DMS Community Newsletter
Spring Week 13 - April 18, 2025
Stay Connected at DMS
- For all DMS updates: DMS ASB on Instagram
- For daily announcements: Daybreak Live (except Wednesdays - Student Early Release)
- Get IMMEDIATE alerts re: Attendance, Tardies, & Assignments: Directions here.
- TVUSD Calendar & Bell Schedules - HERE
- Join DMS PTSA HERE
- State Testing Coming Soon: May 5-9. See Info Here
Upcoming Parent/Community Meeting & Events - All Welcome!
Rescheduled: School Site Council Meeting #4
Tuesday, April 22, Library/Media Center 2:45PM
Agenda HERE
RSVPs Required: Lunch with a Loved one
This is a DMS special event with Special Guest Speaker, Kim Karr from #ICANHELP
Parents BRING their own special lunch in to share with their students.
NOTE: **DMS will NOT be providing lunch for students or guests attending this event.**
Please complete the form (here or below) for EACH of your students.
RSVPs are required for planning purposes.
Sign-Ups End Wednesday, 12:00 PM
Grade Level Events: 8th Grade Knott's Trip & 7th Grade Mulligan's
8th Grade Knott's Trip - Limited Tickets Available
80 Tickets left - $100
Purchase at room 515 with Book Keeper
Monday & Thursday before school
Tuesday after school
7th Grade Mulligan's - Limited Tickets Available
200 Tickets left - $40
Purchase at room 515 with Book Keeper
Monday & Thursday before school
Tuesday after school
DMS Clothes Drive Fundraiser - April 9 - May 2
Donate Your Clothes for a DMS Fundraiser
DMS will be doing a used clothing drive in April 9 - May 2. Drop off in Room 513
All proceeds will benefit DMS students. Please donate your used clothing, shoes, purses, backpacks, belts, and wallets.
No bedding, linens or small rugs are accepted.
Questions? Email Mrs. Dowling at mailto:bdowling@tvusd.us
Staff Appreciation Week - Sign Up Genius
Help Us Celebrate Our Amazing Staff – Sign Up to Donate!
Dear DMS Families,
Staff Appreciation Week is coming up soon, May 12th - 16th, and we’re excited to show our incredible teachers and staff just how much they mean to us. To make this week extra special, we’re asking for your help!
We’ve put together a Sign Up Genius with opportunities to donate food, drinks, supplies, and small treats that will help us celebrate our staff in style. Whether it’s a breakfast item, a snack for the break room, or a gift card raffle prize, every contribution makes a difference.
Please take a moment to look over the list and sign up for anything you’re able to provide. Donations can be dropped off at the front office by Wednesday, May 6thd, or sent directly to the school using the Amazon Wish List Link in the Sign Up.
Thank you for helping us recognize and appreciate the incredible work our staff does every day. We couldn’t do it without you!
With gratitude,
DMS Leadership Advisors
DMS Highlights
Mr. Sousa & 8th Graders Play "Cockroach Poker" Game
Mrs. Hall's Explore Wheel 6 - FACS Hand Sewing Mice Lab
Hand Sewing Stitches: Running, Invisible, & Basting
Mrs. Cooper's Intermediate Art: Clay Pinch Pots
DMS Announcements & Support
Don't Miss Out: Order Your Yearbook NOW
Purchase Yearbooks now for $60 at Book Keeper in Room 515 or on DMS Website: https://dms.tvusd.k12.ca.us/parents/asb-web-store
Questions? Email Mrs. Cooper at acooper@tvusd.us
ASB Webstore & Bookkeeper Hours
Purchase Your School Items Online - Delivery During Advisment
The webstore is open!
Helpful purchasing tips:
- "Create An Account" DIRECTIONS for Web Store.
- WEB STORE LINK: https://tvusdasb.graystep.com
Bookkeeper Hours
DMS Clubs Schedule
Class Tardies Consequences & Dress Code Reminders
Semester 2 Period Tardy Notifications
As of 1/14/25, DMS restarted a school-wide initiative to support student attendance and on-time arrival to class.
Parents/guardians receive email notifications for every period tardy earned by their student. The email includes the parent, teacher, student, and administration. Please reach out to teachers and administration if you have any question regarding a marked tardy. Students also receive a paper notification/warning in class.
Get immediate attendance updates by signing up for Infinite Campus alerts for attendance and assignments. Directions here.
See DMS Student Handbook for more information on demerits and end of year activities. Students with 12 or more demerits are not eligible for end of year grade-level events.
Tardy Tallies Began Tuesday, 1/14
TVUSD Dress Code Policy
- Guidelines are listed in Student Handbooks and TVUSD AR 5132
TVUSD Community Communication & Non-Discrimination Statement
- Previous DMS Community Newsletters
- TVUSD Community Connection Newsletter 4.11.25
- Official TVUSD Social Media INSTAGRAM & FACEBOOK
TVUSD Parent Center Instagram Link
- TVUSD is Hiring: Edjoin Link HERE