Dear Dragon Families!

As we wrap up another wonderful week at Dillard Drive Magnet Middle School, I want to take a moment to give a special shout out to our amazing front office team in honor of Administrative Assistant Week! Their hard work, warmth, and dedication help keep our school running smoothly every single day—we are so grateful for all they do! I also want to remind everyone that we will be hosting a Campus Clean-Up tomorrow, Saturday, April 26, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. This is a great opportunity for students, families, and staff to come together and show pride in our beautiful campus. We hope to see many of you there!

Your Proud Principal,

Margaret Feldman

 

TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK - We Need Your Help during Teacher Appreciation Week!

Help us celebrate our SUPER HEROES!  We have activities planned for the staff every day of Teacher Appreciation Week, but we need your help. We are looking for donations of time and items.  Check out the list at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4BAEA62AAAFFCE9-56396001-ddmms#/

 

THE WEEK AHEAD

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

 

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

• Monday, April 28^th – SOFTBALL vs CARNAGE – 4:00PM
• Tuesday, April 29^th – SOCCER @ N. GARNER
• Wednesday, April 30^th – TRACK vs OBERLIN – 4:00PM
• Thursday, May 1^st – 7^th GRADE FIELD TRIP
• Thursday, May 1^st – SOFTBALL @ OBERLIN

 

 

END OF YEAR DATES

• 8^th Grade Celebration Dance – June 6^th
• 8^th Grade Moving on Ceremony – June 13^th – Morning and Early Afternoon.

• 9:00 - 10:00 - Aviators Moving on Ceremony - Families may enter the school at 8:45am.
• 10:30 - 11:30 - Rockets Moving on Ceremony - Families may enter the school at 10:15am
• 12:00 - 1:00 - Voyagers Moving on Ceremony - Families my enter the school at 11:45am

• 7^th Grade Awards – June 12^th by team – parents whose student is getting an award will be notified and invited to attend.
• 6^th Grade Awards – June 11^th by team - parents whose student is getting an award will be notified and invited to attend.
• 6^th Grade Field Day – June 12^th
• 7^th Grade Field Day – June 11^th.

CAMPUS CLEAN-UP – April 26 | 9:00–11:00 AM
Join us for a morning of community, care, and climate action! On Friday, April 26, from 9:00 to 11:00 AM, we’re rolling up our sleeves for a Campus Cleanup at Dillard. Bring your gardening gloves, rakes, and tools as we work together to make our campus shine. This event supports the UN Sustainable Development Goal for Climate Action and is proudly led by our National Junior Honor Society (NJHS). Let’s show our Dragon pride and make a difference—one weed at a time!

 

Dress Code Reminder - As the weather warms up, we are noticing an increase in students wearing clothing that does not meet our school/WCPSS dress code expectations. Please help us ensure that all students are dressed appropriately for a focused and respectful learning environment. Items such as short shorts, crop tops or belly shirts, durags, bonnets, and blankets are not permitted at school. If a student arrives in attire that does not align with the dress code, a parent or guardian will be contacted to bring a change of clothing. We appreciate your support in helping us maintain a positive and distraction-free environment for all students. Thank you!

 

SUMMER FOOD SUPPORT – Click Here for information about food support for the summer.

 

WE NEED TO HEAR FROM YOU! Panorama Family Survey

Each year, WCPSS provides families an opportunity to provide feedback on their experiences within the WCPSS and Dillard Drive Magnet Middle School. We take this feedback to heart. For the past two years, our families have responded with one of the highest completion rates in the county. The survey only takes a few minutes. HERE is a link to the survey and more information. Or feel free to scan the QR code to the right. The survey will be open from April 7 - May 16. Once you take it, click here and share that you took the survey, and we will enter your child’s name into a CHICK-FIL-A Lunch on us raffle! Our pleasure!

 

WE NEED YOUR RECYCLABLES – We have an artist coming to 6^th grade to create a coral reef project that connects to the informational text they are reading World Without Fish. But we need your help. Please look at this flyer. Donations can be delivered to your child’s ELA teacher – due date May 2. This is so exciting!

 

PTA SECTION

 

WE NEED YOU IN OUR PTA -We've had a successful 2024-25 year and believe it or not, it is time to start thinking about next year.  We will hold officer elections in our May meeting, the last PTA meeting of the year. If you are interested in serving as an officer or committee member next year or you'd like to nominate someone for a position, please complete this form. https://forms.gle/ro9jAMDeBGdNYA6A7

Spring Fling 2025 Basket Raffle - The PTA will have several baskets available for a raffle at the Spring Fling on May 8! Tickets are 1 for $1, 6 for $5, or 15 for $10. Here's a preview of some of the baskets:

 

• 4 Front Row tickets to the 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony in June
• VIP Parking at the 1st spot in the Carpool Loop
•  Squishmellows Basket
•  Legos Basket
• Self Care Basket
• Charcuterie Board Basket
• and many more!

Need Help with Spring Fling Planning - The Spring Fling returns on Friday, May 9.  It is a night of fun and games with many FREE events for the entire family. (The only costs are if you purchase food or participate in the basket raffle.) We are looking for folks who are interested in helping with the planning and on the night of the event. So far we have these committees:

• Food 
• Games
• Dunking Booth
• Bingo?
• Basket Raffle 
• Talent Show 

 If you are interested in helping, please contact Marie Dexter at president@ddmmspta.com.

 

SUPPORT OUR GLOBAL THEME – NOW RECRUITING!! Want to share your Career experiences with our students? We have 2 opportunities for you! Both are half day events roughly 8 - 12, but if you cannot do the whole time, you can still participate! Use the QR code to get a brief overview. Contact Ms. Simmons, our Career Development Coordinator at lesimmons@wcpss.net to get more information and volunteer!  (Put Event Volunteer in the subject line.)

 

FREE STEM SUMMER CAMP Exploring STEM Careers - Rising 8th graders

For those planning to attend Athens Drive Magnet, Enloe Magnet, Apex Friendship, or Southeast Raleigh Magnet Schools

Why are STEM careers important and what do they look like?   
At this FREE mini camp, campers will take on the role of a STEM Professional. Through a collaborative teamwork approach, campers progress through the design process solving a real-world problem.  Campers will interact with experts from Engineering, Biomedical Research, and IT field to design and build a working prototype.  Campers will have access to project materials, 3D printers, modeling software, and other technology.  Camp will culminate with a showcase to present their prototype.  Space is limited to 12 campers at each location.

Food (lunch and snacks) and transportation (if needed) is being provided through the grant.

 The registration deadline is April 13^th.

June 18 - 20 & 23 -24, 2025                                     

9:00 am - 3:00 pm

(optional field trip June 19th)

 

Sign up: https://bit.ly/ExploreSTEM2025

 

FROM THE HALLS

• ^8th Grade – CLICK HERE
• 7^th Grade – CLICK HERE
• 6^th GRADE - CLICK HERE

 

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.