Bulldog Drool Newsletter
October 21, 2022
In This Issue
News to Know
- A Message from the Superintendent
- Season 2 Sports
- Unity Day
- Dieringer Education Foundation Veterans Day Essay Contest
- PTSA Reflections Program
- Mini Food Drive
- Clubs/Activities
- Activity Bus
Tech Information
- Digital Citizenship
- Parent Tech Night
Message from the District Nurse
- Department of Health Guidance
- Free Covid Home Tests
- October Menu
Substitute Teachers and Paras Needed
Weekly Attendance
Community Resources
CALENDAR
** FOR SPORTS PLEASE SEE NTMS WEBSITE ATHLETICS CALENDAR**
October
24: School Board Meeting 6pm
25: Levy Meeting 6pm / Science Club 7a Room 155 / Varsity & JV Football Pictures after school
26: ACE DAY LATE START 9:45AM! / ELA Help Rm 102 McCann 2:15-3p / Homework Club in the HUB 2:15 - 4p / Yearbook Club Room 103 Bang 2:15 - 4p
27: Unity Day -wear Orange! / Morning Homework Club 7a - 7:45a Room 116 / MATH Help in Rm 157 Sullivan 2:15p-3p / Homework Club in the HUB 2:20 - 4p / Fall Choir Concert 5pm
28: Happy Friday!
A Message from the Superintendent
Season 2 Sports
Season 2 sports begin on November 14th with Boys' Basketball, Gymnastics (at & held through Mt. Baker Middle School), and Girls' Soccer. As a reminder, a physical is good for two years from the date of the doctor's appointment. In order to sign up for sports this year, everyone must go through Skyward, that will lead you to In Touch (directions below).
Unity Day
Dieringer Education Foundation 2022 Veterans Day Essay Contest
The Dieringer Education Foundation Presents The 2022 Veterans Day Essay Contest
The Dieringer Education Foundation invites all North Tapps Middle School Students to participate in the Veterans Day Essay Contest. For over 70 years, Dieringer students have recognized our veterans in what has become one of our most honored traditions. Again this year, cash prizes will be awarded to first, second, and third place finishers in each grade level.
When preparing to write the essay, first choose one of the three prompts. Next, after thinking about the sacrifices veterans have made for our country or how the lives of veterans have been affected by their service, decide the best way to respond. Sharing personal or family stories is strongly encouraged. For best results, include the steps of pre-writing and editing before writing a final draft. Be sure to use convincing arguments and appropriate conventions. Other important information along with the judges' scoring guide can be found below.
Prompts:
“Why do you think it is important for veterans of the military to have a special holiday devoted to them?”
“What are some of the ways we can honor the women who have devoted their lives to serving our country?”
“How might your life be different had men and women in our country’s past not been willing to fight for our freedom?”
Sponsor and Judging:
The Dieringer Education Foundation
Requirements/Details:
Heading - Your Name and Grade Level
Format - Typed, Double Spaced, Times New Roman - Size 12 Font
Length - 300 word maximum
Due - Thursday, November 3rd
Submission - Print and turn in your essay to your social studies teacher
Divisions - Sixth, Seventh and Eighth Grade
Awards - Cash Prizes for Each Division
1st Place $100, 2nd Place $50 and 3rd Place $25
PTSA Reflections Program
This year's theme is "Show Your Voice!" Reflections is a PTA sponsored national art competition. There are many different categories and ways to participate. Full details can be found at PTA.org/Reflections. Entry forms are located in the front office of your child's school or can be printed online. Please email Lynn John with any questions.
Artwork is due Thursday, November 18th. Let's see your creativity!
Mini Food Drive
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 (TBD)
Math Help - Room 157 (Sullivan) 2:15pm - 3pm. Students can then go to Homework Club in the HUB until 4pm or be picked up. Math Help will take place on these dates in October:
Oct 20, Oct 26. November dates will be given soon.
ELA Help - Room 102 (McCann) 2:15pm - 3pm. Students can then go to Homework Club in the HUB until 4pm or be picked up. ELA Help will take place on these dates in October:
Oct 19, Oct 27.
Science Club - Room 155 (Pritchett) 7am - 7:45am on these dates:
Oct 25, Nov 1, Nov 8, Nov 15, Nov 22, Nov 29.
Yearbook Club - Room 103 (Bang) 2:15 - 4p on Wednesdays
CTE Sewing Club: Tuesdays beginning November 9th! 2:15p - 4p & will run through Dec 20th. A CTE Sewing Parent Permission Slip must be on file to attend a class.
Activity Bus
NTMS Technology
Parent Tech Info Night
If you were unable to make it to Parent Tech Info Night, you can view the presentation using this link.
Digital Citizenship
Message From the District Nurse
Department of Health Covid Guidelines
Free Covid Home Test
Did you know that you can order free Covid home tests from Washington State? Here is the website to order your free test for your family:
Washington State: https://sayyescovidhometest.org/
Terry Woodall, BSN, RN
District Nurse
Dieringer School District
Lake Tapps, WA
Substitute Teachers & Paras Needed!
Call Jade Hughes (253-862-2537) or stop by the District Office for more information. Applications can be found on our website under Employment!
**If you have a 4 year degree, you are eligible to be a substitute teacher!
Food Services
Weekly Attendance
Community Resources
Text Support Line - 741741
Pierce County Crisis Line 1-800-576-776 (24 hours)
National Suicide Prevention - 1-800-273-8255
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