

Dakota Minute

Principal Update
Thank you all for your patience with the parking lot, our next steps will be to add signage and add paint to help guide vehicles through the pick up and exit lanes. A point of emphasis will be making sure vehicles only exit through the designated exit. Students may also be picked up at Crossview Church or Caswell North. Please reach out to me if you have questions or concerns.
Gratefully,
Principal Hyer
All School Dance
Student Council is hosting their last dance of the year on May 3rd from 6-8pm. This is Rodeo themed, so dust off your cowboy shoes and cow print.
We will have karaoke, a photo booth, a DJ, Gym activities and concession stands.
Students will be waiting outside till the doors open so make sure they dress appropriately and please plan to pick them up right at 8pm.
If you would like to help caparoune the dance, please reach out to PTA president Natalie Casper (nataliejcasper@gmail.com).
PBIS Update
PBIS Special Trail Event: May 3rd afternoon
1000 DMMS students were surveyed, what would they say is the best school meal? What do they do when they first get home? What was a show they watched as a kid?
Advisories will play against each other in a friendly game of the feud!
Early Releases
Two hour early releases will take place on the following dates:
May 15th, 2024.
There are no middle school practices on early release days. ALL DMMS student athletes should be picked up or use bus transportation home on these days.There is also no activity bus to Mankato West on Early release days. Student Athletes that participate at the high school level may have practices as normal but will have to provide their own transportation or contact their coach.
DMMS PTA Update
Hello DMMS Friends and Families!
As we near the end of the school year, we still have a need for parent chaperones at the school dance on May 3rd. If you're available to help, please sign up here: https://forms.gle/UJ8P7otHABDeqJ9i9.
PTA is also working to organize a family BINGO night and a family Fun Run, but we need your help! If you're interested in helping to organize either of these events, please complete our informational survey via this link: https://forms.gle/D2WJQYqXgeEREx5c7.
Are you interested in getting involved with the PTA? We're looking for adult members of the DMMS community to join us! If interested, please reach out via email at ptadmms@gmail.com.
Last but not least, PTA has a new facebook page! Check us out and be sure to share with other DMMS friends and families: Facebook
With Much Appreciation,
Natalie Casper
DMMS PTA President
Hope Squad Update
Spring is a time when many people take the opportunity to deep clean or declutter. Besides having a clean and organized space, spring cleaning can have several benefits for mental health." See this newsletter for tips and learning the impact of mindfulness in decluttering!
The goal of Hope Squad is to "prevent suicide through public awareness and education, reduce stigma, and serve as a resource to those touched by suicide." Visit hopesquad.com for more information and resources!
MAPS Student Calendar
Please make sure to view the student calendar on our district website. This will have our early releases and no school days. In addition, the Google Calendar will have DMMS Specific information.
Upcoming Important Dates
- April 30-May 2nd- MCA Science Testing
- May 3rd- All School Dance
- May 10th- 8th Grade Music Ensemble Tour
- May 14th- Band and Orchestra Concert
- May 15th- Early Release
- May 20th- DMMS Connects and PTA Meeting
- May 20th- DMMS Choir Concert
- May 27th- No School
- June 3rd- DMMS Connects and PTA Meeting
- June 6th- Last Day of School