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Everyone, Everyday; High Standards, High Achievement
Volume 17-18: Friday, December 8, 2017
Principally Speaking
- December 11 - Red related arts
- December 12 - ELA
- December 13 - math
- December 14 - science
- December 15 - social studies
No finals will be given early. Any finals missed will be made up within one week of the start of Semester 2.
The Christmas Spirit Dress-Up week schedule is the following:
- Monday, 12/11 – “No Sweat Day” – Wear your favorite sweats!
- Tuesday, 12/12 – “Red and Green Day” – Wear your favorite red and green outfit.
- Wednesday, 12/13 – “Christmas/Holiday Hat Day” – Wear your Santa hats, elf hats, etc.
- Thursday, 12/14 – “Christmas PJs or Robe Day” – Wear your craziest Christmas PJs to feel festive.
- Friday, 12/15 - “Ugly Sweater Day” – Does this need an explanation?
Within reason, hats and other Christmas/holiday spirit wear are acceptable this week only providing the items are not a distraction to the learning environment. Should any item prevent teaching or learning, adults have the right to confiscate the items. Any confiscated items will be turned into the office to be picked up at the end of the school day.
Please have a great weekend, and thank you for allowing me to serve your students.
Marsha Webster
Principal
Character Focus for November & December: Compassion
At DCMS we are focusing our character lessons on the trait of compassion. We define compassion ss “helping those who are hurting.”
Compassion begins with sympathy, which is seeing someone’s pain. It is noticing a student who skins his knee or a friend who hurts her arm. It is being alert to a weary co-worker or a stranger who needs assistance.
Compassion also includes empathy, which is feeling someone’s pain. Once you notice an injury, empathy means you imagine how much it hurts. This creates a feeling of duty, responsibility, and sometimes urgency to help find a remedy.
This brings us to the full meaning of compassion, which is doing something to relieve someone’s pain. It is not enough to see needs and feel badly for those who are hurting. Compassion means getting involved, investing in others, and finding ways to “bear someone’s burden” in order for healing to occur.
I WILL:
- Notice when others are hurting.
- Stop to help.
- Take time to listen.
- Do what I can.
- Be kind, regardless of differences.
Please take the time to discuss your beliefs about compassion with your student today.
DISCUSSION STARTERS:
- When have you been sick or injured?
- How did others help you?
- What does it mean to be a "good neighbor" when you see someone in need?
- How can you show compassion to someone who is being picked on, teased, bullied, or harassed by other students?
- Sometimes compassion means showing "tough love." What do you think this means? Can you think of an example?
(Permission granted to reproduce this lesson for educational use. Credit: CharacterFirstEd.com)
Scholastic Book Fair
The book fair is online at http://www.scholastic.com/bf/danvillemiddleschool2. The online fair will be available from November 29th until December 12th. The online fair contains an expanded selection of titles that will not be available at the in-school fair. Books will be delivered to the school with no shipping charges. The online fair can be used to preview books with your child, order additional titles not available at the in-school fair, and have out-of-town relatives and grandparents purchase books.
Thank you so much for all of your help in making our Scholastic Book Fair a success!
Ernie’s Christmas Treat and Toy Drive
Does your child have overdue fines in the media center? Would you like to see those fines disappear? The media center will be giving students an opportunity to do this after Thanksgiving with our annual “Ernie's Christmas Treat and Toy Drive". Students who donate items for this drive will have their overdue book fines deleted in the media center. Those students who do not have overdue fines can still donate items to help out with this drive. All of our donations will be given to Hendricks County Animal Control/Shelter. Please help us give something special to the animals for Christmas by encouraging your child to donate. The following items are needed: cat litter, dog & puppy food, cat food, cleaning materials, and towels. Also if students would like to donate a special Christmas gift for one of the animals at the shelter they may bring in one of the following: dog & cat treats, dog & cat toys, collars and/or leashes. All items must be new. Donation boxes will be in the media center. We will be taking money donations as well to purchase these products for the animals. Please contact Miss Seegers if you have questions about this program or how you can help. eseegers@danville.k12.in.us
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DCMS PTO News
There is a BOXTOPS CONTEST from November 13 - January 5. This is a simple way to make money for our school! Ask Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Friends, Neighbors - ANYONE to help clip and collect! It's amazing how they can add up! The winning teachers will receive an Amazon gift card. The winning classroom will receive a party during school. Please have your student turn the boxtops into their 3rd period teacher.
