Dodge Traditional Magnet MS
March 2024
Hello Bulldog Families
Fourth quarter brings so many exciting things for our Bulldogs as we approach the end of the year. Keep your eyes open for dates and events coming up soon!
It's Track and Field season! Make sure you have all forms in the office to participate in the season. Practice begins right away. Now is a great time to get your child's physical for next year too!
Now that it is warm, remember that shorts must be khaki or black and o shorter than your fingertips with your hand naturally at your side. Check out our dress code details at the bottom of the newsletter.
After school tutoring will start again for fourth quarter on Tuesday, March 26th.
(No tutoring will be held the first week of the quarter.)
Once a student is accepted into Dodge, they do not have to reapply to the magnet lottery. However, every year, every student needs to be registered. To do this, just log into ParentVue and update the information. If you need assistance, please call our lovely office staff at 520-731-4100.
Here is some information about campus hours.
Remember our campus opens at 7:45am and closes at 4pm. Make sure you have plans for your child's drop-off and pick-up. If a student is not in their class at 8:47am they are marked tardy. Students may only stay after hours if they are registered for an after-school activity. Students may not stay for home games unless with a parent. When scheduling appointments means signing out- your student early, make sure you are here prior to 3:30pm as students cannot be signed out the last 20minutes of the day".
Please remind your students that their cell phones should not be on or out during the school day. You can find more information on devices and consequences for not following the expectations in the Code of Conduct.
Communication is important to us at Dodge; please reach out to us. You can find teacher and staff email addresses on our website. You can also call and leave a message at our offices. We look forward to a great year together!
With gratitude,
Ms. Meneguin
Office Hours 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Student Campus Hours 7:45 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Wednesdays 3:00 p.m.)
Classes 8:47 a.m. - 3:50 p.m. (Wednesdays 2:50 p.m.)
Office Phone (520) 731-4100
Dodge Celebrations
Dodge received a Superior at
The TUSD Middle School Avanced Orchestra Festival
Congratulations to our musicians!
Stickin' the Staff Bass World-wide Campions!
We also runners-up for:
Stickin the Staff Treble
Rhythm Rocks
(That's 3 of 5 categories world-wide!)
Diego Hernandez-Sosa was this year's top brass clef winner!
Brain Bowl Year Five!
Dodge continues to dominate in the TUSD African American Brain Bowl
Bulldog Events
TUSD Advanced Band Festival
Our amazing musicians will be performing at Palo Verde High School from 9am to 12:30PM.
Tuesday, Mar 5, 2024, 09:00 AM
Palo Verde High Magnet School, South Avenida Vega, Tucson, AZ, USA
Dodge Cog-At Test 7th grade
Thursday, Mar 7, 2024, 09:00 AM
Grading Day & Spring Break - No School
Friday, Mar 8, 2024, 08:00 AM
New Student Orientation
This event is for new families who did not attend our February event.
Tuesday, Mar 19, 2024, 05:30 PM
PAC Meeting
Monday, Mar 25, 2024, 06:00 PM
Q3 Award Assemblies
Grade 7 - 12:40PM
Grade 6 - 1:25PM
Grade 8 - 2:10PM
Wednesday, Mar 27, 2024, 12:30 PM
Bulldog Leadership
Student Council Kindness Program
Did you know that Dodge has a unique platform for students to report concerns to our staff? On every student's social studies class Clever page there is an icon titled "Bulldog Incident Report Form 2023-2024". This was established last year to allow students to report concerns or make appointments with the counselor, dean or principal. We are always happy to mingle with students throughout the day, but this allows for confidentiality. We are excited to roll out a new form for our students to honor the great things happening at Dodge. "Report Kindness" is another online form that students can use to share someone going above and beyond in acts of kindness. We will then announce students each week to celebrate. Our kids are so amazing and deserve to be recognized!
Bulldog Talent
Band & Orchestra - Dr. Asbill
Performance Schedule
5/9 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Choir & Theater - Mr. Crull
Performance Schedule
5/6 Dodge Folklorico 6:30pm
Dodge Theatre Troupe Cast 1 performing Gossip 7pm
5/7 Chili Cookoff Dinner 6:00pm
Dodge Choir 6:30pm
Dodge Theatre Troupe 2 performing Gossip 7pm
Bulldog Champions
Soccer
Thank you to our athletes and coaches for a great season!
