Diplomat ROAR

Dear Diplomat Middle School Family,

As we wrap up another remarkable school year, I want to take a moment to extend my heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you. From our dedicated students to our supportive parents and guardians, and our exceptional faculty and staff, your contributions have made this year one for the books.

To our incredible students, I want to express my deepest appreciation for your hard work, determination, and resilience throughout the year. You've tackled challenges head-on, demonstrated your creativity and passion, and consistently upheld the values of our school community. Your commitment to excellence is truly inspiring. Parents and guardians, thank you for your unwavering support and collaboration. Your involvement in your child's education is invaluable, and we are grateful for the partnership we share.

To our rising 6th and 7th graders, as you prepare to embark on the next chapter of your academic journey, know that you have big shoes to fill. The legacy of excellence established by our Wildcat students before you is a testament to the incredible potential within each of you. We eagerly anticipate the new heights of achievement and success you will bring to Diplomat Middle School.

And to our graduating 8th graders, congratulations on completing three memorable years at Diplomat Middle. Your contributions to our school community have been immeasurable, and we are immensely proud of the remarkable young adults you have become. As you embark on new adventures, remember the values of integrity and character that have guided you here. We have every confidence that you will continue to make us proud in all your future endeavors.

As we approach the summer break, I encourage each of you to take time to rest, recharge, and rejuvenate. While there are numerous opportunities for educational enrichment during the summer months, it is equally important to prioritize self-care and relaxation. Come back next year refreshed and ready to seize the opportunities that await you.

In closing, I want to express my sincere appreciation to the entire Diplomat Middle School community for your dedication, passion, and commitment to excellence. Together, we have achieved remarkable success, and I have no doubt that the future holds even greater promise for our school.

Warm regards,

Jason Plucker
Principal, Diplomat Middle School

Testing Dates:

Civics EOC - May, 9 2024 (Students enrolled in Civics ONLY)

G8 Science EOC - May 9, 2024 (8th Grade ONLY)

FAST Reading - May 14, 2024 (Whole School)

FAST Math - May 15, 2024 (Whole School)

Algebra EOC - May 15, 2024 (Students enrolled in Algebra)

Our 8th grade Awards Ceremony will be held on May 17th at 6:00 P.M. in the DMS cafeteria. A dance to celebrate our 8th graders will be held immediately following the ceremony from 7:00-9:30 P.M.

Invitations will be sent out prior to the Awards Ceremony for those students that will be receiving an award.

On Thursday, May 16, the 7th grade will be hosting our annual 7th grade awards. Eligible students will receive invitations to attend with all pertinent information. Students should arrive to the cafe at 5:30 for check-in and to watch our end-of-the-year video. We will begin our awards ceremony at 5:45. Please be on time.

On Friday, May 24, the 6th grade will host their end of year award ceremony, beginning at 10:00 am. Eligible students will receive invitations to attend with all pertinent information.

Please note that for the month of May the intersection of NE 16th Ter and NE 10th Place will be CLOSED. In order to enter our driveway, you will need to use NE 12th Place or NE 13th Ave to go around the back of the campus and enter our driveway southbound on NE 10th Place. There will be no exceptions to this. Parent pickup and drop off remains in the same location and will operate as normal.

You may encounter an increased amount of traffic with the adjustment to the elementary school routes. Please be patient.

NE 16th Ter will also be under construction from approximately May through July. If your child is a walker or bike rider, discuss with them the hazards that could arise (bumps in the road, uneven terrain, etc.) while the roads and sidewalks are under construction. If you are able to, we advise using the parent pick up line for any walkers or bike riders during this time.

We apologize for the inconvenience.

SchoolMessenger® Communicate is a program that enables administration from the District and schools to send families important messages, emergency broadcasts, attendance alerts and event reminders.

There is also a way to receive text messages, however under a rule by the Federal Communications Commission, you must opt in for that service. The process is easy and only takes a few seconds to complete. Simply text any one of these words subscribe, optin or yes to the number 67587.

You will know you were successful if you receive the following reply message:

You are registered 4 School Messenger notifications. Reply STOP to cancel, HELP for help. Msg&data rates may apply. Msg freq. varies. schoolmessenger.com/txt

You will want to repeat the opt-in process for any wireless numbers that you wish to include:

Please note, although the district does not charge you for this service, it does not pay for text or phone message charges that may be incurred by you for sending or receiving text messages or receiving phone calls. Check with your wireless carrier for possible charges.

In addition to performing the opt-in process above, you will want to ensure that the district has your wireless number(s) in our student information database. If you have not already provided that information to your school, please contact them directly.

Families may sign up for a free account at go.schoolmessenger.com to set communication preferences for calls and emails.

