Dragon Academy Virtual Students, Here are some reminders that you might find helpful as you navigate through your school work:
1. Always use your Chromebook and log in by going to dewitt.schoology.com. You'll use your Dragon gmail and password for your login.
2. Log in more than once a day. Some teacher's virtual periods are later than others. They might not all post at 8:00 a.m. We recommend logging in one time in the morning, one time mid-day, and once in the late afternoon as an example to be sure that you won't miss anything.
3. Remember to email your teachers or send them a message through Schoology if you don't understand something in that class.
4. If you have any technical difficulties, email Ms. Carver (pcarver@dewittdragons.net) or Mrs. Rachel Mitchell (rmitchell@dewittdragons.net). Please don't text or Facebook message them. They may not see it, and then you won't get the help you need.
5. Be sure that you READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS that are included with your work and links to work. You also need to be sure that if a teacher is asking you to participate in roll call on a discussion board that you do this each day. If you aren't checking in, you are getting counted absent for that day and you aren't receiving credit for that work.
6. Lastly, please remember to speak properly when you are emailing other students and teachers as well as when you are in group discussion boards. Things like: LOL, WAZZUP, etc. are okay when talking on social media like SnapChat and TikTok, but they aren't appropriate when completing school work.
We hope that you are doing well.
JR Dragons v. Barton at DeWitt, Tomorrow, Thursday, September 3.
Gate Opens at 5:00 p.m. and game begins at 6:00 p.m.
Please read the directives for attending football games at Dragon Stadium.
WE HAVE A CHOICE TO MAKE. EITHER COMPLY WITH THE DIRECTIVES OR THE KIDS WILL NOT GET TO PLAY!
It has been emphasized to Arkansas School Districts that we all must comply with the directives if we want to continue to play football, cheer and band this season. PLEASE comply with the following
Dragon Stadium Procedures
Gates will open at 5:00. Tickets will be general admission for JR High for now. Must have ticket or pass to enter.
Anyone who leaves the stadium WILL NOT BE ALLOWED to enter again.
All spectators must maintain 6-feet physical distance from other spectators at all times.
Single-household family groups may sit together but 6-feet physical distance must be maintained from all other groups or individuals.
Reserved seating will not be available for any spectators. If bleacher space becomes crowded to the point social distancing is not possible between family groups, you must sit in overflow seating or stand along the fence. Lawn chairs are permissible.
Bleacher seating will be restricted such that every other row is unoccupied. (Marked with signage)
Face coverings are required for all persons present at all times, except for children under the age of 10 years old.
Areas where lines may form (entrances, exits, concessions, restrooms, etc.) shall be marked with cones, “X’s”, or other visual cues to promote physical distance of 6-feet.
Game play could be suspended if directives are not followed.
Spectators should not enter if:
They have fever, cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, or loss of taste or smell.
They have had known exposure to someone with Covid-19 in the past 14 days.
Spectators may wish to refrain from entering if:
They are 65 years of age or older.
They have underlying health conditions including high blood pressure, chronic lung disease, diabetes, severe obesity, asthma, or weakened immunity.
DeWitt School District will dismiss at 1:00pm today at our elementary schools and at 1:15pm at DMS and DHS due to the possibility of damaging winds and heavy rain during our normal dismissal times.
The Junior High game scheduled for tomorrow against Clarendon has been cancelled because of low numbers in their junior high. We will kick off the season against Barton September 3rd! Go Dragons!
Dragon Academy Students & Parents:
We realize that there may be some kinks as we kick this new way of learning into high gear.
Some of you have reached out and told us that your child can't see their classes, etc. Tomorrow, we are hopeful that all classes will be visible to your student. The courses aren't scheduled to begin until then.
When you encounter a technical issue with your device or you Schoology account, please reach out to our point of contact, Ms. Pam Carver, pcarver@dewittdragons.net. She will send the request to the appropriate person who will help you.
If it is a subject matter/class question, you may email your child's teacher. A list of staff emails are available at our website: www.dewittdragons.net.
We kindly ask that you avoid reaching out to staff via text or Facebook. Reaching out to us using many medias makes it very hard to keep up with. We don't want to miss responding to anyone. We will check our emails regularly, and will give you a response within 24 hours. Please respect that we may not respond right away because we are teaching in the classrooms.
Dragon Academy Virtual Students:
Remember, you can login to Schoology by going to:
dewitt.schoology.com
You will have to use your school email and your password that was provided to you when you picked up your device.
If you have any issues with logging in or seeing classes, email:
rmitchell@dewittdragons.net, pcarver@dewittdragons.net, or cbarnett@dewittdragons.net. We will work to resolve your issues ASAP.
Have a great 1st week of learning!
Tomorrow, 08-24-2020, is the big day!
