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Registration and Pictures |
The dates and times for registration and individual pictures for the 2009-2010 school year are as follows:
Wednesday, August 19
6th Grade
8:30am to 12:00pm and 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Thursday, August 20
7th & 8th Grade
8:30am to 12:00pm and 1:00pm to 3:00pm
4:00pm to 7:30pm
If you are going to participate in any sport during the school year, please have your picture taken for ASB cards even if you are not planning on purchasing a picture packet.
Picture Retakes will be held on Monday, September 14.
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Supply Lists |
6th Grade
2 inch 3 ring binder with 5 dividers, 2 inch 3 ring binder for student portfolios, 3 separate spiral notebooks, notebook paper, markers and colored pencils, pencils (50 plus), pens, red ink pen, red, yellow, green and blue highlighters, 100 pack of 3x5 notecards, calculator, kleenex, glue sticks, eraser, ruler, scissors and sharpener.
7th Grade
2 inch 3 ring binder with 5 dividers, 1 inch binder with 10 dividers, 2 inch 3 ring binder for student portfolios, sturdy pencil pouch, notebook paper, scientific calculator, 1 box of kleenex for 1st period teacher, markers, erasers, pencils/pens (blue or black), red ink pen, 2 highlighters, ruler, scissors, glue sticks, colored pencils (8 pack), folder with pockets, 1 gallon plastic zip bag, single subject spiral notebook (Mrs. Hill), 3 subject spiral notebook and 1 box kleenex (Mrs. Floyd)
8th Grade
2 inch 3 ring binder with 5 dividers, red, yellow green and blue highlighters, notebook paper, scientific calculator, glue sticks, ruler, colored pencils, pens/pencils, world atlas (paperback/notebook size) red ink pen, small pack post it notes, 1 box of kleenex, eraser, markers, scissors, single subject spiral notebook (Mrs. Porter and Mrs. Hill)
7th and 8th P.E.
light colored t-shirt with name on it, gym shorts or sweats and shoes that lace up tightly
Art
pencils, white vinyl (plastic) eraser, markers, colored pencils, black sharpie ultra fine tip, black sharpie fine tip, ruler, compass, pocket folder, zip lock bag or large pencil pouch for supplies.
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OPEN ENROLLMENT FOR THE STEPPING STONE SUMMER PROGRAM |
Registration closes June 10th
Starting June 4, all students are able to enroll for the summer program at Deer Park Middle School. If your child is going to be a 6th, 7th, or 8th grader, he/she may enroll. Program runs from June 15 - July 10 and includes free breakfast, free lunch and transportation provided by two routes already established. Registration closes June 10th. Forms are available in the office at DPMS, or you can call Gina Keller at 464-5838 for further information.
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Sixth Graders Participate in World’s Fair |
The annual sixth grade World’s Fair will be held on June 5. Sixth grade classrooms will be filled with the sights, sounds and smells of exotic locations from around the world. Students have been working in groups to create a booth that contains a small piece of the country they have been researching throughout the third quarter. Students will be wearing the local dress, handing out food samples, playing games, and greeting visitors in the language of their country.
The World’s Fair is a culminating project of an in-depth study of each group’s country. Students labor to become “experts” on one country through research and report writing. The research process includes writing letters to foreign embassies, talking to people who have traveled or lived in other countries, and traditional research methods.
The sixth grade students would like to invite everyone to attend the World’s Fair. They would also like to extend a special invitation to Arcadia students to attend the fair. The World's Fair will be open during the hours of 10:30-11:30am and 12:30-2:00pm. Please stop by and visit the 'whole world' in one day.
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Message from Principal Brent Seedall |
Parental Support and Effort is Appreciated
The staff and I would like to “thank you” for your support and efforts as we work together to provide the best learning environment possible for your sons and daughters. We know the heavy responsibility that comes with providing students with the tools they need to meet the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. We also know that we can’t do it alone.
Research says that one of the best things a parent can do is to spend “quality time” with their kids. Take some time this summer and really get to know your middle schooler. They change so quickly and grow up so fast! Here are some ideas to spend some “quality time” with you son or daughter: go for a walk or a bike ride, wash the car, go to a movie, take them to a ball game, take them shopping to buy some new clothes or a new CD, or take them to the lake. The list of things to do goes on and on.
