Dodge Traditional Magnet MS
September 2023
Hello Bulldog Families
The school year is in full swing, and we are so excited to have such a strong start! We need your help to keep it going great.
Here is some information about campus hours.
Remember our campus opens at 7:45am and closes at 4pm. Make sure you have plans for your child's drop-off and pick-up. If a student is not in their class at 8:47am they are marked tardy. Students may only stay after hours if they are registered for an after-school activity. Students may not stay for home games unless with a parent. When scheduling appointments means signing out your student early, make sure you are here prior to 3:30pm as students cannot be signed out the last 20minutes of the day. As a reminder, on Parent-Teacher Conference days, students are dismissed at 12:50pm.
Please remind your students that their cell phones should not be on or out during the school day. You can find more information on devices and consequences for not following the expectations in the Code of Conduct.
Applications for the Tucson Korean Ambassador Program are now available in the office. This is an opportunity of a lifetime to learn and share with students from across the globe. Students in 7th or 8th can participate and attend field trips, learn a new language, share their classes with a new friend, and earn high school credit.
Parent-Teacher Conferences are right around the corner starting Wednesday, September 20th. Teachers have reached out to students they feel require a meeting with parents. If you would like to meet with the teachers, you are invited to our arena conferences which are held in the cafeteria on Thursday, September 21st from 5:30PM to 7PM.
Our first band & orchestra concert is this month. If you have not had the privilege of hearing our students play, you are in for a real treat! Join us on Thursday, September 28th at 6:30PM.
Communication is important to us at Dodge; please reach out to us. You can find teacher and staff email addresses on our website. You can also call and leave a message at our offices. We look forward to a great year together!
With gratitude,
Ms. Meneguin
Office Hours 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Student Campus Hours 7:45 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Wednesdays 3:00 p.m.)
Classes 8:47 a.m. - 3:50 p.m. (Wednesdays 2:50 p.m.)
Office Phone (520) 731-4100
Office Email dodge@tusd1.org
Tucson Korean Ambassador Program - Applications in the office!
Last year, Dodge joined the TKAP family. TKAP is an exciting program that spans only 3 TUSD middle schools to learn about culture and foster relationships across our community with children from South Korea. We went on field trips and shared the information with our new friends through zoom meetings last year.
For more information on the program visit Tucson Korea Ambassador Program Spring 2023 (tusd1.org)
Bulldog Talent
Choir & Theater - Mr. Crull
Performance Schedule
12/7 Dinner 6:00pm Choir 6:30pm Theater 7:00pm
5/7 Dinner 6:00pm Choir 6:30pm Theater 7:00pm
Band & Orchestra - Dr. Asbill
Performance Schedule
9/28 6:30pm - 7:30pm
12/14 6:30pm - 7:30pm
2/29 6:30pm - 7:30pm
5/9 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Bulldog Champions
Basketball/Volleyball
Practice Schedule
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Game Schedule
9/1 vs Fickett
9/5 vs Secrist
9/8 vs Gridley
Playoffs Begin 9/18
Cross Country
Practice Schedule
Monday & Thursday - 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Thursday & Friday - 7:30am - 8:15am
Wednesday - No practice
Meet Time/Day
9/2 Meet #2
(Location TBD)
9/9 Meet #3
(Kiwanis De Amigos Rattlesnake Run 2023
@Christopher Columbus Park)
9/16 Meet #4
(Jeri Saiz Bear Memorial Run)
9/23 Meet #5
9/30 Meet #6 (Championship Meet @TBD)
Sports Physicals
Upcoming Seasons:
Season 2 - Boys Volleyball, Girls Basketball, Flag Football Tournament
Season 3 - Boys Soccer, Girls Soccer
Season 4 - Boys and Girls Track & Field
Family Engagement
Parent Advisory Council (PAC)
PAC Meeting Dates and Location - Hybrid Zoom and In-person option.
September 18th
October 16th and October 23th (Carnival Specific)
November 27th
December - No meeting
January 22nd
February 19th
March 25th
April 22nd
May 13 (to help with 8th grade promotion prep)-need volunteers
Get Engaged at Dodge as a volunteer. Fill out the form today.
