Inner Balance
May
Exciting upcoming events at Dawson Middle School to be on the lookout for!
STAAR Dates
Important May Dates
Final Exam Schedule
Summer School Information
Back to School Dates
Tips for the End of the School Year
Getting the most out of Summer
STAAR Dates:
May 7th:
Algebra I EOC
May 13th:
7th Grade Math
May 14th:
7th Grade Reading
May 15th:
8th Grade Science
May 16th:
8th Grade Social Studies
Important May Dates:
May 17th: 8th Grade End of Year Party PTSO Sponsored 6:30-8:30
May 20th: 8th Grade High School Tour
May 20th: 7th Grade End of Year Party Main Event
May 21st: 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony/End of the Year Party
Friday, May 24, 2019
1st Period Exam 8:40 – 10:10
3rd Period Exam 10:20 - 11:50
4th Period 11:55 – 12:25
5th Period 12:30 – 1:00
6th Period 1:05 - 1:35
2nd Period 1:40 – 2:20
8th Period 2:25 – 3:00
9th Period 3:05 – 3:40
Tuesday, May 28, 2019
9th Period Exam 8:40 – 10:10
8th Period Exam 10:20 - 11:50
4th Period 11:55 – 12:25
5th Period 12:30 – 1:00
6th Period 1:05 - 1:35
2nd Period 1:40 – 2:25
Locker Clean Out 2:30 – 3:05
Yearbook Distribution 3:10 – 3:40
Wednesday, May 29, 2019
Advisory 8:40 - 8:55
5th Period Exam 9:00 - 10:30
Advisory/Lunch 10:35 - 11:05
6th Period Exam 11:10 – 12:40
Thursday, May 30, 2019
Advisory 8:40 - 8:55
2nd Period Exam 9:00 - 10:30
Advisory/Lunch 10:35 - 11:05
4th Period Exam 11:10 – 12:40
Registration dates:
- Registration for rising seniors opens May 6
- Registration for rising juniors opens May 8
- Registration for rising sophomores opens May 10
- Registration for rising freshmen opens May 13
Click on the title above to take you to the District Site for all things summer school!
Back to School Dates
August 5th&6th: New Student GT Testing 9 AM @ Carroll Middle School
August 7th: 7th Grade Dragon Camp 9-12 (Drop off your Student)
August 7th: New Parent Orientation 5-7
August 8th: 8th Grade Schedule/Textbook Pick-up 9-12 (come and go)
August 8th: Open Building for Locker Set-up 1-6 PM (Come and Go)
August 8th: New Student Math Placement Testing 9 AM @ Dawson Middle School
August 14th: Girls Athletic Paperwork/Volleyball Check-in 4:30-6:30 PM
August 15th: Football Equipment Checkout in the Big Gym
8th Grade 4:30-5:30 PM
7th Grade 5:30-6:30 PM
August 19th: First Day of School
August 20th: Volleyball Tryouts through August 23rd
August 21st: Boys Athletic Parent Meeting 5:45 PM in the Big Gym
August 26th: Girls Athletic Parent Meeting 5:30
August 28th: Curriculum Night 6-7:30 PM for 7th and 8th Grade Parents
Tips for Surviving the end of the School Year
Start Each Day on a Positive Note
Encourage students by sharing positive messages (written or verbal).
Contain Your Focus
Encourage students to be mindful and attentive during the final few weeks of school. Remind them that we want to make the last few weeks really special and try to keep excellent behavior.
Strive for Routine
Keep your routine as much as possible. This will help students stay focused and avoid unnecessary stress.
Have Fun :)
Be Flexible
Go with the flow. It’s May and things are going to come up. Take the changes as they come and embrace them! It’s the end of the year.
Celebrate
Celebrate the accomplishments of students. They’ve worked hard this year! Celebrate the hard work and growth your children have made.
Plan Ahead
Keep lists/notes to help stay organized on what needs to be accomplished for the end of the year and even the fall.
Prepare for Next Year
Are there things that can be prepared now to alleviate extra stress in the fall?
Reflect
Think back on your child's year. What went well? What didn’t go so well? What goals do your children have for the upcoming year?
Getting the most out of Summer
Get Outside and Play
- Intense physical activity programs have positive effects on academic achievement, including increased concentration; improved mathematics, reading, and writing test scores; and reduced disruptive behavior (Journal of School Health 1997).
- Find ways to ensure your child is active for 60 minutes each day. Have him or her walk the neighbor's dog, go swimming, play badminton or soccer, take walks, or go for family bike rides. Look for safe, fun ways to play outside together year-round.
- Stay in the learning zone by reading, writing, and doing math daily. The largest summer learning losses for all children occur in mathematical computation, an average of 2.6 months.
- Monitor screen time (TV, cell-phone, and video games)
- Spend time together as a family
- Try something new (cooking, art lessons, Karate
Do a Good Deed
- Students learn better and "act out" less when they engage in activities to aid in their social-emotional development, such as community service (The Collaborative for Academic Social and Emotional Learning, 2004).
- Encourage your child to help out neighbors or friends. He or she can volunteer with a local group or complete a service learning project. Big Help web site together for more ideas.
What does it mean to have a certified HeartMath Coach at Dawson Middle School?
Your Counselors can help your child boost resilience, composure and clarity!
The HeartMath Building Personal Resilience™ program is a focused and practical program, combining personalized coaching with scientifically validated tools to help your child self-regulate their body’s response to stress and build resilience. They will learn life-long skills you can use any time to increase well-being, personal and academic performance and quality of life experience.
Be sure to contact your child's grade level counselor for more details!
DMS Counselors
Amy Hurlburt
8th grade counselor
amy.hurlburt@southlakecarroll.edu
Katrina Tatum
7th grade counselor
katrina.tatum@southlakecarroll.edu
Lauren Canafax
7th and 8th grade counselor
lauren.canafax@southlakecarroll.edu
Website: https://www.southlakecarroll.edu/domain/812
Location: 400 South Kimball Avenue, Southlake, TX, USA
Phone: 817-949-5500
Twitter: @DMScounselors