DMS Week 14 Community Newsletter
November 10, 2022
Thank you to all our veterans. Happy Veteran's Day!
DMS - Reminders
- Tardy Policy - Updates and changes as of Monday, Nov. 14 (see below)
- Gratitude Spirit Week - Monday-Friday, 11/14-11/18
- Join DMS PTSA - See info below
- Canned Food Drive - Nov. 3 - Nov. 15. More info below
- Yearbook 8th Grade Dedications - Final Deadline is January 15th (link here and info below)
Reminder: Tardy Policy Updates & Changes
Letter from Mr. Sousa, Principal
Please see the attached letter from Mr. Sousa regarding important changes to the DMS tardy policy which will take effect Monday, November 14, 2022. Share this information with your student at home. Students will receive information from Admin on Daybreak Morning Announcements this week.
Drop Off Loop Reminders
- Students should be ready to exit the car upon arrival to the curb.
- Drivers should pull all the way up to the front of the loop.
- Please help keep the flow of traffic moving.
Gratitude Spirit Week - Celebrating Thankfulness
“Gratitude is a quality similar to electricity: It must be produced and discharged and used up in order to exist at all.” —William Faulkner
Canned Food Drive - 11/3 to 11/15
JOIN DMS PTSA!
Questions about PTSA? Contact DMS PTSA President Marisol Pedroza
Support DMS Band & Orchestra
A message from Mr. Briskey, Band & Orchestra Teacher
DMS Band & Orchestra has two fundraisers going on through our band and orchestra boosters.
1. See's Candy Holiday Fundraiser. Ends on Dec. 2. Order for self or send as a gift. Please use this link.
2. Poinsettia Fundraiser. The plants are $15 each, huge, and grown locally in Bonsall. Please email Mr. Briskey directly with your name and how many you want. Email: ebriskey@tvusd.us
Salvation Army Holiday Giving
ANGEL TREE
The Salvation Army Angel Tree program provides presents and food to families with children 12 and under. Do you know of a family in need? If so, share this flyer so they can receive support during this holiday season. Families can sign up online by clicking here or in person at The Salvation Army in Murrieta (40270 Los Alamos Road, Murrieta 92562).
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Want to give back this holiday season? The Salvation Army has a number of volunteer opportunities available! Click here for details or visit their website: https://Volunteer.usawest.org
Yearbook 8th Grade Dedications Info
Final deadline is January 15th.
Follow link for pricing and templates: https://www.balfour.com/student-info?smi=115304
Mrs. Fleek's 6th Grade ELA - Mini Socratic Seminars
Mrs. Hall's Cooking Lab Demo
Easy Cracker Toffee
Interested in making this tasty, easy recipe at home? Click the link below for ingredients & instructions.
More Campus Highlights
CLS Students Wear Red, White & Blue Spirit to Honor Veterans Day
Mr. Reisinger's Science 7 Build Polyester Molecules
DMS ASB Information
ASB Bookkeeper hours:
- Monday & Thursday Before School 7:35AM - 8AM
- Tuesday After School 2:30PM - 3:15PM
- Location: ASB Room 515
DMS Webstore: click here for Defender gear
Follow the official DMS ASB account on Instagram - link here
TVUSD Parent Center - Official TVUSD Account
TVUSD Parent Center - Official TVUSD Account to share events and information with parents. TVUSD Parent Center Instagram Link
TVUSD Info
- Social Emotional Learning Team Newsletter: Focus on Restorative Practices
- Family University: Creating A Restorative Home Environment, 11/17/22
- TVUSD is Hiring: Edjoin Link HERE
- After School Learning Opportunities: Grades 6-8 Link HERE