Dahlstrom Middle School
February 28, 2021
I can't believe it is already March!!! The Spring semester is always pretty active! Our DMS Leadership Club is hosting a drive to support Paws Animal Shelter of Central Texas. Please see below for items they are needing and where to drop them off at DMS. Please see the following DMS upcoming dates:
Upcoming Dates:
March 2nd District STAAR Information Meeting Please refer to the document linked HERE for more information. At 5:15 on March 2nd, that document will be updated with a YouTube Live link that will direct you to the parent meeting. Questions can still be asked prior to the meeting by complete this FORM.
March 2nd DMS PTA Meeting https://us04web.zoom.us/j/8229164852?pwd=MVZldEVaRitoRktoK2p3aFFWV004UT09
March 2nd and 3rd DMS Cheer Try-Out Mandatory Meeting (parent attendance is required on one of these days, you do not need to attend both days) Please complete this form if your student is interested in trying out for cheer. https://forms.gle/U5Yt9KcTzdzMi8Zy9
March 3rd DMS Choir Concert at the PAC at 6:00 PM
March 4th DMS Track Meet
March 4th DMS Band Pre-UIL
March 5th DMS Choir Pre-UIL
March 11th DMS Band UIL
March 11th DMS Track Meet
March 12th Asynchronous Learning Day
March 15th-19th Spring Break
March 25th DMS Track Meet
End of March TBD DMS Choir UIL (will update once we are given our performance date)
Month of March Academic UIL Events throughout the month depending on UIL event
Marquee shout-outs are still available, please see the link below to place your order!
"A dream does not become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination, and hard work." ~ Colin Powell, former U.S. Defense Secretary
Let's work hard and follow our dreams!
Mrs. Ginn
I can not encourage everyone enough to please utilize the DMS Weekly Overview for helping your student know which assignments are due for grades and win. Teachers update this document each week and it is an easy way to stay organized and make sure to turn in assignments on time!
For parents asking if I can switch my student to virtual learning----and if so, how do I do that?
- You may switch your student to virtual learning at any time. You only need to send me an email at Dedrah.Ginn@hayscisd.net and let me know you would like for your student to attend virtually.
Reminders for our DMS safety protocols:
- Do not send student(s) to school if they have a pending COVID test of COVID like illness
- masks must be work in the building
- spacing in the classrooms has been relaxed, students are no longer 3 feet apart in all classrooms due to the number of students we will have on-campus
- students have been issued sneezeguards. In any class that can't meet the 3 feet spacing between students, students will be required to wear their masks and to utilize their sneezeguard. Refusal to do so may result in disciplinary consequences. Students will carry their sneezeguard with them and leave it in their last class of the day. They will return the following day to pick up their sneezeguard
- please bring a refillable water bottle with you every day
- please bring an extra mask in your backpack in case your mask breaks or gets misplaced
- we will continue to offer mask breaks during passing periods. Any time a student's mask is off, they are to be 6 feet away from others.
- if students do not comply with the proper wearing of masks and safety protocols put in place, disciplinary actions may be taken
I hope everyone has a great week!!!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Ginn
Follow us on Facebook @DMS. Mustangs to see pictures of all the fun and amazing things students, teachers, and staff are doing at DMS!!!
New Links/Reminder Links:
Highlights of Hays CISD Updated Secondary Grading Policy
Here are some previously shared resources:
Updated DMS COVID Campus Safety Plan
Dahlstrom Middle School 2020-2021 Bell Schedules
New Illness Policies and Procedures
Updated Hays CISD Secondary Virtual Learning Schedule for the first three weeks
Hays CISD Student Code of Conduct
Dahlstrom Middle School Student Handbook
Parent Schoology Info and Resources
In-Person Learning Request for January 15th
JHS Navigate your future night January 7th
January 14th, all 8th-grade students will take the PSAT.
JHS Course Selection Information
JHS Rosettes Try-Outs Info
Virtual Learner Picture Retake Sign-Up
2021 Academic UIL Competition Information
2021 Spelling Bee Information
The district has created a special webpage with information, answers to frequently asked questions, and the latest notices about how the district is responding to COVID-19.
Thank You!!!
Thank you to Moser Family and Cosmetic Dentistry and Monica Martinez for creating magnetic school year calendars for our students!
Thank you DMS PTA for all of your support and hard work!! Thank you for providing breakfast for our staff as well!
Thank you Richard Leininger-The Horace Mann Companies for providing breakfast for our staff!!!
If you would like to help out and donate, please reach out to Michelle.Silva@hayscisd.net or Dedrah.Ginn@hayscisd.net
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Dahlstrom Middle School
Email: Dedrah.Ginn@hayscisd.net
Website: https://www.hayscisd.net/dms
Location: 3600 FM 967, Buda, TX, USA
Phone: (512)268-8441
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dms.mustangs/