DMS Community Newsletter 26/27

Dear Defender Families,

What a great first week of school! It was wonderful to see our Defenders back on campus, getting to know their classes and teachers, reconnecting with friends, and settling into their new routines. We are excited about the year ahead and look forward to partnering with our families to support each student on their academic journey.

Morning Arrival & Safety Reminder
Just a reminder that school begins at 8:00 AM, and the gates open at 7:45 AM each morning. Please plan your mornings with a little extra time as we all continue to adjust to being back on campus and navigate increased morning traffic.

We also ask that everyone use extra caution when driving near campus. Many of our Defenders walk, ride bikes, and ride scooters to school. Slowing down, staying alert, and watching carefully for students will help us keep everyone safe.

Mark Your Calendar

• August 19: Early Release Wednesday – dismissal at 1:30 PM
• August 20: Back-to-School Night – 6:00–7:30 PM
• August 25: Picture Day during PE classes

Additional Reminders

• 26/27 Student Calendar: Please take a few minutes to review the school calendar and note important dates throughout the year.
• Attendance Matters! Attending school every day and arriving on time are essential to student success. Establishing strong attendance habits from the very first day helps students stay connected, engaged, and ready to learn.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support. We are looking forward to a fantastic year together!

Go Defenders!!!

– Your Defender Team

Thank you to the community support for the donations that made the 6th Grade Orientation and BBQ a success.

Please see the links to the Math Smores. The Math Smores will explain what students are learning in math and provides resources to support students at home.

Unit 1

Unit 2

Unit 3

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

DMS students arriving to start the 26/27 school year.

6th graders getting to know the campus and their classmates. Welcome Defenders!!!

Students participating in engagement activities.

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:

Temecula Valley Unified School District believes that appropriate dress and grooming contribute to a productive learning environment. Student attire and grooming must permit the student to participate in learning without posing a risk to the health or safety of any student or school district personnel. The school district is responsible for seeing that student attire does not disrupt school activity or contribute to a hostile or intimidating atmosphere for any student.

1. Students must wear clothing including a shirt with pants or skirt, or the equivalent (for example dresses, leggings, or shorts) and shoes.
   
2. Clothing shall be sufficient to conceal undergarments and buttocks. No underwear, undergarments, or clothing that is comparable to undergarments (e.g, bathing suits that resemble the same coverage of an undergarment) may be visible at any time. Clothing may not be see-through or mesh if underwear is visible underneath.
   
3. Attire may not display images that are violent and/or depict drugs, drug paraphernalia, alcohol, or promote any unlawful act. Additionally, attire may not contain imagery, words or acronyms associated with hate speech, profanity, pornography, or any promotion and/or endorsement of violence, alcohol or drug use.

Dress Code Enforcement

No list of dress and appearance guidelines for students can be written that will anticipate all potential dress and grooming extremes. In the case of questionable dress or grooming that is not specifically covered in the list above, the administration will make the final decision. Appropriate action will be taken at that time, and when necessary, contact will be made seeking parental cooperation and assistance.

School-directed changes to a student’s attire or grooming should be the least restrictive and disruptive to a student’s school day. Any school dress code enforcement actions should minimize the potential loss of education time. Administration and enforcement of the dress code shall be gender neutral and consistent. When a dress code violation occurs, the student will be required to change into proper attire. Continued violations of the dress code will be considered defiance and will be referred to administration for disciplinary action.

Gum is not permitted on campus. Students chewing gum will be assigned Gum Club and receive a discipline point for each infraction.

Gum Club – Students will eat in a designated area under supervision, and serve detention for 3 days. If a student fails to show up for Gum Club, they will receive additional days.

Click on the link to access the Attendance Newsletter from the district office.

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• TVUSD Non Discrimation Statements English or Spanish
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