DMS Community Newsletter 25/26

Dear Defender Families,

Please note that a four-day weekend is coming up soon. There will be no school on Friday, February 13, and Monday, February 16, in observance of Presidents’ Day.

We are entering Week 6 of the second semester, marking the halfway point before the next Progress Report period. Families, please help us encourage our Defenders to stay focused and positively engaged in their classes as we continue moving through the semester.

We also ask that you remind students to follow all class and school expectations. If you need a refresher, our rules and expectations can be found in the student planner.

It was amazing to see so many families attend Lunch with a Loved One! We truly value the combined efforts of home and school as we work together to support our students.

DMS Wellness Month is moving into Week 2, and the competition remains strong in the DMS Olympics!

After Week 2, the top teams are:

• 1st Place: Netherlands

• 2nd Place (tie): Australia and Kenya

• 3rd Place:

• 4th Place: Great Britian

Reminder:

• 8th-grade students will be attending Puma 101 on February 10.

As always, we truly appreciate the strong partnership between home and school and your continued support of our Defenders’ success.

– Your Defender Team

A shout-out to our AMAZING counseling team!!! They go above and beyond to support our Defenders!!!

Thank you to our amazing crossing guard Ms. Denise. Please be sure to thank her when you see her.

February is Wellness Month at DMS! The Counseling Squad has collaborated with the PE Department & Leadership groups to provide all Defenders with opportunities to increase mental health awareness and general well-being through a variety of fun activities during Advisement & Lunch, plus grade level activities during PE. Please see flyer for details.

Hi Defender Families.

If you are able, we would love donations for Wellness Month – Wellness Fair. We are looking for succulent cuts, 2-3 bags of fertilizer, gift card for Armstrong to buy small flowers , 4 Hershey Kiss bags and 300 Solo cups.

If you are able to donate, please drop the supplies with counseling by 2/12

Thank you

Counseling Squad

Hi Day Families!

My name is Jordan Kennedy and I am the AVID Coordinator at CHS. On Friday, I presented to your eighth graders about our AVID Program. AVID stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination. Our goal is to help students close the achievement gap and make sure students are prepared for college and career. I have attached our brochure as well as our application. Please note that your child must fill out the application from their TVUSD email account, you cannot fill it out for them. There are limited spots available, so if your student is interested in the AVID program, please make sure they apply. Applications are due by Friday, February 13, 2026. Application Link: AVID Application

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to jkennedy@tvusd.us.

Thank you,

Jordan Kennedy

CHS AVID Coordinator

Students participated in peer presentations on a variety of space topics.

Students partner reading the text to learn about the class structure of The Mayans.

Students working with partners to solve for a variable using a number line.

Students practicing the "Star-Spangled Banner" for their performance at the Storm Game.

Students participated in a "Give what you can and take what you need" activity by writing positive notes.

Students participated in Yoga during PE during a Wellness activity.

Students participated in a social media assembly to learn about the effects of negative social media interactions.

Students participated in the Shuttle Run during Week 2 of the DMS Olympics.

Students enjoying lunch with family.

Student participated in the High Jump during week 2 of the DMS Olympics.

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:

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

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