The War Cry
Everyone, Everyday; High Standards, High Achievement
Volume 17-18: Friday, December 15, 2017
Principally Speaking
Students will return to school on Wednesday, January 3rd. To see any schedule changes, students and parents should log into Infinite Campus to review semester 2 courses. For the most part, only related arts classes and GOAL classes will have changed. Students were also notified given a copy of their semester 2 schedule today. If there is a problem, question, or your student simply forgets, he or she should report to the office on the 3rd to seek assistance.
Semester 1 grades will be final and ready for viewing on Wednesday, January 3rd. Please plan to log on to stay up to date with your student's progress. Should you wish to meet with any of your student's teachers after reviewing grades, please contact the teacher directly.
Starting on Monday, January 8th, the winter NWEA testing will begin. We ask that you encourage your student to give his or her best effort when taking the test. The winter NWEA scores will inform teachers and students of the learning progress made since the start of school. The NWEA testing window will conclude on Wednesday, January 24.
With that said, I wish all of you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! I look forward to serving you and your students in 2018!
Marsha Webster
Principal
Character Focus for November & December: Compassion
At DCMS we are focusing our character lessons on the trait of compassion. We define compassion ss “helping those who are hurting.”
Compassion begins with sympathy, which is seeing someone’s pain. It is noticing a student who skins his knee or a friend who hurts her arm. It is being alert to a weary co-worker or a stranger who needs assistance.
Compassion also includes empathy, which is feeling someone’s pain. Once you notice an injury, empathy means you imagine how much it hurts. This creates a feeling of duty, responsibility, and sometimes urgency to help find a remedy.
This brings us to the full meaning of compassion, which is doing something to relieve someone’s pain. It is not enough to see needs and feel badly for those who are hurting. Compassion means getting involved, investing in others, and finding ways to “bear someone’s burden” in order for healing to occur.
I WILL:
- Notice when others are hurting.
- Stop to help.
- Take time to listen.
- Do what I can.
- Be kind, regardless of differences.
Please take the time to discuss your beliefs about compassion with your student today.
DISCUSSION STARTERS:
- When have you been sick or injured?
- How did others help you?
- What does it mean to be a "good neighbor" when you see someone in need?
- How can you show compassion to someone who is being picked on, teased, bullied, or harassed by other students?
- Sometimes compassion means showing "tough love." What do you think this means? Can you think of an example?
(Permission granted to reproduce this lesson for educational use. Credit: CharacterFirstEd.com)
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DCMS PTO News
There is a BOXTOPS CONTEST from November 13 - January 5. This is a simple way to make money for our school! Ask Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Friends, Neighbors - ANYONE to help clip and collect! It's amazing how they can add up! The winning teachers will receive an Amazon gift card. The winning classroom will receive a party during school. Please have your student turn the boxtops into their 3rd period teacher.
The Thanksgiving Feast was a huge success! Thank you to all of the volunteers for helping make this a special memory for the 6th grade class! A HUGE Thank You to Brandi Heffley for using her amazing organizational skills and for coordinating the Feast!!
CURRENT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
* We are looking for volunteers to help with counting BOXTOPS as we receive them. This is super easy, just requires you to check expiration dates and put 50 in a baggie. Please email us at dcms4pto@gmail.com if you are interested in helping!
* This year we have an opportunity to PROVIDE SNACKS for our wonderful teachers during their professional development sessions! This is a perfect way for busy parents to help out! Please visit this link to sign up to provide snacks:
www.SignupGenius.com/go/20F084DAFA62CA0FF2-snacks
* Are your mornings free? Another great opportunity is running the BOOKSTORE and MAKING COPIES for teachers. (Tuesday, Thursday or Friday from 8:10 AM -10:15 AM) Please visit this link to sign up for a shift:
http://www.SignupGenius.com/go/20F084DAFA62CA0FF2-bookstore.
Make sure you follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dcms4pto/ to stay up-to-date with any volunteering opportunities and how you can support your DCMS PTO! PTO Membership Forms can be turned in at any time. If you need a new copy please email dcms4pto@gmail.com.
DCSC Hiring Substitutes!
DCSC is hiring substitutes for the 2017-2018 school year. A non-certified application can be printed off of our website or picked up at the Administration Office.
We have openings for substitute teachers, aides, bus drivers, cafeteria staff, and nurses (LPN certified minimum). These positions are very flexible and follow the school calendar with breaks and summers off! For further information, contact Charlotte Binkley at 745-2212.
21st Century Scholars Indiana
Indiana’s 21st Century Scholars is a needs- and performance-based program that provides students the opportunity to earn up to a four-year scholarship at an Indiana college or university.
Hoosier students who meet income criteria can enroll during their 7th- or 8th-grade year of middle school. Students commit to maintaining academic success, remaining drug and alcohol free, and completing college-preparation activities.
Scholars are provided resources and assistance to help them plan and prepare for college and pay for expenses not covered by their scholarship.
Applications must be submitted by June 30 of the student's 8th grade year.
Apply online only. Eligible 7th and 8th grade students and their parents or legal guardians can access the online application at www.Scholars.IN.gov . Please review income eligibility requirements online before applying by visiting www.Scholars.IN.gov/enroll .
New to ScholarTrack or have questions about completing the Scholar Success Program? Watch this online presentation to view how to register an account and record your progress as you complete the Scholar Success Program through ScholarTrack.
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