DMS Community Newsletter

Week 6 - September 20, 2024

Stay Connected at DMS

For all DMS updates: DMS ASB on Instagram
For daily announcements: Daybreak Live (except Wednesdays - Student Early Release)
See DMS Highlights below for videos on Club Rush and Counseling Squad Student Success Activity and classroom highlights pictures.

Next Week: Step It Up Fundraiser

Fundraiser Starts Thursday!

DMS Families and Community,

The annual DMS Step It Up! Fundraiser begins Thursday with a kick-off assembly for all students.

Attached HERE is a preview of the information students will recieve. More information will be sent home via email on Thursday.

Thank you for supporting DMS!

Link: Step It Up fundraiser

Defender Connections for Newly Enrolled Students

During Advisement Thursday, WEB (Where Everyone Belongs) leaders and advisors welcome new DMS students. Team building, collaboration and "get to know you" activities connected our new Defenders.

WEB Leads Defender Connections @ Advisement

Team Building & Collaboration Activities

Get to Class on Time! 5 Tardies = 1 Demerit!

Tardy Tallies Began Monday, 9/16

Period Tardies 1-6 - Tardies to the same class:

5 tardies = 1 demerit
10 tardies = 1 demerit + parent conference/contact
15 tardies = 1 demerit + 1 day after school detention
20 tardies - 1 demerit + 2 days after school detention

8th Grade Yearbook Dedications: Early Bird Deadline Nov. 1st

8th Grade Parents:

Don't delay in purchasing your yearbook dedication for your 8th grade students.

November 1st is the early bird deadline with the best price for ads.

Follow this link for more information: https://ybstore.friesens.com/782805

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

DMS Highlights

DMS Club Rush Highlights

Counseling Squad 6th Grade Student Success Stations

Mr. Bovee - Science 8 Time Variable Data Collection Lab

Mrs. Jordan's Math 7 - Jenga Problem Solving Collaboration

ASB Webstore & Bookkeeper Hours

Purchase Your School Items Online - Delivery During Advisment

The webstore is open!

Families often purchase DMS items such as:

PE Clothes
Spirit Shirts (DMS Shirts)
Yearbooks
PTSA Membership

Helpful purchasing tips:

"Create An Account" DIRECTIONS for Web Store.
WEB STORE LINK: https://tvusdasb.graystep.com

Bookkeeper Hours

TVUSD Dress Code Reminders

Here are some guidelines and tips from our TVUSD Dress and Grooming Policy (AR 5132)

Shoes must be worn (w/heel strap). No flip flops, slides, or slippers.
All students reviewed TVUSD dress code expectations during the Common Sense Assembly on Friday, 8-16-24.
Guidelines are also listed in Student Handbooks and TVUSD AR 5132.
Students will be asked to change if not adhering to dress code guidelines. Repeated offenses will result in discipline consequences.
Any questions, please contact Mrs. Schmidt.

Join DMS PTSA (click here)

TVUSD Community Communication & Non-Discrimination Statement

Previous DMS Community Newsletters
TVUSD Community Connection Newsletter 9.6.24
Official TVUSD Social Media INSTAGRAM & FACEBOOK
TVUSD Parent Center Instagram Link
TVUSD is Hiring: Edjoin Link HERE

DMS Community Newsletter

Week 6 - September 20, 2024

Stay Connected at DMS Stay Connected at DMS

Next Week: Step It Up Fundraiser Next Week: Step It Up Fundraiser

Fundraiser Starts Thursday!

Defender Connections for Newly Enrolled Students Defender Connections for Newly Enrolled Students

WEB Leads Defender Connections @ Advisement

Team Building & Collaboration Activities

Get to Class on Time! 5 Tardies = 1 Demerit! Get to Class on Time! 5 Tardies = 1 Demerit!

Tardy Tallies Began Monday, 9/16

8th Grade Yearbook Dedications: Early Bird Deadline Nov. 1st 8th Grade Yearbook Dedications: Early Bird Deadline Nov. 1st