Mrs. Keith's students enjoying being back in the library.

Happy Monday,

As we approach the end of the First Six Weeks grading period, I continue to be appreciative of the support we receive. Educating students and providing a positive school experience is one that is a cooperation amongst school staff, parents, and students. One of the goals of our campus is to create independent young students who engage themselves in their learning and their work. With this in mind, during morning meetings, we often discuss their individual responsibilities to complete their workplan. With middle school students, we often discuss keeping track of their work and their grades. Hopefully, middle school students are not only checking their grades, but communicating with their teachers when they need help or support. As parents, you too can have access to your students grades. We have included a resource to help you create an account and help you access their grades on our software system, Focus. These constant conversations and practices will hopefully become life long habits. Please do not hesitate to reach out when you have questions regarding your child.

Speaking of cooperation, I am also thankful for our Parent Teacher Association (PTA). Over the years, our DMS PTA continues to champion our entire school of students and staff. From student materials to spirit wear to student experiences, our PTA sponsors, hosts, and organizes so much for campus. I encourage all families to join our PTA and volunteer in the many opportunities to support our school. Membership information is included within this newsletter.

As always, I am thankful and appreciative for the opportunity to lead Daggett Montessori School and I thank you for your support. Hopefully you will find this newsletter useful. We will continue to include and maintain general information most sought by parents on a daily basis. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.

Sincerely,

V. Eugenio

Join us for Open House and Family Wellness Night on Thursday, September 26 from 5PM to 6:30PM. See the amazing work your student has been doing and learn how to be a little healthier.

9/14 - Middle School Region Choir Camp at Benbrook MS

9/17 - College Colors Day; FWISD College Night at Will Rogers 6-8pm

9/20 - End of the 1st Six Weeks; Paschal Middle School Band Night at Farrington Field

9/24 - 5th Grade to Camp Carter

9/26 - DMS Open House and Family Wellness Night 5-6:30pm

9/27 - Middle School Dance 5-7pm (DMS middle school students only)

President - Brian Holland

President-Elect - Travis Alexander

Treasurer - Dan Moody

Secretary - Amelia Owre

VP Communications - CoNeisha Cody

VP Fundraising - Valerie Alexander

VP Academics/Social Programs - Adugal Gomez

VP Membership - Leena Nasaredden

VP Advocacy - Bronwyn Scharar

Get your Dragon merch at the Spirit Shop!

Classes begin at 7:50AM with students in their classroom.

Morning ceremonies/pledges begin at 7:55AM.

General Arrival Procedures

• Elementary students will enter the Lipscomb Ave. entrance. The Lipscomb doors open at 7:30. Elementary students will proceed to the elementary gym in preparation for morning ceremonies and pledges.
• Middle School students will enter the campus through the Jessamine St. gate. The Jessamine gate opens at 7:20 for middle school students and those wanting to eat breakfast.

For your student's safety - when arriving by car, please only drop them off at the curb.

School attendance is a primary indicator of academic success, and it starts on the first day of school. Missing out on a reading strategy or an Algebra lesson can set your student back - and it adds up with every absence.

While illnesses and family emergencies cannot be helped, it is important to ensure your child is on time to school and ready to learn every day. Because attendance is so critical for the quality of your child’s education, Texas has a required school attendance law.

Every absence is counted in a student’s attendance record, regardless of the reason. Even two absences a month for nine months of school can jeopardize a student’s ability to pass a class or graduate from high school.

The 90 Percent Attendance Law

State law requires children to attend school each day that instruction is provided. The student must be in class at least 90 percent of the time if they are to receive credit for the class. All absences count toward the 10 percent absence rate.

Elementary school students may be required to repeat a grade if they are in school less than 90 percent of school days. A student in middle school or high school might have to repeat a certain class if they did not attend that class 90 percent of the time.

When attendance drops below 90 percent

The student’s parent or guardian shall be given written notice prior to and at such time when a student’s attendance in any class drops below 90 percent of the days that class is offered.

This notice will provide students and parents with opportunities to work with either the campus principal or with an attendance committee in creating an attendance recovery plan. This plan is designed to help students earn credit for attendance, grades, or for both in order to pass a class or to graduate on time.

If student attendance drops below 75 percent, an attendance committee will automatically review the student’s attendance and grades to determine the student’s ability to pass a class or graduate on time.

If a student’s attendance has fallen below 90 percent it is important for that student to avoid any more absences for any reason. Continued absenteeism may impact the Principal Plan or Attendance Committee decision.

It all adds up

Every absence, for any reason, becomes part of a student’s attendance record. Too many absences can compromise a student’s grades or attendance credits and can impact their ability to succeed. The best action a student can take is to be in school every day, because it all adds up. Parents and students are encouraged to keep track of absences and work with their school to keep attendance above 90 percent.

Attendance Adds Up Eng. Attendance Adds Up Sp.

