Principal Message September 20, 2024

Dear Dragon Families,

This Thursday is our Curriculum Night. There will be an AIG meeting at 4:30pm and then Curriculum Night will begin at 5:00pm where you will follow your child’s schedule.  It is always a great evening when we can open our doors and welcome our families onto campus. We hope this night will give families a glimpse of what it is like to be a student here at Dillard Drive Magnet Middle School. Below, please find important information on upcoming activities and events here at DDMMS. Have a great weekend.

Proud Principal, Margaret Feldman

THIS WEEK

  • Monday   B Day
  • Tuesday – A Day
  • Wednesday – A Day
  • Thursday – B Day
  • Friday – A Day

 

MARK YOU CALENDAR

  • September 23rd – FUNDRAISER KICK OFF
  • September 25th – VOLLEYBALL/GIRLS’ SOCCER @ MARTIN
  • September 26th – CURRICULUM NIGHT – 5PM – 7PM – Schedule Here students will be filling it out in homeroom, but here is the schedule.
  • September 27 – Interims Come Home
  • October 4th – PICTURE DAY

 

INTERNATIONAL TRIP TO COSTA RICA – There is no better way to learn about the world than to travel it. Come to the information session on 9/26 at 7:00pm in the DDMMS Media Center (After Curriculum Night) to learn about this awesome opportunity to travel to Costa Rica. Last June we took a group to Quebec, and it was AMAZING. Mrs. Feldman can’t wait to go!  CLICK HERE FOR TRIP INFORMATION

 

PTA – We had a great first PTA meeting this week. Please mark your calendar for October’s meeting, October 15.

 

Order Your Spirit Wear! - Now through Friday, Sept 27, our spirit wear store is OPEN. https://dillard-drive-middle-spirit-wear-fall-2024.itemorder.com/shop/home/

 

We are selling these items:

  • short sleeve t-shirt
  • long sleeve t-shirt
  • hoodies

Both youth and adult sizes are available. 

All items will be shipped to the school.  (There is no longer the option to ship directly to your home.) Orders will be delivered to the school around the end of October.  We will deliver the items through your child's homeroom teacher.

 

Back to School BBQ: Friday, Sept 27

Our first teacher luncheon of the year will be Friday, Sept 27.  We are treating our amazing staff to a Back to School BBQ.  City Barbeque is donating the pulled pork and chicken, but we still need these items:

  • chicken salad
  • chips
  • desserts
  • fruit trays
  • gift cards for our teacher raffle
  • paper plates
  • pimento cheese
  • salads -- corn salad, potato salad, your family favorite BBQ side
  • veggie tray
  • watermelon
  • cans of baked beans

Can you help?  Click to donate items or volunteer for an hour during the luncheon.  We look forward to seeing you!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4BAEA62AAAFFCE9-50252729-school#/

 

PICTURE DAY – October 4, 2024 – Everyone will get a picture taken for PowerSchool and Yearbook.  If you would like to order pictures: There will be a flyer coming home on September 30, 2024.

1. You can order online: Go to Strawbridge.net then here is the online code: FM448684

2. Fill out the flyer and have student bring back flyer and give to Strawbridge Representative when getting picture taken.

 

DRESS CODE REMINDER – The WCPSS Dress Code Policy was shared with students during our Dragon Chats. POLICY HERE We are seeing a lot students who are not abiding by the dress code, specifically with short-shorts - Students must wear clothing that covers their skin from chest to mid-thigh with opaque (non-see-through) fabric in front, back, and on the sides. Thank you.

 

WE NEED YOUR HELP – Learning careers helps support THE WHY we learn what we do in school. Are you interested in sharing your career experiences with our students?  We have lots of opportunities for you to do so!   Please complete this survey https://forms.gle/4xYJVC9VGy7Csz8YA  -OR- contact Laura Simmons, our Career Development Coordinator at lesimmons@wcpss.net

Ask your student about….

6th Grade – Ask your 6th grader about Atoms, Elements, and Molecules.

7th Grade – Ask your 7th grader about electricity and circuits.

8th Grade – Ask your 8th grader about elements, compounds, and mixtures.

ALL - Ask your student about Second Step.

 

PTA REFLECTIONS CONTEST- We have so many creative students. Please encourage your student to participate-  CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION.

 

FROM THE HALLS

 

CANVAS - Do you need help with Canvas? Canvas is a learning platform that our staff uses to post assignments, collect assignments and much more. Here is a YOUTUBE video that will help you access it to support your child at home and stay in the loop.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-5sWZODhY8

 

REMEMBER TO STAY IN THE LOOP -   Follow Mrs. Feldman, DDMMS, and WCPSS on Twitter. Even if you don't ever tweet, it's a great source of information. @msfeldman and @DDMMSDragons. We also have a DDMMS Facebook page.