Here are some reminders for our in-person learners for their 1st day of school:
1. Drop off is 7:45. Students will enter, grab their breakfast and Chromebooks from their 8th period cart, go to their lockers and report to 1st period.
2. Students will be given cloth masks and a water bottle tomorrow, but they will need to wear their own mask from home to keep everyone safe. Students, bring your backpacks to help you carry your supplies.
3. Students will need earbuds for their computers. They may bring their own or purchase in the DMS Office for $2.00.
4. Dismissal: 3:10 6th & 7th graders in front of DMS, 3:15: 8th graders and their siblings & siblings of DHS students in the overflow area by DHS east doors (old bus awning), 3:15-3:20 bus riders
Get a good night's sleep, and we will see you tomorrow!
Dragon Academy Students, please visit our Dragon Academy Page on our website for information about school meal pick up.
https://www.dewittdragons.net/o/dms/page/dragon-academy
If you tried to join the Google Meet tonight and weren't able to join, we are sorry that you couldn't get in the chat. We had several students join, but we are working to figure out why some of you couldn't access it.
Please contact me via email at: rmitchell@dewittdragons.net if you have any questions about the school year. Please see a video link we shared as well. You can "Meet the Teachers" when you view this film.
Have a great weekend, and see you all Monday!
Meet the DMS Staff:
https://youtu.be/KX6DqtKwESI
Dragon Academy Students:
Remember, tomorrow (08-20-2020) is the day that you come get your devices, your paperwork with login information, and your registration forms.
We will be here from 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Please park in front of DMS and call us at: 870-946-3708. We will send someone out to your car with all of your items you will need to begin school.
Please wear your mask when we come out to you!
Thank you!
7th & 8th Graders can log in to a Google Meet tonight and meet their teachers. Please use the links below to log in. The Meeting will begin at 5:30, so please log in a little early
7th Grade: https://meet.google.com/pka-pxsd-cub?hs=122&authuser=0
8th Grade: https://meet.google.com/kpr-hcer-fiy?hs=122&authuser=0
6th Grade Reminder: Open House is Tonight, 08-19-2020.
Last Name A-K: 5:30-6:15
Last Name L-Z: 6:30-7:15
One guardian can come with each student. All visitors will be screened and must wear a mask.
This is for in-person learners only.
Here's a video link to show Dragon Academy Students what their typical day will look like:
https://youtu.be/NQ0AXu8jI4U
Please look at the end of the video for information about when you will pick up your devices if you are a virtual learner.
Back to School Reminder:
All on-site learners will have their school supplies provided to them by the district at no cost to the parents or students.
Students will want to bring their own backpacks and earbuds of some kind to plug into their Chromebooks.
We do have earbuds in the office for $2.00 if a student would like to purchase them here.
Just a friendly reminder from DMS:
7th & 8th grade students can pick up their schedules tomorrow and Monday from 9-2 in the DMS front office. Wear a mask please. There will also be a virtual Open House for our 7th & 8th graders. A Google Meet Link will be sent out to you. Log in to the Google Meet & say hello to your teachers! The virtual Open House will be on Wednesday, August 19 5:30-6:30.
6th Grade Open House will be Wednesday, August 19. Students with last names A-K will be from 5:30-6:15 and students with last names L-Z will be from 6:30-7:15. Students be accompanied by one parent/guardian. No other persons will be allowed to enter with the student.
Come to the front entrance, and you'll be directed on where to go from there. All patrons must wear a mask.
For questions, contact the DMS Office: 870-946-3708 or rmitchell@dewittdragons.net.
DMS Dragon Academy Virtual Students will pick up their devices on Thursday, August 20 in the front office. We ask that you park and call when you arrive. 870-946-3708. Someone will come out to your car to assist you. Please remember to wear your masks. Pickup time will be from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Each parent will sign a tech agreement and can take their student's device at this time. Parents/Students will be given login information during the pickup as well. We will also send some registration forms with you that you can fill out at home and return. Please return all forms to the DMS front office by Friday, August 28. There will be tutorial videos posted on our website: www.dewittdragons.net, that will show students how to login and access their coursework. If a student has a question about classwork in a specific subject, they should email the teacher assigned that course. If any Dragon Academy parent or students need technical assistance (password reset, problems with their device, etc) at any time, DMS Point of Contact will be Ms. Pam Carver, DMS Library Media Specialist. Please contact her via email at: pcarver@dewittdragons.net.
Parents, please see the NEWS Links below for a story and a map on how students are to be picked up in the afternoons. Thank you! Here's to a wonderful school year. #ExcellenceinEducation
Don't forget Nurse LeighAnn Haynes is here today and tomorrow for parents to bring medication by. 9-2 each day. Please bring the medication and wear your mask!
