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Everyone, Everyday; High Standards, High Achievement
Volume 19-20: Friday, October 25, 2019
Principally Speaking
As fall rolls around we have several important dates we want you to keep in mind. The first is the eLearning practice days this weekend, October 26-27th. During this time we are asking our students to log in to schoology and verify that they can gain access their assignments. This task will help us determine who needs assistance in preparation for our first eLearning day November 7th. On this day students will be working from home on their Chromebooks and the teachers will be doing professional development and answering student questions.
Parent-Teacher conferences are coming up! We will hold two separate evenings for your convenience, November 7 or November 14 from 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM. We ask that parents limit their sign up to meeting with one teacher. Parents do not need to attend both nights. We are simply offering two evenings so that parents have options within their schedules. Again, we encourage all parents to meet with one teacher. You may sign up using the following link: https://signup.com/go/VfuoecP.
Thank you and please let us know if you need assistance with eLearning or parent-teacher conferences.
Sincerely,
David Rector
Assistant Principal
Raising A Grateful Teen
Research points to lots of reasons to teach kids gratitude. But the biggest reason may be that gratitude is a unique balm for the teenage experience. by: Leslie Crawford | June 19, 2018
Please see the link below.
Parent-Teacher Conferences - November 7 & November 14
Parent-Teacher Conferences will take place on the evenings of November 7 and November 14 from 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM. Parents do not need to attend both nights. We are simply offering two evenings so that parents have options within their schedules.
Sign up using this link: https://signup.com/go/VfuoecP.
Chromebooks
If your student's device needs repair or they need assistance please, have them come to the support center. It is open daily from 8:15 A. M. to 8:45 A.M., as well as student lunches times Tuesday and Thursday.
For more information on Chromebooks please see the district website.
Character Focus for September/October - Responsibility
noun, plural responsibilities.
- the state or fact of being responsible, answerable, or accountable for something within one's power, control, or management: We must accept responsibility for the decisions we make.
- an instance of being responsible: The responsibility for this mess is yours.
- a person or thing for which one is responsible: A student has a responsibility to take care of his or her cell phone.
- reliability or dependability: Bill exercised responsibility when completed his assignment on time.
West Bridge Church Trick-or-Treating
Athletic News
The Athletic Department sells punch passes for ball game admission at a discounted price. The pass costs $20.00 and may be purchased at the games or during school hours. A pass saves you one dollar per person. Your immediate family (husband, wife, children) may use the same pass. There are 10 "punches" per pass. Admission for first grade through age 65 is $3.00 per person. Should you have questions, please call 317-718-2335.
Students attending ball games are to remain at the games until the events are completely over for the night. If a student needs to leave early, we ask that you send a note or make a phone call to Miss Hopkins for them to leave.
Please Call to Report Your Student Absent
Holiday Assistance
Families in need of holiday assistance are encouraged to contact the school counselors, Heather Luce or Laura Tice, no later than Friday, November 9th via email hluce@danville.k12.in.us or ltice@danville.k12.in.us or by telephone 317-745-5491.
Assistance is provided by the following organizations.
- Clothe-A-Child
- Angels Anonymous
- Private donors
New Transportation Policy for Bus Passes
For the 2019-2020 school year, our transportation department will be adopting a new end of day destination policy. Moving forward, families with students riding the bus at the end of the day will be asked to designate two possible addresses to which their child may be dropped off. These two addresses will be the only ones that can be used throughout the year for afternoon drop off.
This policy change can be attributed to safety, capacity and funding. Ensuring the safety of each child in the transportation process is important to us. When a student has fewer changes in their schedule, our building staff can better monitor and safeguard that students are heading to the right place. It also allows our bus drivers to make connections with their riders and to verify that they have delivered them safely.
Additionally, when students change routes often it can cause capacity issues on buses that serve some of our more heavily populated areas. Overcrowding on a school bus may cause safety and behavioral issues.
State funding changes and reduced operational costs have made this policy necessary for our transportation department. If this trend continues, additional measures may include an implemented walking radius, longer drive times or elimination of certain routes.
Nutrition Club
The Nutrition Club provides supplemental weekend food for children at North, South and the Middle School each Friday during the school year. We all struggle at some point. The goal of this program is to ease a bit of the struggle. You are welcome to sign-up at any point during the school year. The food will be sent home in a plastic bag that can fit inside a school backpack or be carried. You only complete one form per family. List all of your children that you would like to participate. Each child in your family will receive their own cinch sack or bag on Fridays throughout the school year. This program is the result of the generosity of the Danville community!
Please contact Chrissy Larkin with any questions. clarkin9893@aol.com or 317-563-2498. Please click on the link below for the form:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1p4TylOt_YDg1w6Q2g9pZmGacD3DCN_8s/view?usp=sharing
Follow Us on Social Media!
You are invited to follow us on social media. We are working to improve our communications by layering our messages using Infinite Campus, email, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and our website. Please help us by following us and giving constructive feedback. We want to get better and serve you well.
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Facebook - DCMS Warriors @DanvilleCommunityMSWarriors
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Webpage - https://www.danville.k12.in.us/Domain/9
Cummins Behavioral Health Partnership for School Based Services
We continue our partnership with Cummins Behavioral Health Systems to provide a variety of services for students and families. We are excited to introduce our new school based therapist, Hailey Alexander.
How Can the Partnership Benefit Students and Families
- School personnel and Cummin's staff are able to quickly identify needs that students may have.
- Cummins staff are located at the school and work hand in hand with teachers, school counselors, parents, and students.
- Parents/guardians are consulted each step along the way and are active participants in planning and carrying out treatment.
- Most services can be provided at the school or in the home, making it more convenient - and they are available year round.
- Services are strictly confidential and no care will be provided unless the parent/guardian gives permission.
All we ask is that you become actively involved in your child's care. When parents, school, and behavioral health professionals combine their knowledge, amazing things can happen!
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Upcoming Events
10/28
7 Boys Basketball Try Outs - 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
8 Boys Basketball Try Outs - 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
10/29
7 Boys Basketball Try Outs - 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
8 Boys Basketball Try Outs - 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Cheer Practice - 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Girls on the Run - 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Yearbook 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
10/30
FCA - 7:45 AM to 8:20 AM
Spell Bowl Practice – 3:40 PM to 4:30 PM
7 Boys Basketball Try Outs - 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
8 Boys Basketball Try Outs - 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
10/31
Girls on the Run - 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
11/5
Cheer Practice - 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Girls on the Run - 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Yearbook 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Builders Club - 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
11/6
FCA - 7:45 AM to 8:20 AM
11/7
Planned E-Learning Day - No School for Students
Parent Teacher Conferences - 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM
11/8
Science Club - 7:30 AM to 8:22 AM
FFA Meeting - 7:45 AM to 8:22 AM
11/9
Girls on the Run Heart & Soul Club 5K Run
About Us
Please call by 8 AM if your child will be late to school or absent all day.
Student Hours
- Doors Open - 8:15 AM
- Locker/Breakfast - 8:22 AM
- Warning Bell - 8:31 AM
- Classes Start - 8:33 AM Be in your seat, please.
- Bus Rider Dismissal - 3:24 PM
- Car Riders/Walkers - 3:30 PM
Bus Transportation Line - 317-745-6875
Email: tlucas@danville.k12.in.us
Website: www.danville.k12.in.us/middle
Location: 1425 W Lincoln St, Danville, IN, United States
Phone: 317-745-5491