Eloy entered the Riverside County Office of  Education's Young Writer's Recognition Program and won 1^st place in the Middle School Division for Poetry.  When he went up to receive his award at the ceremony, he was asked to read his winning poem to the audience. Eloy is a student in Ms. Kearney's 7th grade Language Arts class. We're proud of you Eloy!

This year we have planned three events and an Awards Ceremony for our 8th Grade Promotional Activities. The attached letter is to inform you of the events, their dates, and the requirements and expectations for participation. Students must be able to promote to attend any of these events. The promotional requirements are: combined 2.00 GPA or better for the 8th grade year, passing both Math and Language Arts, and have less than 12 demerits for Knott’s, less than 14 demerits for the 8th Grade Class Party and less than 20 demerits for attending the Promotion Ceremony.

The Boys and Girls Club is holding open auditions for Idol 2012 beginning May 18. Please click the link below for more information.

The Boys and Girls Club is sponsoring British Soccer Camps this summer. Over the past 20 years, Challenger's vast army of British soccer coaches have helped hundreds of thousands of boys and girls learn, improve, master, and fall in love with the sport of soccer. Sign up now! Click the link below for more information.

Information about AVID for those of who are unfamiliar with the program: AVID stands for Advanced Via Individual Determination.  It is a program designed for students “in the middle.”  The following will provide  a clear idea of what AVID is and what it is not:  An AVID student has college as a goal, good behavior, good attendance, CST: Basic and above 4 and above, willing to commit to homework each night, and good work habits. NOT an AVID student are those with goals unclear, misbehaves in class, tardies/absences, low GPA, and an “at risk” student.  The curriculum in middle school AVID is based upon strategies to motivate, organize, and prepare students for high school success.
 

AVID will replace the explore elective.  Applications available in the front office or room 307.

Applications due May 24, 2012 in room 307.
 

Don’t miss the opportunity to purchase this important, limited edition keepsake of the school year. The 2011-2012 DMS yearbook is in FULL COLOR and is packed full of the memories you’ll never want to forget. Order now, before it is too late!

The last day to pre order your yearbook is June 1st (unless we sell out sooner!)

You may use the online store (link below), or bring $45 cash or check to room 511.

(checks only accepted until May 1st, payable to DMS) 

If you are unsure if you have already purchased the yearbook, check the list below.