Coach McKechnie
Coach Teixeira
Girls Regional Champions
Boys Regional Champions & District Second Place
Sports Physicals
Upcoming Seasons:
Season 4 - Boys and Girls Track & Field
Family Engagement
PAC Meeting
Monday, Feb 19, 2024, 06:00 PM
Dodge Traditional Magnet School, East Pima Street, Tucson, AZ, USA
Parent Advisory Council (PAC)
PAC Meeting Dates and Location - Hybrid Zoom and In-person option.
September 18th
October 16th and October 23th (Carnival Specific)
November 27th
December - No meeting
January 22nd
February 19th
March 25th
April 22nd
May 13 (to help with 8th grade promotion prep)-need volunteers
Get Engaged at Dodge as a volunteer. Fill out the form today.
We use the Remind App to send reminders and updates. Text @cf92dh to 81010.
Dodge Back to School 2023 Amazon Wish List
Help support an amazing group of teachers and staff with purchases from our Amazon wish list. Use the Wish List Address for easy delivery (we do it for you!). Dodge PAC is a non-profit 501(C)3 organization. Please consult your tax professional with questions about your donation.
You can donate to our PAC organization on Zelle at dodgepacpresident@gmail.com $10, $20 or any amount!
Information
Food Services
Drop Off/Pick Up
The bus bay is located at the front of our school on E. Pima St. There is no parent drop-off or pick-up at this location.
Parent drop off/pick up:
To use our main parking lot entrance, follow the flow of traffic around the lot. Students will enter and exit campus through the gate at the north end of the parking lot. Please watch for direction from our staff. It is our goal to get you in and out of the lot as quickly and safely as possible. Cars are not to pass or cut across the parking lot. We realize for the first few days this may be a longer process than usual. We appreciate your cooperation in advance.
We also have access for parent pick up/drop off on the east side of our campus on N. Sahuara Ave. When using this curbside access, we ask that you not have students cross the flow of cars. Instead pull up to the curb for them to safely get into the passenger side of your vehicle.
Dodge Student Dress Code
The dress code aims to help students maintain their appearance within the accepted standards of Dodge Traditional Magnet Middle School. Our staff asks that you review and plan carefully when selecting items for your child. Students will need to call home if they are not in dress code.
CHOICES FOR BOTTOM GARMENTS:
Color/Style:
The dress code includes solid-colored black or Khaki beige Dockers or jeans-style pants, shorts, or skirts made of cotton blends, denim, or corduroy fabrics. All garments must be hemmed. No overalls, ultra-baggy, or pants/shorts with holes are allowed. Belts, if worn, must be secured in loops. Wallet chains must be kept out of sight, i.e., in the pocket of pants or shorts.
Shorts, skorts, skirts, or capris will be no shorter than your fingertips with your hand naturally at your side. Dresses may also be worn if they are the correct length, have sleeves, and are of a modest fit and style. Dresses must be black, Khaki, or a dress code shirt color. Leggings and fish-net stockings are not allowed. No undergarments should be visible. Accessorizing your outfit must not distract the learning environment.
CHOICES FOR TOP GARMENTS:
Color/Style:
The dress code includes solid white, light blue, and dark green polo-style or full button with a short or long sleeve collar. Shirts are to be sized appropriately and long enough to remain tucked in a while standing and sitting. Shirts should not be form-fitting. Undershirts must be white or the color of the outer dress code shirt.
Outer Wear:
No pullover hoodies are allowed. Solid color outerwear or outerwear with College/university logos are allowed. The jacket must be able to be completely open down the front and remains open down the front while in the building.
Shoes/Sandals:
Due to safety concerns, no flip-flops, slip-on, platforms, or cleats. Socks are recommended and should not be distracting in appearance. Shoes must be closed-toed for safety.
Hair
It should not be of extreme contrast to natural hair color and should not be distracting in appearance—NO unnatural highlights of any color, pink, red, green, or blue.
Jewelry
No jewelry on the eyebrow, nose, lip, or tongue is allowed on campus. In addition, NO gauges or mock gauges are allowed.
Consequences:
Any student found to violate the dress code will be asked to change. Repeat violations will result in more severe consequences.
Dodge Traditional Magnet Middle School
Email: dodge@tusd1.org
Website: dodgems.tusd1.org
Phone: 5207314100
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dodgems/