DMS Community Newsletter 25/26

Dear Defender Families,

We are heading into a busy week! Please take note of the many events taking place:

• 3/09: 7th Graders turn in Chromebooks and get i-Pads

• 3/10: 8th Graders turn in Chromebooks and get i-Pads

• 3/10: TVUSD 6th Grade Choir Festival

• 3/11: Early Release Day – Dismissal at 1:30 PM

• 3/12: Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences (DMS MPR) from 3:00–5:00 PM

• 3/13: Modified Day – Dismissal at 12:10 PM

• 3/13: End of Grading Period

• 3/13: Last Day to collect items from the Lost and Found

Our 7th and 8th grade students will soon be transitioning from Chromebooks to iPads. To help with this process, students will need to turn in their current devices before receiving their new iPads.

• 7th Grade: Please bring your Chromebook and charger to school on Monday to turn in and receive your iPad.

• 8th Grade: Please bring your Chromebook and charger to school on Tuesday for the exchange.

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Thank you for helping ensure students bring both their device and charger so the process can run smoothly.

A reminder that Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held on March 12 from 3:00–5:00 PM. We kindly ask that you bring your student with you so they can be part of the conversation and planning process as we work together to support their success.

Looking ahead, Spring Break will be March 23 – April 4.

– Your Defender Team

3/9/26: 7th Grade: Please bring your Chromebook and charger to school on Monday to turn in and receive your iPad.

3/10/26:8th Grade: Please bring your Chromebook and charger to school on Tuesday for the exchange.

Lost and Found items will be donated if not claimed by March 13th.

Students creating their own dance routines with a partner.

8th Graders meeting with high school counselors to select their courses for 9th grade.

Students practicing and demonstrating different cutting skills.

TVUSD cares deeply about all of our community members, some of which are being impacted by the government shutdown. If your family needs support, or you would like to help our affected students and families, this flyer will connect you to some local resources. See the flyers below or the Link Here

For information regarding the district Student Survey Administration, Parent Preview of the Survey, and Parent Opt-Put form, please use the attached link located in the title above.

• Log into IC as Parent/Student? Click HERE

• Using the IC Mobile App? Click HERE

• How to set notifications on IC? Click HERE

• Canvas Parent Observer Video

• Linking a Canvas Parent Account to a Student Account - Written Directions

• Go to Canvas Parent Account Web Address

These directions can also be found on our school website using this link:

If you have a student who is riding a bike/scooter/ebike/escooter to school, they need to complete the Safe Riders Course.

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