Please visit our DMS website at https://www.madisoncity.k12.al.us/discovery for ALL things DMS.

* DECAB rotation schedule for week 8, 9/18-9/22

* Advisory schedule Tuesday, September 19th

* Check student backpacks and other belongings for items that do not belong on school grounds (see MCS code of conduct)

* Parents can pay fees online by clicking DMS fee payment on our website or they can bring a check or cash to the front office between 8:30-11:30

* We have met our 1st PTA fundraising goal, so students can wear a HAT on Friday, September 22

* DMS behavioral incentive/ledger party will be Monday, Sept 25

* 9/18 - 6 week progress report available in PowerSchool

* 9/29 - 1st 9 weeks ends

* 10/2-10/6 - FALL BREAK!!...NO SCHOOL!!

* 10/11 - Collaborative 1/2 day (students dismiss at 12:15 pm)

Tryouts for the girl's basketball teams will take place September 18-19 from 3:30 - 5:30 in the DMS gym. Girls in the 7th and 8th grade need to have a current physical to tryout and should also complete the interest form. 6th graders interested in being a manager should also complete the form.

Basketball Interest Form

For any questiions regarding tryouts please contact vaburks@madisoncity.k12.al.us

Bob Jones High School will be hosting tryouts for the Girls' Golf Team September 20th - 22nd for 7th - 12th graders (including middle school students at Discovery and Journey who will be zoned to attend Bob Jones). Tryouts will be held at Madison Golf Center and Huntsville CC.

Students must have a current physical and should bring clubs, water, and enough money to cover range balls. Playing experience is preferred but not required. Please complete the google form if interested.

Contact Coach Cory Wright by email at jcorywright@madisoncity.k12.al.us if you have any questions or to schedule a time slot.

Girls' Golf Google Form Sign-Up Link
https://forms.gle/3DafCR9B6BF6UMKE8

The BJHS JV Girls Cross Country Team won 1st place in the Pepsi Cross Country Challenge in Moulton. While the team is officially a Bob Jones High School Team, a majority of the team's female JV runners who competed in this event are current DMS students. Of the 4 on the BJHS JV Girls team who were recognized as overall top 15 finishers, 3 are currently DMS students: Sarah Allison, Adaline McGuire, and Samantha Bingaman. This is a fantastic accomplishment so early in the season and given that there were 130 finishers in that race.

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DMS 8th graders interested in joining National Junior Honor Society need to complete the online interest form no later than Wednesday, September 20th.

After the interest form closes, grades from the student's 7th grade year will be calculated. Those with a 90% average or higher will be contacted via MCS email with a National Junior Honor Society application by the end of the day Monday, September 25th.**

**Please note that completing the interest form is NOT the same thing as completing the official application. Applications for qualifying candidates will be emailed on Monday, September 25th.

My name is Suzi Mock and I am the dance team coach at Bob Jones High School. The BJHS dance team is hosting a Dance Camp on Saturday September 23rd at Bob Jones for dancers Kindergarten through 8th grade. We would love to get the word out to your students about this camp and we're wondering what the best way to do that would be. Whether it is to make physical flyers and bring them to your school or send the digital file of the flyers to you so it could go out in a teacher email, I'm not too sure. I'd love your input but I already attached the digital flyer in case that helps.

Also, last spring semester we had a few girls assist with carline at the elementary schools and would love to have them assist again if possible. With the dance team performing the majority during the fall football season, I think it would be fun for all students involved. I know it puts a smile on the dance team's faces along with the younger students!

I look forward to hearing from you soon!

• Please encourage your students to check the DMS Lost & Found near the front office if they have misplaced any items.
• The Lost and Found will be cleared out on the first day of each month and unclaimed items will be donated to a worthy cause.

The DMS PTA's No Hassle Fundraiser is off to a great start! Thank you to everyone that has donated so far! We have already reached our first goal of $5,000, and the students have earned a hat day! Our next goal is $10,000 - with a reward of PJ day! Would you like to support Discovery Middle School without having to buy anything, sell anything, ask for pledges or volunteer? If so, this is the fundraiser for you! Help us reach our fundraising goals this year and our students will be treated to some fun days at school along the way (plus we can accomplish our big plans for the year!). Check out our Fundraising Wishlist to see some of what we hope to accomplish this year.

Donate online
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Reflections begins on September 20th! Each year, over 300,000 students nationwide in Pre-K through Grade 12 create original works of art in response to a student-selected theme. Winners at the district level move on to the Alabama and then National contests and may win college scholarships. This year's theme was submitted by Alice Meko of Hampton Cove Elementary School. With six different categories there is something for everyone. We look forward to your interpretation of "I am Hopeful Because…". Submissions are accepted from September 20th to October 20th. Visit the Reflections website for more info.

The DMS fall Book Fair is September 18th - 22nd. Volunteers are needed! Please sign up if you are able.

Have you linked your Kroger account to the Discovery Middle School PTA? The Kroger Community Rewards program makes fundraising easy by donating to local organizations based on the shopping you do every day. Once you link your Kroger Rewards Card to an organization, all you have to do is shop at Kroger and swipe your Shopper’s Card, and Kroger will donate a portion of your total to the organization of your choice. Your price stays the same.

If you haven't purchased your membership yet, please consider joining today. Who can join the DMS PTA? Everyone! Families, teachers, administrators, staff, grandparents, aunts, uncles, friends, even businesses can join the PTA. The number one reason to join the Parent Teacher Association is to benefit your child. In doing so, you also help your school. Thank you to everyone that has joined for the 2023/2024 school year!

Have questions for the PTA? Email us at DiscoveryMiddlePTA@gmail.com

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Please print and complete the form below for the Influenza (Flu) Vaccine Clinic by 9/19/23. This is only for students of Madison City employees or PEEHIP Insurance carriers. The clinic will take place on 9/21/23 from 7:30-11:30 in the media center.

Please print and complete the form below and return to the nurse by 9/22/23. The clinic will take place on 9/26/23 from 8:30-9:30 in the media center.