Ranger Review 4.30.23

Deerpark Middle School

Principal's Update

Hi Rangers!

We are entering our last week of STAAR testing. 8th grade students that missed their Science or U.S. History STAAR assessments will be pulled for make-up testing Monday through Wednesday.

All students will take their STAAR Math or Algebra I assessments on Thursday, May 4th. Please make sure they are rested and ready. More details below:

The campus is closed to visitors.

We will not provide water or snacks for all students.

If you would like to send an appropriate snack with your student feel free to do so. Snacks need to be neat, and make little to no noise. Suggestions include:

Granola bars
Goldfish
Pretzels
Grapes
Cheese sticks
Bananas
Jerky
Dried fruit
Protein bars.
NO TAKIS

Students may only bring water to drink. No soda, juice, or energy drinks.

Students are not allowed to bring blankets or pillows to school during STAAR testing days.

Student may bring their backpacks and are encouraged to only bring their charged chromebook and charger.

Student may bring a book or magazine to read after they finish their assessment.

Please make sure your student is well rested, chromebooks are fully charged, chargers are in backpacks, and their ready to go tomorrow. We know our students are going to do fantastic!

I'm also excited to share we will kick off our APEX Color Games campus fundraiser the week of May 8th (flyer below). The week of May 8th is also our teacher appreciation week. Teachers have been working so hard and they definitely deserve all the appreication we can show on them!

Have a wonderful week!

John Manning, Principal

Important Dates

CLICK HERE FOR THE COMPLETE DEERPARK MASTER CALENDAR

5/4 STAAR Math & Algebra I (all grades)

DMS Happenings

Check your student's Chromebook Charger!

Dear Parents/Guardians,

As we enter the Spring and head toward state testing, we need your assistance in helping to locate your student's charger to be assured they have their dedicated Chromebook charger (not just using phone charger etc) and purchasing the replacement before testing begins. All devices are expected to be fully charged at night and students are expected to bring their chargers to school if their device is low on batteries. As chargers are 1:1 with devices, campuses do not have the availability to provide loaner chargers for all missing chargers.

To purchase a replacement charger, please follow this document for assistance.

Grade Level Newsletters

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DMS Clubs & Extracurriculars

DMS Announcements/Current Events

PTA, District, & Community Happenings

2023 Summer Camp & Activities List

2023 Summer Camp and Activities List created by the Behavioral Health Department

Reminders!

Home Access Center

Use HAC to check grades, attendance, and schedules; set grade notifications; view, print, or turn on verifications for report cards; request a transfer; contact staff; plus more information related to campus life.

Assistance with log-in or password should be directed to Lisa_Szostek@roundrockisd.org.

Click here for HAC instructions or visit the District HAC website

https://roundrockisd.org/hac/

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DMS Ranger Round Up

All things Chromebook

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Lost Device or Charger?

Click here for the directions on purchasing a replacement for your Chromebook charger or device

Please consider using our online e-store for making payments and donating to our Ranger Fund this year. Ranger Fund donations go straight back into the school to help support students and staff throughout the year. We appreciate your donations!
Shop at smile.amazon.com and Amazon will donate to DMS at no cost to you! Select “Deerpark Middle PTA” as your charitable organization
If you would like to attend any school event and you and/or your child needs a sign language interpreter please fill out the Interpreter Request Form. There is a 3 day lead time.