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SEPTEMBER NEWSLETTER
WEEK 7 SEPTEMBER 23 - SEPTEMBER 27
PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
Hello DMHS Parents.
Our next coffee with the principal will be Wednesday, October 2nd at 8:45 AM in the Parent Center. We will go over
Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) The LCAP is a tool for local educational agencies to set goals, plan actions, and leverage resources to meet those goals to improve student outcomes.
We will also talk about the LAUSD Family Guide Strategic Plan. We will provide a brief overview of the Los Angeles Unified Strategic Plan. Families will learn about the new Family Guide to the Strategic Plan and also will identify ways to use the Family Guide.
I look forward to seeing you!
What the Future Holds - Important Dates
Important Days
9/23/24- Advisory Block EVEN
9/23/24- Campus Tours (Articulation) Juarez
9/23/24-College Visit - Davidson
9/23/24-Tennis, Girls game (Wilson)
9/24/24-PD Tuesday (1-6)
9/24/24-College Visit - Wellesley
9/25/24-Volleyball, Girls game
9/25/24-NACAC College Fair Field Trip
9/25/24- Advisory Block ODD
9/26/24-9/28/24- NACAC - LA Convention Center
9/26/24-Parent Workshop #4 DBM Love Languages - Lupe Almanza PBIS in the parent center at 8:45AM
9/26/24-Hispanic Heritage Lunch Activity by ASB
9/26/24-Tennis, Girls Game(Contreras)
9/26/24-Campus Tours (Articulation) Juarez
9/26/24- Advisory Block EVEN
9/27/24-Volleyball, Girls Game Roybal
9/27/24- Advisory Block ODD
10/02/24 Coffee with Mr. Teer in the Parent Center at 8:45AM
10/03/24 No School Unassigned Day
10/04/24 Annual Title 1 Meeting In the Parent Center at 9:00AM
Upcoming Schedule
Tutoring Schedule
STELLAR- Ms. Wang
We will continue to have STELLAR awards this year. STELLAR students are:
Scholars
Technologically Savvy
Effective Communicators
Leaders
Life-long Learners
Aware – Globally, Socially, & Environmentally
Responsible
See the DMHS Mission here!
Congratulations to the students nominated for August!
Julian Alvarado
Elijah Roy
Shane Kim
Brian Ong
Nashit Konok
Hailey Hernandez (x2)
Dwayne Kelly Curamen
Hailey Hernandez
Social Emotional Learning
Message for Ms. Mendoza, Psychiatric Social Worker
Dear Parents/Guardians,
Hello, my name is Aime Mendoza. I am the your Psychiatric Social Worker (PSW) at Downtown Magnets High School. I am available Monday through Friday from 8:30AM to 4:00PM.
The services that will be available include individual, group, crisis intervention, community referrals and parent support. I may also be providing some classroom presentations on topics that promote wellness and resilience, positive social skills and conflict resolution. The purpose of these services is to help our students achieve greater success in their educational, social and emotional growth.
If you have any questions or would like to meet with me, please contact me at via email at a.chinchillamend@lausd.net. I look forward to meeting all of you throughout the year!
If you need services for your student, please complete the Caregivers Referral Form:
Sincerely,
Aime Mendoza
Psychiatric Social Worker
School Site Councils
School Site Councils Meetings
Dear DMHS families, you are invited to make a difference in the governance of our school by participating in the English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC), School Site Council (SSC) and Local Leadership Council (LSLC).
The English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) we will let you know when is our next meeting.
Local School Leadership Council (LSLC) will be having their October meeting on Thursday, October 10 @ 3:40 PM in the Parent Center, Room 3-101.
School Site Council (SSC) we are working on the dates for the meetings. . Contact Ms. Pena at: claudia.penaclemente@lausd.net or Mr. Torres at: juan.c.torres@lausd.net for more information.
Library Hours and Services
Library Hours and Services
The library is open during nutrition and lunch
Students can print, study, research and check-out books (Max 3 books)
Printing can only be done during nutrition or lunch. There is no charge for printing.
Students are encouraged to bring their student ID’s to check-out materials but are not required.
Student Success Card from the Los Angeles Public Library
https://msfloresdmhslibrarycorner.weebly.com/
Thank you,
Ms. Maria Flores
Teacher Librarian
Field trip to the NACAC College Fair 9 am - 1:30 pm) Wednesday, 9/25
This trip will be open to Seniors
Please follow our Instagram for information on college visits and college opportunities @dmhscollegecenter
Visit our website: DMHS College Center: https://dmhscollegecenter.weebly.com/
Parent Center Corner
Message from your Community Representative - Parent Center
Dear DMHS Parents,
Do you need help navigating your student's schoology? Contact Ms. Pena at Google Voice number (323) 332-9611 to schedule an appointment so she can help you navigate schoology. My office hours are Monday-Friday 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM.
Does your student need a chrome book or hotspot? Visit at: https://device.lausd.net/ You will use the username and password you use to log in to the parent portal.
Having access to the Parent Portal has become easier. Now you can download the mobile app in the google play store or apple stores. Just look for LAUSD Mobile App 3.0 or scan the QR code below. Once you have downloaded the app just log in with your username (email) and the password and you are ready to access Schoology, Grades, assignments amount other features.
Parents if you still feel lost navigating LAUSD Mobile App or Parent Portal, please check out the video tutorials from the Office of Student, Family and Community Engagement at the following website:
Video Gallery
Hello DMHS parents check out our Video Gallery. You can find Substance Abuse Awareness and LAUSD A-G Graduation Requirements presentation at https://www.downtownmagnets.org/apps/video/
LAUSD Mobile App Google Play
LAUSD Mobile App Apple Store
Community Representative Office Hours
Community Representative Office Hours
Resources
Food Bank:https://www.lafoodbank.org/
El Centro del Pueblo located at 1157 Lemoyne Ave, Los Angeles, CA. 90026 in Echo Park has food distribution every Thursday from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Make sure to bring your own bags; bags will not be provided.
Central City Neighborhood Partners (CCNP) food distribution Thursday 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM at 501 S. Bixel St. Los Angeles, CA. 90017. They also have other resources that can be find in their website: https://laccnp.org/
LA City Resources website: https://lacity.gov/myla311
LA County Services website: https://211la.org/
Free Groceries every other Thursday starting Thursday September28. Location KYCC Menlo Family Center
1230 Menlo Ave., Suite 100
Los Angeles, CA 90006
Mental Health Resources: https://dmh.lacounty.gov/resources/
LA COUNTY RESOURCES: http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/chs/Docs/DPH_COVIDresourceguide.pdf
HEALTH SERVICES DEPARTMENT: https://dhs.lacounty.gov/our-services/resources/
- Heart of Los Angeles (HOLA) https://www.heartofla.org/community-resources
Counseling Office - Mr. Plasencia, Ms. Guerrero, Mr. Lee, and Ms. Ramos
We will continue to have STELLAR awards this year. STELLAR students are:
Scholars
Technologically Savvy
Effective Communicators
Leaders
Life-long Learners
Aware – Globally, Socially, & Environmentally
Responsible
See the DMHS Mission here!
Congratulations to the students nominated for August!
Julian Alvarado
Elijah Roy
Shane Kim
Brian Ong
Nashit Konok
Hailey Hernandez (x2)
Dwayne Kelly Curamen
Hailey Hernandez