Dodge Traditional Magnet MS
December 2024
Hello Bulldog Families
As we enter the season of giving, we want to sincerely thank you for all that you do to support our school and students. We are grateful for each and every one of you.
This month includes a lot of events for our students.
Dodge Spelling Bee is Tuesday, December 3rd.
PAC Skate Country Night is Friday, December 6th.
Book Fair kicks off on Monday, December 9th.
Our Folklorico Club and Theater Group perform on Monday, December 9th.
The Choir and Theater Groups perform on Tuesday, December 10th.
Band and Orchestra perform on Thursday, December 12th.
Grading Day/Winter Break - No School starts Friday, December 20th.
We also have basketball and volleyball as well as a PAC and school council meeting.
For more information, please see below.
Quarter 2 Benchmark Testing will be December 5th & 13th.
Please help our child prepare with rest, a good breakfast, computer charged, and on time!
As it gets colder outside, we want to remind our families that the Dodge dress code requires jackets and sweaters that can unzip entirely down the front. Please help your child come to school ready to go. We are still gathering votes for our Dress Code updates. You can vote at the QR below or at click on this link.
Ms. Meneguin
Office Hours 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Office Phone (520) 731-4100
We are here to assist you!
Office Staff
Ms. Ortega, 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
Voting in Mr. Jensen's Eighth Grade Social Studies Classes.
Online Purchasing
Do you need to purchase a yearbook or pay athletic participation fees? You can now do it completely online!
Dress Code Survey
We need less than 25 more responses to provide to our school council! Give your input today.
Learning about Pythagorean Theorem around campus.
Student Programs
Coffee Club
Did you know that Dodge has its very own Coffee Club?
Mr. Mery, our EXED ELA teacher, hosts a coffee cart each morning with students serving as baristas.
Folklorico Club
Our Folklorico Club has performed in the community.
Check them out on Monday, December 9th on our stage.
Interscholastics & Clubs
Season 2
Girls' Basketball - Monday, December 2nd @ Dodge
Boys' Volleyball - Monday, December 9th @ Catalina
Girls' Basketball - Friday, December 13th @ Pueblo HS
Clubs
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 this 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
- Dungeons and Dragons - Ms. Judd
- Folklorico - Ms. Camacho
- Gender and Sexualities Alliance - Ms. Judd
- National Junior Honor Society - Ms. McKechnie
- Odyssey of the Mind - Ms. Patterson and Mr. Roberts
- Sky School - Ms. Patterson and Mr. Ryan
- Student Council - Ms. Staab
- Tucson Korean Ambassador Program - Ms. Meneguin
Events
PAC Skate Country
Friday, Dec 6, 2024, 05:00 PM
Skate Country, East 22nd Street, Tucson, AZ, USA
School Council Meeting
Wednesday, Dec 4, 2024, 04:00 PM
Parent Advisory Council (PAC)
Monday, Dec 9, 2024, 06:00 PM
Dinner & Show
Dinner at 6
Folklorico at 6:30
Theatre at 7
Monday, Dec 9, 2024, 06:00 PM
Dinner & Show
Dinner at 6:00
Choir at 6:30
Theater at 7:00
Tuesday, Dec 10, 2024, 06:00 PM
Band and Orchestra Concert
Thursday, Dec 12, 2024, 06:30 PM
Grading Day/Winter Break - No School
Friday, Dec 20, 2024, 08:00 AM
Family Engagement
Volunteers for 2024-2025
Parent Advisory Council (PAC)
Future Meetings:
Dec 9th
Jan 13th
Feb 10th
March 3rd
April 14th
May 12th
Dodge School Council
Our school council is a vital part of the Dodge community.
Our Facilitator for the 2024-2025 school year is Mr. Thomas Mery at Thomas.Mery@tusd1.org.
The next meeting is Wednesday, December 4th at 4PM.
Tax Credit Opportunities
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.
Information
Dodge Student Dress Code
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.
Drop Off/Pick Up
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.