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Volume 17-18: Friday, September 29, 2017
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Character Focus for September/October - Responsibility
noun, plural responsibilities.
- the state or fact of being responsible, answerable, or accountable for something within one's power, control, or management: We must accept responsibility for the decisions we make.
- an instance of being responsible: The responsibility for this mess is yours.
- a person or thing for which one is responsible: A student has a responsibility to take care of his or her cell phone.
- reliability or dependability: Bill exercised responsibility when completed his assignment on time.
DCMS Fall Fundraiser Pick-up
If you have damaged or missing items, please contact Anna Hopkins, Athletic Director, @317-718-2335.
Scholastic Book Fair
The Media Center will be hosting a book fair next week, October 2 - 6. Students will visit the book fair with their classes one day during the fair. Books, posters, school supplies and many other items will be for sale. The money raised from this event will be used to purchase new books and materials for the media center.
The Indianapolis Zoo - Career Tours
Kiwanis Club of Danville
This 1988 classic stars Michael Keaton, Geena Davis, Alec Baldwin, and Winona Ryder. When a recently-deceased ghost couple find their now-vacant home invaded by an obnoxious family, they hire a sleazy ghost who gets rid of humans to help them.
This movie is rated PG and has a 92-minute run time.
Tickets are sold at the door for $3 per adult and $1 per child. All proceeds from ticket sales help the Kiwanis Club of Danville fund their multitude of community projects, including sponsorship of the K-Kids Club at South Elementary, the Builders Club at DCMS, and the Key Club at DCHS. The Kiwanis Club also gives scholarships to graduating seniors from DCHS.
2018 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards
Students that have participated in community service activities over the past year are eligible to apply for this award. Students may apply online at spirit.prudential.com or nassp.org/spirit by November 7, 2017.
Who is eligible?
Any student who:
- is in grades 5-12 as of November 7, 2017, and is a legal resident of one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia.
- has engaged in a volunteer activity that occurred at least in part after September 1, 2016.
- completes an application and submits it to a school principal or the head of an officially designated organization by November 7, 2017.
Designated organizations include:
- A middle level or high school
- A Girl Scout Council
- A county 4-H organization
- An American Red Cross chapter
- A YMCA
- An Affiliate of Points of Light's HandsOn Network
Parent Teacher Conferences are Coming Soon!
Vision Screening Grades 5 & 8
Vision screening will take place on October 4, 2017.
If your student wears glasses or contacts, PLEASE make sure that he or she is wearing them for the screening. If you have questions, please contact, Diane Petersen, the school nurse, at dpetersen@danville.k12.in.us.
If any vision-related concerns arise during the vision screening process, Mrs. Petersen will contact you directly with next steps and recommendations.
DCMS PTO News
5/6th Grade Parents: Save the date - October 26th - for this year's After-School HALLOWEEN BASH! More details to come!
We currently have 2 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES that we need your help with!
* 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
* Are your mornings free? Another great opportunity is running the BOOKSTORE and MAKING COPIES for teachers. (Monday, Tuesday OR Thursday from 8:10 AM -10:15 AM) Please visit this link to sign up for a shift:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F084DAFA62CA0FF2-bookstore
CLASS T-SHIRT ORDERS are in!! They should have been sent home with your students on September 20th if you ordered one. If you need to exchange sizes or if you forgot to order one for your student, we will be selling them for $12 at the Bookstore in the mornings. We do only have limited sizes and quantities for each class.
Please continue to clip and collect BOXTOPS through the holidays! It's amazing how they can add up!
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
DCSC Hiring Substitutes!
DCSC will be hiring substitutes for the 2016-2017 school year. A non-certified application can be printed off of our website or picked up at the Administration Office.
We expect to have openings for substitute teachers, aides, bus drivers, cafeteria staff, and nurses. These positions are very flexible and follow the school calendar with breaks and summers off! For further information, contact Charlotte Binkley at 745-2212.
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.
Cummins Behavioral Health Partnership for School Based Services
How Can the Partnership Benefit Students and Families
- School personnel and Cummin's staff are able to quickly identify needs that students may have.
- Cummins staff are located at the school and work hand in hand with teachers, school counselors, parents, and students.
- Parents/guardians are consulted each step along the way and are active participants in planning and carrying out treatment.
- Most services can be provided at the school or in the home, making it more convenient - and they are available year round.
- Services are strictly confidential and no care will be provided unless the parent/guardian gives permission.
All we ask is that you become actively involved in your child's care. When parents, school, and behavioral health professionals combine their knowledge, amazing things can happen!
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Upcoming Events
10/2
Football Practice – 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM
7/8 Volleyball Game @Southmont - 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Cross Country County Meet @Home – 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
10/3
FCA - 7:45 AM
Spellbowl Practice - 3:30 PM to 4:15 PM
7 Volleyball Practice - 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
8 Volleyball Practice - 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Cross Country Sagamore Conference Rain Date @Tri-West – 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
7/8 Football Game @Lebanon – 5:30 PM to 7:45 PM
10/4
5th & 8th Grade Vision Screening
7 Volleyball Practice - 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
8 Volleyball Practice - 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
10/5
Science Club - 7:30 AM to 8:22 AM
FFA Meeting (Members only) - 7:45 AM to 8:22 AM
7/8 Volleyball Game @Lebanon - 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
10/6
End of 1st 9 weeks
Student Council - 7:45 AM to 8:22 AM
7 Volleyball Pizza Party – 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
10/9
Band Concert –7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
School Board Meeting @South – 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
10/10
FCA - 7:45 AM
Spellbowl Practice - 3:30 PM to 4:15 PM
Cross Country Pizza Party – 3:30 PM to 4:45 PM
10/13
NJHS Meeting - 7:45 AM to 8:22 AM
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