The War Cry
Everyone, Everyday; High Standards, High Achievement
Volume 16 - 17: Friday, March 3, 2017
Principally Speaking
It appears that the first round of ISTEP has been completed without any major challenges. Of course many of our students wished they had more time to complete certain sections of the test. We explained that we do not have control over the time restrictions placed on each portion of the test. What that did tell me is that we need to do a better job of preparing students to respond to certain questions with time limits. We know that all of us will perform as we practice, and we certainly want our students to be able to respond to test questions fully and with confidence under all conditions. We will be conducting make up testing for students who missed any portions of the testing next week.
As always, I am honored and thankful to serve you and your students as the principal of Danville Community Middle School.
Sincerely,
Marsha Webster
Principal
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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.
Yearbook Ordering Details
Cost per book: $25.00
The yearbook will be a hardback book with color photos and pages throughout. It will be filled with many memories of the 2016 – 2017 school year. To order, you may call 24 hours a day at 1-866-282-1516, or you may ORDER ONLINE @ www.jostens.com using the following information:
Danville Middle School
Danville, IN
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
SPIRIT WEAR CLEARANCE SALE!
Print attached flyer to order your Danville Community School Spirit Wear. Prices are reduced to $5 each! T-shirts are available in Youth Large to Adult Large. Quantities are getting limited! Order soon while supplies last and support our PTO and show your school spirit!
ELECTIONS WILL BE MAY 8 for 2017-2018 BOARD
It's not too early to be thinking about running for the PTO board for next school year. Position descriptions are available. Email dcms4PTO@gmail.com for more details. YOU can make a difference at your child's school.
5th and 6th graders: Stay tuned. An after school party with a DJ is being planned for you in May!
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!
BOX TOPS/CAMPBELL'S SOUP LABELS
We will be having a spring contest. Keep clipping and saving and watch for more details!
Bookstore hours are Tuesday 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! New items often!
Any comments or suggestions for DCMS PTO, please send them to dcms4pto@gmail.com. We appreciate your support!
2016-2017 PTO Board:
President: Beth Walliser
Vice-President: Carrie Kirk
Treasurer: Keri McRoberts
Secretary and Box Top Coordinator: Abby Bickel
FREE Math & Science Help!
We are here to help you with your math and science questions. Rose-Hulman’s Homework Hotline is a FREE service with student-tutors available Sundays – Thursdays, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm (ET). You can call a tutor at 877-Ask-Rose (877-275-7673) or chat with a tutor at AskRose.org. You can also email tutors by visiting AskRose.org, at any time and they will respond during operating hours.
No matter if you need a strong finish or a great start, now is the time to do so and we are here to help.
Interested in more information about us? Check out AskRose.org
Upcoming Events
3/6
Science Academic Team - 7:30 AM to 8:22 AM
7 Girls Basketball County Tourney Game @Avon North - 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
8 Girls Basketball County Tourney Game @Avon North - 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Swim Practice @HS - 3:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Wrestling Practice @HS - 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
3/7
FCA - 7:45 AM to 8:22
Builder's Club - 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
English Academic Team - 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
7 Girls Basketball County Tourney Game @TBA - 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
8 Girls Basketball County Tourney Game @TBA - 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Wrestling Practice @HS - 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Swim Practice @HS - 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
3/8
7 Girls Basketball Practice - 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
8 Girls Basketball Practice - 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Swim Meet @North Putnam - 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Wrestling County Tournament @Brownsburg East - 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
3/9
Science Club - 7:45 AM to 8:22 AM
Social Studies Academic Team - 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
7 Girls Basketball County Tourney Game @TBA - 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
8 Girls Basketball County Tourney Game @TBA - 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Wrestling County Tournament @Brownsburg East - 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Swim Practice @HS - 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
3/10
Math Academic Team - 7:30 AM to 8:22 AM
Student Council Meeting - 7:45 AM to 8:20 AM
Swim County Meet @Plainfeld - 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Wrestling Practice @HS - 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
3/11
Swim Practice @ HS - 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM
Wrestling Sagamore Conference - 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Special Olympics - 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
Volleydigs - 2:30 PM to 7:00 PM
3/13
Science Academic Team - 7:30 AM to 8:22 AM
PTO Meeting - 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Track Practice - 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Swim Conference Diving @Crawfordsville HS - 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
School Board Meeting @South - 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
3/14
FCA - 7:45 AM to 8:22
English Academic Team - 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Track Practice - 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Swim Conference Swim @Crawfordsville HS - 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
3/15
Track Practice - 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
3/16
Track Practice - 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Social Studies Academic Team - 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Faculty vs Student Basketball Game - 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
3/17
Report Card Day
Math Academic Team - 7:30 AM to 8:22 AM
NJHS Meeting - 7:45 AM to 8:20 AM
Track Practice - 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Swim Team Banquet @HS Cafeteria - 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
3/18
Special Olympics - 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