Dragon Community,
As we approach the winter break, I want to take a moment to extend my heartfelt gratitude to each of you for your continued support and trust in our school. It has been a wonderful semester, and we are so fortunate to have such dedicated families as part of our DJMS community.
During this well-deserved break, I encourage you to enjoy some quality time with your child and loved ones. Take time to recharge, relax, and create cherished memories together. Reading with your child during the holiday pauses is a fantastic way to nurture their love for learning, and I hope you’ll take a few moments each day to enjoy a good book together.
On behalf of all the staff at DJMS, thank you for entrusting us with your child’s education. We are excited for the upcoming year and the continued growth and success of our students.
I wish you all a safe, joyful, and happy holiday season. May you find peace and joy in the time spent with family and friends.
The newsletter will return on January 4, 2025.
DJMS Administration
1. Picture Day Make Up- Absent Students- Monday, December 16
Parents, DJMS will complete picture day make ups for absent students on Monday, December 16. Note, this is NOT for students who did not like their pictures. Should you be interested in purchasing pictures, make-up students will receive their picture packets the day of the picture. Pictures will be purchased after completing the photos.
2. Testing PM 2- Make Ups
Parents, we are required to complete a 95% completion rate for FAST testing. Ms. McKenzie (testing coordinator) will continue to complete make up testing. If your child did not complete the FAST PM 2 test(s), remember to report to school with a charged laptop and charger.
3. Yearbook Sales
People can order by paying me cash or ordering online at www.buytheyearbook.com
(school code 724152). Shout-out pages and business advertisements are also available for purchase.
4. Gradventure
Gradventure payments are due for 8th graders. This is a trip on May 16th for the 8ther graders who qualify through good grades and good behavior throughout the year. The price is $167 and includes tickets to both parks, transportation, dinner and a t-shirt. Payments can be made in full or partially to Mrs. Foster or Mrs. McKenzie. Permission slips must be turned in before any money can be collected.
5. FAST PM 2 Achievement Party
Due to a substantial increase in PM 2 performance from PM 1 (YAY!), we cannot run a Wednesday schedule next Thursday. 603 DJMS students showed growth! Holy cow! Therefore, we will celebrate the students as follows: (Normal Bell Schedule)
- 6th Period (6th Grade- 197 students)
- 7th Period (7th Grade- 201 students)
- 8th Period (8th Grade- 205 students)
6. Staff vs. Student Volleyball Game
Any student who did not have a referral, no minor infraction, or no tardy, will be allowed to participate in the staff vs. student volleyball game this week. On Friday, Dec. 20, we will celebrate our students who Breathe F.I.R.E and made choices this semester!
Note this opportunity will be provided again next semester.
7. School Spirit Week 2 (School-Wide)
Monday- Santa Hat Day
Tuesday- Flannel Day
Wednesday- Ugly Sweater/T-Shirt (Holidays)
Thursday- Light Up the Season!
Friday- Festive Friday! (PBIS Fundraiser- Crocs & PJ Day- $5.00)
