DMS Viking News
Dulles Middle School- 500 Dulles Ave.Sugar Land, TX 08.31.20
Message from the DMS Principal, Mrs. Knox
DMS Viking Parents,
This Thursday is our Virtual Open House Event on September 3, 2020 from 7:00-7:45 pm. Tomorrow parents will receive links and instructions for accessing our Virtual Open House. Parents will have access to informational videos from each content area and elective course to preview at your own convenience. The live portion will be conducted from 7:00-7:45 pm on September 3, 2020. During that time, parents will have the opportunity to engage teachers in a Q & A event as well as have access to a live Tech Support Q&A. Be sure to check your email Tuesday evening for open house links!
It is also important for parents to note that next Monday, September 7, is the Labor Day Holiday. Students will resume classes on Tuesday. The daily schedule next week will be as follows.
- Tuesday - Periods 1, 2, 3, 4
- Wednesday - Periods 5, 6, 7, Advisory
- Thursday - Periods 1, 2, 3, 4
- Friday - Periods 5, 6, 7, Advisory
I want to draw your attention to the next article in this newsletter. Please review it carefully and work with the campus to ensure your student's camera is on during synchronous instruction. Your support in this matter is greatly appreciated!
Sincerely,
Dee Knox, Principal
Student Expectations for Engagement - Live (Synchronous) Instruction
The expectation is for students to leave cameras on the entire class period during live, synchronous instruction each day.
Students MUST be in attendance, both physically (virtually) and mentally, for every minute of every synchronous class meeting on Microsoft Teams. Barring legitimate internet or connectivity issues, or emergencies, students are expected to be fully engaged and actively present for the full duration of every synchronous session. This means being prepared to offer answers to questions posed by the teacher in a variety of ways so that the teacher may formally and informally assess their progress. Please support your child and his/her teachers by ensuring that this occurs.
If your personal device does not have a working camera, please complete the following steps to obtain a district device.
To Request a FBISD Lending Library Device:
- Parent logs in to Family Access in SKYWARD
- Parent goes to On-line Forms
- Parent completes & submits the two Lending Library forms:
Lending Library Technology Use
- Parent (with their I.D. Card) may come to DMS front entrance between 9 – 11 a.m. Or 2 – 3 p.m. any workday to pick up device [press doorbell for assistance
Parent Training Survey
The campus is seeking your input to determine which parent training courses you are interested in us offering. Please take a moment to complete this short survey to let us know how we can help and support you!
Greetings Viking Parents,
The Fall GT Referral window is NOW OPEN! The deadline to refer your student is Wednesday, September 30, 2020. After reviewing the student eligibility information, you may refer your student utilizing the link below. For more information on the examination, please visit the FBISD GT website. https://www.fortbendisd.com/Page/124565
Students eligible for fall evaluation:
- Currently enrolled FBISD students in grades K-11.
- Students who are not identified for gifted and talented services in FBISD in any content area.
Referrals will not be accepted via email, please submit your referral using the following link:
Renaissance Star 360 Assessment
Dear Families,
As you may already know, our school uses Renaissance Star 360 Assessments to help teachers understand what students know and what they are ready to learn next.
We began administering these assessments during Advisory last week. Due to technical difficulties, many students were unable to access the assessments. Advisory teachers will provide an additional opportunity this week in class to complete the Renaissance Star 360 Assessments.
Thank you,
Math and ELA Department
Student Login and Password Help:
Need help locating your student’s login and password? Click on the link and follow the job aid.
https://www.fortbendisd.com/Page/125475
Attention 6th Graders: Your password has been reset to FORTBENDSCHOOL+last 4 digits of the student’s ID number (example – FORTBENDSCHOOL1234).
Hint: All student email addresses end in @student.fortbendisd.com