The War Cry
Everyone, Everyday; High Standards, High Achievement
Volume 18-19: Friday, November 16, 2018
Principally Speaking
When we return the time will go fast and before we know it, it will be time for winter break. Meaningful teaching and learning will continue through Thursday, December 20. We will be finishing up critical learning before the end of the semester as well as preparing for semester final exams or final projects. The exam schedule has been established and is as follows:
Thursday, 12/13 - Red Related Arts
Friday, 12/14 - White Related Arts
Monday, 12/17 - Science
Tuesday, 12/18 - Social Studies
Wednesday, 12/19 - English
Thursday, 12/20 - Math * Modified Schedule to allow for grade level semester celebrations in the PM.
If a student should miss a final exam/project, the exam can be made up the week of January 7 - 11. Exams will not be given early. Friday, December 21st is a non-student attendance day. Only teachers and staff will attend.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Cold Weather & Recess Attire - 5th and 6th Graders
As it gets colder, please make sure your child is dressed for the weather on the bus stop and for going out to recess. Remember that predicted afternoon high temperatures are often much warmer than the actual temperatures at recess time. Please be sure to send your child to school with a coat and maybe a hat and gloves.
Background Checks Required for Volunteers: See Details Below
Individuals who may have direct, ongoing contact with children at DCMS must complete our volunteer application which includes a Level 1 Criminal History Check. This is for activities such as chaperoning a field trip or working with individual students or small groups of students. This is not necessary for anyone wanting to have lunch with their student or to make copies for teachers.
- The background check will cost $12.95 for most of our volunteers. There may be an additional cost if records must be checked in another state.
- DO NOT SEND MONEY into SCHOOL.
- This check is good for two years.
STEPS TO COMPLETE VOLUNTEER APPLICATION:
- Complete a Volunteer Application Form
and turn it into the school office (required annually). If you have multiple children, turn the form in at youngest child’s school.
- The school will then send you the link for submitting your background check application via email along with further instruction. (Please be prepared to pay online for your application fee, as you will be responsible for cost at the time of online submission.)
- You will receive an email notification once the background check has been returned. At that time you will either be cleared and approved by the administration to volunteer or you will be notified that there is an issue that prevents you from volunteering.
- Results will be maintained and tracked at a district level. All schools will have access to the volunteer database and will be able to verify a cleared background check.
- Volunteer Application Form must be completed annually, but Level I Volunteer Background Check is good for two years.
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Upcoming Events
11/19
Parliament Practice - 7:30 AM to 8:22 AM
Chess Club - 7:30 AM to 8:22 AM
7 Boys Basketball Practice - 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
7 Girls Basketball Try-outs - 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
8 Boys Basketball Practice - 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
8 Girls Basketball Try-outs - 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
11/20
FCA - 7:45 AM to 8:22 AM
7 Boys AB Basketball Game vs Lebanon @Home - 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
8 Boys AB Basketball Game @Lebanon - 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
11/21
Thanksgiving Break - No School
11/22
Thanksgiving Break - No School
11/23
Thanksgiving Break - No School
8 Boys Basketball Practice - 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM
11/24
8 Boys Basketball Practice - 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM
7 Boys Basketball Practice - 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
11/26
Parliament Practice - 7:30 AM to 8:22 AM
Chess Club - 7:30 AM to 8:22 AM
7 Boys AB Basketball Game vs Cascade @Home - 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
8 Boys AB Basketball Game @Cascade - 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
11/27
FCA - 7:45 AM to 8:22 AM
Builders Club - 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
7 Boys Basketball Practice - 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
7 Girls Basketball Try-outs - 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
8 Boys Basketball Practice - 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
8 Girls Basketball Try-outs - 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
11/28
7 Boys A Basketball Game vs Greencastle @Home - 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
8 Boys A Basketball Game vs Greencastle @Home - 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
11/29
Parliament Practice - 7:30 AM to 8:22 AM
7 Girls Basketball Final Try-out - 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
8 Girls Basketball Final Try-out - 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
7 Boys A Basketball Game @Avon South - 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
8 Boys A Basketball Game @Avon South - 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
11/30
Student Council - 7:30 AM to 8:22 AM
7/8 Boys Basketball Practice - 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
12/1
8 Boys Basketball Practice - 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
7 Boys Basketball Practice - 9:00 AM to 11:00 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