Dear Dragon Families, 

 

It was WONDERFUL to see the families at our 1^st in-person curriculum night since Covid! Our teachers did a great job of letting you experience what our students do. Mother Nature dampened the event a little, but don’t worry, we have more family events planned. Please take a look at all the information below. Lots going on this fall!

 

Ask your student about….

6^th Grade – Ask your 6^th grader about how they did on their math test. 

7^th Grade – Ask your 7^th grader about how they did on their science assessment.

8^th Grade – Ask your 8^th grader about the ELA poem activity “TV News” and “Closed too Soon”.

ALL – Ask about the Letter to myself DRIVE TIME writing activity.

 

THIS WEEK

• Monday – B Day 

• Tuesday – A Day 

• Wednesday – B Day 

• Thursday – WORKDAY - No School

• Friday – A Day 

MARK YOU CALENDAR

• September 30^th – Interims Come Home 

• October 1^st – VOLLEYBALL/GIRLS’ SOCCER – 4PM vs LIGON

• October 2^nd – WEAR ORANGE (SUPPORT ANTI-BULLYING)

• October 2^nd – FOOTBALL NIGHT GAME -6pm – ATHENS DRIVE

• October 3^rd – TEACHER WORKDAY NO SCHOOL

• October 4^th – PICTURE DAY

SPECIAL WCPSS EVENT BEING HELD AT DDMMS - Join us at the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) Transition & Community Agency Fair for a chance to:

• Increase awareness of local organizations that offer support and enhance the

• quality of life for students with disabilities and their families.

• Engage with representatives from a diverse array of agencies and explore the

• variety of services they offer.

• Attend informative presentations regarding guardianship options and other

• adult services available following high school.

CLUBS - Club information can be found HERE on our website.

 

FUNDRAISER –We are so grateful for all the support and participation in our Next Level Program so far. Please log back into your personal donation page to ensure your student has reached their goal. Every dollar raised makes a difference in the lives of our students! If you would like to donate yourself, there is still time. Just click on this link: https://app.pop4kids.org/reg/code/MCFMX Please turn in cash and check donations in an envelope with the student's name on it to the main office by Monday, Oct. 7. Please make checks payable to Dillard Drive Middle School PTA. Families that enter at least 10 or more contacts will be entered to win the national Disney World Family Vacation giveaway! Thank you to all our families for making this program a huge success! Our staff and students appreciate you.

 

INFORMATION AND DATES FOR NC-CHECK-INS -  Please click here to learn more about the benchmarks students need to take this year. 

 

NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH - September 15 – October 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month! This annual observance is an opportunity to celebrate the achievements, histories, traditions, diversity, and culture of Hispanic and Latino Americans. Please ask your students about what they are learning through the morning announcements here at Dillard Drive.

 

INTERNATIONAL TRIP TO COSTA RICA – What a great turn out for the COSTA RICA Trip. If you missed it or want to review again, here is the PRESENTATION!

 

   FOR WINTER AND FALL SPORTS - Interested in trying out for a DDMMS sport?

• Step 1:  Fill out the WCPSS Athletic Participation Form

• Step 2:  Upload it to DragonFlyMax

• Step 3: Click this link:

 

Interested in trying out for Boys Basketball? -Click this link: BASKETBALL LINK

 

UPDATE FOR HEALTHFUL LIVING - Reproductive Health & Safety

The Healthful Living Department will be teaching the WCPSS mandated Reproductive Health & Safety (RHS) unit the week of October 21st - October 25th.  Parents / Legal Guardians should read through THIS document beforehand and contact your child's Healthful Living teacher with any questions.

 

PTA Need Volunteers for Picture Day School Picture Day is Friday, Oct 4. We are looking for 3 volunteers to help with each session.  Sign Up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0F4DA8AF2CA6FE3-51780427-ddmms

 

DONATIONS FOR NEXT MONTH’S STAFF LUNCH - Well on Thursday, Oct 31, we will host a Monster Mash!  (Think potato bar.)  We could use your help and donations.  Sign Up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4BAEA62AAAFFCE9-50252892-monster#/

 

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 of 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

 

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

 

FROM THE HALLS

• ^8th Grade – CLICK HERE

• 7^th Grade – CLICK HERE

• 6^th GRADE - CLICK HERE

 

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.