Please visit our DMS website at https://www.madisoncity.k12.al.us/discovery for ALL things DMS.

* ABCDE rotation schedule for week 17, 12/2-12/6

* Advisory schedule for Dec 3rd ("Gratitude")

* PLEASE check Lost and Found near the front office!! It is starting to pile up!

Future DMS Panther dates:

- Nov 25-29 - Thanksgiving Break!!, NO SCHOOL

- Dec 3 - Dec 10 - iReady “Winter” testing dates

- Dec 3 - "Giving" Tuesday in MCS (Pajama Day for all students that donate $2)

- Dec 12 - PTA fundraising party for top fundraisers (EDCBA schedule)

- Dec 13 - Pajama Day for meeting 50% Impact Aid goal (if goal is met)

- Dec 16 - DMS School-wide Reward Party #2 (BACED schedule)

- Dec 19-20 - DMS "fall" mid-term/final exams (NO early exams per DMS/MCS policy; make-up day is January 6, 2025)

On November 8, Discovery had a great first Panther Spark Day. As part of that day, students were given two different competitions in which to compete: The Drawn Entry (where students had to draw what Panther Spark Day meant to them and their future) and the Written Entry (where students could write an essay about the impact that Panther Spark Day had on them). After submitting their work, they were judged and the winners for each grade level were determined. Here are the winning submissions:

6th Grade:

Drawn Entry: Eisley Yaw

7th Grade:

Written Entry: Rayelee Richards

Drawn Entry: Elanor Ottander

8th Grade:

Written Entry: Aaliyah Wright

Drawn Entry: Aaliyah Wright

Students received Panther Spark Day medals and recognition from Mr. Hill for their commendable interest and motivation to focus on their future careers.

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• Please ensure that your students adhere to the dress code. All clothing must meet appropriate guidelines as noted in the DMS Student Handbook and MCS Code of Conduct. Also, students may bring a jacket or sweater if they are cold; however, blankets and stuffed animals are not allowed as a cover at school.

• Attendance is very important. Please be sure to send absence notes to dmsattendance@madisoncity.k12.al.us whenever your student is absent from school.
• Students should arrive to class on time and be in their seats when the tardy bell rings.
  
• For morning drop off and afternoon dismissal, parking in the front northeast lot or in the loop at the front office will soon require a clearly marked parking pass. Those without this pass are asked to use the car line. Thanks to everyone for using the car line unless you have an "approved reason" from the DMS administration. Approved reasons are for SRO, medical/emergency, special needs, late arrival, etc. We are working for the safety of all of our students and staff at DMS. Thank you for your continued support!
  

• Please encourage your students to check the DMS Lost & Found near the front office if they have misplaced any items.
• The Lost and Found will be cleared out on the first day of each month and unclaimed items will be donated to a worthy cause.

Jingle and Mingle: We are treating the DMS staff to a soup luncheon in December! We need your help to make it a success! Please sign up to provide items if you are able.

If you haven't purchased your DMS PTA membership yet, please consider joining today. Who can join the DMS PTA? Everyone! Families, teachers, administrators, staff, grandparents, aunts, uncles, friends, even businesses can join the PTA. The number one reason to join the Parent Teacher Association is to benefit your child. In doing so, you also help your school. Thank you to everyone that has joined for the 2024/2025 school year!

The Spirit Wear Store is Open: We have lots of new items, including a quarter-zip! Shop here.

Have you linked your Kroger account to the Discovery Middle School PTA? The Kroger Community Rewards program makes fundraising easy by donating to local organizations based on the shopping you do every day. Once you link your Kroger Rewards Card to an organization, all you have to do is shop at Kroger and swipe your Shopper’s Card, and Kroger will donate a portion of your total to the organization of your choice. Your price stays the same.

The Care Closet is in need of supplies: There is a Care Closet in the boys and girls locker room. It helps all students that come through the physical education department with personal hygiene.
Please consider donating any of the following items, which can be dropped off at the front desk:
Band aids
Body wipes
Deodorant(mini)
Ponytail holders
Tampons
Pads
Panties
Socks
Hand sanitizer(mini)
Toothpaste
Toothbrushes

Have questions for the PTA? Email us at DiscoveryMiddlePTA@gmail.com

Follow the PTA on: Facebook
Instagram: @discoverymiddlepta

Website: https://www.madisoncity.k12.al.us/discovery
Location: 1304 Hughes Road, Madison, AL, USA
Phone: 256-837-3735
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/discoverymspanthers/