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DMS Community Newsletter

Week 8 - October 4, 2024

DMS CommunityNewsletter Week 8 - October 4, 2024

Stay Connected at DMS

  • For all DMS updates: DMS ASB on Instagram
  • For daily announcements: Daybreak Live (except Wednesdays - Student Early Release)
  • Make Up Pictures: October 8, 2024
  • College & Career Kickoff: Tuesday - Head to Toe College Gear!
  • 8th Grade Hearing & Vision Testing: October 10 & 11
  • Parent/Teacher Conferences: October 17
  • TVUSD Volunteer TB Clinics & Forms - follow link here
    • Parent volunteer TB clearances are ONLY done on specific dates posted on the TVUSD website, under health services.
  • 8th Grade Yearbook Dedications: Early Bird Deadline Nov. 1st. Follow this link for more information: https://ybstore.friesens.com/782805

    College & Career Month

    Parent Reminders:

    This Week: Step It Up Fundraiser

    DMS Families and Community,


    The annual DMS Step It Up! Fundraiser continues. Thank you for your support! Attached HERE is the information. More information was sent home via email on Thursday.


    Thank you for supporting DMS!

    Link: Step It Up fundraiser

    Make Up Pictures - October 8, 2024

    See flyer for school picture ordering information or click here for website.

    Choir Concert - October 15

    PTSA Volunteers Needed

    Message from Heather Cross, President Temecula Valley Council of PTAs

    DMS PTSA is in need of willing parents to commit to the three positions required in order to maintain the DMS PTSA. The positions are president, treasurer, & secretary. Unfortunately, the DMS PTSA will be dissolved if the volunteer positions are not filled.


    Please contact Heather Cross directly for more information on volunteering to support the DMS community at: president@tvcpta.org. Thank you for your continued support.

    DMS Highlights

    Mrs. Cooper's Art 6 Watercolor Monsters

    Follow Art Class on Instagram

    artclassatdms

    Mrs. Gant's Bridge 6-8 Morning Meeting & ASB Peer Buddy Activity

    Mrs. Hall's FACS Cooking Lab - Mr. Sousa's Omelet Demonstration

    Mrs. Walton's CBI Field Trip - Pennypickle Museum Old Town

    DMS Announcements & Support

    8th Grade Yearbook Dedications: Early Bird Deadline Nov. 1st

    Yearbook Dedications Early Bird Deadline Nov.1st

    Follow this link https://ybstore.friesens.com/782805 or scan QR code.

    QR Code for Yearbook Dedications Page

    ASB Webstore & Bookkeeper Hours

    Purchase Your School Items Online - Delivery During Advisment

    The webstore is open!

    Helpful purchasing tips:

    Bookkeeper Hours

    Class Tardies & Consequences

    Tardy Tallies Began Monday, 9/16

    Period Tardies 1-6 - Tardies to the same class:

    • 5 tardies = 1 demerit
    • 10 tardies = 1 demerit + parent conference/contact
    • 15 tardies = 1 demerit + 1 day after school detention
    • 20 tardies - 1 demerit + 2 days after school detention

    TVUSD Dress Code Reminders

    Here are some guidelines and tips from our TVUSD Dress and Grooming Policy (AR 5132)

    • Shoes must be worn (w/heel strap). No flip flops, slides, or slippers.
    • All students reviewed TVUSD dress code expectations during the Common Sense Assembly on Friday, 8-16-24.
    • Guidelines are also listed in Student Handbooks and TVUSD AR 5132.
    • Students will be asked to change if not adhering to dress code guidelines. Repeated offenses will result in discipline consequences.
    • Any questions, please contact Mrs. Schmidt.

    TVUSD Community Communication & Non-Discrimination Statement

    Mrs. Jackie Schmidt
    James L. Day Middle School - One Heart One Mind