DMS held it's annual National Beta Club Induction Ceremony last night. We thank you parents and students for your investment in education and character of our future! Thanks to Ms. Seamon, Mrs. Barnett, the 8th grade Beta Officers, parents and new Beta Club members of DMS for a great evening!
This week the 8th grade students at DMS finished out the year with a very meaningful unit of study. Students have learned about the Holocaust through their history class and reading the novel Number the Stars which depicts life for Jews in a Nazi occupied country during WWII. On May 16th Mr. Chris McGee of Star City brought part of his collection of Holocaust relics to DMS for students to see up close and personal. Among the items was an original striped camp uniform from Dachau, a bar of soap made from human remains and ash from the crematoria, personal letters and papers from many victims that were sent to Auschwitz, and much more. Many students had their eyes opened to the horrors and atrocities committed by the Nazis during WWII.
Also, on May 18th students participated in a live Zoom meeting with Holocaust survivor Halina Litman Yasharoff Peabody. Students had the opportunity to hear her first hand account of living through these historic events and then had the opportunity to ask questions of her. This was made possible through cooperation and partnership with the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington D.C.
Thanks Mr. Dollar for organizing such fun and educational activities for our 8th grade students.
ACT Aspire Thank You's!! Thank you to anyone who donated goodies to our students. Thank you to the students and their parents for the extra efforts to be on time and ready to test. Thank you to our staff for pulling off one of the busiest weeks in school calendars. We did it!
Spring Fling Details! See you tonight!
Here is an updated list of the happenings at DMS through the rest of the year:
It's been a busy week here at DMS, but we want to show some love for our teachers as it is Teacher Appreciation Week. They have been treated with Sonic drinks and banana splits so far this week, and no doubt will be showered with more love as the week goes on.
Also, we honor Nurse LeighAnn on National School Nurse's Day.
Without all of these amazing people at our school, we wouldn't be the same. They do jobs that are some of the most important in the world! We honor them all, today and everyday! Thank you!
Reminder: The Dragon Football Program is hosting their annual Lift-A-Thon tomorrow after school. All football players need to turn in their money and forms to their coaches. The Lift starts at 3:30.
DMS Families, Please make plans to join us for our end of year awards!
From Ms. Seamon:
DMS will hold our annual Beta Club Induction Ceremony on Thursday, May 18 at 5:30 p.m. in the DHS Cafeteria. Notes with details of the ceremony are going home with students are being inducted.
Students should return their induction fee of $25.00 to Ms. Seamon by Monday, May 15.
Please arrive to the ceremony at least 15 minutes before it begins. Students are asked to wear nice shirts and pants, or dresses. This is a huge honor, and we are proud of our DMS Beta Club Inductees!
Our DMS students will take the ACT Aspire next week. They are coming home today with an informative letter for parents. Please read this tip letter to help you find ways to promote your child's success.
Remember, please charge and return Chromebooks each day. Plenty of rest and a good breakfast will help your child be ready to do their best on the test!
Happy Administrative Assistant Day to our DMS Secretaries Mrs. Becca and Mrs. Mikki. We are thankful for you, and hope that you have a great day.
8th Grade Parents:
Mrs. Fisher has given her Career Development classes a homework assignment. Each student is to interview their parent or caregiver about career choices and family budgets. This is assignment is due Monday, May 1.
DMS Upcoming Events: Please see the events that are happening here for the rest of the year.
Proud Moment! Our 6th grader, Keylee Reidhar, attended "Cane Quest" at the AR School for the Blind and Visually Impaired last week. She competed with lots of other students in the state, and came home with 2nd Place. She came home with prizes and memories of a great experience. We are so proud of her and her determination to work hard!!
A BIG CONGRATULATIONS to our JR Dragons and Dragonettes for their performances at the JR District Conference meet yesterday in McGehee! JR Dragonettes were Champions and the JR Dragons were runner-up. We are so proud of all that they have accomplished this year! Thank you coaches, parents, and volunteers for helping make this an awesome track season! GO DRAGONS!
Don't forget that DMS Pre-Registration is tonight!
Times and details are in the flyer below.
8th Grade Parents: Don't forget that 8th grade students need to bring their Chromebooks and chargers to school tomorrow, April 11 and Wednesday, April 12 for a Chromebook check and maintenance and repair. Some Chromebooks may be replaced, so it is important to bring both items. Thank you!
DMS 8th Grade Students:
We will have a Chromebook check and perform maintenance to some Chromebooks on April 11 and 12. 8th Grade students will need to come to school on Tuesday, April 11 and Wednesday, April 12 with BOTH their Chromebook and charger.
Thank you!
Please make plans to join us for pre-registration night on April 13. Parents and students can get more information on the courses the students can take next year, and complete a pre-registration form to request classes.
This will be for CURRENT 5th, 6th, and 7th graders. The details on times can be found in the image.
Hope to see you there.
DMS Students:
Just a friendly reminder to CHARGE YOUR CHROMEBOOKS each night. We are having a lot of students coming to school each day with dead Chromebooks.
Testing season is near, and all students must take the ACT Aspire on their Chromebook. It is necessary that we come to school with fully charged devices.
Thank you!
