DMS Community Newsletter
Week 12 - November 1, 2024
Stay Connected at DMS
- For all DMS updates: DMS ASB on Instagram
- For daily announcements: Daybreak Live (except Wednesdays - Student Early Release)
- Reminder: 8th Grade Yearbook Dedications: Early Bird Deadline Nov. 1st. Follow this link for more information: https://ybstore.friesens.com/782805
Reminders: ELAC & SSC Meetings Thursday, 11/7/24
ELAC Meeting #2 - 1:45 PM
DMS ELAC Meeting #2 Agenda (notes from meeting #1 linked in agenda). Google Meet link here.
SSC Meeting #2 - 2:45PM
DMS SSC Meeting #2 Agenda (notes from meeting #1 linked in agenda for review).
Meeting is in Library Media Center.
iReady - Weekly Lesson Requirements
Starting Monday, 11/4:
- Students who have been identified by their ELA and Math teachers as needing additional support in reading and math will be expected to complete weekly i-Ready lessons during Advisement.
- This is a school-wide initiative to assist our students in accessing personalized instructional lessons to meet their individual learning needs.
Community Canned Food Drive Starts Monday!
Advisement Class Challenge - PRIZE = Root Beer Float Party!
If your Advisement class turns in the most non-perishable items before 11/14, the winning Advisement class will earn a root beer float party! See flyer for item descriptions.
College & Career Month Wrap-Up!
Neon Glow Party Highlights!
NEW: DMS Musical Theatre After School Program
Learning Music From "Matilda"
Dates: November 5 to December 19, 2024
When: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Time: 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Where: Room 404 (Mrs. Landrum's Choir Room)
*Open to all DMS students. Limited space.
Sign up HERE: Google Form or scan the QR code on flyer.
Questions? Email Mrs. Landrum - klandrum@tvusd.us
Band & Orchestra See's Candy Fundraiser
Order Holiday Chocolates Today!
- All orders are placed online, and will ship directly to your house.
- They also make perfect holiday gifts for your parents, or grandparents and you can have it mailed directly to them.
- It helps our program raise money for those really expensive buses.
- Here is the link or scan the QR code.
- Sales end Dec. 6, and candy starts shipping Nov. 11.
- Thanks for supporting us! 🎼🎶
Intra-District Transfer Window Open
TVUSD's Intra-district Transfer window for TK - 12 grade is now open.
IMPORTANT: Overflow students that want to stay at DMS for the next school year DON'T have to complete an Intra-district request.
Request an Intra-Stay directly through school site. Email Mrs. Schreck for questions:
DMS Clubs - Everyone is Welcome!
DMS Highlights
Mr. Briskey's Beginning Band - Woodwinds
Mrs. Taylor's ELA Discovery - Pumpkin Carving Activity
Mr. Breglio's Social Studies 6 - Terms & Codes Collaboration
Mrs. Ferns' Math 6 - Time & Distance Data Collection Lab
DMS Announcements & Support
8th Grade Yearbook Dedications: Early Bird Deadline Nov. 1st
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
ASB Webstore & Bookkeeper Hours
Purchase Your School Items Online - Delivery During Advisment
The webstore is open!
Helpful purchasing tips:
- "Create An Account" DIRECTIONS for Web Store.
- WEB STORE LINK: https://tvusdasb.graystep.com
Bookkeeper Hours
Class Tardies Consequences & Dress Code Reminders
Tardy Tallies Began Monday, 9/16
TVUSD Dress Code Policy
- Guidelines are listed in Student Handbooks and TVUSD AR 5132
TVUSD Community Communication & Non-Discrimination Statement
- Previous DMS Community Newsletters
- TVUSD Community Connection Newsletter 10-31-24
- Official TVUSD Social Media INSTAGRAM & FACEBOOK
TVUSD Parent Center Instagram Link
- TVUSD is Hiring: Edjoin Link HERE