The War Cry
Everyone, Everyday; High Standards, High Achievement
Volume 18-19: Friday, March 15, 2019
Principally Speaking
We are in the final countdown to our most needed spring break! After today, there are five remaining school days until our well-deserved time of rest. We have been working student brains overtime and really trying to push students to persevere through problem-solving of all kinds.
It seems that most of our youth are so used to immediate answers, feedback, and responses. This makes learning especially challenging for them, as they are not used to what educators call the productive struggle. In life, solutions do not always come that easy.
Ask your student tonight if they have experienced productive struggle in school. What is their initial reaction to an error, mistake, or failure? Is it embarrassment or shame? Discuss the article below to help your student understand that academic mistakes and failures during the learning process are brain-friendly, good experiences. Help your student to change his or her view of mistakes and learn to embrace the struggle, build perseverance, and grow his or her brain!
Have a great weekend!
Marsha Webster
Principal
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SNOW MAKE UP DAYS
Due to our school closure on January 30, school will be in session on Friday, May 24, 2019.
MODEL ATTENDEES
Is your student a Model Attendee?
What is a Model Attendee?
- A student who attends at least 95% of the time (absent no more than 9 out of 180 days) OR
- A student who improved their attendance from the previous school year by at least 3%
How can parents help their student have better attendance?
When your child is sick
- Only let your child stay home if he/she is truly sick. Complaints of a headache or stomach ache might not always be a reason to stay home. Encourage your child to give it a try if they don't have a fever or other apparent symptoms.
- Please contact the school counselor for support if you believe your child's complaints might be a sign of atypical anxiety.
- The Sick Day Guidelines for Families may be helpful if you are not sure if you should keep your child at home due to illness.
Appointments and Vacations
- Make every effort to schedule doctor, dentist and other appointments outside of school hours.
- If your child must be out of school for an appointment, make every effort to have him or attend school for at least part of the school day.
- Plan vacations when school is not in session
Remember that you are setting your child up for attendance and perseverance habits that they will carry throughout their adult life.
LEGAL DOCUMENTATION
Reminder to all Parent(s) and Guardian(s): If you have legal documentation or court orders involving legal custody, physical custody, parental rights, restraining orders, guardianship, visitation, adoption, or any other legal settlements that impact your child or children, please provide a copy to school so we can be sure these orders are being carried out. Courts do not provide these documents to schools and we cannot carry out a legal decree without the official documentation to do so. Please note that any and all information provided is shared on a need to know basis and is housed in a secure location. Documents can be brought into the office or sent to school with your child in a sealed envelope addressed to our school counselor, Heather Luce or Laura Tice. Please contact Mrs. Luce or Mrs. Tice at hluce@danville.k12.in.us or ltice@danville.k12.in.us or at 317- 745-5491 with any questions.
DCSC IS HIRING!
Come work with our great staff and students. DCSC is looking for individuals interested in becoming a substitute teacher, bus driver or kitchen help/server. We are also seeking full time members of our housekeeping staff. Job postings are available on our Human Resources page found here. If you have any questions, you may contact Sarah Smith, Human Resources and Benefits Specialist at ssmith@danville.k12.in.us or at 317-745-2212.
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Upcoming Events
3/18
Dairy Judging Practice - 7:30 AM to 8:22 AM
Science Academic Team Practice - 7:30 AM to 8:22 AM
Track Practice - 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Floriculture Practice - 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
3/19
Lifetouch Spring Pictures
FCA - 7:45 AM
Yearbook - 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Track Practice - 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Band Concert - 7:00 PM to 7:30 PM
3/20
Track Practice - 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Social Studies Academic Team Practice - 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Floriculture Practice - 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
War Tribe Softball - 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
3/21
Dairy Judging Practice - 7:30 AM to 8:22 AM
Math Academic Team Practice - 7:30 AM to 8:22 AM
Chess Club - 7:30 AM to 8:22 AM
Yearbook - 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
English Academic Team Practice - 3:30 PM to 4:15 PM
Track Practice - 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
3/22
Student Council Meeting - 7:30 AM to 8:22 AM
Track Practice - 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
3/25 through 3/29 Spring Break - No School
4/1
Dairy Judging Practice - 7:30 AM to 8:22 AM
Science Academic Team Practice - 7:30 AM to 8:22 AM
Track Practice - 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Floriculture Practice - 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
War Tribe Softball - 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
4/2
FCA - 7:45 AM
Yearbook - 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Track Practice - 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Builder's Club - 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
4/3
Track Practice - 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Social Studies Academic Team Practice - 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Floriculture Practice - 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
4/4
Dairy Judging Practice - 7:30 AM to 8:22 AM
Math Academic Team Practice - 7:30 AM to 8:22 AM
Science Club - 7:30 AM to 8:22 AM
FFA Chapter Meeting - 7:45 AM to 8:22 AM
Yearbook - 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
English Academic Team Practice - 3:30 PM to 4:15 PM
Track Practice - 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
4/5
Track Practice - 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Joe Staigl Softball - 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
4/6
Special Olympics Track - 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