DMS PRESS
October/November
DMS TEACHERS REPPING THEIR COLLEGE GEAR!
Veteran's Day Tribute
Fall into a Good Book....Fair! Hosted by DMS PTSA
Join us for a night of :
CHORAL PERFORMANCES
- Minuets 6:30 p.m
- Treble Tones 7:00 p.m
- Sound Wave 7:30 p.m
LEGO TABLE: 6:00-7:30 p.m
SCIENCE TABLE: 6:00-7:30 p.m.
BOOK MARK TABLE: 6:00-7:30 p.m
Gift WRAPPING TABLE: 6:00-7:30
Wednesday, Nov 20, 2019, 10:00 AM
Barnes & Noble, Winchester Road, Temecula, CA, USA
RETT SYNDROME AWARENESS
DMS SUPPORTS CLAIRE! RAISING AWARENESS FOR RETT SYNDROME
How To Email Your Teacher
National Novel Writing Month: The Young Writers Program
National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) is a fun, empowering approach to creative writing. The challenge: draft an entire novel in just one month
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Why do it? For 30 wild, exciting, surprising days, you get to lock away your inner editor, let your imagination take over, and just create!
Novelists can write directly on our website (or in a separate document), find inspiration in our noveling resources, and tap a worldwide community of fellow writers for support.
The YWP also helps K–12 educators facilitate NaNoWriMo in schools, libraries, and community centers around the world. We provide virtual classroom spaces on our site, as well as student workbooks, Common Core-aligned curricula, and free motivational materials.
NaNoWriMo can last all year! Writers can edit their novels on site, create new personal writing challenges, or participate in mini-events like Camp NaNoWriMo in April and July. Educators can create classroom-wide writing challenges outside of November.
(from the NaNoWriMo website)
CREATIVE WRITING CONTEST HOSTED BY DMS PRESS
In honor of National Novel Writing Month, the staff at DMS Press thought it would be a great idea to add a new feature to our newsletter which can showcase student work!
Here's staff writer and future published author, Jessica Ortega to give you the scoop:
If you're competitive, like to write, or are super creative, participate for a chance to have your story published in our next issue. That means that the entire DMS Community: staff, students, & parents will be reading YOUR WRITING!
Creative writing allows your creativity to spill out onto paper with the emotion and heart you put into it. It takes feeling and thought to make a good story. I love creative writing because it relieves stress and makes a beautiful story that can be shared with everyone. Creative writing really boosts my self confidence, it asserts myself and my opinions, it helps me find my voice.
The Prompt:
You love puzzles and part of your morning routine starts with the daily crossword puzzle in your local newspaper. You wake up and start your day, just like any other. But after you solve the first few words a little too easily, your stomach drops. You begin to believe the person writing the daily crossword puzzle is trying to send you an encoded message.
The Rules:
- Submissions cannot exceed 1,000 words
- Submissions must be typed in MLA FORMAT: 12 pt, Times New Roman. Double Spaced
- Email your responses to the DMS Press Advisor: krobinson2@tvusd.k12.ca.us
- You will receive a confirmation email when you send it to acknowledge that your submission has been received
- Submissions are due Monday, December 9th!
Red Ribbon Week is where schools all across our district participate in a spirit week to spread awareness of drug usage and its awful effects. Terrible substances affect teens all over the world today, and that is why Red Ribbon Week is important. It is our duty to spread awareness and help others in need.
COLLEGE KICK-OFF
Thank you to our incredible counselors, Mr. Bayaca, Mrs. Krumheuer, and Mr.Acosta for kicking off College Kick-Off right! College Kick-off is a united effort in the local counties to educate students on potential options after high school, such as 2-year, 4-year or trade schools.
Each grade level took part in a different college related activity. 6th graders learned college vocabulary with a fun and educational game of Bingo! 7th graders were able to take virtual tours of colleges that interested them. 8th graders completed an interest profiler survey to help match their skills and personalities with potential careers!
The idea of College Kick-off is to understand what opportunities colleges can open up for students. Students will learn about different careers that require a college education and how college can relate to their own life. The most important thing is that students simply have to have an open mind about furthering their education after high school. The typical University experience isn't meant for anyone and that's okay, but there are other avenues students can take to refine their skills, find a passion, and end up contributing to society in their own way!
I know what you're thinking, isn't middle school a little early to be thinking of college? While you don't have to have your whole life mapped out at thirteen, it doesn't hurt to start thinking about what interests you and how you can find a career doing something you love! We have so much to look forward to, we don't want to end up looking back and regretting the choices we made (or didn't make) when we were younger.
