Happy First Days of School!

Your teachers and staff are working very hard these last few days preparing for your arrival. This first month always goes so incredibly fast. Check out our upcoming events below.

We appreciate your assistance in getting all of our students ready for the first day by attending our registration day or dropping by our office. If you didn't get a chance to do that yet, no worries, we are here to assist your child and help them transition successfully.

The start of the year usually brings many students asking where to find their first class, long lines at lunch to scan their cards for the first time, and slow dismissal times. Please assure your students that they will have plenty of support staff present to help them get to class, be encouraged to go ahead and finish eating even if they are a few minutes late to their next class and be assisted when they are figuring out where to get their ride home. Thank you in advance for your patience.

Great news! Breakfast and lunch are free for all TUSD students this year!

The temperature is still near or over 100 degrees, so please make sure your child has a water bottle. We have multiple filling stations throughout the building.

Student computers will be distributed within the first two weeks of school.

PE uniforms can still be purchased from your PE teacher. Shirts - $10, Shorts - $10.

Dodge Jackets are available for $35. Forms are in the office for ordering.

Dodge Planners are available for $5 in the office.

Please see the attachment below regarding attendance submission in Synergy. Please submit the information prior to 8:30 to avoid the automated phone message.

We look forward to seeing you soon,

Ms. Meneguin

Office Hours 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Office Phone (520) 731-4100

Office Email dodge@tusd1.org

We are here to assist you!

Office Staff

Ms. Fraizer, Attendance Tech

Ms. Rendon, Office Manager

Health Office Staff

Ms. Borders, Health Assistant

Ms. Waters, Nurse

Support Staff

Ms. Arvayo, Dean of Students

Ms. Blain, Magnet Coordinator

Ms. Coleman, Counselor

Mr. Lewis, MTSS Facilitator

Dodge Traditional Magnet Middle School Website

TUSD Registration

TUSD Meals

TUSD Calendar

TUSD Code of Conduct

Hello and WELCOME BACKI! I hope that you and your families had an eventful summer vacation. My name is Keisha Coleman, and I am excited for the upcoming year. I am the school counselor at Dodge Traditional Middle Magnet. I work hard on guiding students to be kind, responsible, and accountable for self. I work on building relationships and connections with students and families. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me for any questions or concerns.

• 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

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)

• Refillable water bottle
• Wired headphones
• Pencils & Pens

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 these 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
• Gender and Sexualities Alliance - 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!

Future Meetings:

Sept 9th-regular meeting

(Sept 30th Carnival)

Oct 14th-regular meeting

(Oct 28th Carnival)

Nov 4th

(Nov 18th Carnival)

Dec 9th

Jan 13th

Feb 10th

March 3rd

April 14th

May 12th

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.

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