Have a wonderful summer and once again “thank you” for being a great parent and a positive example for your kids. This makes our job so much easier!
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Eighth Grade Recognition Ceremony and Dance Will Be Held on June 11 in the Gym |
Parents, friends and relatives of eighth graders are invited to attend a recognition ceremony on Thursday, June 11 from 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm in the gym. Parents are encouraged to come early due to limited seating. No reserved seating for families is available.
Following the ceremony, there will be a dance for eighth graders from 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm. Eighth grade students and their parents are welcome and encouraged to stay for the dance. Students leaving the dance will not be allowed back into the school.
This is not a formal evening affair; it is casual dress. Parents are encouraged not to spend a lot of money on clothes. “We don’t want parents to feel pressure to buy expensive clothes for their child,” says Principal Brent Seedall.
Prom dresses and tuxedos are not appropriate and the school dress code will be applicable for this evening. Girls should not wear dresses that have spaghetti straps, strapless, bare shoulder or bare back, form-fitting or low-cut outfits; hats or gloves; jeans or shorts. Boys should not wear suits, tuxedos or jackets, shorts, T-Shirts, worn jeans, or dirty or worn tennis shoes.
Parents or guardians with questions or concerns about the eighth grade recognition ceremony or dance are encouraged to call the school at 464-5800.
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June 2009 Events |
June 3 DPMS Spring Music Concert 7:00 pm
Site Council Meeting 3:15 pm
June 5 6th Grade World’s Fair
June 9 ASB Variety Show Assembly
June 10 8th Grade Field Trip to Spokane 10:00 am – 2:45 pm
June 11 8th Grade Recognition and Dance 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
June 12 Academic Recognition Awards Assemblies
for 6th and 7th Graders
Report Cards Go Home with Students
June 15 – July 10 Summer School and Summer Activities
and "Stepping Stone” 8:30-12:00pm
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DPHS Link Crew – Freshman Orientation for 2009-2010 (Mark your calendars) |
The Deer Park High School Link Crew Freshman Orientation is scheduled for Tuesday, August 18, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. The purpose of this orientation is to make the transition from middle school to high school a positive one. Seniors and juniors will be serving as leaders and mentors to the freshmen. Large and small group activities are designed to address students’ needs and concerns in an enjoyable manner. Students should wear comfortable clothes, and they don’t need to bring anything. If you have any questions, please call the Link Crew coordinators. Mrs. Demarest at 464-5918, or Mrs. Bachman at 464-5934.
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May 8th, Spike-a-Thon at Deer Park Middle School |
On Friday, May 8th Deer Park Middle School will have Spike-a-Thon 2009. This day, which actually revives an old tradition, is full of sports and physical fitness activities. All students and staff will participate, taking part in celebrating this year's school-wide goal of promoting healthy living.
In the morning, festivities get underway with attendance and an inspirational movie, related to sports. Then everyone assembles for the Spike-a-Thon run/ walk. Students signed up to run will cover a 5K course from DPMS in a loop on sidewalks to Main and around to Arcadia, with staff and volunteer observers along the way. The city of Deer Park has given DPMS their support of this activity and the fire department will be along the route. Community members along the course are invited to cheer the runners/walkers and some music groups will play along the way. Walkers will cut off on a shortened course of about 1.8 miles.
After a barbecue picnic lunch outside, students will spend the afternoon rotating through indoor and outdoor activites, including tennis, soccer, 3 on 3 basketball, dance, martial arts, cheer, volleyball, frisbee golf, gymnastics and horseshoes. Near the end of the day at an awards assembly, running champions will receive their prizes.
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Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) Meeting on May 14, 2009 |
Our next Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) meeting will be held on Thursday, May 14 from 6:00 - 7:00pm in the DPMS library. If you are a parent of a 6th, 7th or 8th grader attending DPMS or even a community member in Deer Park, you are invited to attend. Principal Joe Fiest from Deer Park High School will be speaking and giving us an up-date about the high school renovation and construction. Please contact Principal Brent Seedall at 464-5807 if you have any questions. We hope to see you there----this is our last meeting of the 2008-2009 school year.
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Created on 02/04/2003 10:24 AM by admin
Updated on 04/16/2008 02:38 PM by daviss
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