DMS April Family Update
Character Trait: Self Control
WHAT DOES SELF CONTROL mean?
You have the ability to control your emotions and behaviors.
You think before you act. Self-control is the act of managing behavior in a way that positively influences goal attainment and living up to standards. Possessing this strength protects people from destabilizing emotional extremes. Those with self-control are able to limit impulsive behavior. They have the ability to experience and navigate difficulty while remaining poised. They understand that through discipline and restraint, there are greater, long-term goals that they can accomplish. Self-control is related to prudence, in that people with this strength are able to implement extended planning techniques in pursuit of difficult task completion. Self- control does not mean a lack of thoughts, feelings, or impulses; it just means you have command over them.
WHY DOES IT MATTER?
For individuals, self-control helps them delay the short-term gain in pursuit of a greater, long-term success. This strength is associated with having an “internal locus of control;” of being in control of (and responsible for) your own personal choices – and the outcomes of those choices. It gives people the power to diet, study for an exam, or practice a musical instrument. Some psychologists have likened self-control to a muscle: it gets stronger the more it’s used.
A group’s ability to demonstrate self-control often appears in the form of “self-monitoring.” This means that individuals demonstrate honesty with one another about successful group practices. When things are unsuccessful, group members have the ability to adjust roles in the interest of overall group success. It’s a crucial strength in our modern society and its mentality of impulsivity and consumption.
Individuals with this strength might be described as:
- Disciplined
- Poised
- Composed
- Cool
- Measured
- Restrained
Individuals with this strength are likely to think, feel, or behave in the following ways:
- I can wait
- If I do this now, I will benefit from it later.
- I'm going to do this, even though I would rather not
- I can control my anger and emotions
- I am disciplined
- The more I practice self-control, the better I get at it
- I have the ability to consider the situation before responding
- I know that my actions now have an impact on my success later
📣 Upcoming Events
Report Cards
Reports cards will be mailed home on April 12th.
Please be sure to check Parent Portal for missing assignments.
April 2024
Character spotlight: Self Control
Spring MP1 End: 4/05
NYS ELA Computer Based Test: 04/09-04/10
NYS ELA Computer Based Test Make Ups: 04/12-04/16
NO SCHOOL- Give Back Day: 04/19
Earth Day: 04/22
½ day for students: 4/26
8th Grade Trip to Youth Rally @ Dutchess Stadium 4/29
May 2024
Character spotlight: Perseverance
Progress Report End: 05/03
NYS Math Computer Based Test: 05/01-05/02
NYS Math Computer Based Test Make Ups: 05/03-05/08
NO SCHOOL- GIve Back Day: 5/13
NYS Science 8 Test: 5/15
NYS Science 8 Test Make Ups: 5/16-5/17
DMS Activity Night at 6pm: 05/17
Spring Concert: 5/21
NO SCHOOL - 5/24-5/28
NO SCHOOL- Give Back Day: 5/28
MS Musical- Finding Nemo 5/31-6/1
June 2024
Character spotlight: Enthusiasm
Eighth Grade Moving Up Ceremony and Dance: 06/26
End of Spring MP2: 06/24
Spring MP2 Report Card Grades Due: 06/26
💡Reminders
PTSA
The PTSA is doing the Spring Flower Fundraiser. Orders are due back by 4/10
🌼Sabelllico Gift Card $20 .00
🌼Combo Gardens 8" $22.00
- bright and beautiful combo pots filled with assorted blooming annuals)
🌼Color Bowls 10" $29.00
- Terra colored bowls contain a gorgeous mix of beautiful annuals
🌼Hanging Baskets 10" $29.00
- Choices of Ivy Geranium, Petunia, OR Begonia
🌼Geraniums - Assorted Colors
- 4.5" Pot $7.00 OR 8" Pot $16.00
🌼Single Annuals
- 4.5" Pots $4.00 each
- Choice of Petunia, Begonia, OR Pansies
🌼Flats of Annuals $25.00 each
- Choice of Petunias, Begonias, Alyssum, OR Salvia
- 48 per flat, same flower, same color
❓ Any Questions Contact: doverptsa@gmail.com
Classroom Expectations
Students are expected to have materials needed for class. The following items are neccessary to engage in academics:
✍️Pen/pencil
📓Notebook/Paper
📒Folder/Binder
📚any required materials by teacher (ex: Novel for class reading)
If you are not able to provide these for your student please contact the middle school main office to see how we can support.
Community Service
Community Service is a requirement for graduation. Students must complete 90 hours of community service by the end of their senior year of high school.
Dover Middle School issued a requirement for students to be able to walk in their 8th grade moving up ceremony.
The class of 2024 has a requirement of 15 hours of community service by the end of 8th grade
The class of 2025 has a requirement of 30 hours of community service by the end of 8th grade
Please use Volunteer Access to see any community service opportunities available. Also feel free to reach out to our Dover Middle School Community Service Coordinator if you have any questions.
DMS Community Service Coordinator
Ms. Janine Loos
Teacher Office Hours
Please click on the button below to view the office hours for January. This is a live document and will be updated in real time.
Please note that teachers stay after one day per month until 3:00pm for extra help. Students are able to take the 3:30 bus home.