Bulldog Drool Newsletter
April 7, 2023
News to Know
- PTSA Spring Book Fair-Volunteers Needed
- MOD Pizza 8th Grade Fundraiser
- 8th Grade Slide Show
- Dress Code Reminder
- PTSA Dodgeball
- Community Drive Update
- Clubs/Activities
Student Spotlight
Message from the District Nurse
- Free Covid Home Tests
- Tdap Vaccination For Next Years 7th Graders
- April Menu
Weekly Attendance
Community Resources
CALENDAR
** FOR SPORTS PLEASE SEE NTMS WEBSITE ATHLETICS CALENDAR**
April 10-14 Spring Break NO SCHOOL
April 17-21 PTSA Book Fair
17th: NO Math Club 7:00a / Yearbook Club Room 103 2:15 - 4:00
April 17th: 4th Quarter Begins
18th: MOD Pizza Fundraiser-10:30A - 10:00P
18th: Science Club Room 7:00a Room 155 / Knitting Club 2:20 - 4:00
19th: Late Start - 9:45a
19th: Bulldog News 7:45-9:45a / Homework Club 2:20-4:00p / ELA/SS Help after school in Room 106 Garmey 2:15-3:00p / Knitting Club 2:20 - 4:00
20th: Morning Homework Club 7:00a Room 114 / Homework Club 2:15-4:00p / Math/Science Help after school Room 157 Sullivan 2:15-3:00p
21st: PTSA PINK DAY!!!
24th: School Board Showcase 6p
News To Know
The Spring Book Fair is coming soon!
Help Support 8th Grade Class at MOD Pizza on April 18th
When: Tuesday, April 18th, Anytime between 10:30a - 10:00p
Where: Lakeland Hills MOD Pizza
How: Mention North Tapps Middle School when ordering. If you order online, make sure you use this code MODGIVE$20
8th Grade Slideshow Photos Due May 29th
Hello 8th grade students and families! It is that time of year, we are getting ready for the 8th grade end of the year slideshow and need your photo submissions! -Please send up to 5 photos per student to the email address ntmsslideshowphotos23@gmail.com including -Please name photos Student name, last name and number. Example johnjacob1, johnjacob2, etc. This will keep the photos organized when saving them into google drive. -If you haven't received an email confirmation reply, we didn't receive your email and you need to resend. -Pictures need to be submitted by Friday May 29, 2023 Looking forward to all your pictures coming in! Should you have any question, please email your slideshow team at ntmsslideshowphotos23@gmail.com or call Dleen Yousify at 206.427.7966
Dress Code Reminder
To maintain a climate that supports learning, following specific guidelines must be followed.
- Chains, hats, scarves, or other head coverings are not to be worn at school
- Tank tops, bare midriff halter tops, strapless or narrow strap/string shirts are not permitted. Shoulders should be covered by sleeves.
- Undergarments must NOT be visible.
- All dresses and shorts should be longer than fingertip length when arms are held straight down.
- Necklines should be appropriate for the school environment.
- Shirt bottoms must meet the waistline of pants, shorts and dresses.
- All apparel or other items, by printed word or symbol, display or promote alcohol, drugs, tobacco, sex, nudity. violence, gang behavior, discrimination, hate speech or that disrupt the educational climate are prohibited.
- Dress, appearance, or fragrances which constitute a clear and present danger to the students’ health or safety or which cause interference with work or create a classroom or school disruption will not be permitted.
- Any clothing staff deems disruptive, or offensive is NOT allowed.
Save The Date!! PTSA Dodgeball Night- May 12th!!
Community Drive Was A Huge Success!! Thank you!!
Thank you to everyone who donated items to help the community! Our updated totals are listed below.
8th: 134
7th: 261
6th: 251
Total: 646 items
Clubs & Activities
When you arrive to pick up your child, call the office at 253-862-2776 and we will have your child come out to you.
Morning Homework Club: Thursday mornings from 7am - 7:45am in Room 114 (Watkins)
Math/Science Help - Thursdays Room 157 (Sullivan) 2:15pm - 3pm. Students can then go to Homework Club in the HUB until 4pm or be picked up.
ELA - Social Studies Help - Wednesdays Room 106 (Garmey) 2:15pm - 3pm. Students can then go to Homework Club in the HUB until 4pm or be picked up.
Math Club - Monday mornings 7a-7:45a Room 157 Sullivan. Math Club Dates
Science Club - Room 155 (Pritchett) 7am - 7:45am on these dates: April 18, April 25
Yearbook Club - Room 103 (Bang/Weaver) 2:15 - 4p on Mondays
Message From the District Nurse
6th Grade Families: Tdap Vaccination is Required for 7th Grade Attendance!
Dear 6th grade families:
-Per Washington State law, all students attending 7th grade must have one dose of Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis) vaccine. Tdap vaccine must be given at or after age 10 to be accepted for school entry.
-To update your child’s Tdap immunization record at the school, you will need to turn in a medically verified immunization record. Your child’s health care provider can print this for you, or you can print it from MyIR, which is a free Department of Health online tool that allows families to view and print their official immunization records themselves. Go to https://wa.myir.net/register/ to begin the sign-up process.
-Please email this proof of vaccination to Kristin Liedtke, NTMS Health Tech, at kliedtke@dieringer.wednet.edu, or bring it to school during open office hours.
-Appointments for vaccines can be made at one of the resources listed here. Make appointments early, as vaccine appointments may be full in late August and in September! Other recommended vaccines may be offered by your provider.
*If your student has a Certificate of Exemption on file for the tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis vaccine, this is still valid.
Thank you,
Terry Woodall, BSN, RN
District Nurse
Seasonal Allergies
Free Covid Home Test
Free Home Covid Tests: https://www.covid.gov/tests
Terry Woodall, BSN, RN
District Nurse
Dieringer School District
Lake Tapps, WA
Food Services
Weekly Attendance
Community Resources
- 988 Mental Health and Suicide Prevention line (24 hours a day)
- 1-800-833-6546 Teenlink (provides support for youth and teens every evening 6:00-10:00 pm)
- 1-800-576-7764 Pierce County Crisis Lne (24 hours a day)
- 211 Helps to find resources in: paying bills, housing, food resources, etc.
Contact Information
Principal: David Uberti, duberti@dieringer.wednet.edu
Asst. Principal: Tyler Borden, tborden@dieringer.wednet.edu
Counselor: Jennifer Roscoe, jroscoe@dieringer.wednet.edu
Counselor: Kristine Brubaker, kbrubaker@dieringer.wednet.edu
Tech Coach: Dietrich Baker, dbaker@dieringer.wednet.edu
Website: https://ntms.dieringer.wednet.edu/
Location: North Tapps Middle School, 12th Street East, Bonney Lake, WA, USA
Phone: 253-862-2776