DMS Community Newsletter 25/26

Dear Defender Families,

It was wonderful to welcome students back on campus this week! Our Defenders were engaged in their classes and excited to reconnect with one another.

Semester 2 is officially underway, and learning is in full swing. Regular attendance and being present—both physically and mentally—each day are essential for student success. We encourage students to regularly check Canvas for assignments and use Infinite Campus to monitor their academic progress.

Please review the newsletter below for important reminders regarding attendance, the Semester 2 tardy policy, and supplies.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support.

– Your Defender Team

2nd Semester Tardy Policy

As we begin a new semester, tardies will reset starting Monday, January 12. Please remember that once a student reaches 10 total tardies, they will be assigned after-school tutoring on Tuesdays or Thursdays from 2:30–3:15 p.m. and will earn one demerit point. Tardies are totaled across Periods 1–6.

Arriving to class on time each day is an important habit for success. Let’s work together to help our Defenders start strong and stay on track!

Students and Families,

Please take a few minutes to check student backpacks for the following essentials. Students need to come to school with pencils every day, along with a highlighter, to be prepared for learning. Are their pencils in your students' backpack?

We also encourage families to help students build the habit of charging iPads and Chromebooks nightly. If students can remember to charge their phones, they can remember to charge their school devices as well. Classroom outlets are limited, and a fully charged device will help students stay connected and ready to learn throughout the school day.

Thank you for your support in helping our students come to school prepared and ready to learn!

Students are dressing out for PE starting Monday, January 12!!!

Be Alert

Parents, please be alert and use extra caution when driving near the school before and after school hours. We have many students who walk, ride scooters, and bike to and from campus. Your attentiveness and slower speeds help keep everyone safe. We truly appreciate your support in keeping our Defenders safe.

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