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DMS Community Newsletter

Spring Week 10 - March 14, 2025

DMS CommunityNewsletter Spring Week 10 - March 14, 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
  • School Site Council Meeting - Tuesday, March 18, Library/Media Center 2:45PM
  • TVUSD Spring Break - March 24 - April 4. Classes resume: April 7th

School Site Council Meeting #3 - Tuesday, March 18 School Site Council Meeting #3 - Tuesday, March 18

SSC Meets in Library Media Center at 2:45 PM

All community members (parents, guardians, students, and staff) are welcome to attend!


DMS SSC Meeting #3 Agenda
Notes from Meeting #2 linked here for review.

ELPAC Testing This Week ELPAC Testing This Week

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Reminders for Testing Success!

1. Be on time.

2. Check into Media Center at 8:00 AM on your assigned day.

3. Eat and get plenty of rest before the exam.

4. Bring a charged Chromebook and wired headphones.

ELPAC test practice: https://www.caaspp-elpac.org/

Questions? Contact Mrs. Taylor, ELA Specialist at mailto:etaylor@tvusd.us

Will TVUSD See Your Student Next Year? Will TVUSD See Your Student Next Year?

Please Complete Form IF Your Student WILL NOT Be Returning to TVUSD Schools in 25/26

As TVUSD begins planning for the 25/26 school year, we would appreciate it if you could take a moment to let us know if your child(ren) WILL NOT be returning for next school year. If your student(s) will be continuing their enrollment within any TVUSD, there is no need to complete the questionnaire. We appreciate your time. The school sites will be reaching out to families with the formal withdrawal process.


Will TVUSD See You Next Year?

CLICK HERE If Your Student WILL NOT Be Returning to TVUSD Schools

Thank You Message From Counselors for Wellness Week Donations Thank You Message From Counselors for Wellness Week Donations

Wellness Week Recap and Special Thanks to those who Donated Supplies

Choir Festival Highlights Choir Festival Highlights

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Minutes - Beginning Choir

https://youtu.be/z5uZPkfI22k
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Treble Tones - Intermediate Choir

https://youtu.be/Ho5r5vJ11b0
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Soundwave - Advanced Choir

https://youtu.be/buZ2akOG_VI

Upcoming Events Upcoming Events

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DMS Artwork on Display at Mall

Annual Kiwanis Art Show at Mall

20 art pieces by DMS Advanced Art students will be on display at the annual Kiwanis Art Show at the Promenade Mall March 1-31.

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Special Education Advisory Meeting: May 7th

Students will be sharing and leading the meeting:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kylpEDdOaZuIObZrefhH2vOkDpKA0Fa0/view

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TVUSD We Elevate News

See the TVUSD We Elevate Newsletter HERE for highlights on Women’s History, Disabilities Awareness Month and Ramadan.

DMS PTSA Needs You! DMS PTSA Needs You!

Join DMS PTSA (click here)

TVUSD Parents, Community & Staff Survey TVUSD Parents, Community & Staff Survey

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Please Complete the Educational Partner Surveys Linked Below

TVUSD is committed to involving our educational partners (students, parents, staff, and community members) in planning for future years. There are two separate survey links to complete this year, and both are available in Spanish. The surveys are anonymous and will be a valuable source of information as we continue to develop and update student-centered instructional practices and fiscal budgets. District and staff leaders will have access to aggregate data from all staff/parents. Please take a moment to provide your feedback. Both surveys will be available through Friday, March 21st. We thank you in advance for your time.


Link to TVUSD Educational Partner Surveys

DMS Highlights DMS Highlights

Mrs. Landrum - Choir 6 Preparing for Festival Mrs. Landrum - Choir 6 Preparing for Festival

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Mr. Lavin's Guitar Club Advisement Mr. Lavin's Guitar Club Advisement

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Mrs. Dowling's Science 7 - Rocks Cycle Stations Mrs. Dowling's Science 7 - Rocks Cycle Stations

Mrs. Dowling (Science 7) Rock Cycle Stations March 2025

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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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

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

  • Previous DMS Community Newsletters
  • TVUSD Community Connection Newsletter 3.14.25
  • 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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