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DMS Community Newsletter

Spring Week 14 - April 25, 2025

DMS CommunityNewsletterSpring Week 14 - April 25, 2025

Stay Connected at DMS 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
  • Yearbooks are close to selling out! See ad below.


  • State Testing Coming Soon: May 5-9. See Info Here

DMS Events: 7th Grade Mulligan's & Clothes Drive DMS Events: 7th Grade Mulligan's & Clothes Drive

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7th Grade Mulligan's - Limited Tickets Available

150 Tickets left - $40

Purchase at room 515 with Book Keeper

Monday & Thursday before school

Tuesday after school

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DMS Clothes Drive Fundraiser

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

CAASPP State Testing Coming Soon! CAASPP State Testing Coming Soon!

DMS Testing Dates: May 5 - May 9th

CAASPP Testing begins Monday, May 5th and continues through Friday May 9th for all grades. DMS will be on a rolling block schedule Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Wednesday will be a regular schedule and students will be dismissed at 1:30. Please be sure to have your students to school on time as we will begin testing promptly at 8:00 am. Thank you in advance for your support in helping make state testing a success!

Staff Appreciation Week - Sign Up Genius Staff Appreciation Week - Sign Up Genius

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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.


Sign UP Genius Link


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 6th, 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

Upcoming Events Upcoming Events

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Final After School Art Session

Session 3: May 6 - May 22

After school to 3:15PM

Space is limited.

Sign up: link to the form


Questions? Email Mrs. Cooper: mailto:acooper@tvusd.us

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CHS Color Guard Tryouts

May 19 and 21st, 4 - 6 PM

Meet in Band Room 283

CHS's Color Guard Instagram is @chaparralhs_colorguard

CHS Athletic Physicals at CHS CHS Athletic Physicals at CHS

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Important Message for ALL Incoming Freshman Athletes

DMS 8th Grade Athletes & Families,

We were excited to see so many students showing interest in playing sports next school year! Please review the following important information regarding sports physicals and clearance:

  • Sports Physical Day: We will be hosting an upcoming Sports Physical Day. This is a convenient opportunity for students to complete their required physicals as part of the clearance process.

  • Clearance Requirement: All student-athletes must be cleared to participate. This can be done through our on-site physical day or by visiting your own doctor.

  • Fall Sports: Clearance opens May 1 for the 2025–26 school year. Many fall sports begin training during the summer or right as school starts, so it's important to complete clearance early.

  • Winter & Spring Sports: Some of these sports also offer camps or practices in the fall, which require the same clearance process.

We encourage all interested students to get their sports physicals completed as soon as possible to ensure they’re ready for any practices, camps, or tryouts.

- CHS Athletics


Website: https://chs.tvusd.k12.ca.us/athletics


Lost & Found Items -- Claim by Friday, 5/9 Lost & Found Items -- Claim by Friday, 5/9

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Remaining Lost & Found items will be donated.

Missing any personal items? Water bottles, clothing, lunch boxes?


The last day to claim lost and found items is Friday, May 9. See the items in the lunch area by the MPR.

Remaining items will be donated after Friday.

DMS Highlights DMS Highlights

Assemblies & Lunch With A Loved One w/ Kim Karr Assemblies & Lunch With A Loved One w/ Kim Karr

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#iCanHelp's Kim Karr Assembly

On Thursday, Ms. Karr presented an assembly on social media literacy to all students.

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Join DMS PTSA (click here)
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Lunch With a Loved One w/Kim Karr

On Friday, Ms. Karr presented parenting tips to support communication between students and parent regarding social media awareness and safety.

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DMS Lunch with a loved one April 2025

Mrs. Kremling Science 6 - Building a Dog - DNA Recipes Mrs. Kremling Science 6 - Building a Dog - DNA Recipes

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Mrs. Cooper's Advanced Art - Magazine Coil Pots Mrs. Cooper's Advanced Art - Magazine Coil Pots

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Mrs. Landrum's Musical Theatre "A Retelling of the Tortoise & The Hare" Mrs. Landrum's Musical Theatre "A Retelling of the Tortoise & The Hare"

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If You Missed the Show....

On Your Mark! Program

On Your Mark! Act I

On Your Mark! Act II

DMS Announcements & Support DMS Announcements & Support

Don't Miss Out: Order Your Yearbook NOW Don't Miss Out: Order Your Yearbook NOW

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We are getting close to selling out!

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 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
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Bookkeeper Hours

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DMS Clubs Schedule

Class Tardies Consequences & Dress Code Reminders Class Tardies Consequences & Dress Code Reminders

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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.

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Tardy Tallies Began Tuesday, 1/14

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TVUSD Dress Code Policy

  • Guidelines are listed in Student Handbooks and TVUSD AR 5132
Missed A DMS Newsletter? Click Here

TVUSD Community Communication & Non-Discrimination Statement TVUSD Community Communication & Non-Discrimination Statement

  • Previous DMS Community Newsletters
  • TVUSD Community Connection Newsletter 4.25.25
  • Official TVUSD Social Media INSTAGRAM & FACEBOOK
  • TVUSD Parent Center Instagram Link

  • TVUSD is Hiring: Edjoin Link HERE
Mrs. Jackie Schmidt
James L. Day Middle School - One Heart One Mind
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