Dragon Community,
As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to each of you for your support, dedication, and partnership in making our school community so special. We are truly thankful to be a family of Dragons — strong, kind, and committed to learning and growing together.
This time of year is a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the many blessings we share. We hope you enjoy a peaceful and joyous holiday surrounded by loved ones. Please take care and stay safe during the break.
If time permits, we encourage our students to continue their daily reading habits over the holiday — even just a few minutes each day helps maintain their growth and excitement for learning.
Thank you again for all that you do. We look forward to welcoming our students back after the break, refreshed and ready for the next chapter of the school year.
The Dragon Community Weekly Newsletter will not be generated on Saturday, November 23. The newsletter will return on Saturday, November 30.
Wishing you and your family a very Happy Thanksgiving!
DJMS Administration
1. Discipline & Behavior
I am writing to inform you that we are taking proactive steps to ensure that all students at DJMS are learning in a safe, respectful, and supportive environment. As part of our continued commitment to fostering a positive school culture, I want to remind everyone that we have a zero-tolerance policy for behaviors that disrupt the learning environment or put the safety and well-being of our students at risk.
We take violations of the SDOC Student Code of Conduct very seriously. I will be strictly enforcing the code and holding all students accountable for their actions. This includes both in and outside of the classroom (when applicable), and we will not hesitate to take appropriate disciplinary action when necessary.
I ask for your support in reinforcing the importance of respectful behavior, kindness, and responsibility at home. It is critical that we all work together to ensure our students understand the expectations and consequences, and are held accountable for their actions.
Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or concerns. Together, we can help create a positive and productive learning environment for all of our students.
2. Honor Roll Ceremonies- 1st Quarter
- Wednesday, Nov. 20- 6th Grade (First Period)
- Thursday, Nov. 21- 7th Grade (First Period)
- Friday, Nov. 22- 8th Grade (First Period)
**Parents, on the day of your ceremony, please report to the front office and check in. Your ID will be required along with having a check-in sticker. After checking in, parents may patiently wait in the lobby or the front of the school. At 9:40 am, parents will be escorted to the cafeteria.
3. Pep Rally- Nov. 21
Students with no referrals or minor infractions on record will be eligible to attend the Fall Semester School Spirit Pep Rally. Our partners from Gateway HS will be here to showcase high school programs and spark school spirit. Those who could not attend this time will have another opportunity to participate in the spring semester with Osceola High School.
4. School Dances (6th & 7th Grades Only)
On Friday, Nov. 22, the 6th and 7th grade students with no referrals will have the opportunity to attend the PBIS in-school dance during 6th or 8th period. The 8th Grade dance was canceled due to poor behavior. (8th Grade will be provided another opportunity to earn this privilege back before the semester contingent upon behavior. A measurable outcome will be established soon.)
5. Dress Downs
- Thursday, Nov. 21- School Spirit Day (Free!!)- Rep your grade level!- GO ALL OUT!!!
- 8th Grade: Black attire
- 7th Grade: Red attire
- 6th Grade: White attire
- Friday, Nov. 22- Pajama ($2 cost)
6. Yearbook Sales
Yearbooks are just $20 until November 25th. After that they will increase two more times before the end of the year. People can order by paying me cash or ordering online at www.buytheyearbook.com
(school code 724152). Shout-out pages and business advertisements are also available for purchase.
7. Gradventure
Gradventure payments are due for 8th graders. This is a trip on May 16th for the 8ther graders who qualify through good grades and good behavior throughout the year. The price is $167 and includes tickets to both parks, transportation, dinner and a t-shirt. Payments can be made in full or partially to Mrs. Foster or Mrs. McKenzie. Permission slips must be turned in before any money can be collected.
8. Winter Wonderland- Friday, Dec. 13 (5:30 pm - 7:00 pm)
The Winter Wonderland is a community event at DJMS where we will host light food/drinks, cookie decoration, ornament making, face painting, Christmas tattoo application, caramel apple making, hot chocolate bar, and light entertainment! We hope to see you there!
