DMS Family Newsletter
12-9 and 12-16
Conductor Corner
We are only two weeks from the end of the semester and the holiday break! This means that students and teachers will be working hard to keep students engaged in their learning and helping to make students as successful as possible before grades are locked for the marking period. Please continue to monitor PowerSchool and encourage your child to turn in any missing assignments. If you do not know your child's PowerSchool username and password please call the office to obtain this information. I want all students to show what they know!
With the approach of the holidays, we will be having some special events taking place. First, we are going to have a special performance by the high school Madrigals on December 16th. Next, students will have the opportunity to take place in a very special first annual holiday meal with their teachers on December 18th. Teachers are planning this special event and are working to make it very memorable for the kids. We are all about building relationships here at DMS and we want all the kids to know just how much we care. Thank you to the Durand Education Foundation for granting us funds to make this special meal a reality. Lastly, students will attend a joint holiday assembly with the high school on the 20th. We are still taking donations for Toys for Tots and our Student Links created a special tree to hang hats and gloves on for any students in need. Please feel free to donate to either of these causes.
This will be the last update of the 2019 year! Thank you all for your support as I finish my first semester as Principal. I have truly enjoyed this semester and have learned so much along the way. I can't wait to see what the new year brings for our students and school as a whole! I have big plans!
I hope you all have time to enjoy your friends and family over break!
Becky Shankster
Upcoming Events
12-10 7th Grade Field Trip to Owosso Cinemas (6th and 7th grade lunches will be switched)
12-11 Home Volleyball Game 5:00 PM
12-14 Band Craft Fair 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the High School
12-16 Madrigals Caroling in the Rotunda
12-16 Student of the Month Board Meeting 7:00 PM
12-18 Holiday Meal with Students and Teachers During Lunches
12-19 Half Day for Students 4th and 5th Hours Only
12-20 Half Day for Students, End of First Semester, 6th Hour Only, Movie Reward and Assembly at H.S.
12-23 to 1-3 Holiday Break