The Thanksgiving Feast was a huge success! Thank you to all of the volunteers for helping make this a special memory for the 6th grade class! A HUGE Thank You to Brandi Heffley for using her amazing organizational skills and for coordinating the Feast!!
CURRENT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
* We are looking for volunteers to help with counting BOXTOPS as we receive them. This is super easy, just requires you to check expiration dates and put 50 in a baggie. Please email us at dcms4pto@gmail.com if you are interested in helping!
* This year we have an opportunity to PROVIDE SNACKS for our wonderful teachers during their professional development sessions! This is a perfect way for busy parents to help out! Please visit this link to sign up to provide snacks:
www.SignupGenius.com/go/20F084DAFA62CA0FF2-snacks
* Are your mornings free? Another great opportunity is running the BOOKSTORE and MAKING COPIES for teachers. (Tuesday, Thursday or Friday from 8:10 AM -10:15 AM) Please visit this link to sign up for a shift:
http://www.SignupGenius.com/go/20F084DAFA62CA0FF2-bookstore.
Make sure you follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dcms4pto/ to stay up-to-date with any volunteering opportunities and how you can support your DCMS PTO! PTO Membership Forms can be turned in at any time. If you need a new copy please email dcms4pto@gmail.com.
DCSC Hiring Substitutes!
DCSC is hiring substitutes for the 2017-2018 school year. A non-certified application can be printed off of our website or picked up at the Administration Office.
We have openings for substitute teachers, aides, bus drivers, cafeteria staff, and nurses (LPN certified minimum). These positions are very flexible and follow the school calendar with breaks and summers off! For further information, contact Charlotte Binkley at 745-2212.
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.
Cummins Behavioral Health Partnership for School Based Services
How Can the Partnership Benefit Students and Families
- School personnel and Cummin's staff are able to quickly identify needs that students may have.
- Cummins staff are located at the school and work hand in hand with teachers, school counselors, parents, and students.
- Parents/guardians are consulted each step along the way and are active participants in planning and carrying out treatment.
- Most services can be provided at the school or in the home, making it more convenient - and they are available year round.
- Services are strictly confidential and no care will be provided unless the parent/guardian gives permission.
All we ask is that you become actively involved in your child's care. When parents, school, and behavioral health professionals combine their knowledge, amazing things can happen!
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Upcoming Events
12/11
7 Girls Basketball – 3:30 PM to 4:45 PM
8 Girls Basketball – 3:30 PM to 4:45 PM
7 Boys AB Basketball Game vs Frankfort @Home – 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Color Guard Practice - 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
8 Boys AB Basketball Game @Frankfort – 6:00 PM to 7:45 PM
School Board Meeting @South - 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
12/12
FCA - 7:45 AM to 8:22 AM
7 Boys Basketball @South – 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM
8 Boys Basketball @South – 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM
8 Choir Concert @High School - 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Band Concert - 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
12/13
7 Girls Basketball – 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
8 Girls Basketball – 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
7 Boys Basketball – 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
8 Boys Basketball – 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
12/14
Science Club - 7:30 AM to 8:22 AM
7 Girls Basketball @South– 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM
8 Girls Basketball @South– 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM
7 Boys Basketball "Pack the House" Game vs Tri-West @Home – 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
8 Boys Basketball "Pack the House" Game vs Tri-West @Home – 6:45 PM to 7:45 PM
12/15
End of Quarter 2/Semester 1
12/16
Special Olympics 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
12/18
Christmas Break - No School
8 Girls Basketball – 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
12/19
Christmas Break - No School
8 Girls Basketball – 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
7 Boys Basketball – 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
12/20
Christmas Break - No School
7 Boys Basketball – 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
12/21
Christmas Break - No School
7 Boys Basketball – 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
12/22
Christmas Break - No School
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Student Hours
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- 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
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Website: www.danville.k12.in.us/middle
Location: 1425 W Lincoln St, Danville, IN, United States
Phone: 317-745-5491