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.
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