There is a companion app that schools may or may not choose to use that will allow teachers to communicate directly with you. Please check with your child's school to see if the school is using the app.

Focus is the district's platform for all grades, student information, attendance and test history. Creating a parent portal gives you 24/7 access. In the portal, there are required forms that we need in order to ensure you are receiving the most current information. There is also a required form for your child to receive care in the clinic. Without this clinic form, we cannot assist your child. If you have not already completed these online forms, please create an account and complete them.

Students are not to be on campus before 9:15 without being enrolled in our before school program.

When dropping students off in the morning, the safest way is through our parent drop off loop. Stopping along the roadway to drop off students creates a safety issue for you and those travelling the roadway. No drop offs should occur in the DMS faculty lot or the elementary school parking lot.

When picking up students in the afternoon, the safest way is through our parent pick up loop. Our parent pick up line moves quickly and clear by 4:25 each afternoon. As a reminder, school dismisses at 4:00 and students need to be picked up from school 4:30.

To keep the flow of traffic moving, remember that to exit campus from parent pick up, you need to make a right turn and go around behind the school. When entering the driveway for parent pick up, you must turn left into the driveway.

Attention all incoming Seventh Grade students: In addition to kindergarten through twelfth grade vaccines, students entering or attending seventh grade need the following vaccinations:

• One dose of tetanus-diphtheria-pertussis (Tdap) vaccine in grades seven through twelve

• An updated DH 680 form to include Tdap, must be obtained for submission to the school

Students will not receive a schedule or be allowed to attend class at the start of the 2024-2025 school year without the updated immunization record. Be sure our clinic has this on file.

Please visit the school district website for more information.

https://www.leeschools.net/cms/one.aspx?portalId=676305&pageId=1336425

If your child is going to be absent from school for any reason, please email 0772.Attendance@leeschools.net with the student name, date of absence, reason for absence and a doctor's note for illness.

We hope to have a great turnout to our School Advisory Committee meetings this school year.

School Advisory Committee meetings are all 5:30 - 6:30 in our media center.

The meeting dates for the year are:

May 22, 2024

Please join us.

Diplomat HOSA-Future Health Professionals have again made a mark in state competition in Orlando. Last year, 12 students qualified and one student moved on. This year there were 27 students in attendance at the State Leadership Competition Conference in Orlando from April 4th -7th.
More than half of the groups had advanced to final rounds and all did remarkably well in competition.
In 4th place for Foundation of Nutrition Madison Cady (if one of the top 3 cannot attend Nationals she can go)

• Earning 2nd place for Prepared Speaking - Ivan Langaney (improved from his 3rd last year)
• Proving to be the very best in the state of Florida with 1st place for Foundations of Veterinary Science with both a written test and hands on testing - Addison Berry!

Addison and Ivan are qualified to move forward to Nationals June 26th-29th in Houston, Texas.
https://hosa.org/ilc/

Caroline Toadvine – School Counselor
Kiersten Mears – School Counseling Intern – FGCU
Noemi Pena – School Counseling Secretary

WAWA

Jeremiah's Ice

Iragazzi Pizza

7-11

Sam's Club

Publix Supermarket Charities

Pelican's

Chic-Fil-A

El Rio Golf Club

Farmer Joe’s

Moe's Southwest Grill

FK Your Diet- Cape Coral

Hooter's- Cape Coral

Beef O'Brady's

Dunkin Donuts of Cape Coral

Jersey Mike's Cape Coral

This school has been recently inspected and certain asbestos-containing materials or assumed asbestos-containing materials such as: fire doors or roofing materials that are tested prior to repairs or removal as needed, have been located in the school buildings. Please be aware that the School District of Lee County has an active management plan designed to ensure that the building is maintained safely for all occupants. These materials are being controlled in accordance with the Asbestos Management Program for the School and following the limitations and procedures of the policies and requirements of the Asbestos Operations and Maintenance Program of the School District of Lee County. The report listing the location, quantities, and condition of all known materials and contains the details of the control procedures is available at the school office for your inspection during normal school hours. Copies of the whole or parts of the school’s asbestos file can be supplied to you at a cost of $0.15/page

Samuel Fisher, District 1 (Chair)

Jada Langford Fleming, District 6 (Vice Chair)

Melisa W. Giovannelli, District 2
Chris N. Patricca, District 3
Debbie Jordan, District 4

Armor Persons, District 5
Cathleen O'Daniel Morgan, District 7

Dr. Kenneth A. Savage, Ed.D.

Website: dpm.leeschools.net
Location: 1039 Northeast 16th Terrace, Cape Coral, FL, USA
Phone: 239-574-5257
Twitter: @DiplomatMiddle

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Instagram: @diplomatwildcats