We hope you have had wonderful start to your summer! Our first day of school is August 1, 2024.

Congratulations to our promoting 8th grade class. We wish you the very best in high school. You are already missed!

Welcome to our new Bulldogs!

Welcome to the Pack!

There is a lot of information for you in this newsletter.

Dodge Traditional Magnet Middle School is the proud campus of over 400 Bulldogs from all over TUSD through a magnet lottery system. We are a diverse community that reflects the greater TUSD community. We are diligent in monitoring and recruiting to ensure that we continue to successfully serve students from across Tucson.

Dodge is proud of our students and their academic achievements. We prioritize the goals of a magnet school to reach all students to close the achievement and opportunity gaps.

Academic Excellence – Dodge was rated Arizona State Letter Grade of an “A” in 2023. We offer a variety of high school credit courses such as Algebra, Geometry, Spanish, and STEM Science. We also provide intervention supports for students in math, reading, and study skills. Between advanced honors classes and homework help programs, we have high academic rigor and support for students of all abilities.

Athletic Achievement and Sportsmanship – In addition to championships won, Dodge athletes learn leadership and sportsmanship on the field and courts. Our coaches invest in skill development and individual achievement.

Talented Performers – The musical and theater talents of Dodge students have received recognition both within and beyond the district. Students experience opportunities on the stage from masters of their craft for band, orchestra, choir, and theater. In 2023 our students worked alongside members of the Tucson Symphony Orchestra.

Leadership – Dodge students demonstrate leadership qualities in their community through various clubs. Our National Junior Honor Society has a large membership that volunteers both at schools and across Tucson. We have an active Student Council that sponsors school activities. We are part of the Tucson Korean Ambassador Program hosting students from South Korea and sending students from Dodge abroad to make connections and learn about culture.

Back to School Fall Registration

Friday, July 26th

8AM-4PM

Dodge Campus

Get your schedule, planner, student ID, sports packets, supply lists, textbooks, as well as, order yearbooks, purchase PE uniforms, and more.

Volunteer Information

We invite you to fill out our volunteer information and become an active part of our community for the 2023-2024 school year.
Your partnership means the world to us.

We look forward to seeing you soon,

Ms. Meneguin

Summer Office Hours 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Office Phone (520) 731-4100

Office Email dodge@tusd1.org

Due to your votes for the TUSD Bond, Dodge will be receiving much needed all new HVAC systems. Pueblo Mechanical will be working on campus throughout summer. We are predicted to be the first school done and in time for school to start. We are so grateful for the efforts everyone has put in for our students. If you want to learn more about the bond and projects at Dodge, check out the TUSD website at Dodge Proposed Projects (tusd1.org)

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• Refillable water bottle
• Wired headphones
• Pencils & Pens

• 1 composition book (for Math)
• 1 single subject spiral notebook (for Social Studies)
• 1 composition book for Science
• 10 two pocket folders – 2 each of blue, red, green, yellow, purple
• 1 spiral notebook for Reading/ELA
• Pencil pouch or box
• 12-pack of colored pencils
• Lots of wooden pencils or mechanical pencils with 1 lead refill

• Wired headset for computer (fit easy in backpack/computer case)

• 2 dry erase markers
• 2 glue stick
• 2 packets of lined paper (wide rule preferred)
• 2 highlighters (each a different color)
• Extra single subject notebooks

All Subjects - Items to be brought DAILY:

• highlighters (4 colors)
• colored pens
• colored pencils
• scissors
• pouch to hold items

• 2 composition notebooks (science/social studies)
• 1 spiral notebook (science)
• 1 small bottle of glue (science)
• 3 durable poly folders (science/social studies/ELA)

• 1/2 inch 3-ring binder (math)
• 5-tab dividers (math)
• dry erase markers (math)

Mr. Jensen – Social Studies

• 2 Composition Notebooks
• Tape
• Colored Pencils
• Tissues

Ms. Keith – Science/STEM

• ½ inch Binder
• 3 Divider Tabs
• Lined Paper

Ms. McKechnie – Math/Algebra/Geometry

• ½ inch Binder
• 5 Divider Tabs
• Graph/Lined Paper
• Calculator (optional)

Mrs. Barr – Language Arts

• ½ inch Binder
• 5 Divider Tabs
• Two Pocket Folder

Students will use these items in many classes throughout the school year and they may need to be replenished.

• Pencils
• Highlighters
• Pencil Sharpener
• Ruler
• Dry Erase Markers
• Red/Black/Blue Pens
• Index Cards
• Wired headset for computer (fit easy in backpack/computer case)
• 2 packets of lined paper
• Refillable Water Bottle

We are fortunate to have coaches who nurture our students' abilities and sportsmanship every season.

Tryouts for our first season start the first Monday of the quarter.

