Deer Park Middle School

CORRECTION on calendar, Middle school has a regular start time (8:25 am) on Wednesday Nov 1st. -- Practice for Volleyball is as follows: 8th Grade girls will go to the High School along with ALL Wrestling athletes, walk as a group- 3:00-5:00pm. 7th grade Volleyball will stay here at the Middle School in the gym.

DANCE FRIDAY 10/27/2023 Right after school 3:00 until 4:30 --$5.00 cover charge-- if you have an ASB card and/or plus card it's a 1.00 off, if you have both it's 2.00 off. Food for sale will be: Pizza 3.00 a slice--Candy bars 2.00 each--Chips 2.00 --Red vines 5 for 1.00--Soda 2.00--bottled water 1.00. DPMS students only. Let's get our boogie on!!

DPMS Parents in Education (PIE) Meeting and Activities! Good evening DPMS families. I hope you are well and have been enjoying the beautiful fall. I have a few announcements for this week's (and future) events. - The first is that this THURSDAY, October 26th from 6:30 - 7:30 we will host our first PIE or Parents in Education meeting in the middle school library. At PIE meetings we actually eat pie but we also talk about middle school events and happenings, as well as your issues and/or concerns. In addition, we will revive the Middle School Parent Group and discuss how you be involved at DPMS. All families are welcome as we appreciate the conversation and feedback. I hope you can make it Thursday. - This Friday is our first DPMS dance! This is part of our Run60 fundraiser in which all proceeds go to directly support student activities. The dance is from 3:00 - 4:30 in the GYM and costs $5 to get in but students with an ASB card and/or a Plus Card save a dollar for showing each. Concessions are sold in the cafeteria during the dance as well. - Speaking of the Run60 Fundraiser...I want to thank you for your support! The students did a fantastic job and have already met our $7000 goal, earning an afternoon activity! - Lastly, do you want to stay connected to what is going on at DPMS? Do you want to hear what your child hears (or not) every day? ;) You can now read our student-led morning announcements on our website and stay connected. DPMS Daily Announcements Add our Google Calendar to your calendar! Have a great night and Go Spikes! Tim Olietti Principal Deer Park Middle School Go Spikes! IMUA!

Deer Park is growing! To address the increase in enrollment we are asking the community to consider a replacement bond in the February 2024 election. Learn more about the bond at https://www.dpsd.org/page/bond-levy-information

REMINDER: picture retakes Wednesday the 18th. Starting in the AM will go until students are done.

This week is National Bus Safety Week! Please take a moment to review bus safety expectations with your children to ensure a safe ride to and from school. Thank you, bus drivers! Expectations include remaining seated, clearing the aisle, using quiet voices, and crossing in front of the bus. Here is a bus safety video created by our bus drivers for you to learn and enjoy! https://youtu.be/1CMxJP5NtFA

REMINDER: non-student day on Friday 13th. School picture retakes ---Wednesday, October 18th.

How does school funding work? It's a question we get a lot. Take a look at these graphics and let us know what other questions you have! You can also view our Citizen's Guide to the District Budget on our website: https://5il.co/1maci

Did you know that funding for our STEM classes partially comes from the EP&O levy? These classes teach students hands-on skills while preparing them for their future. Learn more about the February 2024 measures at https://www.dpsd.org/page/bond-levy-information

Did you know that funding for our STEM classes partially comes from the EP&O levy? These classes teach students hands-on skills while preparing them for their future. Learn more about the February 2024 measures at https://www.dpsd.org/page/bond-levy-information

Our schools are our community. We are asking the community to consider a levy and bond in the February 2024 election that will continue funding for the day-to-day operations of our schools and address our facility needs and growing enrollment. All to ensure our students and staff have access to learning spaces that support their future growth.

Washington State Healthy Youth Survey - 2023 Parent and Student Information Letter English.pdf Good evening DPMS families. Deer Park School District will be participating in the Washington State Healthy Youth Survey, Wednesday, October 18th, 2023. The survey will be given to students in Grades 6, 8, 10 and 12. The Healthy Youth Survey includes questions related to physical activity and diet, unintentional and intentional injury, substance use, sexual behaviors, abuse, risk and protective factors, and access to school-based services. Survey results are used by schools, communities, and state agencies to plan programs to support our youth and reduce their risks. Participation in the survey is voluntary and the students’ answers are anonymous. There are no codes or information used to match a survey to a student. The Parent and Student Notification Letter is attached, available on the school website, as well as in the main office for more information about the Healthy Youth Survey. Thank you and have a good evening. Tim Olietti Principal Deer Park Middle School Go Spikes! IMUA!

