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Everyone, Everyday; High Standards, High Achievement
Volume 16 - 17: Friday, May 5, 2017
Principally Speaking
Thank you to all who wished us well for this year's Teacher Appreciation Week. An extra shout out goes to our very own DCMS PTO for providing lunch to our staff on Thursday, to Painting with a Twist in Avon, and to Applebee's in Avon for making our week extra special with donations.
ISTEP testing is now complete! With the state assessment behind us we will move full steam ahead in teaching and learning any remaining and/or less critical state standards in all content areas. We will be purposeful and intent on using our learning time well through the very last day of school.
As always, I am blessed to serve as the principal of Danville Community Middle School. Thank you for the opportunity.
Marsha Webster
Principal
4th Graders to Visit DCMS Soon!
The Media Center will host a Scholastic Book Fair Monday, May 8 through Friday, May 12. Our Book Fair is a buy one, get one free* event that provides a wonderful selection of fun, engaging, and affordable books kids want to read. For each book purchased at the fair, students will be able to select a second book of equal or lesser value for free. This is a wonderful opportunity to stock up on summer reading.
Parade Band Rehearsals
Parade Band Rehearsals for the Mayberry Parade start next week!
Parade Rehearsals will be after school from 4PM-5PM.
Rehearsals are 5/8, 5/10, 5/15, and 5/17.
Immunizations Required: Attention Parents of 5th Grade Students
Students entering grades 6 must have documentation of the following vaccinations on or before the first day of the 2017-18 school year.
· (Tdap) Tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis
· Meningococcal Conjugate (MCV4-Menactra)
The Indiana State Department of Health also recommends that all students have 2 doses of Hep A. We are sending you this information early enabling you to have your present 5th grade student fully immunized prior to the start of school as he/she enters 6th grade. Most physicians’ and pharmacies offer these vaccines. The Hendricks County Health Department also offers them by appointment during normal scheduled clinic hours. For questions, please contact the Hendricks County Health Department at 317-745-9222.
For further assistance or questions, please contact the school nurse, Diane Petersen, at 317-745-5491 or email: dpetersen@danville.k12.in.us
REMINDER:
Please send documentation to the school after your student has received the immunizations so we may add the dates to their health record prior to the beginning of the 2017-2018 school year.
For complete Indiana immunization information and schedules, please visit:
Indiana Sheriffs' Association Youth Leadership Camp
There is additional information and applications available in the office for any current 7th or 8th grade student who is interested!
Danville Public Library Summer Reading Program
Children and teens are invited to join the “Build a Better World” summer reading program at the Danville Public Library. Don’t miss the Summer Reading Kick-off, “Professor Steve’s Marvelous Machine Show”, at the Library on Sunday, June 4th at 2:30 pm. Professor Steve will entertain with his amazing collection of inventions, all of which help to “Build a Better World.” Learn about six classical simple machines (wedge, wheel, lever, inclined plane, screw and pulley) and inventors that used them to make awesome inventions. In addition, Professor Steve will teach all about the importance of recycling with his Amazing Time Machine. There will be lots of science, lots of interaction and lots of fun for all ages! After the program, register for the summer reading program and earn an extra entry in the grand prize drawings held at the end of the summer. Keep track of your reading this summer, complete activities, and attend fun library programs to earn small prizes or coupons from our sponsors. Professor Steve’s performance is made possible by generous support from the Friends of the Library. Visit the library website at www.dplindiana.org for more information and to register for programs.
2017 - 2018 School Calendar
Nutrition Club Information
The Nutrition Club provides supplemental weekend food for children at North, South and the Middle School each Friday during the school year. We all struggle at some point. The goal of this program is to ease a bit of the struggle. You are welcome to sign-up at any point during the school year. The food will be sent home in a cinch sack or plastic bag that can fit inside a school backpack or be carried.
Please complete the form below or complete the on-line registration: http://www.kidssummerlunchbunch.org/club.php. You only complete one form per family. List all of your children that you would like to participate. Each child in your family will receive their own cinch sack or bag on Fridays throughout the school year. This program is the result of the generosity of the Danville community!
Please contact Julie Randall with any questions. Randall.6203@gmail.com or 317-694-5097.
21st Century Scholars Indiana
Indiana’s 21st Century Scholars is a needs- and performance-based program that provides students the opportunity to earn up to a four-year scholarship at an Indiana college or university.
Hoosier students who meet income criteria can enroll during their 7th- or 8th-grade year of middle school. Students commit to maintaining academic success, remaining drug and alcohol free, and completing college-preparation activities.
Scholars are provided resources and assistance to help them plan and prepare for college and pay for expenses not covered by their scholarship.
Applications must be submitted by June 30 of the student's 8th grade year.
