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Everyone, Everyday; High Standards, High Achievement
Volume 18-19: Friday, April 5, 2019
Principally Speaking
Have a wonderful weekend. It is a pleasure to serve your students as the principal of Danville Community Middle School.
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H.A. W. K. Friends Group
Do you have an interest in the outdoors? Growing vegetables? We have good news for you! We are re-establishing the HAWK Friends Group this year and need YOUR help in making our Outdoor Learning Lab a success for students and families of Danville.
The mission of the Danville Community School Corporation Outdoor Learning Lab is to provide students with an opportunity to actively participate in interdisciplinary studies utilizing natural woodlands, wetlands and plant study areas. This year, a school garden is also being added to grow vegetables to donate to local food pantries.
Please take a moment to fill out this survey and share your interests in being a part of the HAWK Friends Group.
https://forms.gle/7yysNCFVZbJXNQRc9
Follow us on social media as well to stay up-to-date on all the exciting things occurring at the HAWK Outdoor Lab!
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Instagram: @HAWKOutdoorLab
Parent Transition Meeting
Parents of current South Elementary 4th graders are invited to attend a Parent Transition Meeting on the evening of Monday, May 20, from 6:00 to 7:00 PM. Parents will take part in a similar orientation to what students will experience. Our goal is to ease any anxiety on the part of both students and parents.
Support The DCMS PTO
Raising Awareness of Alopecia and Olivia's Cause
Alopecia areata is a common autoimmune skin disease, causing hair loss on the scalp, face and sometimes on other areas of the body. In fact, it affects as many as 6.8 million people in the U.S. with a lifetime risk of 2.1%. People of all ages, both sexes, and all ethnic groups can develop alopecia areata. It often first appears during childhood and can be different for everyone who has it.
Danville Community Schools has current students who have developed alopecia and will continue to have students who develop alopecia into the future. Our aim is to provide education and information to students and community members alike. For this reason, DCMS will host a motivational speaker who also has Alopecia, Olivia Rusk, on Friday, April 19th. All students 5 - 8 will have an opportunity to learn her story.
As well, there is a movie called Wig'd Out based on her story that will be played on 4/18/19, 7 PM at the Royal Theatre in Danville. Wig'd Out the Movie is the only feature-length, scripted movie about a teenage girl with alopecia. Wig'd Out was inspired by the real life of Olivia Rusk and her total hair loss due to the medical condition alopecia. See the movie trailer below.
WIG'D OUT HAS WON SEVERAL AWARDS:
Best Actress Award at the Alhambra Theater Film Festival
Audience Choice Award at the Alhambra Theater Film Festival
Best Actress at the May Day Film Festival
In August of 2016, Olivia's Cause launched a program to bring Wig'd Out the Movie to students in schools throughout the United States. We are pleased to have this program at DCMS.
SNOW MAKE UP DAYS
Due to our school closure on January 30, school will be in session on Friday, May 24, 2019.
MODEL ATTENDEES
Is your student a Model Attendee?
What is a Model Attendee?
- A student who attends at least 95% of the time (absent no more than 9 out of 180 days) OR
- A student who improved their attendance from the previous school year by at least 3%
How can parents help their student have better attendance?
When your child is sick
- Only let your child stay home if he/she is truly sick. Complaints of a headache or stomach ache might not always be a reason to stay home. Encourage your child to give it a try if they don't have a fever or other apparent symptoms.
- Please contact the school counselor for support if you believe your child's complaints might be a sign of atypical anxiety.
- The Sick Day Guidelines for Families may be helpful if you are not sure if you should keep your child at home due to illness.
Appointments and Vacations
- Make every effort to schedule doctor, dentist and other appointments outside of school hours.
- If your child must be out of school for an appointment, make every effort to have him or attend school for at least part of the school day.
- Plan vacations when school is not in session
Remember that you are setting your child up for attendance and perseverance habits that they will carry throughout their adult life.