Thank you DMS ASB for hosting our first College Fair!
University of Oregon
Paul Mitchell Beauty School
UC Santa Barbara
Palomar Fire Academy
University of Southern California
Mt. San Jacinto Community College
UC Riverside
The Musicians Institute
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
Are Students Still Motivated?
In the school wide Silver Sabotage event, Advisement classes competed against each other to see which class could bring in the most change. The prize? PIZZA & DONUTS. What more could a middle schooler want?
Here's how it works: Positive points are earned with pennies and bills. (Rumor has it that kids were bringing in 20 and 50 dollar bills!). Silver coins (nickels, dimes, and quarters) count for negative points, hence the name: Silver Sabotage.
For two weeks, (every Tuesday and Thursday during Advisement after the Morning Show), the hallways and classrooms were flooded with students hauling bags of change, some just one penny (insert eye roll emoji) to sabotage competing classes. Mr. Lavin could be seen during this time playing some tunes on the guitar outside his room, daring students to sabotage his Ukulele class. In an effort to keep the competition alive, KFIN regularly updated the school with who was in first place, so classes knew who to sabotage. There was no way to prevent students from sabotaging your class!
During the competition we decided to interview the Advisement class with a steady lead, Mrs. Ohler's 6th graders. However, they weren't prepared for the updated count. After just discovering that the class was just knocked off first place, Mathew Minor rallied the troops, “Now we’re gonna bring in sacks of pennies!”
In order to “sabotage” Mrs. Ohler’s class, students would crowd the classroom in a hopeful attempt to drop silver coins, such as dimes and quarters to knock them out of the lead. Although they DID fall behind for an astonishing one day, they still came out on top with their class receiving mountains of pennies. Students even brought bags of silver coins to use for defense.
Winners were also announced for the most negative points. Mr. Medbury's advisement's cheers could be heard through our DMS Press walls when it was announced that they won a donut party. Both of these classes both fought hard for their victory in the Silver Sabotage event.
According to Scholar Squad Advisor, Mr. Jackson, the grand total of money brought in was $1,579.77. This money goes straight back into the school, and is used for student recognition, certificates, and awards. That number may seem like a large sum, but the first year this fundraiser was introduced, we made a whopping $4,200.00. However, that was when there were less limitations on when we could "sabotage" other classes. Because of the large crowds, and students taking advantage of skipping out on Advisement, administration had to cut down the days. Plus, when teachers would haul the heavy bags to the nearest CoinStar machine, they were finding more than just coins: foreign coins, rocks, washers, and arcade coins were among the items collected. It seems that some students were trying to sabotage Silver Sabotage! Regardless, it was a great run. Start saving up your spare change for next year, Defenders!
On October 11th, Day Middle School celebrated PINK DAY, easily the most participated spirit day at DMS. But why?
Pink ribbons, and the color pink in general is the international symbol for breast cancer awareness and expresses moral support for women with breast cancer. Pink ribbons are most commonly seen during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the month of October.The ribbon itself represents hope for the future and is intended to unite women who have been affected by breast cancer.
Yes, it's fun to spray paint your hair, wear a tutu and dress up in head to toe pink with your friends, but that's not the reason why so many DMS students participate. It's because we all have a connection. Chances are that you know someone or love someone who has been affected by this disease, so to us, wearing pink is more than just a dress up day. It's a way to unite and show support to those we love: our mothers, grandmothers, sisters, aunts, friends, etc.
6th grade teacher and breast cancer survivor, Mrs. Kearney, tells us that this day meant a great deal to her as someone who battled with this disease. "I feel encouraged because more are becoming diagnosed and aware. Hopefully we do more research. Knowledge is power.”
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CJSF APPLICATIONS FOR 8TH GRADERS
Attention 8th Graders! CJSF Applications are available in your Language Arts classes! OR click the CJSF seal for a link to a copy of the application. All applications must be turned into your Language Arts teacher.
Students who submit an application AND qualify for all three semester Report Cards (7th Grade Semester 1 & 2, 8th Grade Semester 1) will be recognized at the 8th Grade Awards Ceremony for their hard work in academic classes.
A student MUST qualify for ALL THREE SEMESTERS. If a student only qualifies for one or two semesters, they do not attain CJSF membership and will not be recognized at the end of the ceremony.
All students are invited to apply each semester. It is up to each individual student to obtain and submit an application.
