DMS Community Newsletter
Week 7 - September 27, 2024
Stay Connected at DMS
- For all DMS updates: DMS ASB on Instagram
- For daily announcements: Daybreak Live (except Wednesdays - Student Early Release)
- Make Up Pictures: October 8, 2024
- College & Career Kickoff begins Tuesday! 10/1 - College Wear Tuesday!
- 8th Grade Yearbook Dedications: Early Bird Deadline Nov. 1st. Follow this link for more information: https://ybstore.friesens.com/782805
PARENT NOTIFICATIONS
PTSA Volunteers Needed
Message from Heather Cross, President Temecula Valley Council of PTAs
DMS PTSA is in need of willing parents to commit to the three positions required in order to maintain the DMS PTSA. The positions are president, treasurer, & secretary. Unfortunately, the DMS PTSA will be dissolved if the volunteer positions are not filled.
Please contact Heather Cross directly for more information on volunteering to support the DMS community at: president@tvcpta.org. Thank you for your continued support.
8th Grade Hearing & Vision Screening -10/10 & 10/11
The Vision and Hearing Screening for all 8th Graders is scheduled for 10/10 and 10/11 in their PE class. Please remind your student to bring their prescription glasses.
NAEP Testing Required Parental Notification
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
iReady Student Scores - Parent Information
Parent Report for Student iReady Diagnostic Scores
This Week: Step It Up Fundraiser
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
College & Career Kickoff Begins!
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's 1st Meeting
Club meetings have started! Basketball club meets on Tuesday, from 2:30-3:15PM. Parent permission required. Advisors are Mr. Bayaca and Mr. Acosta.
Everyone is welcome! Parent permission slip link HERE.
Basketball Club Flyer
1st Basketball Club Meeting
Make Up Pictures - October 8, 2024
See flyer for school picture ordering information or click here for website.
DMS Highlights
Mr. Johnston's Social Studies 6 - Clay Tablets
Mrs. Taylor's English 6 - Writing Constructed Response Collaboration
Mrs. Walton's CLS Class - CBI Field Trip to Promenade Mall
Mr. Bovee's Science 8 - Acceleration Lab
Ms. Fernandez's Dance 6
Mrs. Hall's Explore 6 FACS - Caramel Ring Around Bread Lab
WEB Leaders 6th Grade Attitude Activity
DMS Announcements & Support
8th Grade Yearbook Dedications: Early Bird Deadline Nov. 1st
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
ASB Webstore & Bookkeeper Hours
Purchase Your School Items Online - Delivery During Advisment
The webstore is open!
Helpful purchasing tips:
- "Create An Account" DIRECTIONS for Web Store.
- WEB STORE LINK: https://tvusdasb.graystep.com
Bookkeeper Hours
Class Tardies & Consequences
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
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