HAPPY NATIONAL CUSTODIAN DAY! An ENORMOUS round of applause is owed today and every day to all the custodians and maintenance crew who work tirelessly to keep our schools clean, safe, and primed for student success!

Reminder ONE (1) hour late start Wednesday 09/27/2023 Late Start (1hr) 1st Period 9:25 am

At the September 25 meeting, the Deer Park School Board approved resolutions asking our community to consider two funding measures in the February 13, 2024 election. We are asking voters to consider a Capital Projects Bond and a renewal of the Educational Programs and Operations Levy. Read about how these measures will support students and staff. For more information, visit our website: https://www.dpsd.org/page/bond-levy-information.

REMINDER: School Pictures are tomorrow Wednesday, Sept 20th. Bring that Beautiful smile!

Picture day is coming....Wednesday September 20th. Picture packets coming home today. Return them on picture day right to Dorian

First Day of School...Wednesday, August 30th Happy first day of school eve Deer Park Middle School families. Tomorrow is the first day of school and the doors open to students at 8:06 and the school day ends at 3:00. Parent drop-off and pick-up for all grades is on the south, gym entrance side of the building. Please do not use the front of the building for student drop-off unless it is after 8:20 due to bus traffic. Students riding the bus should use the entrance closest to their lockers, especially 6th graders who will enter through the doors of the west wing, closest to Colville Rd. Some student schedules have been updated even since last night, so we encourage all students to pick up a new schedule in the morning or check Skyward for the most current one. - 6th grader's schedules will be in the 6th grade wing hallway. 6th graders are to report to thier Flex teacher first thing in the morning for first period for further instructions! - 7th grader's will be in the front foyer near the office. - 8th grader's will be in the gym. Breakfast and lunch at DPMS are free to all students with some great choices! I am also including another link to our school handbook as well as FinalForms for all sports registration. The staff and I at DPMS are excited to get the year started and make it a great one for your child. Please don't hesitate to contact any of us if you have a question or need anything. Thank you, have a great night, and Go Spikes! Tim Olietti Principal

2023 Fall Sports @ DPMS Good afternoon DPMS families. This message is regarding Fall Sports at DPMS for grades 6th - 8th. The first day of practice is as follows: - Wed. Aug. 30th - Softball for 7/8 girls and football for 7/8 boys will start the first day of school from 3:00 - 5:00 @ the MS. - Thur. Aug 31th - Cross Country for 6-8 boys and girls will start the second day of school from 3:00 - 5:00, @ the MS. Football will have an opportunity for gear checkout at the shed on the following days, prior to the first practice. This will help make the first week of practice more efficient and active! - Tuesday August 29th (2-3 PM). Last, please be sure to register your son or daughter for sports this year using Final Forms. This will align us with high school athletics and make future registrations more streamlines and easier for all of us. FinalForms_ParentPlaybook.pdf hank you and Go Spikes! Tim Olietti Principal Deer Park Middle School Go Spikes! IMUA!

Back to School Night @ DPMS Monday, August 28th, 2023 Good afternoon DPMS. I wanted to follow up on last night's email that had the wrong date. Open House/Back to School Night is MONDAY, AUGUST 28th from 4:10 - 5:20. Please don't forget to bring in student medications and paperwork for medications and immunizations. The first day of school is WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30th. I will send another robocall prior to the first day with details! However, I would remind everyone of our school dress code and that what is expected at school and in other more 'formal' environments is often different than typical summer or casual attire. We try to be reasonable and gentle when dealing with dress code issues and greatly appreciate the support and reinforcement of expectations at home. Please see page 11 of the DPMS HANDBOOK for details. Enjoy the last weekend before school starts. So thankful to the firefighters and for the clean air the last few days. Take care!​​​​​​​ Back to School Night Tim Olietti Principal Deer Park Middle School Go Spikes! IMUA!