Membership is NOT based on GPA. It is based on LETTER grades in Academic Classes. (P.E. and Teacher Aide positions do obtain any point value)
Students must have all SATISFACTORY or OUTSTANDING marks in Citizenship & Work Habits for ALL classes. Any N’s or U’s automatically disqualifies a student from membership.
EDITOR OF THIS ISSUE: DALLIN GREY
Alye Bowman
Alye Bowman is a student at James L. Day Middle School. When she is not writing you can find her binge watching Netflix. She enjoys dancing, spending quality time with her family, and playing with her dog. She lives by the quote, "Falling down in an accident, staying down is a choice." Things on her lifelong bucket list include visiting all fifty states and watching the northern lights. She hopes that one day she can be an interior designer with a side job as a writer.
Landon Cossaboom
Landon Cossaboom loves Minecraft and enjoys playing soccer and most video games in general. He lives with his mother and is the youngest of four. Landon's favorite food is sushi rolls drenched in eel sauce. He likes to stay home and watch Crunchyroll at his house. He also loves watching Youtube, especially Seyhs.
Daniel Finan
Daniel Finan is first and foremost a student and is always striving to have a 4.0 GPA. However in his off time he almost always playing video games. Daniel is also an accomplished athlete and has taken home many different trophies and awards for travel baseball from across California and Arizona. He can almost always be seen reading some form of fiction novel around campus when there is nothing else to do.
Luis foster
Luis Foster is a boy who enjoys writing and reading in school. When Luis Foster is not writing, he spends his free time hanging out with friends, taking care of his pet Bearded Dragon and sitting in his room playing video games such as Rainbow Six Siege and Punch Out. Since Luis Foster was born in California, he is used to going to the beach and visiting famous places in California like San Francisco or Balboa Park. People will often say that he is dedicated and hard working.
Navin Gopalan
Navin Gopalan resides in Harveston, Temecula, California, and is in the third of three middle school years. When he isn't writing an in-the-works Star Wars book, you might find him playing basketball or mastering the clarinet like Squidward. Navin has worked for the DMS Press since its origin in 2019, and his favorite books are "The Hobbit" and "The Year of the Bomb". He also enjoys mystery books by Agatha Christie and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Navin lives by the quote, “Luminous beings we are, not this crude matter.”
Dallin Grey
Cole Hanson
Cole Hanson bears the hot summers and endless heat in Temecula California. When Cole's not writing he enjoys running around and taking long walks at the Harveston Lake. His favorite food is Cane's mainly because of the Cane's sauce. He enjoys sitting down in his chair and watching Youtube all day while playing some Minecraft.
Jessica Ortega
Jessica Ortega spent her days watching Netflix, until she found her passion of writing short stories. People often say she will one day become a writing legend. When Jessica is not writing she's playing with her little Yorkie, Koko or playing soccer on the Hawks soccer team. She's also in to rocking raps. Jessica also lives this quote by Albus Dumbledore: “Soon we must choose between what is right and what is easy."
Lauren Padilla
Lauren Padilla is an 8th grader at James L. Day Middle School. She has been apart of DMS Press since it’s beginning in the 2019-2020 school year. When she is not writing, she enjoys playing volleyball with her friends, cuddling with her kitten named Jewel, and watching old 80’s shows. She lives by the quote “Do you what you love with the people you love.” Lauren wishes to one day visit London and go the Museum of Ice Cream. She hopes to one day open up a chain of veterinary clinics across the US.
Julian Stanfield
When not at school, Julian likes to spend his time sleeping, playing video games, and stealing snacks from the pantry. He plays soccer and is currently playing in the Temecula FC club and the DMS Soccer Team. He once broke his collarbone but kept playing until the very end of the soccer game back in the winter of 2018. People will often say that he has a British accent even though Julian has never visited Europe. He is half Japanese and half Caucasian (Shocking, I know).
Sabrina Ventroni
Sabrina Ventroni is an eighth grader at James L. Day middle school. She has a passion for writing, and has been writing since second grade. In second grade, she made a whole book full of short skits and stories that the whole class enjoyed, and that is how her love for writing began. Her favorite genre is action, and she is also a fan of the Harry Potter series. When Sabrina is not writing, she is probably hanging out with her husky, two cats , and 11 betta fish, reading, doing photography, or playing guitar or ukulele. She hopes to one day make an official book that she can be proud of.
James L. Day Middle School
Email: rsousa@tvusd.k12.ca.us
Website: https://www.tvusd.k12.ca.us/DMS
Location: 40775 Camino Campos Verde, Temecula, CA, USA
Phone: 951-699-8138