Duxbury Middle School
WEEKLY NEWS
STRIVE FOR SUCCESS EVERY DAY IN A CARING, RESPECTFUL, LEARNING COMMUNITY 71 ALDEN STREET, DUXBURY MA 02332 PHONE: 781-934-7640 WEBSITE: WWW.DUXBURY.K12.MA.US
MAY 4, 2009
Important Dates
May 4-7th DMS PTA Sponsors Staff Appreciation Week May 6th DMS School Council DMS Library – 4:00 PM School Committee Alden 104 – 7:00 PM May 7th 7/8 Grade Concert PAC – 7:00 PM May 8th Professional Day No School for Students May 13-27th Math & Science MCAS May 28th th 6 Grade Concert PAC – 7:00 PM June 15 Bus Applications Due June 16th DMS Awards Night PAC – 7:00 PM June 18th 8th Grade Promotion 6:30 PM Dance 8:00 PM June 19th Canobie Lake Park June 23rd 180th Day of School (half-day schedule)
DMS PTA
Notice of DMS PTA Meeting Monday, May 18th, 7:30 PM in the Teachers’ Lounge
The agenda for meeting includes (and yes, there will be refreshments!): 2008-9 Wrap Up (8th Grade Promotion and Panoramic Picture) 2009-10 Planning (Dances, Socials, Creative Arts Events, and review of PTA Volunteers and Committee Chair Openings) Preliminary 2009-10 Budget Review The Final PTA Meeting will be June 15th, time and location tbd.
Thanks to our Print Center Volunteers!
We appreciate the hours donated and copies made. Thank you to Barb Vetch, Molly Schaeffer, Kim Glattstein, Winnie Long, Angela Whitt, Tara Feldman, Jan Conlon, Nancy Sharpe, Liz McCann, Colleen Brayer, Betty Finken and coordinator, Ann Marie Stuhr.
8th Grade Panoramic Photo
Last year, DMS PTA began a wonderful tradition. A panoramic photo of the entire class is taken and available for purchase, cost $25. On-line order details in next week’s newsletter. Photo will be taken during school on May 15th.
Photos Needed for 8th Grade Slide Show
Parent, John Puopolo has volunteered to put together a slide show for 8th grade promotion. Please email photos to him, jduxs@verizon.net by May 31st. No more than 5 photos per student, scan at 300dpi and send in maximum resolution. Either .JPG or .TIFF file formats are acceptable.
More 8th Grade Promotion Information Coming Soon
FYI
2009-2010 Academic Calendar available on-line. www.duxbury.k12.ma.us
2009-2010 Bus Applications
Available at www.duxbury.k12.ma.us
DHS Empty Bowls Dinner
May 13, 2009, The PAC Lobby, 6:00-7:30 PM Empty Bowls is the local combined school and community endeavor which is part of an international project aimed at eliminating hunger. DHS students in Ms. Papageorge's Ceramic Art Form classes have made the hand-painted bowls along with parents and community members. DHS Jazz musicians will provide entertainment, National Honor Society students will serve the simple meals, and Breadboard and Consumer Science students will prepare the soup. DMS art students are also adding their artistic talents to this worthy cause by designing placemats. Thanks to local businesses for donating bread, desserts and drinks. All proceeds go to the Greater Boston Food Bank and the public is cordially invited to attend. A silent auction will be held showcasing hand-painted pieces and jewelry. Tickets $10 at the door. Parents may reserve students' bowls in advance for only $5 extra. For information, email j_papageorge@duxbury.k12.ma.us
DHS PTA Calendar 2009-2010
All school activities, meetings, events to be published in the Duxbury Schools 2009-10 Calendar should be submitted by email to Barbara Kosharek, kosharek@comcast.net by June 1st. Local businesses, home based businesses and consultants – are encouraged to take out an ad in the calendar and support Duxbury Public Schools. ¼ page= $75, ½ page=$150, full page= $250.
Duxbury Music
Duxbury Idol – A Huge Success Thank you to all the performers and volunteers who made this year’s Idol such a huge success. Congratulations to the 2009 winner, Tori Lorusso! DMS and Alden Spring Concerts th May 7 , grades 7 & 8, PAC, 7:00 PM May 28th, grade 6, PAC, 7:00 PM June 2nd, grade 5 www.duxbury.k12.ma.us/musicdept.html
Sidewalk Art Day
May 17th, 2:00–4:00 PM (5/24 rain date) Chalk Up One for Diversity will be celebrated by the No Place for Hate Committee. Come to Foodies parking lot to draw some sidewalk art expressing diversity! This is open to all who can hold a stick of chalk. After all drawings are complete a picture will be taken from the top of the fire department ladder truck. Children will be entertained by clowns, the police canine unit, and horse units. Police patrol cars and motorcycles along with a fire truck will be available for up front investigations. Child ID'ing will be available by the Sheriff's Department. Music for all and free to all! Hot dogs and other refreshments will be available for minimal cost. For more information contact 781-934-8388 noplaceforhate@duxburyinterfaith.com
DMS Variety Show
Last Friday, DMS returned to The Awesome 80’s! The audience enjoyed songs, dances, and costumes that brought us back to the days of Cyndi Lauper, Duran Duran, The Go-Gos, Stray Cats, Adam Ant, Billy Idol, and more! www.duxbury.k12.ma.us
How do you "Spin It"?
On Friday, May 1st, "Ooch" came to DMS to spread the idea that in any seemingly negative situation, all one has to do is SPIN IT to make it positive. SPIN IT is now part of the DMS common language to help all of us deal with the obstacles that appear in our day. Ask your child how he/she is going to SPIN IT and if you hear them "ooching" in the morning or around the house, don't worry.... it's an exercise they learned to help them clear their head and get ready for the day! Thank you to the PTA for sponsoring such a wonderful presentation. The DMS students were completely captivated by Ooch!
Duxbury Student Union - DSU
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Duxbury SEPAC
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