DCIS Peek of the Week

During the first semester we had a lot of tardies to first period. Three tardies in any period equals an absence. When students have an excessive amount of tardies we have them make up the seat time that they have missed. Typically, our practice has been that if your child isn't here by 7:30 am, we ask you to park and walk your child into the building to check them in. Because we have had so many tardies we are bringing this practice back. If your child isn't here by 7:30 am, we need you to park and walk your child into the building to check them in. This helps us make sure that we don't have students left outside unattended and will help with students getting to class on time. Thank you for your help with this matter.

The Spring deadline for registration will be February 14th. The registration link is live and is ready: www.calmwaters.org/our-services/student-support-groups/

Groups will commence once at least five students within the child's age group are enrolled at their school. Groups typically meet weekly during the semester for 8 weeks. If there aren't enough enrollments for a group at your child's school, you'll receive an email with notifications and alternative resources.

If you have any questions please contact ginaburrell@dcsok.org or mandyhayward@dcsok.org

Spirit Camp

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Game Camp-

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Tue Crochet Camp-

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Thu Crochet Camp-

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It might be a Good Idea to go through your child's backpack over the break to get rid of trash, reorganize and restock supplies.

Happy Friday! I have lots of exciting reading and book related activities coming up soon. Be sure to read on for all the details!

We want to ensure all student devices are protected. Please talk with your student about device expectations and how they should be handled. Even with expectations clearly laid out, accidents can sometimes occur. Protect your student’s device by purchasing the device protection plan. Purchase now for $75 on My School Bucks by clicking in the DCIS school store.

Students should be reading everyday. Studies show that when students read at least 20 minutes daily, vocabulary is increased, reading scores go up, and stress levels decrease. We are also using a program called Beanstack this year, so students can track what and for how long they are reading. Ask them to show you! Reading Wrap Up 2024 is live. Students need to read and log 300 minutes in Beanstack by December 31 to complete it! Let’s see if we can make those reading minutes soar!

We will also be doing a Bonus Winter Reading Challenge. If your student If your student picked up the reading log in the library, reading logs completed and returned to Mrs. Newkirk before January 10 to get a special winter reading reward.

Should any questions or concerns regarding the library come up, please do not hesitate to contact me. The easiest way is by email at jennifernewkirk@dcsok.org. Happy reading and happy holidays! Enjoy your break and the extra time with your families!

Hello Future DCMS Families!
My name is Jenny Richards and I am the principal at Deer Creek Middle School. I know it is hard to believe we are beginning the conversations about the 2025-2026 school year, but at the secondary level, we start conducting the course selection process in February! Please mark your calendars for a DCMS New Parent Info Night! There will be 2 evening sessions for you to choose from and if you are unable to attend either session, all information will be emailed to you! In addition, DCMS admin will be meeting with all current 6th grade students the first week of February to introduce ourselves and start talking about DCMS opportunities. We are excited to meet our upcoming 7th grade class and looking forward to sharing all about DCMS!

DCMS New Parent Info Nights:
Monday, February 10th 6-6:30pm
Tuesday, February 11th 6-6:30pm
*same info shared at both, only need to attend one session

Link to Register: https://runsignup.com/creekclassic

Need something to spark the Conversations with you Kids around the Table? We will post Ideas in this section for you to use as TABLE TALK!

Get the BEST deal of the year!

ORDER TODAY

WHY PAY MORE LATER?

Order a yearbook for your student by Friday, October 4, 2024 and you’ll get it at the lowest price of the year!

Order online at www.jostens.com/yearbook

If you are in Art or Cultural Connections and would like to give a class donation in order to help purchase supplies for the year you can do so here. Thank you in advance.

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Art-https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/prdembd?ref=ZZH4ZXKJQX08216_ZZ640RJKNLVP9K3

Complete an application to qualify for free and reduced meals, discounted testing fees, and increased funding for our schools. Once completed, turn in to the DCIS Office.

Free and Reduced Lunch Application

****It would be helpful to us when you send lunch money to school with your student if you would put it in an envelope with the student name and student number on the outside. Thank you!

Purchase your Device Protection Plan for the 24-25 school year.

BREAKFAST PRICE

$2.37

LUNCH PRICE
$3.40

The school breakfast will be served between 7:00 AM - 7:25 AM (M, T, TH, F) and 8:00 - 8:25 AM on Late Start Wednesdays.

The school lunch we will sell A’ La Carte snacks daily at an additional cost.

If you drop off lunch, please bring lunch for ‘your child only’. We are not allowing anyone to stay and eat with students inside the building due to time, space, and safety.

DoorDash, Uber Eats, Etc: We respectfully ask parents to partner with us in protecting our learning environment during school hours and not use food deliveries. We can not be responsible if food is left outside of our front door, if the delivery driver doesn’t know the name of the student who is supposed to get the delivery or if the food does not arrive on time during our lunch period.

Here are a few reminders so that your students can be successful at DCIS:

• Please review our electronic device policy above, if you have not done so already.
• Please review our dress code information above, if you have not done so already.
• We do not allow gum or suckers.
• No gatorade type squeeze squirt bottles are allowed.

Student Health

• If you need Student Health Information or need to contact Nurse Dreese use this Student Health Link.
  

Communication

• Click HERE to make sure you are getting all information from DCIS.
  

DCIS would like to welcome our 24-25 PTO Officers :

President - Koshia Silver

VP - Alicia Cahill

Treasurer - Lindsay Merhib

Secretary - Karla Selle

Thank you for volunteering! We are looking forward to a great year.

• Lunch/Breakfast Accounts: Pay & View Account Balances Through the Parent Portal
• MySchoolBucks

Transportation

• Bus and Student Rider Program - My Ride K-12
• Transportation Rules & Regulations
  

Technology

• Device Protection Plan
  

District

• District Website
• Board of Education
• Enrollment
• Employment Opportunities
• Substitute Employment & Training
• School District Calendar
• KREF Livestream - View DC Events Online
• Digital Tickets - Download the Hometown Fan App
• Title IX
• Diabetes Information

Deer Creek Schools Foundation

• Website
  
  

Resources

• Free & Reduced Lunch Application
• Lunch Menu
• Antler Care