DMS Community Newsletter 25/26

Dear Defender Families,

We completed our CAASPP testing last week. Students who were absent or require a little extra time will be pulled this week to complete their tests.

We are grateful for all the donations that poured in to recognize our amazing staff. We appreciate the support of our DMS community!!!

A few reminders:

ELAC Meeting: Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 1:45-2:30 on Zoom
SSC Meeting: Thursday May 14, 2026, at 2:45 in the Media Center - Agenda

iPad Insurance is still available for purchase. Please see Ms. Sue in the library for more information.
Please read the letter from Mr. Sousa regarding the end of the school year (linked and attached in the newsletter).
Yearbooks for 2025/26 are on sale—reserve yours before they sell out! See link provided or flyer below for details.
Incoming 7th Graders (current 6th grade): Please review immunization requirements for the 2026/27 school year.
Please complete the Annual Family Update, required each year for all returning students.
No Early Release Dates - May 27 and June 3.
Modified Day Schedule - June 4 and June 5.

Clothing Donation Drive
If you cleaned out closets over the break, we welcome your donations! From April 6 through May 15, Scholar Squad is collecting gently used clothes, shoes, sweats, and more. Donations will support families in need and benefit our school. Items may be dropped off before school at the drop-off zone or after school in the office. Please place all items in a sealed bag (preferably a trash bag) to ensure they are collected properly.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support.

– Your Defender Team

iPad Update

Hello TVUSD Parents,

This message is intended for families with district-provided devices (iPads or Chromebooks).

As part of our district technology plan, we are excited to announce that your student may retain their device for use throughout the summer. Your child’s device has been inspected and renewed for use through the 2026/27 school year. Please note this device is eligible for insurance for $30 and you have until June 12, 2026, to purchase an insurance policy on this device for the 2026/27 school year.

INSURANCE INFORMATION

Here’s a link to a flier explaining more about what is covered by the insurance: Protect your School Device Insurance Information

*Please note: Insurance applies to one device per school year and does

not cover lost peripherals such as charging block/cord, stylus, or keyboard.

Insurance coverage begins July 1 and ends June 30 each year. For example, if insurance was purchased for the 2025/26 school year, coverage will end on June 30, 2026 (or on the last day of summer school for those attending).

For continuous coverage, insurance will need to be renewed annually.

The insurance is only good for one device per year.

Once a claim has been filed, students are ineligible to purchase insurance again during the same school year.
Kindergarten and 2nd grade students will not take their devices home over the summer. However, if you choose to purchase device insurance now, coverage will be in place for the 2026–2027 school year.
Students entering 3rd grade will be issued brand new iPad 11 devices at the start of the school year.

If you don’t already have an account set up in ASB Works, you will need to create one in order to purchase the insurance. How to Create an account in ASBWorks.

Insurance can be purchased online only through this link in ASBWorks: Purchase Device Insurance for the 2026/27 School Year.

For instructions in Spanish: Configuración de la cuenta principal de la tienda web

Please complete the Annual Family Update for returning students!!!

It is now time to complete your Annual Family Update in your Infinite Campus Parent Portal.

This update is REQUIRED FOR ALL STUDENTS RETURNING TO TVUSD FOR THE 26/27 SCHOOL YEAR.

Any student who does not have a completed Annual Update:

may not be enrolled in a class for the 26/27 school year
may not receive a schedule
and may not be able to participate in school business days in August.

It is imperative that all families complete the Annual Family Update as soon as possible to prevent any delay in your child's enrollment for the next school year.

Click the links below for RETURNING STUDENT ANNUAL UPDATE INSTRUCTIONS:

Please note, this process is for RETURNING STUDENTS ONLY. If you have a child in your family who will be new to TVUSD for the 26/27 school year, you must complete the New Student Enrollment process. Click HERE for New Student Enrollment instructions.

TVUSD Safe Riders Registration

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

6th - 8th Grade - Mrs. Taylor

Students working with partners to solve problems based on patterns.

7th Grade Math - Mrs. Bennett

Students working through 2-step equations.

6th - 7th grade 1st Lunch

Students participating in a variety of activities during lunch.

6th Grade Math -Mr. Evans

Students working to solve 1 step equations and problems with integers.

Beginning Band - Mr. Briskey

Student performance on May 7th!!!

Symphonic Band - Mr. Briskey

Students perform during their concert on May 7th.

Wind Ensemble - Mr. Briskey

May Concert performance on May 7th.

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