DMS Week 13 Community Newsletter
November 4, 2022
DMS - Reminders
- Time Change - Fall back one hour Sunday at 2AM
- Tardy Policy - Updates and changes as of Monday, Nov. 14 (see below)
- No School for Veterans Day - Friday, Nov. 11, 2022
- Join DMS PTSA - See info below
- Canned Food Drive - Nov. 3 - Nov. 15. More info below
- Yearbook 8th Grade Dedications - Final Deadline is January 15th (link here and info below)
Tardy Policy Updates & Changes
Letter from Principal
Please see the attached letter from Mr. Sousa regarding important changes to the DMS tardy policy which will take effect Monday, November 14, 2022. Share this information with your student at home. Students will receive information from Admin on Daybreak Morning Announcements this week.
Veterans Day, Friday, November 11, 2022 - No School
Thank you to all who served including Medal of Honor recipient Major General James Lewis Day, USMC for whom our school is named. To read more about Major General James L. Day, go to the California Center for Military History, State Military Reserve.
Message from DMS PTSA President
Hello Defender Families,
I wanted to take a brief moment to introduce myself. My name is Marisol Pedroza and I am the new PTSA president for the 2022-2023 school year. I have served in several committees and hope to bring some of that knowledge here. As a mom, I share your worries and wishes. School climate is something that is important to us all, and we have the power to make it a positive one.
I plan to work alongside admin, leadership team leaders, and parents to come up with ideas to best support our students and staff. I truly believe in the magic that happens when we all come together for a common goal.
I hope you will join me in this journey in whatever capacity you are able to. Joining doesn’t have to be more than buying a membership if you don’t want it to be. However, our school can always benefit from more hands and voices.
Please feel free to contact me for any questions you may have, or to simply introduce yourself. I look forward to being a partner for you all.
Marisol Pedroza
Canned Food Drive Happening Now through 11/15
Students: Get Involved in Clubs at DMS!
- DMS has multiple clubs for students either at lunch or after school.
- See the weekly schedule for more information.
- Interested in starting a club at DMS? See Mrs. Fry in ASB room 501.
Yearbook 8th Grade Dedications Info
Final deadline is January 15th.
Follow link for pricing and templates: https://www.balfour.com/student-info?smi=115304
Mrs. Cooper's Art Classes
Advanced Art - Paper Mache El DÃa De Los Muertos Masks
6th Grade Art - Colored Pencil Spooky Eyeballs
CLS & Leadership Students Peer Mentoring
Mrs. Davis' 6th Grade Science
Mrs. Jordan's AVID 8 Student Led Tutorials
Mrs. Hall's Family Economics Sewing Lab
More Campus Highlights
Lunchtime - Football 3 Flags Up with Mr. Sousa
Advisement - Guitar Club Learns Ukulele with Mr. Lavin
DMS ASB Information
ASB Bookkeeper hours:
- Monday & Thursday Before School 7:35AM - 8AM
- Tuesday After School 2:30PM - 3:15PM
- Location: ASB Room 515
Follow the official DMS ASB account on Instagram - link here
TVUSD Parent Center - Official TVUSD Account
TVUSD Parent Center - Official TVUSD Account to share events and information with parents. Instagram Link