Danny Jones Middle School
Bulldog Beat 21-22 Vol. 15

Happy Thanksgiving from the DJMS Family! No school November 22nd--26th.

The DJMS Annual Toy Drive has begun! Our goal is to collect 700 toys by November 29th! Thank you in advance for your support!


Staff Spotlight
Mrs. Silerio welcomes you to the DJMS Library! This is her third year as our librarian and says it’s the best job in the school. Previously, she taught 7th and 8th grade ELA here at Danny Jones and served as department head. Mrs. Silerio has a real passion for books and making the library a place where students want to be. She aims to empower students to be effective and responsible users of ideas and information and develop a life-long love of reading. By providing both a welcoming, accessible space and relevant, diverse resources, her ultimate goals are for all students to be enthusiastic and critical readers and for the school community to be effective and responsible users of ideas and information through collaboration and inquiry.
Along with her duties as librarian, she is our campus webmaster and an active member of the Texas Library Association where she volunteers on member committees. Students and parents can connect with Mrs. Silerio and the library by joining the DJMS library Canvas course and by following the library on Twitter and Instagram @djms_library.
DJMS Spelling Bee

Calling all Super Spellers! Our annual Campus Spelling Bee will be held December 3rd. If you are interested in competing, please stop by the library to sign up and get a study list. The winner will go on to compete at the District Bee on February 4th. Email or see Mrs. Silerio with questions.
MISD Power of Choice Expo, Saturday, December 4th
Mansfield ISD is hosting a Power of Choice Expo on Saturday December 4th at Ben Barber Innovation Academy/Frontier STEM Academy from 9:30 am - noon. At this expo families will be able to get information about the various choice programs offered at all grade levels; these programs include Dual Language campuses , Fine Arts academies, STEM academies, and Early College High School. Please join us to learn more about the exciting opportunities available for your learner through the Power of Choice.”


Book Fair

Save the Date!

Counselor's Connection
We're Here if You Need Us!!
Upcoming Events Sponsored by our school counselors, Mrs. Roberson and Mrs. Willis
Parents and Students: Please reach out to your counselors, Mrs. Roberson and Mrs. Willis for any needs you may have. We have access to food, school supplies, and hygiene items. If we do not have it, we will figure out a way to help you.
The Danny Jones Middle School Counseling are pleased to offer several small group counseling opportunities throughout the year to assist students to reach their full personal and academic potential. The groups are usually six to eight sessions meeting weekly/biweekly. The groups are typically closed ended groups, meaning that students are not added to existing groups (after the groups have begun) unless there are extreme extenuating circumstances and group dynamics allow for new members. All groups are confidential. Students are considered for group participation based on teacher/administrator recommendations and parent request.
Time and Duration
Groups will typically meet during the school day(unless before or after school works) for 4-6 sessions approximately 30 minutes.
Confidentiality
Participation is voluntary and student confidentiality will be addressed and respected.
Possible Small groups:(created based on sign up. We prefer groups to be 5-6 people)
Grief
Managing Stress and Anxiety
Peer relations and social skills
Anger Management
Self Esteem
Changing Families and Divorce
If you are interested in having your son/daughter participate in any group, please email one of the counselors.
November is National Gratitude Month

Upcoming

Sign up for the DJMS Pastries with Parents by scanning the QR code or clicking the button below. Sign-up ends November 30th. See you soon!

Let's Talk About Mental Health

Self-Care

Good Reads
DJMS PTA Membership 2021-2022
Danny Jones Parents,
$10 Supports DJMS for the whole year! There is a one time $1.50 processing fee. You can sign up students, friends, parents, grandparents, aunts, and uncles! A portion of the funds raised from your membership go to DJMS. Please consider joining this year! Thank you.
Get involved, get informed and join your PTA. Go to www.joinpta.org.
Follow these steps after you click the link:
1. Select Join PTA
2. Select Mansfield ISD
3. Select Danny Jones Middle School
4. Enter your information
Have questions? Call Amber Danford, PTA volunteer and mom of three DJMS students, at 214.995.5216.
Already a member and want to volunteer? Contact us at dannyjonespta@gmail.com for more information.

PTA Volunteer Opportunities

Follow PTA on Social Media

PTA Fundraising Opportunities
Kroger Community Rewards Program
Did you know Kroger has a FREE rewards program that will pay our school money because you shop there? Just link your Kroger Rewards Card, or alternate ID, with Danny Jones, and for a full year Kroger will donate a portion your total purchases to DJMS PTA. Let’s get started!
- Go to: https://www.kroger.com/account/enrollCommunityRewardsNow
- Sign in, or create an account if you do not already have one
- Click on “Community” then “Kroger Community Rewards”
- Search for “Danny Jones,” select it, then click “Enroll”
- Even if you selected Danny Jones last year, you must ENROLL AGAIN for Danny Jones to receive proceeds for your purchases for this year. We appreciate your help!
MISD Offering Free Student Meals for 21-22 School Year
Free meals for all Mansfield ISD students will continue for the 2021-22 school year.
Every MISD student is eligible for one free breakfast meal and one free lunch meal every school day through May 26, the last day of school.
Click the button below for more information!