Wildcat News
September 29, 2018
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Principal's Message
Happy Friday, DMS!
It’s hard to believe, but Fall is here. As a reminder, GCPS will observe a Fall Break from Thursday, October 4th through Monday, October 8th. Please enjoy time with family and friends and encourage students to read their Strive for 25/Fabulous 40 books.
Free Health Exam Screening: Saturday, Oct. 27
Saturday, October 27th, Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Church is offering free health screenings to uninsured and underinsured women over the age of 40. Appointments will be offered between the hours of 10 am - 1:30 p.m. Please contact the church office at (770) 497-0233 to reserve a spot. Space is limited, so please make your reservation today.
Please mark your calendars with the following dates:
Saturday, September 29th: Duluth Fall Festival at downtown Duluth
Tuesday, October 2nd: Orchestra Fall Concert at Duluth High
Wednesday, October 10th: PSAT (8th Grade)
Friday, October 12th: Duluth Cluster STEAM Expo at the Town Green
Reminder:
The Duluth Cluster Schools Foundation is hoping to raise $100,000 for our schools/students!
To accomplish this, we have an event - Cash for Cats on October, 20, 2018 - 6PM-9PM.
1. First of all...we want you to come to the event. Purchase your tickets now at www.duluthschoolsfoundation.org
2. Secondly...we need help in gathering items for the Silent Auction:
Each school is asked to provide 25 items for the silent auction.
These items can be Baskets, Tickets, Service Projects, etc.
If you are willing to provide an item (or items) for the Silent Auction, please email Tara LaBarbera as soon as possible:
tara_labarbera@gwinnett.k12.ga.us
Have a great weekend!
Deborah Fusi
Principal
2018 Governor’s Shape Honor Roll, DMS received the BRONZE
Congratulations to the 2018 Governor’s Shape Honor Roll recipients. Gwinnett County Public Schools had thirty-one schools recognized, which was second to other school districts across the state. This award recognizes elementary, middle, and high schools for their dedication to creating a healthy school environment and a culture of wellness for staff, students, and community.
Georgia's K-12 public schools were invited to submit an application to be recognized by the Governor's Office, the Georgia Department of Education, and the Georgia Department of Public Health for their exceptional participation in the annual fitness assessment data collection process as well as their commitment to efforts that improve student wellness.
Schools received recognition based on four levels of criteria: Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum. Eleven schools in GCPS received the Platinum Award while three schools received the Gold Award. The remaining seventeen schools received the Silver or Bronze Award.
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Duluth Schools Foundation
Saturday, October 20th * 6:00PM – 9:00PM * Duluth High School
Join us for an evening of live and silent auctions,
finger foods, beverages, games, and entertainment!
Dr. Brooks Coleman serves as Honorary Chairman of the Duluth CASH for CATS Bash and will be our emcee for the evening. Dr. Coleman and the rest of the Duluth Cluster Schools Family invite you to support this worthy cause for our students, athletes, artists, and future leaders!
This event will benefit Duluth High School Athletics as well as the seven Duluth Cluster Schools through grants provided by the Duluth Cluster Schools Foundation. Our goal is to raise $100,000.
6:00 - 7:00 p.m. - Check-In, Food & Silent Auction
7:00 - 8:00 p.m. - Live Auction & Games
8:00 - 8:45 p.m. - Desserts, Entertainment & continued Silent Auction
8:45 - 9:00 p.m. - Silent Auction Closes & Check-Out
Location: Duluth High School, 3737 Brock Road, NW, Duluth, GA 30096
Purchase your tickets now
at www.duluthschoolsfoundation.org!
Tickets are available through sponsorship,
a Friends of Duluth $100 donation, or individually for $15 per person.
We encourage you to consider the ‘Friends of Duluth Ticket Pair’ under Sponsorship Options.
‘Friends of Duluth’ will have their names listed in the event program and receive 2 tickets.
They are recognized as distinctive individual supporters of the CASH for CATS Bash!
Your ticket price includes all the food you can eat from your favorite local restaurants.
This is an evening event open to all adults in our community!
Please join us in support of our Duluth Cluster Schools!
For Sponsorship & Auction Information/Donations, contact
Leigh Ann Sweney at lasweney@twgins.net or 678-862-6443
Charles Summerour at cosummerour@gmail.com or 678-938-3589.
For Event Information, contact Tessa Heaton, Duluth High School Athletic Director
at tessa_heaton@gwinnett.k12.ga.us or 770-476-5206.
Hot NEW Wildcat items in stock @ the school store.
$10.00 Hat🧢
$5.00 Water bottle 😜
😲Chapstick, temporary tattoo, mechanical pencil or stress ballI ONLY $1.00
👍50 cents Wood pencil.
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Publix & Kroger Cards
If you do not have a Publix account click on the button below to create an account and select Duluth Middle School as your Publix Partner. If you already have an account just log in and under account select Duluth Middle School as your Publix Partner.
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Please donate to the school if you're too busy please drop off at the school store we have a parent volunteer who will load them in but don't throw them away!
Help the PTA raise money!
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Location: 3200 Pleasant Hill Rd, Duluth, GA, United States
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