DMS Community Newsletter
Week 5 - September 13, 2024
Stay Connected at DMS
- For all DMS updates: DMS ASB on Instagram
- For daily announcements: Daybreak Live (except Wednesdays - Student Early Release)
- Parent Involvement - Save the Date:
- School Site Council Meeting 1: Thursday, September 19, 2024, 2:45PM-3:45PM
- Agenda Meeting 1, Location: DMS Media Center or Zoom Link
This Week: Spirit Week: Because Nice Matters
Be Kind & Show Your Defender Spirit!
Monday: Wear Neon or Bright Colors - Shine bright & spread kindness!
Tuesday: Twin With A Friend - Team up with your peers!
Wednesday: Peace/Hippie/Tie Dye Day - Share your inner peace!
Thursday: Crazy Hair/Socks, Mix-Match Clothes - Respect each other's differences!
Friday: Defender Shirts - Defend your peers with kindness.
Get to Class on Time! Tardies Begin Monday 9/16
Tardy Tallies Begin 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
Need Help With Canva or Infinite Campus?
Parent Involvement = Student Success! How To Check Grades & Canvas
HOW CAN YOU SUPPORT YOUR STUDENT? Please log in to Infinite Campus to discuss grades and assignments with your student often. Become an observer in Canvas to see what assignments your student has been assigned. Attendance is also very important. Please check the academic calendar to ensure that your child is at school (as long as they are healthy enough to attend). There are links below to assist you if needed.
Link to Infinite Campus and Canvas support videos
8th Grade Yearbook Dedications: Early Bird Deadline Nov. 1st
8th Grade Parents:
Don't delay in purchasing your yearbook dedication for your 8th grade students.
November 1st is the early bird deadline with the best price for ads.
Follow this link for more information: https://ybstore.friesens.com/782805
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
DMS Highlights
Mrs. Hall's FACS 7th Grade - Monster Sewing Lab
Mrs. Cooper's 7th/8th Intermediate Art - Collaborative Expressive Line Painting
Mrs. Roush - Science 6 Lab
Mrs. Landrum's Music Appreciation
ASB Webstore & Bookkeeper Hours
Purchase Your School Items Online - Delivery During Advisment
The webstore is open!
Families often purchase DMS items such as:
PE Clothes
Spirit Shirts (DMS Shirts)
Yearbooks
PTSA Membership
Helpful purchasing tips:
- "Create An Account" DIRECTIONS for Web Store.
- WEB STORE LINK: https://tvusdasb.graystep.com
Bookkeeper Hours
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
- Previous DMS Community Newsletters
- TVUSD Community Connection Newsletter 9.6.24
- Official TVUSD Social Media INSTAGRAM & FACEBOOK
TVUSD Parent Center Instagram Link
- TVUSD is Hiring: Edjoin Link HERE