See letter below or click here.
Dear Parent or Guardian:
James L. Day Middle will participate in the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. NAEP is the largest nationally representative and continuing assessment of what students know and can do in various subjects. NAEP is different from our state assessments because it is a common measure of achievement across the country. It is administered by the National Center for Education Statistics, within the U.S. Department of Education. NAEP results are released as The Nation's Report Card, which provides information about student achievement to educators, parents, policymakers, and the public.
Your child (will/may) take a mathematics or reading assessment. In addition to subject-area questions, students voluntarily complete NAEP survey questions. These questions provide valuable information about participating students' educational experiences and opportunities to learn both in and outside of the classroom. More information about NAEP survey questions is available at https://nces.ed.gov/nationsreportcard/parents under the section “What Questions Are on the Test?”
The assessment takes about 90 minutes for most students, which includes transition time, directions, and completion of survey questions. The information collected is used for statistical purposes only.
- Your child's grades will not be affected.
- Students may be excused for any reason, are not required to complete the assessment, and may skip any question.
- While the assessment is voluntary, NAEP depends on student participation to help policymakers improve education. However, if you do not want your child to participate, notification in writing is required by Friday, October 4, 2024.
- Contact Jaclyn Patterson, Intervention Administrator, at jpatterson@tvusd.us if you have any questions.
There is no need to study in preparation for NAEP, but please encourage your child to do their best.
We are excited that our school is participating in NAEP. We know that James L. Day Middle's students will show what our nation's students know and can do.
Sincerely,
Rob Sousa, Principal
Parent Report for Student iReady Diagnostic Scores
DMS Families and Community,
The annual DMS Step It Up! Fundraiser began Thursday with a kick-off assembly for all students. Attached HERE is the information. More information was sent home via email on Thursday.
Thank you for supporting DMS!
Link: Step It Up fundraiser
Join in the Fun This Week!
College Fight Songs (Every Tuesday before school)
College Wear - 10/1 - College Wear Tuesday!
College Trivia Kahoot Activity - Oct. 1st
In the MPR during both Lunches *** Prizes awarded to Winners!
8th Grade Guidance Lesson - High School & Post High School Readiness - Oct 2 & 3rd - during Social Science classes.
Basketball Club Flyer
See flyer for school picture ordering information or click here for website.
Yearbook Dedications Early Bird Deadline Nov.1st
Follow this link https://ybstore.friesens.com/782805 or scan QR code.
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.
- 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