Apply online only. Eligible 7th and 8th grade students and their parents or legal guardians can access the online application at www.Scholars.IN.gov . Please review income eligibility requirements online before applying by visiting www.Scholars.IN.gov/enroll .
New to ScholarTrack or have questions about completing the Scholar Success Program? Watch this online presentation to view how to register an account and record your progress as you complete the Scholar Success Program through ScholarTrack.
DCMS PTO News
BOX TOPS/CAMPBELL'S SOUP LABELS CONTEST
Save your box tops and Campbell's Soup Labels for the spring contest! Save your box tops and Campbell's Soup Labels for the spring contest! Tell Grandma, Aunts, neighbors, Mom, everyone! Clip and Save! Winning class on 7/8 and on 5/6 side will receive a coupon to the Dairy Queen and their teacher will get an Amazon gift card! 5/6 graders please turn them into your 1st period teacher and 7/8 turn into your 3rd period teacher. Remember to put them in a zip-lock bag with your teacher’s name so your class will get the credit! Deadline is Friday, May 12th! Which class will collect the most?
FACEBOOK
DCMS PTO has a Facebook page! It is listed as Danville Community Middle School PTO. Like it and start following us!
Do you grocery shop at Marsh? It's time to renew, or sign up for their Marsh Fresh Ideas for Education Program. By registering, our school will receive a kickback from your purchases that can be used for items for our school. Go to Fresh Ideas for Education.com and enter school code 28547 to sign up. Thank you!
ELECTIONS WILL BE MAY 8 for 2017-2018 BOARD
PTO Meeting will be Monday, May 8th at 9:00 AM Everyone welcome to attend. Board position descriptions are available. Email dcms4PTO@gmail.com for more details. YOU can make a difference at your child's school. Hope to see you at the meeting.
VOLUNTEERS are needed for working the bookstore and making teacher copies on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Hours are from 8:10 AM to 9-10 AM, depending on how much copying is needed. This is a great way to get involved in your child's school AND help our awesome teachers! The kids LOVE buying items at the bookstore! Please go to http://signup.com/go/LtcGhz to sign up for once a week, or once a month. Giving of your time is greatly appreciated! Bookstore hours are Tuesday,Thursday and Friday from the first bell to start of school bell on the 5th and 6th side. Thursday there is a cart on the 7th and 8th side before the start of school. Bring in your loose change from the couch cushions, allowance money, or your piggy bank money! Bookstore items cost from 10 cents to a few dollars and consist off all school supply list items, staplers, fun pencils, pens, erasers, lead, folders, and much more!
Any comments or suggestions for DCMS PTO, please send them to dcms4pto@gmail.com. We appreciate your support!
2016-2017 PTO Board Members
President: Beth Walliser
Vice-President: Carrie Kirk
Treasurer: Keri McRoberts
Secretary and Box Top Coordinator: Abby Bickel
Upcoming Events
5/8
PTO Meeting - 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Track Meet vs Western Boone @Home - 4:45 PM to 7:00 PM
School Board Meeting @South - 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
5/9
FCA - 7:45 AM to 8:22 AM
Builder's Club Meeting - 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Track Practice - 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Cheer Try-outs - 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM
5/10
Track Meet @Monrovia - 4:45 PM to 5:45 PM
Boys (6, 7 & 8 Grade) Basketball Open Gym – 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
5/11
Sagamore Conference Track Meet Field Events @North Mont. HS - 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Girls (5, 6, & 7 Grade) Basketball Open Gym – 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
5/12
NJHS Meeting - 7:30 AM to 8:22 AM
Track Practice - 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
5/13
Special Olympics Track - 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
5/15
Sagamore Conference Track Meet Running Events & Rain Date for Field Events @North Mont. HS - 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM
5/16
FCA - 7:45 AM to 8:22 AM
Sagamore Conference Track Meet Rain Date @North Mont. HS - 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Cheer Try-outs - 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM
5/17
Track Pizza Party - 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Cheer Try-outs - 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Sports Physicals for all Middle & HS Athletes @HS - 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
5/18
Science Club - 7:45 AM to 8:22 AM
Cheer Try-outs - 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Girls (5, 6, & 7 Grade) Basketball Open Gym – 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
5/20
Special Olympics Track - 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
About Us
Please call by 8 AM if your child will be late to school or absent all day.
Student Hours
- Doors Open - 8:15 AM
- Locker/Breakfast - 8:22 AM
- Warning Bell - 8:31 AM
- Classes Start - 8:33 AM Be in your seat, please.
- Bus Rider Dismissal - 3:24 PM
- Car Riders/Walkers - 3:30 PM
Bus Transportation Line - 317-745-6875
Email: tlucas@danville.k12.in.us
Website: www.danville.k12.in.us/middle
Location: 1425 W Lincoln St, Danville, IN, United States
Phone: 317-745-5491