LEGAL DOCUMENTATION
Reminder to all Parent(s) and Guardian(s): If you have legal documentation or court orders involving legal custody, physical custody, parental rights, restraining orders, guardianship, visitation, adoption, or any other legal settlements that impact your child or children, please provide a copy to school so we can be sure these orders are being carried out. Courts do not provide these documents to schools and we cannot carry out a legal decree without the official documentation to do so. Please note that any and all information provided is shared on a need to know basis and is housed in a secure location. Documents can be brought into the office or sent to school with your child in a sealed envelope addressed to our school counselor, Heather Luce or Laura Tice. Please contact Mrs. Luce or Mrs. Tice at hluce@danville.k12.in.us or ltice@danville.k12.in.us or at 317- 745-5491 with any questions.
DCSC IS HIRING!
Come work with our great staff and students. DCSC is looking for individuals interested in becoming a substitute teacher, bus driver or kitchen help/server. We are also seeking full time members of our housekeeping staff. Job postings are available on our Human Resources page found here. If you have any questions, you may contact Sarah Smith, Human Resources and Benefits Specialist at ssmith@danville.k12.in.us or at 317-745-2212.
Summer Reading & Writing Skills
Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Office of Community Engagement, a non-profit organization, is proud to offer the Summer Reading Skills Program to families throughout Fishers, Greenwood, Indianapolis, and Kokomo. Since 2003, this program has helped students in our community build strong reading skills and develop a deep love of books and reading.
The program is designed and taught by the Institute of Reading Development, a nationwide leader in reading skills instruction. Since 1970, the Institute has taught more than two million students in partnership with colleges and universities across the United States. The Institute’s inspired instruction encourages a lifelong love of reading in every student.
- The program features a wonderful novel, effective materials, and fresh activities you won’t find anywhere else.
- Weekly classes and online lessons ensure that your middle schooler is consistently reading and practicing important skills throughout the summer.
- Your son or daughter will have an enjoyable experience and make great progress!
Visit this website for more information: http://iupui.readingprograms.org/ms or call 1-800-903-0623
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Upcoming Events
4/8
Dairy Judging Practice - 7:30 AM to 8:22 AM
Science Academic Team Practice - 7:30 AM to 8:22 AM
Track Practice - 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Floriculture Practice - 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
School Board Meeting @South Elementary - 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
4/9
FCA - 7:45 AM
Yearbook - 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Track Meet vs Brownsburg East @Home - 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM
5th Grade Band Information Night - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
4/10
Track Meet 3-Way @Tri-West - 4:45 PM to 7:45 PM
Social Studies Academic Team Practice - 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Floriculture Practice - 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
4/11
Dairy Judging Practice - 7:30 AM to 8:22 AM
Math Academic Team Practice - 7:30 AM to 8:22 AM
Chess Club - 7:30 AM to 8:22 AM
Yearbook - 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
English Academic Team Practice - 3:30 PM to 4:15 PM
4/12
Student Council Meeting - 7:30 AM to 8:22 AM
Track Practice - 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
4/13
Special Olympics Track - 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
4/15
Dairy Judging Practice - 7:30 AM to 8:22 AM
Science Academic Team Practice - 7:30 AM to 8:22 AM
Track Practice - 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Floriculture Practice - 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
4/16
FCA - 7:45 AM
Yearbook - 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Builders Club - 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Track Meet 3-Way @Chapel Hill - 5:15 PM to 7:15 PM
4/17
Social Studies Academic Team Practice - 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Floriculture Practice - 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Track Meet vs Avon South @Home - 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM
4/18
Math Academic Team Practice - 7:30 AM to 8:22 AM
Science Club - 7:30 AM to 8:22 AM
Yearbook - 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
English Academic Team Practice - 3:30 PM to 4:15 PM
Track Meet @Northmont HS - 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
8th Grade Choir Concert @HS - 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
4/19
NJHS Meeting - 7:45 AM to 8:22 AM
Track Practice - 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
4/20
Builders Club Earth Day 5K
About Us
Please call by 8 AM if your child will be late to school or absent all day.
Student Hours
- Doors Open - 8:15 AM
- Locker/Breakfast - 8:22 AM
- Warning Bell - 8:31 AM
- Classes Start - 8:33 AM Be in your seat, please.
- Bus Rider Dismissal - 3:24 PM
- Car Riders/Walkers - 3:30 PM
Bus Transportation Line - 317-745-6875
Email: tlucas@danville.k12.in.us
Website: www.danville.k12.in.us/middle
Location: 1425 W Lincoln St, Danville, IN, United States
Phone: 317-745-5491