Follow PAC on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/DODGEPAC
We use the Remind App to send reminders and updates. Text @cf92dh to 81010.
Dodge Back to School 2023 Amazon Wish List
Help support an amazing group of teachers and staff with purchases from our wish list. Use the Wish List Address for easy delivery (we do it for you!). Dodge PAC is a non-profit 501(C)3 organization. Please consult your tax professional with questions about your donation. Check it out here.
You can donate to our PAC organization on Zelle at dodgepacpresident@gmail.com $10, $20 or any amount!
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Wednesday, September 20th, 1PM-4PM
Thursday, September 21st, 1PM-4PM
Arena Conferences in the cafeteria:
Thursday, September 21st, 5:30PM-7PM
Wednesday, Sep 20, 2023, 01:00 PM
Dodge Traditional Magnet School, East Pima Street, Tucson, AZ, USA
Information
Food Services
Drop Off/Pick Up
The bus bay is located at the front of our school on E. Pima St. There is no parent drop-off or pick-up at this location.
Parent drop off/pick up:
To use our main parking lot entrance, follow the flow of traffic around the lot. Students will enter and exit campus through the gate at the north end of the parking lot. Please watch for direction from our staff. It is our goal to get you in and out of the lot as quickly and safely as possible. Cars are not to pass or cut across the parking lot. We realize for the first few days this may be a longer process than usual. We appreciate your cooperation in advance.
We also have access for parent pick up/drop off on the east side of our campus on N. Sahuara Ave. When using this curbside access, we ask that you not have students cross the flow of cars. Instead pull up to the curb for them to safely get into the passenger side of your vehicle.
Dodge Student Dress Code
The dress code aims to help students maintain their appearance within the accepted standards of Dodge Traditional Magnet Middle School. Our staff asks that you review and plan carefully when selecting items for your child. Students will need to call home if they are not in dress code.
CHOICES FOR BOTTOM GARMENTS:
Color/Style:
The dress code includes solid-colored black or Khaki beige Dockers or jeans-style pants, shorts, or skirts made of cotton blends, denim, or corduroy fabrics. All garments must be hemmed. No overalls, ultra-baggy, or pants/shorts with holes are allowed. Belts, if worn, must be secured in loops. Wallet chains must be kept out of sight, i.e., in the pocket of pants or shorts.
Shorts, skorts, skirts, or capris will be no shorter than your fingertips with your hand naturally at your side. Dresses may also be worn if they are the correct length, have sleeves, and are of a modest fit and style. Dresses must be black, Khaki, or a dress code shirt color. Leggings and fish-net stockings are not allowed. No undergarments should be visible. Accessorizing your outfit must not distract the learning environment.
CHOICES FOR TOP GARMENTS:
Color/Style:
The dress code includes solid white, light blue, and dark green polo-style or full button with a short or long sleeve collar. Shirts are to be sized appropriately and long enough to remain tucked in a while standing and sitting. Shirts should not be form-fitting. Undershirts must be white or the color of the outer dress code shirt.
Outer Wear:
No pullover hoodies are allowed. Solid color outerwear or outerwear with College/university logos are allowed. The jacket must be able to be completely open down the front and remains open down the front while in the building.
Shoes/Sandals:
Due to safety concerns, no flip-flops, slip-on, platforms, or cleats. Socks are recommended and should not be distracting in appearance. Shoes must be closed-toed for safety.
Hair
It should not be of extreme contrast to natural hair color and should not be distracting in appearance—NO unnatural highlights of any color, pink, red, green, or blue.
Jewelry
No jewelry on the eyebrow, nose, lip, or tongue is allowed on campus. In addition, NO gauges or mock gauges are allowed.
Consequences:
Any student found to violate the dress code will be asked to change. Repeat violations will result in more severe consequences.
Dodge Traditional Magnet Middle School
Email: dodge@tusd1.org
Website: dodgems.tusd1.org
Phone: 5207314100
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dodgems/