Breakfast is an important meal of the day and we are fortunate that breakfast and lunch are free to all FWISD students. Eating breakfast allows students to remain focused and energized for the day. However, in order to serve breakfast in a timely manner and get students into class on time, we need your help. Breakfast opens at 7:20. Classes begin at 7:50. Students must complete breakfast and be seated with the class at 7:50. In order to accomplish this, students must be physically in the cafeteria between 7:20 to 7:45.

Fort Worth ISD Traditional School Calendar for 2024-2025

Classes end at 3:20PM.

We have to begin the elementary dismissal at 3:10 in order to safely and efficiently dismiss all elementary students to their car ride.

Middle School students will be escorted from class to the Jessamine exit or released to their bus.

Elementary Dismissal

• We have to begin the elementary dismissal at 3:10 in order to safely and efficiently dismiss all elementary students to their car ride.
• Please have your student name card with the teacher name to show the staff member calling out students for both car ride dismissal or parent pick up dismissal.

CAUTION: Please, please do not park on both sides of Lipscomb north of the school. This will stop all traffic.

• Garden Dismissal - Elementary parents are welcome to walk and enter the garden/courtyard area to pick up their child.

• Car Rider Dismissal – Parents can also use the car line dismissal. Please display your student name card on the dashboard. A staff member will call your child to the pick-up area. Please be respectful to all who pick up and create a single curbside line of cars. If you are turning from Page/Elizabeth, it will necessary to head south on Lipscomb to get in the back of the car line.
• The school dismissal process and map is attached.

Bus Dismissal – If your child rides a FWISD bus, childcare, or recreation center bus, they will be escorted to the bus loading location. Bus route information can be found at FWISD.org/transportation or you call 817-815-7900. Please communicate with your child’s afterschool program provider to see when they will begin their program. We have several who pick up from the school.

If there are changes in dismissal plans, please notify the teacher or call the school by 2pm.

• For the 2024--2025 school year, all students are eligible for free breakfast and free lunch.
• Students will enter the cafeteria and be seated at their designated table.
• Additional snacks may be purchased.
• You can create a lunch account through My School Bucks.
• The first six weeks of school is called our “Normalization” period. We need this time for students to adjust to their new environment and routines. We ask all parents to respect this practice and avoid visiting for lunch. Lunch visitors will not be permitted during the 1st Six Weeks of School.

The Parent Portal is available to all FWISD parents with students enrolled in PK-12. This tool will transform the way you interact with your child’s campus by enhancing two-way communication and involvement. It works seamlessly with the District’s Student Information System (SIS) and allows you to monitor your child's progress in school by providing timely access to both assignments and grades that are entered by the teacher throughout the grading period.

PARENT PORTAL ACCESS

1. Request access to Parent Portal. Your child's school has up to 5 business days to approve your request
2. Log in to the new Parent Portal
3. Add a child to your existing account
4. Reset your Parent Portal password
5. Do you need help with a Parent Portal password reset? Please contact FOCUS Support at 817-814-3080. For all other Parent Portal questions, email parentinfo@fwisd.org.

Parent Portal Instructions

We will be mindful of the heat index and follow FWISD guidelines to determine the amount of time spent outside.

Lunch

After the first six weeks of Normalization, family members will be allowed to have lunch with their students.

Communication

When parents and teachers communicate, our students succeed. Please do not hesitate to communicate with your child's teacher/s should you have a concern or question. You are welcome to leave a message with our school office as well. We also encourage students to communicate directly with their teacher/s should they have a question or concern. We want students to advocate for themselves which is a lifelong skill they will continue to utilize.

FWISD Student Handbook 2024-2025

The online volunteer application for new and returning volunteers is now available! We are now using Raptor as our volunteer management system. Raptor will simplify and standardize parent and volunteer engagement across the District.

We encourage you to complete your application and get your approval as soon as possible, so you are ready to volunteer when a volunteer opportunity comes up and we can easily communicate you.

Please visit https://www.fwisd.org/volunteers

Volunteers are vital to the success of Daggett Montessori. Just a few hours of your time can add up to immeasurable support & improvements to our school. This is also a great opportunity to get to know other parents and families at our school!! Get involved today by joining any one of these amazing DMS PTA committees.

School Hours: 7:50am-3:20pm

Jessamine gate opens for breakfast at 7:20am.

Lipscomb door opens at 7:30am.

Secretary - Ana De Luna - ana.deluna@fwisd.org

Secretary - Laura Garza - laura.garza@fwisd.org

Nurse - Trista Bachand - trista.bachand@fwisd.org

Counselor - Erin Bury - erin.bury@fwisd.org

Assistant Principal - Dr. Pamela Nunley - pamela.nunley@fwisd.org

Principal - Victorius Eugenio - victorius.eugenio@fwisd.org

Website - https://daggettmontessori.fwisd.org/

Location - 801 W. Jessamine St., Fort Worth, TX 76110

Phone - 817-814-6300