DMS Week 3 Community Newsletter

• Please remember to follow the schedule in order
• The bell schedule is listed on the image and here for your convenience
• We are looking forward to seeing you at 6:00 PM on Thursday, August 31, 2023
• Back to School Night is a non-student event for parents and guardians only

The DMS English Learner Advisory Council ensures that our families who speak a primary language other than English have a voice in our school community. We would love to hear from you. Please save the dates for our ELAC meetings this year.

Want to learn more? Join us Thursday, August 31 at 5:15 (before Back to School Night) for a Welcome Dessert in room 310.

Please email ctaylor@tvusd.us if you would like a translator to attend.

• Purchase device insurance through TVUSD webstore now through September 1, 2023.
• Scan QR code or follow this link.
• Click "start again" to begin.

Canvas:

Temecula Valley uses a learning management system (LMS) called Canvas. Parents are able to link up with their students' Canvas accounts to view course progress, assignments, and more. Becoming a Canvas Observer is how parents and guardians can view their child's lessons, assignment due dates, scores, and more.

Click here to be a parent observer in Canvas.

Click here to understand how Assignments work in Canvas.

Infinite Campus:

While Canvas is where students can access lessons, submit assignments, and receive scores/feedback. Infinite Campus is the official portal for grades and should be checked often. Please see the links below for information on how to set up notifications through Infinite Campus.

Infinite Campus Notifications - How to Video

Infinite Campus login

Follow DMS ASB on Instagram for all DMS updates: https://www.instagram.com/dms.asb/

Scan the QR Code or follow this link: https://cherishedmemoriesphotography.com/James_L_Day_Middle_School

• Please abide by traffic laws to keep our students and community safe.
• Students and parents should only cross the street at the intersection.
• Use designated crosswalks and sidewalks to reconnect with your children
• U-turns on double yellow lines are not permitted.
• Student safety is of utmost importance and we greatly appreciate your cooperation.

Your child is attending a school receiving Title I federal funds through the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). At the beginning of each school year, there are annual notifications that you will receive electronically they are attached in this newsletter. If you would prefer a hard copy, please contact the school.

Click on the titles below to review each notification.

• Student lunch applications are one of the ways schools receive additional state and federal funds.
• Please complete the online lunch application even if you think you don't qualify or even if your child packs their lunch.
• Yes, breakfast (served only during break) and lunches are still FREE for ALL DMS students this year, but these applications help us get more materials and programs to help our students.
• This can only help our school!

https://rocketscan.tvusd.k12.ca.us/Default.aspx

The DMS Library is OPEN!

Weekly Hours to start:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - 7:30am to 3:15pm

Wednesday - 7:30am to 1:30pm

Friday - 7:30am to 3:15pm

*Open for lunch. Students may get pass from Campus Supervisors.

• Be aware a new product called Highlight Vape is on the market and looks just like a normal highlighter.
• They come in multiple colors and sizes.
• These vapes contain nicotine, are illegal for those under 21 years of age, are prohibited by law on school grounds, and a suspendable offense (see references below).
• An internet search for Highlight Vape will provide additional information.

References: TVUSD Board Policy 5131.62, Regulation 5144.1

• 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.

All earbuds/earphones/headsets must be wired and able to plug into a chromebook. Wireless earbuds will be confiscated. If students do not have wired headphones/earbuds, a set will be provided in the classroom as required by the teacher.

• Previous DMS Weekly Community Newsletters
• TVUSD Community Connection Newsletter 8-25-23

• Official TVUSD Social Media INSTAGRAM & FACEBOOK
  

• TVUSD Parent Center Instagram Link

• TVUSD is Hiring: Edjoin Link HERE