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Volume 17-18: Friday, September 8, 2017
Character Focus for September/October - Responsibility
noun, plural responsibilities.
- the state or fact of being responsible, answerable, or accountable for something within one's power, control, or management: We must accept responsibility for the decisions we make.
- an instance of being responsible: The responsibility for this mess is yours.
- a person or thing for which one is responsible: A student has a responsibility to take care of his or her cell phone.
- reliability or dependability: Bill exercised responsibility when completed his assignment on time.
If you have questions regarding logging into the Parent Portal, please contact a DCMS Secretary. If you have questions about your child's grades, please contact the classroom teachers. If you have concerns about your student, feel free to contact a DCMS Counselor: Heather Luce 7/8 Counselor or Laura Tice 5/6 Counselor.
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2018 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards
Students that have participated in community service activities over the past year are eligible to apply for this award. Students may apply online at spirit.prudential.com or nassp.org/spirit by November 7, 2017.
Who is eligible?
Any student who:
- is in grades 5-12 as of November 7, 2017, and is a legal resident of one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia.
- has engaged in a volunteer activity that occurred at least in part after September 1, 2016.
- completes an application and submits it to a school principal or the head of an officially designated organization by November 7, 2017.
Designated organizations include:
- A middle level or high school
- A Girl Scout Council
- A county 4-H organization
- An American Red Cross chapter
- A YMCA
- An Affiliate of Points of Light's HandsOn Network
Vision Screening October 4, 2017
If your student wears glasses or contacts, PLEASE make sure that he or she is wearing them for the screening. If you have questions, please contact, Diane Petersen, the school nurse, at dpetersen@danville.k12.in.us.
If any vision-related concerns arise during the vision screening process, Mrs. Petersen will contact directly with next steps and recommendations.
Expectations for Home Football Games
In an effort to maintain a safe and orderly environment at our home football games, so that ALL fans can enjoy the games, DCMS is asking parents to please help us in our effort by reviewing these expectations with their middle school and elementary students before they attending.
- Students are encouraged to enter the game with an adult.
- Students are to sit in the designated home bleachers. They can also sit with their parents.
- Students are to be seated during the game to watch the game. Do not wander around stadium.
- Concessions are available at the concession stand.
- Students should return to their seats after going to the concession stand or using the restrooms.
- For safety reasons, please leave footballs, soccer balls, kick balls, etc. at home. Ball playing and/or tag games are best saved for home.
- Always exhibit good sportsmanship by...
- Being respectful during the National Anthem, school songs, and player introductions.
- Never booing or yelling at officials or opposing players.
- Cheering for the players.
- Representing Danville in a positive manner.
- Being respectful of other students and adults attending the game.
Come learn about local nonprofits and how you can give back to your community and Get Involved!
September 14th
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Hendricks County Fairgrounds
Register at: hendrickscountycf.org/get-involved-showcase/
Food and drink on site for purchase.
Family Voices Indiana Heart to Heart Conference
Designed for parents of children and youth with special health care needs, and the professionals who serve them
Friday, Oct. 6, 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM Conference Agenda
Location: North United Methodist Church, 3808 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN. Free parking is available at the conference site.
Companies and organizations interested in sponsorship or exhibitor space, please contact Beth at conference@fvindiana.org.
Choir Performance Information
8th Grade Choir Performance Dates:
12/12/17
04/19/18
ALL CONCERTS FOR 8th GRADE ARE PERFORMED IN THE HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM.
For all 8th Grade concerts, attire is black pants, a white dress shirt, and black shoes.
Please have students at the high school choir room by 6:30. Concert starts at 7:00 PM. Admission is $3.00 per person or $10 maximum for family (immediate family). Senior citizens 65 and older are free.
7th and 6th Grade Choir Performance Dates:
12/05/17
05/17/18
Concerts are held in the DCMS gym. Attire for both concerts is black pants, white dress shirt and black shoes.
Students should arrive by 6:45 PM. Admission is $3.00 per person or $10 maximum for family (Immediate family). Senior citizens 65 and older are free. The concerts begin at 7 PM and will last less than one hour.
The best way to reach Mrs. Dilanchian is at Ldilanchian@danville.k12.in.us.
Band Performance Information
Band Performance Dates:
10/9/17
03/19/18
Concerts are held in the DCMS gym. Attire for both concerts is black pants/skirt, red DCMS band polo, black socks and black dress shoes (for girls - 2 inch heal maximum).
The concerts begin at 7 pm and will last less than one hour.
DCMS PTO News
Meet your new DCMS PTO BOARD for 2017:
President - Abby Bickel
Vice President - Stacey Hummel
Treasurer - Keri McRoberts
Secretary - Stephanie Brewer
Box Tops Coordinator - Sally Redwine
We still need YOU -- It takes many hands to make light work!
We hear parents say that they want to help but are unable to commit their time. Here's the perfect way for you to help! This year we have an opportunity to provide snacks for our wonderful teachers during their professional development sessions! 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. (Monday, Tuesday OR Thursday from 8:10 AM -10:15 AM) Please visit this link to sign up for a shift: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F084DAFA62CA0FF2-bookstore
We are expecting CLASS T-SHIRT ORDERS to be delivered by September 21st! That means the students will have them for Homecoming!
Please continue to clip Box Tops through the holidays! It's amazing how they can add up!
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 will be hiring substitutes over the summer for the 2016-2017 school year. A non-certified application can be printed off of our website or picked up at the Administration Office.
We expect to have openings for substitute teachers, aides, bus drivers, cafeteria staff, and nurses. 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
9/11
Cheer Practice - 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Football Practice – 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM
7 Volleyball Practice - 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
8 Volleyball Practice - 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Cross Country 3-Way Meet vs Brownsburg West @Course near Brownsburg East – 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
School Board Meeting South - 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
9/12
FCA - 7:45 AM
Spellbowl Practice - 3:30 PM to 4:15 PM
Builder's Club - 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
7/8 Volleyball Game vs Crawfordsville @Home – 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Cross Country Practice – 3:30 PM to 4:45 PM
7/8 Football Game vs Northridge @Home– 5:30 PM to 7:45 PM
9/13
Cross Country Practice – 3:30 PM to 4:45 PM
7/8 Football Practice– 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM
7 Volleyball Practice - 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
8 Volleyball Practice - 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
9/14
Football Practice – 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Cross Country Meet vs Avon South @Home - 4:15 PM
7/8 Volleyball Game @Plainfield – 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
9/15
Picture Retake Day
NJHS Meeting - 7:30 AM to 8:22 AM
Football Practice – 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Cross Country Practice – 3:30 PM to 4:45 PM
7 Volleyball Practice - 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
8 Volleyball Practice - 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
9/18
Cheer Practice - 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Football Practice – 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM
7/8 Volleyball Game vs Tri-West @Home - 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Cross Country Practice – 3:30 PM to 4:45 PM
9/19
FCA - 7:45 AM
Spellbowl Practice - 3:30 PM to 4:15 PM
7 Volleyball Practice - 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
8 Volleyball Practice - 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Cross Country Practice – 3:30 PM to 4:45 PM
7/8 Football Game @Frankfort– 5:30 PM to 7:45 PM
9/20
Cross Country Practice – 3:30 PM to 4:45 PM
7/8 Football Practice– 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM
7/8 Volleyball Game vs North Putnam @Home - 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
9/21
Football Practice – 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Cross Country Dave Landes Invitational @Home - 5:00 PM
7/8 Volleyball Game @Frankfort – 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
9/22
Book Rental Due
Football Practice – 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Cross Country Practice – 3:30 PM to 4:45 PM
Homecoming Parade
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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