You must have a sports physical and packet filled out prior to tryouts.

Physicals can be dated any time after March 1, 2024.

Please see the season dates below.

(Tryouts/practices typically run Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday from 4PM to 5PM. No tryouts/practices occur on Wednesdays due to early dismissal. An activity bus is available for current TUSD eligible bus riders.)

1st Season Start Date End Date Boys

Basketball 8/5/2024 10/3/2024

Girls Volleyball 8/5/2024 10/3/2024

Cross Country 8/5/2024 10/3/2024

2nd Season

Girls Basketball 10/14/2024 12/19/2024

Boys Volleyball 10/14/2024 12/19/2024

3rd Season

Boys & Girls Soccer 1/6/2025 3/6/2025

4th Season

Boys & Girls Track 3/17/2025 5/9/2025

Dodge has many clubs for your student to participate in this year. Some clubs have requirements for membership. If you are interested seek out the sponsor or call out offices. Days and times for thise year will be coming soon.

• Brain Bowl - Mr. Mills
• Chess Club - Mr. Ryan
• Crochet Club - Mr. Roberts
• DC Travel Club - Ms. Karn and Mr. Ryan
• Folklorico - Ms. Camacho
• GSA - Ms. Judd
• National Junior Honor Society - Ms. McKechnie
• Odyssey of the Mind - Ms. Patterson and Mr. Roberts
• Robotics*
• Sky School - Ms. Patterson and Mr. Ryan
• Student Council - Ms. Staab
• Tucson Korean Ambassador Program - Ms. Meneguin

Dodge invites you to participate in our campus community. If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out our information form. We look forward to partnering with you!

Dodge is fortunate to have amazing families that support our goals. We invite you to participate in any way. During registration, we will have more information and sign up sheets. Come check out the things our PAC is doing this year!

Our school council is a vital part of the Dodge community. We will share more information and dates in upcoming newsletters.

You can help our students get the most out of school years by making contributions through Arizona's tax-credit programs. Contributing is easy, and the impact is immense. This year, Dodge was able to support students with fees, attend events and competitions, attire for our new folklorico club, and sent students to Sky School.

Everyone you know who lives in Arizona can help improve education at your child's school by making a tax credit contribution.

Every contribution, from $5 to $400, makes a difference.

So please, ask everyone you know to Give Kids the Extra Credit.

Visit Donate to Our Schools (tusd1.org)

In addition to the TUSD Dress Code, Dodge has the additional board approved items.

Dress Code not uniforms – white, light blue or dark (forest) green shirts with collars and sleeves; black or khaki pants. Dresses or Jumpers must be solid colored in black or tan or match the dress code top garment color choices (listed above) in cotton or cotton twill blends. Dresses must have a sleeve or be worn over a dress code top. No pullover hoodies allowed. Jackets with college/university logos are allowed providing the jacket is still able to completely open down the front.

It is very important to us that our children are safe during arrival and dismissal. Please plan for the process to take longer than usual at the beginning of the year. Students are still navigating the campus and learning the process.

The bus bay is located at the front of our school on E. Pima St. There is no parent drop-off or pick-up at this location.

Parent drop off/pick up:

To use our main parking lot entrance, follow the flow of traffic around the lot. Students will enter and exit campus through the gate at the north end of the parking lot. Please watch for direction from our staff. It is our goal to get you in and out of the lot as quickly and safely as possible. Cars are not to pass or cut across the parking lot. We realize for the first few days this may be a longer process than usual. We appreciate your cooperation in advance.

We also have access for parent pick up/drop off on the east side of our campus on N. Sahuara Ave. When using this curbside access, we ask that you not have students cross the flow of cars. Instead pull up to the curb for them to safely get into the passenger side of your vehicle.

Ms. Meneguin has been an educator for over 30 years. After graduating from the University of Arizona, she began her career as a classroom teacher, serving for 20 years in various states and districts. She has earned the distinction of being a National Board Certified Teacher and an Arizona Master Teacher. Since then, she has been a New Teacher Mentor, Professional Development Presenter, and Adjunct Faculty for NAU. She is honored to be entering her tenth year as an administrator and third year as principal of Dodge Traditional Magnet Middle School.

Ms. Meneguin is the proud mother of two sons. Given all of her education, it is being a parent that has had the greatest impact on her understanding and compassion for children.

Ms. Meneguin can often be found about campus during the school day. Please feel free to contact the front office for a meeting or call back at her earliest availability. You may also email her at the address below.

Email: Brenda.Meneguin@tusd1.org
Phone: 520-731-4100

Email: dodge@tusd1.org
Website: dodgems.tusd1.org
Location: 5831 East Pima Street, Tucson, AZ, USA
Phone: 520-731-4100
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dodgems/
Twitter: @DodgeMagnetMS