

DMS Community Newsletter
Spring Week 15 - May 2, 2025
Stay Connected at DMS
- For all DMS updates: DMS ASB on Instagram
- For daily announcements: Daybreak Live (except Wednesdays - Student Early Release)
- Get IMMEDIATE alerts re: Attendance, Tardies, & Assignments: Directions here.
- TVUSD Calendar & Bell Schedules - HERE
- Join DMS PTSA HERE
- Yearbooks are close to selling out! See ad below.
- State Testing Coming Soon: May 5-9. See Info Here
CAASPP State Testing Starts Monday!
DMS Testing Dates: May 5 - May 9th
- CAASPP Testing begins Monday, May 5th and continues through Friday May 9th for all grades.
- DMS will be on a rolling block schedule Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Wednesday will be a regular schedule and students will be dismissed at 1:30.
- Please be sure to have your students to school on time as testing begins promptly at 8:00 am.
- Thank you in advance for your support in helping make state testing a success!
Lost & Found Items -- Claim by Friday, 5/9
Remaining Lost & Found items will be donated.
Missing any personal items? Water bottles, clothing, lunch boxes?
The last day to claim lost and found items is Friday, May 9. See the items in the lunch area by the MPR.
Remaining items will be donated after Friday.
TVUSD Device Insurance - Window OPEN!
Protect your student's device for just $30!
Accidents happen — but you can have peace of mind all year long with TVUSD’s device insurance.
*Please note: Insurance applies to one device per school year and does not cover lost peripherals such as charging block/cord and stylus.
Device Insurance https://tvusd.myschoolcentral.com/
DMS Events
Staff Appreciation is May 12-16th
Thank you for helping us recognize and appreciate the incredible work our staff does every day. We couldn’t do it without you!
Please take a moment to look over the list and sign up for anything you’re able to provide. Donations can be dropped off at the front office by Wednesday, May 6th, or sent directly to the school using the Amazon Wish List Link in the Sign Up. Sign UP Genius Link
With gratitude,
DMS Leadership Advisors
DMS Clothes Drive Fundraiser
April 9 - May 2.
Drop off in Room 513
All proceeds will benefit DMS students. Please donate your used clothing, shoes, purses, backpacks, belts, and wallets.
No bedding, linens or small rugs are accepted.
Questions? Email Mrs. Dowling at mailto:bdowling@tvusd.us
DMS Choir Sign Ups
Current 6th and 7th graders can sign up for the DMS Choirs next year. It includes a QR code that leads to a form for them to sign up.
Incoming 7th Grade Vaccines
See flyer for all required vaccines for 7th grade.
CHS Sports Physicals for Athletes - MAY 3rd
Please review the following important information regarding sports physicals and clearance:
Sports Physical Day: We will be hosting an upcoming Sports Physical Day. This is a convenient opportunity for students to complete their required physicals as part of the clearance process.
Clearance Requirement: All student-athletes must be cleared to participate. This can be done through our on-site physical day or by visiting your own doctor.
Fall Sports: Clearance opens May 1 for the 2025–26 school year. Many fall sports begin training during the summer or right as school starts, so it's important to complete clearance early.
Winter & Spring Sports: Some of these sports also offer camps or practices in the fall, which require the same clearance process.
CHS Color Guard Tryouts
May 19 and 21st, 4 - 6 PM
Meet in Band Room 283
CHS's Color Guard Instagram is @chaparralhs_colorguard
DMS Highlights
Ms. Fernandez's Explore Wheel Dance 6
Mrs. Leuschen's AVID 7 Tutorials
DMS Announcements & Support
Don't Miss Out: Order Your Yearbook NOW
We are getting close to selling out!
Purchase Yearbooks now for $60 at Book Keeper in Room 515 or on DMS Website: https://dms.tvusd.k12.ca.us/parents/asb-web-store
Questions? Email Mrs. Cooper at acooper@tvusd.us
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
DMS Clubs Schedule
Class Tardies Consequences & Dress Code Reminders
Semester 2 Period Tardy Notifications
As of 1/14/25, DMS restarted a school-wide initiative to support student attendance and on-time arrival to class.
Parents/guardians receive email notifications for every period tardy earned by their student. The email includes the parent, teacher, student, and administration. Please reach out to teachers and administration if you have any question regarding a marked tardy. Students also receive a paper notification/warning in class.
Get immediate attendance updates by signing up for Infinite Campus alerts for attendance and assignments. Directions here.
See DMS Student Handbook for more information on demerits and end of year activities. Students with 12 or more demerits are not eligible for end of year grade-level events.
Tardy Tallies Began Tuesday, 1/14
TVUSD Dress Code Policy
- Guidelines are listed in Student Handbooks and TVUSD AR 5132
TVUSD Community Communication & Non-Discrimination Statement
- Previous DMS Community Newsletters
- TVUSD Community Connection Newsletter 4.25.25
- Official TVUSD Social Media INSTAGRAM & FACEBOOK
TVUSD Parent Center Instagram Link
- TVUSD is Hiring: Edjoin Link HERE