

DMS Week 8 Community Newsletter
September 29, 2023
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ELAC (English Learner Advisory Committee) Meeting 2 - All Welcome
ELAC Meeting 2 - Thursday, October 5 on Zoom at 1:45PM
- WHAT is ELAC? English Language Advisory Committee (ELAC) is specifically designated to advise school officials on English Learner program services. Day Middle School’s ELAC is designated to School Site Council (SSC).
- WHO may attend? All parents, guardians, community members, students and staff are welcome at ELAC Meetings.
- WHEN & WHERE: Thursday, October 5, 1:45 PM on Zoom
- Agenda HERE and linked to the DMS website.
- Previous Meeting 1 Minutes here
Save the Dates!
Mark your calendar for these upcoming DMS events!
- In-Progress - School-wide Step it Up! Fundraiser through October 12.
- Thurs. 10/5 - ELAC (English Learner Advisory Council) Meeting 1:45 PM - All welcome (Zoom)
- Thurs. 10/12 - Parent-Teacher Conferences (3-4:15 PM By Appointment Only. 4:30-5:45 PM Open Session)
- Weds. 11/15 - Lunch with a Loved One
October is College & Career Awareness Month!
Join the Fun & Participate in the DMS Counseling Squad's Events This Week:
College Wear - Every Tuesday!
10/3 - College Wear Tuesday
10/10 - College Jerseys, Hats & T-Shirts
10/17 - College Wear Tuesday
10/24 -Military Appreciation Day (Wear camo; Rep your favorite military branch)
College Trivia Kahoot Activity - Tuesday, Oct. 3rd
In the MPR during both Lunches *** Prizes awarded to Winners!
Last Call For Conference PTSA Volunteer Opportunity
Conference Day "Grab & Go" Bags
A Message from PTSA: Thank you to all who have signed up to help us spoil our teachers on Conference day.
- There are only a few items left.
- Drop items off by October 6th to give PTSA enough time to purchase the remaining items.
- Thank you in advance!
- SIGN UP HERE
Questions? Email DMS President Marisol Pedroza JamesDayPTSA@gmail.com
Join DMS PTSA!
Click button for website.
Student Support & Reminders
Emotions video by Mrs. Castanon
Yearbook 8th Grade Dedications & Pre-Orders
Pre-Purchase Yearbook Now!
Webstore link HERE
ASB Bookkeeper & Student Store Hours
TVUSD Dress & Grooming Policy
- All DMS students reviewed TVUSD dress code expectations during the Common Sense Assembly on Friday, 8-18-23.
- Guidelines are also listed in Student Handbooks.
- Please see TVUSD AR 5132 for guidelines.
DMS Highlights
Mrs. Castanon Presents Stress & Anxiety Coping Strategies to ASB
Mrs. Dowling's Science 6 Atmosphere Lab
Mrs. Malana's ELA 6 THE HATCHETT Collaboration Project
Ms. McNeil's Math 6 Fractions & Mirror Activity
Mr. Breglio's Social Studies 6 - Ancient Egypt Unit
Ms. Stewart's ELA 7 - Quizizz on Constructed Response Strategies & Format
Mr. O'Hara's Science 7 - Dry Ice Lab
DMS & TVUSD Community Communications
- Previous DMS Weekly Community Newsletters
- TVUSD Community Connection Newsletter 9-22-23
TVUSD Parent Center Instagram Link
- TVUSD is Hiring: Edjoin Link HERE