We foster individuality by empowering and developing students’ communication, curiosity, and critical thinking skills through a growth mindset. We are Panthers! Rooooaaaarrrrrrrr!!

09/30-10/11 ASB Boo Buckets (Period 5)

10/1 FOUNDATION Meeting @ 4PM

10/02 Kona Ice

10/03 CAMO Day (Spirit Day)

10/04 NO SCHOOL (Non-Instructional Day)

10/7 - 10/11 All Star Flag Football (8th Grade)

10/07 8th Grade CHHS Assembly (Period 2 in Weiner Hall)

10/08 Willy Wonka Jr. Audtions 2:45 Weiner Hall

10/08 SSC @ 2:45

10/09 Parent Night at CHHS for current 8th graders, Class of 2029 @ 6:00pm

10/10 Olympic Chill (Lunchtime Activity)

10/11 - MINIMUM DAY (END OF GRADING PERIOD)

10/14 - 10/18 All Star Flag Football (7th Grade)

10/14 Parent Night at De Portola for current 5th grade families @ 6:00pm

10/15 Willy Wonka Jr. Auditions 2:45 Weiner Hall

10/16 Picture Day

10/21 - 10/25 All Star Flag Football (6th Grade)

10/21 Hancock 5th graders visit DPMS @ 10:30am

10/22 Call Backs for Willy Wonka Jr. @ 2:45 Weiner Hall

10/23 Kumeyaay 5th graders visit DPMS @ 10:30

10/24 Tierrasant Elementary 5th graders visit DPMS @ 9:30

10/25 School Dance during school hours

10/25 PrimeTime Octoberfest @ 4:00pm

10/29 Vista Grande 5th graders visit DPMS @ 10:30

10/29 Final Call Backs Willy Wonka Jr. @ 2:45 Weiner Hall

10/30 Make Up Picture Day

10/31 Halloween (Students can dress up. No masks. No Weapons. Follow dress code.)

While September seemed like a very long month, October is gearing up to be jam packed with activities. Be sure to note that there is no school on Friday, October 4 and Friday October 11 is an additional minimum day. Thank you in staying connected with our school community.

Additionally, the grading period ends on Friday, October 11. Please be sure to check your student's grades Parent Portal now to ensure your student is on track. For assistance with Parent Portal, please email Mr. Steven at sfong@sandi.net. Our teachers are available for tutoring after school. Click here to see their after school tutoring schedule.

It was determined at our September De Portola Foundation Meeting that they will now hold their meetings at 4:00pm instead of 6:00pm. Please join us this week in the staff lounge which can be accessed by the pedestrian gate on the east side of the front office. The executive board presents budget and upcoming events. Mrs. Hart, ASB Teacher, and myself provide updates about school activities. The meeting lasts just about an hour. We look forward to seeing you there!

If you are interested in being part of our after school theater program this year, auditions are starting next week Tuesday Oct 8 after school from 2:45-4pm in Weiner Hall. The show this year is Willy Wonka Jr. This is only for those who would like to be on stage. If you would prefer to work backstage we will have more information coming at a later date.

If your child contacts you during the school day about feeling unwell please direct them to the health office for evaluation before proceeding with pick-up.

Kona Ice will join us at lunch this Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024.

Small - $5

Medium - $6

Large - $7

Refillable - $8

Students can pay with cash. Kona Ice also accepts Apple Pay, so students will be permitted to use their phone at point of purchase. The sales from Kona Ice go directly to the PE Department for equipment.

Field Hockey is having an informational meeting on Tuesday 10/1 in room B13 at lunchtime.

All Families are welcome to join Primetime's Octoberfest. This event will be on campus starting at 4pm, October 25th. Donations are welcome, please e-mail deportolapt@ymcasd.org with any questions.

Repeated information from previous weeks.

If you would like to see more pictures, here about school events, or watch our Principals Message, consider following us on Social Media. Our account on Facebook is named De Portola Middle School and our account on Instagram is named deportolamiddle. Mr. Lowry, Associate Principal runs these accounts. Also, if you would like us to post some pictures from Middle School Athletics, feel free to email Mr. Lowry at klowry@sandi.net.

The late activity bus started Monday, September 16th. We have it scheduled for Mondays' and Wednesdays' departing at 4:10pm. If your student rides the bus and needs to stay after school for tutoring, they will have about a little more than an hour to do so. Please note, they need to have their Z-Pass to get on the school bus.

School dismisses at 2:30. We only allow early release at 2:00pm or earlier. If you child has an appointment and needs to leave, please email Ms. Charisma at cjohnson7@sandi.net or leave her a message her at 619-605-4800 and press 3. She will send a pass and have your student waiting in the office at the expected departure time. This is not a perfect system, but we do our best to accommodate everyone. If your child has PE at your time of departure and you have not given us prior notice, it can take up to 20 minutes to locate your child, send them to locker room, and head up to office. Planning ahead makes this a very easy process.

Full day absences need to be reported to Charisma Johnson at cjohnson7@sandi.net. Please include your student's full name, DOB, reason for illness and the day or dates they are absent.

We do not accept food deliveries for students. Additionally, parents cannot drop off fast food for their student (Subway Included). If a student forgets their lunch, we offer free lunch every day. If a parent drops off a student's lunch bag, we will have the student come up to office at 12:00pm. If a parent brings lunch from Cotijas (or anywhere else), we ask that you stay and enjoy it with your student.

All sports practice throughout the year will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:45 - 4:30 with games on Saturdays. Students can only participate in one sport per season. Please review the Middle School Athletics page for more information. Also, email Mr. Steven at sfong@sandi.net for any questions.

Fall Sports: Basketball and Track & Field

Winter: Soccer and Volleyball

Spring: Flag Football, Cheer, and Wrestling

For the 2024-25 school year, De Portola Middle School will provide both BREAKFAST and LUNCH for all students. Breakfast will be served in the lunch arbor from 7:30 - 7:50 AM. Students just need to input their six digit student ID number and make their food selection.