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Volume 17-18: Friday, January 26, 2018
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An Itchy Topic: Head Lice
In accordance with school corporation policy, we are required to share our pediculosis policy with the public on an annual basis. We have also included general information for your reading pleasure.
The main way head lice spread is from close, prolonged head-to-head contact. Head lice are crawling insects. They cannot jump, hop, or fly. There is a small chance that head lice will spread because of sharing items such as combs, brushes, and hats.
Many people have the impression that a person becomes infested with head lice because s/he is unclean. This is NOT TRUE. Frequent bathing neither prevents head lice nor eliminates the infestation.
Head lice are elongated insects and are greyish-white in color. They do not have wings nor can they jump. They do move very quickly which can make it difficult to find in a child's hair. Because they can be so hard to see, the diagnosis of head lice is often made by examining the scalp for NITS. A nit is the louse egg. It is tear-shaped and varies in color from white to yellowish-brown. Head lice attach each nit to a hair shaft in a water-proof, cement-like substance. This means they cannot be washed or brushed out of the hair or scalp like dandruff and other such particles that sometimes look like nits to the naked eye. Clusters of nits may be found in any section of the hair so a careful examination should be made of the entire scalp.
Attached is a sheet with information from the American Academy of Pediatrics about head lice and DCSC Pediculosis (head lice) Policy.
SAVE the DATE: 5th Grade Students Take Part in Instrument Testing
WHO: All DCMS 5th Grade Students!
WHAT: Band Instrument Testing
WHEN: April 2nd, 4th, & 6th during the school day
WHERE: DCMS Cafeteria
WHY: To allow all DCMS 5th grade students to be exposed to the wonders of BAND!
For more details, click on the following link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AbwAK8caB08ENj2OC6VvK8VAOaXb6gDt/view?usp=sharing
PTO News
Congratulations to the Life Skills classroom for winning the BOXTOPS CONTEST! Great Job!
The PTO has voted to close the bookstore effective February 1st. All items in the bookstore will be moved to the Wampum store and students will now be able to use Wampums to purchase these items, as well as all of the other items the Wampum store offers. We appreciate all of the volunteers and supporters of the bookstore and are excited to help support the Wampum store. We will continue making copies for teachers. A new signupgenius.com volunteer form for copies will be available soon.
CURRENT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY:
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
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.
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.
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Upcoming Events
1/29
Science Academic Team Meeting - 7:30 AM to 8:22 AM
Color Guard Practice - 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
7/8 Girls Basketball – 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Swim Meet vs Frankfort @Home - 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Wrestling Practice @HS - 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
1/30
FCA - 7:45 AM to 8:22 AM
7 Girls Basketball Game @Southmont – 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
8 Girls Basketball Game @Southmont – 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Swim - 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Wrestling Practice @HS - 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
1/31
Math Academic Team Meeting - 7:30 AM to 8:22 AM
Swim Meet vs Cascade @Home - 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
7/8 Girls Basketball – 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Wrestling Practice @HS - 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
2/1
Social Studies Academic Team Practice - 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
7 Girls Basketball Game @Northridge – 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
8 Girls Basketball Game @Northridge – 7:15 PM to 8:30 PM
Swim - 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Wrestling Meet @Lebanon - 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
2/2
Swim - 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Wrestling Practice @HS - 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
2/3
Wrestling Meet @Brownsburg East - 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Special Olympics - 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
2/5
Science Academic Team Meeting - 7:30 AM to 8:22 AM
Color Guard Practice - 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
7 Girls Basketball Game @Avon North – 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
8 Girls Basketball Game @Avon North – 6:15 PM to 7:15 PM
Swim - 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Wrestling Meet vs Avon South @Home - 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
2/6
FCA - 7:45 AM to 8:22 AM
7/8 Girls Basketball – 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Builder's Club - 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Swim Meet vs Lebanon @Home - 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Wrestling Meet @Crawfordsville - 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
2/7
Math Academic Team Meeting - 7:30 AM to 8:22 AM
FFA Meeting - 7:45 AM to 8:22 AM
Swim Meet @Plainfield - 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
7 Girls Basketball Pack the House Game vs Crawfordsville @Home – 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
8 Girls Basketball Pack the House Game vs Crawfordsville @Home – 6:45 PM to 7:45 PM
Wrestling Practice @HS - 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
2/8
Science Club - 7:30 AM to 8:22 AM
Social Studies Academic Team Practice - 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
7 Girls Basketball Game vs Brownsburg East @Home – 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
8 Girls Basketball Game vs Brownsburg East @Home – 6:45 PM to 7:45 PM
Swim - 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Wrestling Practice @HS - 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
2/9
Swim - 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Wrestling Practice @HS - 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
2/10
Swim - 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Special Olympics - 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