Deer Park Middle School

Hello DPMS Musicians and Families, This email is to remind you that Thursday, December 12th is our winter concert for 6th grade band and jazz band. The concert starts at 7PM in the DPMS gym. Students should arrive by 6:30 PM to set up their instruments. Please help your students remember to wear their DPMS music polos. Looking forward to a great performance! -Mr. Dysart Mr. Benjamin Dysart Band and Choir Teacher Deer Park Middle School (509) 464-5845

School Funding: Do you know how schools are funded and what the current reality is for WA state schools? Learn more here: https://www.waschoolfunding.org/ Schools do not receive any funding for capital projects, renovations, or updates to HVAC, etc. from the state.

DPMS Comprehensive Sexual Health Education (CSHE) Good evening DPMS families. This message, and the two links below, which are also posted to our website, communicates upcoming lessons in our Health & Fitness courses related to sexual health. DPMS CSHE Dates and Subjects - Here you will find our specific dates of instruction and a brief description of what will be taught in Health and Fitness classes grades 6, 7 and 8. These lessons will begin the second week of January. CSHE Opt Out.pdf If you would like to opt your child out of a particular lesson or are choosing to opt-out of the entire sexual health unit, this is the form you will fill out and return to the DPMS office. Of course, we will have alternate learning for students who are not participating in these lessons. Rest assured, great care and concern were given to choosing a sexual health curriculum that met the letter of the law, but also met the expectations and general sentiment of our Deer Park community. These lessons are in no way meant to, nor intended to replace or subvert what you as families teach your children at home, but rather to encourage open communication at home around these more sensitive and important topics. In fact, there are a number of lessons that ask students to engage in conversation with parents on specific topics related to sexual health. The curriculum is available for review at both the Deer Park School District main office as well as here at DPMS. If you are interested in reviewing the materials, please call and reserve a time. As always, thank you for your support and willingness to partner with us in educating YOUR children. We are honored. CSHE Opt Out.pdf 2024-2025 Dates Taught Comprehensive Sexual Health Educaution.docx.pdf Have a great night, and Go SPIKES! Tim Olietti Principal Deer Park Middle School Go Spikes! IMUA!

Please find the December update from Dr. Allman: https://5il.co/3214j

DPSD staff wishes you a Happy Thanksgiving!

Remember to bring your CHARGED CHROMEBOOK and clean out your locker why you are at conferences to day.

The Facilities Advisory Committee will be meeting on Monday, Dec. 2. We'd like your input! Please join us!

EARLY RELEASE ON 11/25--12:00PM DISMISSAL NO SCHOOL REST OF THE WEEK DO TO--CONFERENCES--THANKSGIVING BREAK CLASS RESUMES DECEMBER 2ND REGULAR BELL SCHEDULE

In the event of a school delay or closure, families will be notified no later than 6:00 am via social media, the DPSD website, email, Deer Park School District App notification, robocall, and local news stations. Please be safe! Link here: https://5il.co/28lnn

November 13 is World Kindness Day! The day promotes kindness, empathy, and goodwill. Share your ideas that encourage us to go beyond our daily routines and make a positive difference in the lives of others. If you would like some ideas here are some: https://www.randomactsofkindness.org/printables/2024-25_Kindness_Calendar_for_Schools.pdf

1st Quarter Awards Assemblies! Good evening DPMS families. I hope you are well and have enjoyed the fall! I wanted to let you all know that we are having our 1st quarter awards assemblies this Friday afternoon. If your child is slated to receive a special award you will be notified with a second email/call. We hope you can make it and celebrate your child's success with us next Friday! Friday, November 15th Awards Assemblies: 7th - 12:40 6th - 1:25 8th - 2:10 Tim Olietti Principal Deer Park Middle School Go Spikes! IMUA!

Remembering and honoring our veterans. Thank you for your service!

Each of our schools honored and remembered veterans today. Students learned about the meaning of Veteran's Day, each of the armed forces, and expressed gratitude to all veterans. May you remain in our hearts as we are grateful for your service!

Thank You Veterans! Good evening DPMS families. This email is an invitation to our Veteran's Day Assembly tomorrow @ 2:00 in the Gym. All are welcome as we acknowledge and show our appreciation for the sacrifice all of our Veterans have given our country. Please enter through the gym door (after 1:45) and look for seating in chairs on the floor. I am also attaching our Veterans Assembly Slide Show that our students made to honor our families specific veterans. Thank you and have a great night and remember that Monday is a non-school day holiday. And of course, Go Spikes! Tim Olietti Principal Deer Park Middle School Go Spikes! IMUA!

DPMS Conferences Plan! Good morning DPMS families. This message is to inform you of our plan for conferences. Please follow the links to our conferences letter explaining in detail the plan as well as a sheet for you to schedule your conference. A paper copy of both of these will be coming home today with your child as well. Conferences are Monday, Nov. 25th in the evening (the 25th is a 1/2 day of school AM), and then Tuesday, Nov. 26th most of the day. Please send back your requested time sheet with your child as soon as possible to get your requested time. Students must bring their Chromebook to their conference as they will have prepared a slide show to share with you. During our student led conferences, we also have the goal of having all of your child's teachers touch base with you during that time. If you have any questions please let me know! Thank you! And Go Spikes! Tim Olietti Principal Deer Park Middle School Go Spikes! IMUA!

Public schools like ours are the heart of our community and shape the future for our kids. Our kids are our future and have dreams and aspirations! Many thanks to Deer Park Schools for ensuring the future by inspiring excellence! Meet some of our successful Deer Park graduates who were inspired by the education they received in Deer Park Schools. #inspiringexcellence, #futurestartshere, #DPSDpride, #wecreatedreams #deerparkstrong Enjoy! ​https://youtu.be/PSHx0tacRHk

October 24th, 2024 Dear Parents, Guardians and Students, We are excited with the number of students who have shown interest in DPMS Archery Club. The Archery Club is designed to improve archery skills, while also practicing for the upcoming state tournament. The club will meet most Thursdays at 7:00AM in the DPMS gym and will increase the frequency of practice as we approach the tournament. Students who are committed to the team will be eligible to participate at the state tournament. The DPMS team will consist of sixth, seventh, and eighth grade archers. Students who are interested in participation at the state level are required to attend practices. The state tournament will be held on February 14th or 15th in Kennewick. More information will be made available closer to these dates. We are excited to provide this opportunity for your child and look forward to continuing the DPMS Archery Club’s success. We will start practices on November 7th. Parents, you may drop off your children at the entrance to the gym door at 7:00AM each Thursday, starting on November 7th, 2024. If you have any questions please contact Mrs. Ranger at 509-464-5842. Sincerely, Christine Ranger Joleen Modaff

6th - 8th Grade Archery Club Good afternoon DPMS families. This message is to inform you that our Archery Club is starting up on Thursday, November 7th and most Thursday's leading up to the competition at 7:00 AM at DPMS. There is unfortunately no district transportation available. Students must get a permission slip from the office or Mrs. Ranger and turn it in prior to being able to participate. Please see the following letter for more information. Archery Club Letter. Thank you and have a great week! Tim Olietti Principal Deer Park Middle School Go Spikes! IMUA

Our Lady Stags were led out on the field Tuesday night at ONE Stadium in Spokane by our 4th grade girls SYSA Soccer team. The Stags won 2-0! Many thatnks to the future Stags who cheered them on from the sidelines. It was a great night for community engagement in our soccer program.!

As the Deer Park Stags get ready to play in the "Battle of the Horns" this Friday night (10/25/2024), please see the reminder about fan conduct and expectations from Dr. Allman and the district.