DMS Week 2 Community Newsletter
August 21, 2022 - Back to School Night is Thurs. 8/25
Thursday is Back to School Night
Back to School Night is Thursday, August 25 from 6-7:30 PM. See letter from Mr. Sousa for information on times and schedule - click here.
Please print out the schedule and map, have your child fill out this schedule, and bring it with you to Back-to-School Night.
Parents Needed for ELAC - English Learner Advisory Council
The English Learner Advisory Council (ELAC) first meeting is Thursday, August 25th, 5:15 PM, Room 310.
Who: DMS English Learner Parents
Time: 5:15 PM
Location: Room 310
Why? Share ideas, get answers, and support kids
See the flyer to save the dates of future meetings.
Safety First During Student Drop Off & Pick Up
- Please abide by traffic laws to keep our students and community safe.
- Students and parents should only cross the street at the intersection.
- Use designated crosswalks and sidewalks to reconnect with your children
- U-turns on double yellow lines are not permitted.
- Student safety is of utmost importance and we greatly appreciate your cooperation.
Drop off & Pick Up Reminders
On-Campus Parking
Parents,
Due to a limited number of parking spaces on our site, all parking is reserved for staff only. Please either use the drop-off loop or park along the street when bringing your children to school and picking them up. Encourage your children to use the crosswalks and sidewalks before and after school. There are many new parking spots on N. General Kearney and there is a dirt area across the street for use. Thank you for your assistance.
Want to Avoid Traffic During Pick-up?
If you would like to avoid the heavy traffic at the end of the school day, arrive to campus about ten minutes after dismissal (2:40 PM). Most traffic will have already cleared by then allowing you easy access to campus.
First Week of School Recap
We had a fun and successful first full week of the 2022-2023 school year. Students participated in fun Ice Breaker activities in their classrooms, created academic, personal and community goals, were able to engage in our Common Sense Assembly where they learned all about what to expect and what is expected at Day Middle and how to find success on campus. Students even had opportunities to dive into academics and hit the ground running in their learning. Our staff had a blast getting to know your children face to face and can't wait for all of the great experiences this year will hold.
Click here for Common Sense Assembly slides or refer to the DMS Student Handbook.
WEB & ASB Leaders Welcome Defenders Back To School
DMS staff welcome students
6th grade orientation
Team building
Library Hours
The DMS Library is Opening Monday!
Weekly Hours to start:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - 7:30am to 3:15pm
Wednesday - 7:30am to 1:30pm
Friday - 7:30am to 3:15pm
*Open for lunch. Get pass from Campus Supervisors.
Student Schedule Notice
Electronic Headphone Update
New This Year: All earbuds must be wired and able to plug into a chromebook. Airbuds will be confiscated! If students do not have wired headphones/earbuds, a set will be provided in the classroom as required by the teacher.
6th Grade After School Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP)
"Expanded learning" means before school, after school, summer, or intersession learning programs that focus on developing the academic, social, emotional, and physical needs and interests of pupils through hands-on, engaging learning experiences.
It is the intent of the Legislature that expanded learning programs are pupil-centered, results-driven, include community partners, and complement, but do not replicate, learning activities in the regular school day and school year. TVUSD 6th Grade ELOP Information.
For questions, refer to TVUSD website: https://www.tvusd.k12.ca.us/Page/28896
UNIVERSAL MEALS
Beginning in School Year (SY) 2022–23, California will become the first state to implement a statewide Universal Meals Program for school children.
What does this mean?
All children are offered a breakfast AND a lunch every school day for FREE!
What about meal applications?
All eligible families should still complete a meal application! The only school site that will not be collecting applications is Temecula Elementary School. Applications help our District's budget and may also help provide discounted internet access and transportation fees, academic enrichment programs, fee waivers for college applications and AP tests, as well as secure funding/resources for
teachers! Also, in order to receive P-EBT you must have a meal application on file!
For more information, reference the Temecula Fresh Foods (Nutrition) Newsletter below. English and Spanish versions are available.
Nutrition Newsletter August 2022 (English)