"What's Up" Wednesday
Dartmouth Middle School ~ November 18, 2020
What are you Thankful for?
What are you thankful for? No matter who you are or the circumstances you are in, there is always something of which to be thankful.
For me, it is having the ability to make choices that will positively affect my life and the lives of those nearest to me. I am thankful for the opportunities I have to continue growing as a person and for the meaningful relationships that I have forged.
As we move towards the holidays, take time to reflect on what all the things you that have helped to make you who you are. This can be your friends, family, teachers, events, or anything else that helped mold you into the amazing and dynamic person you are today.
Remember, “Life does not get easier or more forgiving; we just get stronger and more resilient.” – Dr. Steve Maraboli
Toshimi Minami
Assistant Principal
Dartmouth Middle School
Hemet Unified School District
Dartmouth Sock Drive
There are two main reasons socks are among the most valuable piece of clothing to people without permanent housing. For one, feet work overtime when there’s no cozy home (and laundry room) to return to each night. The other reason is that socks and underwear aren’t often donated or, when they are, the goods can’t be sanitized and put to use.
If you put yourself in someone else’s shoes (no pun intended), you can see how clean, warm socks are a true treasure. To make a difference this season, consider donating to our sock drive for the homeless. Here’s how... just bring an unopened package of socks to the Dartmouth office between now and December 7th. All families who donate will be given a special "Cocoa Party to Go" kit as a thank you at the conclusion of the drive.
Being Grateful
Everyone has bad days and some days may feel worse than others. One of the best ways to help ourselves shift our mindsets about what may be going on around us, is to think about what we are thankful or grateful for. When we express gratitude, it allows us to think positively about something in our life. Being grateful or thankful does not mean that you have to be appreciative of something huge all of the time, sometimes it's the little things.
Some examples include being grateful for video games, because it is a way that you relax, or maybe you're grateful that you have pets or even got a good night's sleep. Maybe you feel thankful because there is a caring adult in your life or you have the greatest friend in the world. Taking the time, even if it is only 5 minutes to think about something that makes you happy and that you are thankful for, gives you a chance to think about something positively, which is extra helpful on those not so great days.
Your counselors want you to know that we are very grateful for our students!
Some fun activities you can use to think about what you are grateful or thankful for:
- Alphabet Gratitude: Write out the alphabet and write a word or phrase next to each letter- Ex: A: apple pie, B: Books C: Coffee
- Gratitude artwork: paint or draw something that you grateful for
- Gratitude collage: use pictures, magazines, drawings to create a collage of what you are grateful for.
What are You Thankful For?
Monday and Thursday Schedule
Tuesday and Friday Schedule- Intervention Available
Welcoming our Small Cohort 🥰🥳
Faculty Focus- Jeff Koenig
This Week in History- Trailblazers
Former President Barack Obama told her "I think it's fair to say that if it wasn't for you guys, I wouldn't be here today" when she visited the Oval Office in 2011.
Star Student Work- Check it out 🎓
The 6th Grade Science Classes did an awesome project to demostrate what they have learned about cells called the Cell City Project! Here are some awesome examples. Great job!!!
Socks For The Homeless Donation Drive
Monday, Nov 16, 2020, 07:00 AM
Dartmouth Middle School, Mayberry Avenue, Hemet, CA, USA
Virtual Dartmouth Family Game Night
Thursday, Nov 19, 2020, 05:30 PM
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Thanksgiving Holiday- No School 🦃
Monday, Nov 23, 2020, 06:00 AM
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End of First Semester
Thursday, Dec 17, 2020, 03:30 PM
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Looking for more Resources?
Meal Distribution
S.A.F.E. Virtual Enrichment Program
Dartmouth Middle School
Awakening the Greatness Within
Email: dmsknights@hemetusd.org
Website: https://dartmouth.hemetusd.org/
Location: Dartmouth Middle School, Mayberry Avenue, Hemet, CA, USA
Phone: 951-765-2550
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