Dodge Traditional Magnet MS
January 2023
Hello Bulldog Families
Welcome back! We hope you all had a wonderful holiday break with family. It was great to see all of our students today. We are also glad that everyone remained safe and healthy. The COVID levels for Pima are back in the Low (Green) range. This means we are excited to be having events and gathering again this month.
It is hard to believe the year is already half over. Soon our eighth graders will be off to high school. Our leadership team is beginning plans for promotion and will inform parents soon. If you would like to help plan our promotion, the Parent Advisory Council is a great place to start. Join them at the next meeting on Monday, January 23rd. See more information below.
This month we are in the process of purchasing new furniture for our cafeteria and sixth grade science with ESSER funding. We look forward to sharing the updates soon.
Dodge will be one of three schools piloting GoGuardian for TUSD.
GoGuardian supports filtering and monitoring devices, classroom management software, and student safety. Our teachers are engaged in training and implementing tools now.
With gratitude,
Ms. Meneguin
Office Hours 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Student Campus Hours 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Wednesdays 3:00 p.m.)
Classes 8:44 a.m. - 3:50 p.m. (Wednesdays 2:50 p.m.)
Office Phone (520) 731-4100
Office Email dodge@tusd1.org
Order your yearbook now in the office or online for $35.
Fine Arts Programs
Interscholastics & Clubs
Girls Basketball and Boys Soccer
Tryouts start January 9th for Girls and January 10th for Boys.
Make sure you have all your documentation before staying to try out.
Events
Martin Luther King Day - No School
Monday, Jan 16, 2023, 08:00 AM
Dodge Traditional Magnet School, East Pima Street, Tucson, AZ, USA
TKAP Opening Ceremony
Our student ambassadors will join the students from South Korea online.
Tuesday, Jan 17, 2023, 06:00 PM
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Band & Orchestra Performance- Rescheduled
Upcoming! The Advanced Orchestra festival is February 16, 2023.
Thursday, Jan 19, 2023, 06:30 PM
Dodge Traditional Magnet School, East Pima Street, Tucson, AZ, USA
PAC Meeting
Monday, Jan 23, 2023, 06:00 PM
Dodge Traditional Magnet School, East Pima Street, Tucson, AZ, USA
Professional Learning Day - NO SCHOOL
Thursday, Jan 26, 2023, 08:00 AM
Dodge Traditional Magnet School, East Pima Street, Tucson, AZ, USA
School Council/Family Engagement Team
Join Zoom Meeting
https://tusd1.zoom.us/j/5207314104
Meeting ID: 520 731 4104
All meetings are open to any interested party from the affected community, and the agenda will be posted 24 hours in advance of meetings in the school’s front office. Non-members may speak during the Call to the Audience. A call to the audience request must be placed 48 hours in advance. The speaker is limited to three minutes without response from the School Council. The Call to the Audience will not exceed 15 minutes. The posted agenda will be adhered to during the meeting according to state law.
Wednesday, Feb 15, 2023, 04:00 PM
Dodge Traditional Magnet School, East Pima Street, Tucson, AZ, USA
Family Engagement
Parent Advisory Council (PAC)
PAC would like to invite you to participate in the Staff Snack Sign- 2022-2023 Teacher Snacks: 2022-2023 Thursday Teacher Snack (signupgenius.com)
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Information
Drop off/Pick up IMPORTANT UPDATES
The bus bay is moving to the south side of our campus on Pima St. This entrance is for buses only. No parking, drop off, or pick up.
West Parent drop off/pick up will use our main parking lot entrance and follow the flow of traffic. 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 our of the lot as quickly and safely as possible. Traffic leaving the parking lot may ONLY turn right onto Pima St.
East Parent drop off/pick up will use our bay on N. Sahuara. Please only drop off/pick up on the curb. Traffic leaving this pay may turn left or right onto Pima St.
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 school colors are black and teal.
CHOICES FOR BOTTOM GARMENTS:
Color/Style:
The dress code included 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.
Pants and knee-length shorts are acceptable. However, wallet chains must be kept out of sight, i.e., in the pocket of pants or shorts—no ripped pants/holes in clothing.
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—no ripped pants/holes in clothing.
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 should be sized appropriately and long enough to remain tucked in a while standing and sitting. Shirts should not be form-fitting. Undershirts should 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 can completely open down the front outerwear that remains open down the front. No pullover sweatshirts may be worn or brought to campus.
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
Location: 5831 East Pima Street, Tucson, AZ, USA
Phone: 520-731-4100
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dodgems/
Twitter: @DodgeMagnetMS