FOX FEATURES WEEKLY UPDATE
NOVEMBER 2, 2018
UPCOMING EVENTS
- C-TEAM BASKETBALL 3:30 PM-7 PM
TUESDAY 11/6/2018
- ELECTION DAY NO SCHOOL
WEDNESDAY 11/07/2018
- C-TEAM BASKETBALL 3:30 PM- 7PM
- PTSA SPIRIT NIGHT @ GROUCHO'S 4 PM- 9 PM
- FALL MAKE-UP PICTURES
- C-TEAM BASKETBALL 3:30 PM - 7 PM
- VETERAN'S DAY LUNCHEON 11 AM- 1 PM
- C-TEAM BASKETBALL 3:30 PM - 7 PM
SEMESTER EXAM DATES
Year Long Courses
- Friday, December 14 - (ELA Day 1, Social Studies)
- Monday, December 17 - (ELA Day 2, Math Day 1)
- Tuesday, December 18 - (Math Day 2, if needed, Science)
- Wednesday, December 19 - Exam makeup, STEAM/PJ Day
Semester-Long Courses
- Thursday, January 10 - (1st and 3rd periods)
- Friday, January 11 - (4th and 6th periods)
- Monday, January 14 - (2nd and 5th periods)
- Tuesday, January 15 and
- Wednesday, January 16 -Exam makeups
TESTING INFORMATION
SCREADY, SCPASS, and MAP test results were sent home along with the report card.
View our Parent Guide video to help understand your child's MAP report, by visiting: https://bit.ly/2N93qNi
MAKE-UP PICTURE DAY
FRONT OFFICE SURVEY
JUNIOR BETA CLUB
The Dutch Fork Middle School Junior Beta Club service group Clean of Heart is collecting goods to be shared with needy families. We are collecting razors, toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, and hand soap. If you are willing to donate any of these items please send it to Ms. McCartha in Room 208. Your assistance with the project is greatly appreciated.
YEARBOOKS ARE ON SALE!!!
LOST AND FOUND
SHOW YOUR DFMS SCHOOL SPIRIT BY PURCHASING GEAR NOW!!!
GET READY FOR THE BOOK FAIR!!!
CAREER AND DRESS FOR SUCCESS DAY
FUTURE FRIDAY - November 16th Students can dress for their future... Career, Military Service, College colors,... They must follow the dress code for both Thursday and Friday.
WINTER HOLIDAY CHORUS PERFORMANCE
DUTCH FORK MIDDLE BAND AND ORCHESTRA
FCA SERVICE PROJECT
FCA continues to collect items for our service project. We are preparing shoe boxes for Samaritans Purse. We are accepting both items for the boxes and monetary donations towards mailing the shoe boxes.
If you make a monetary donation we are accepting cash or checks made payable to DFMS. Please see the attached link for acceptable shoebox items. Send any donations to the attention of Mandy Roberts or Amy Feldner by November 3. We appreciate your support.
https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/what-goes-in-my-shoebox-suggestions/
FCA SPIRIT NIGHT
DUTCH FORK MIDDLE BAND FRUIT SALE
Dutch Fork Boys Lacrosse
BOYS BASKETBALL 411!!!
Monday, November 5th from 5:30 - 7:15
Wednesday, November 7th from 5:30 - 7:15
On Monday and Wednesday, we will meet in the Cafeteria after school until practice starts. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Coach Smith by email at Asmith@lexrich5.org or by phone at 803-476-4801
TECHNOLOGY CORNER
HOW DO I KEEP UP WITH THE LATEST SOCIAL APPS AND SITES TEENS ARE USING?
Article courtesy of Common Sense Media
Take a little time to do your research. Our reviews and parenting advice can be an excellent starting point. Other parents also can be great resources. Ask around, and keep your ears open during parents' night at school for any cell phone or social media issues the school is dealing with.
Most importantly, talk -- and listen -- to your kids. They might tell you everything you want to know or at least drop the name of an app or a website you can check out on your own. Even if you can't stay on top of every new app, concentrate your efforts on keeping the lines of communication open so kids will come to you if a problem arises. Make sure kids know it's OK to make mistakes and that they don't need to hide these from you -- that you can actually help them through tough spots.
Beyond that, here are a few more ideas:
Have your kid use your app store account or an account linked to your email, so you'll be notified when an app is downloaded. Consider making a rule, at least until they're older, that they can't download an app or sign up for an online account without asking you first.
Ask which apps and sites are popular with your teen's friends. Kids may open up more when they're talking about someone else.
Share what you're using. Show them your Facebook page, favorite videos, or a game you're obsessed with. They may be inspired to reciprocate.
PTSA REFLECTIONS ART CONTEST
For more information click the link below
PTSA CORNER
Hello Fox Nation!
GENERAL MEETING NOTICE:
November 7th 6pm-7pm at Groucho's Deli, during Spirit Night. Come out and see what is going on with your PTSA, see where your donations are going, pick up the Reflections Art Contest forms, purchase spirit wear, and more!
SPIRIT NIGHT:
Our next Spirit Night will be Wednesday, November 7th from 4p-9p at Groucho’s Deli. We hope to see you there. SAVE THE DATE!
TEACHER SPOTLIGHT:
Our first teacher in the spotlight is 7th-grade teacher, Mr. Cryer. The following was sent in by a parent:
"I'd like to nominate Mr. Allen Cryer for going above and beyond. His personality quickly caught our daughter's attention and made science her favorite class. Also, he showed genuine hospitality to all the visiting families at Meet the Teacher/Curriculum Night by serving cookies and punch. Recently, he took his personal time to call me from home to answer questions about schedule changes and my daughter's performance in his class. His communication style makes him very approachable to both students and families. He's kind of a big deal."
Thank you, Mr. Cryer, for going above and beyond at DFMS.
Do you want to Spotlight a teacher? Please email us and tell us why you think they are going above and beyond as a teacher at our school. Every teacher nominated will have their morning duty or lunch duty for special area teachers taken care of for a day. The teachers truly appreciate knowing what they do matters and the break that comes with it. To nominate a teacher send an email to DFMIDDLEPTSA@gmail.com. Please add the teachers name, grade and why you are nominating them.
SPIRIT WEAR:
Don't forget to check out our Spirit wear. Shipping is free starting today until November 12th. No code needed.
***It's located in a separate section.
BOX TOPS:
Box Tops are accepted year-round in the front office at DFMS. Don’t forget to download the Bonus Box Top App. Make sure you sign up to support our school DFMS ID# 584789.
VOLUNTEERS:
Do you like planning events? We need help planning a school-wide family event coming soon and planning our Reflections award ceremony. Please contact Jennifer Sandsted at dfmiddleptsa@gmail.com
NOTE:
If you have any ideas or suggestions please send us an e-mail. Share your thoughts. We'd love to hear from you!
Have a great weekend!
DUTCH FORK MIDDLE SCHOOL
Website: lexrich5.org/dfms
Location: 1528 Old Tamah Road, Irmo, SC, USA
Phone: (803) 476-4800
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dutch-Fork-Middle-School-549147891811317/