DMS Community Newsletter 25/26

Dear Defender Families,

CAASPP testing begins this week. Please help your student arrive to school on time and well rested so they can do their best and show what they know!

CAASPP Testing is scheduled for May 4–May 8. Please mark your calendars and help ensure students are well rested and arrive to school on time each day. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Patterson. Be sure to review the CAASPP reminders linked in the newsletter. Read CAASPP Reminders here.

• 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.

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.

Staff Appreciation Week – Donations Needed!

WEB, ASB and PTSA are excited to celebrate our amazing staff with a Camping-Themed Staff Appreciation Week! Throughout the week, staff will enjoy fun themed days including “Rise & Shine, It’s Camp Time!”, “Stay Wild, Stay Hydrated”, “Happy Camper Snack Shack”, “Take a Hike, You’ve Earned It!”, and “Camp Legends Bash.”

We would love your support in making this week special! If you are able, please consider donating an item by signing up below on Sign up Genius or purchasing from our Amazon Wish List.

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Thank you for helping us celebrate and appreciate our wonderful staff!

Thank you for your continued partnership and support.

– Your Defender Team

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

OTHER HELPFUL LINKS

• How to care for your iPad

• How to care for your Chromebook

Thank you.

TVUSD Staff

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:

• ENGLISH

• SPANISH

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.

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

Students went to CHS to participate in Puma Games.

Students using models to create intestinal models.

Students participating in Archery.

Students performed at the Storm Game.

Students participate in a "Caramel Ring Around" cooking lab.

Students participating in literature circle meetings

Students work with partners to identify figurative language from the novel, "The Lord of the Flies."

Students performing their dance routines.

Students participated in a food lab of making cinnamon rolls.

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:

TVUSD Community Communication & Non-DiscriminationStatement

• TVUSD Non Discrimation Statements English or Spanish
• Annual Family Notification
• Previous DMS Community Newsletters
• TVUSD Community Connection Newsletters
• Official TVUSD Social Media INSTAGRAM & FACEBOOK

• TVUSD Parent Center Instagram Link

• TVUSD is Hiring: Edjoin Link HERE

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• For all DMS updates: DMS ASB on Instagram
• • TVUSD Calendar & Bell Schedules - HERE
  • Join DMS PTSA HERE