Davis County Middle School

Davis County Middle School Mental Health Tips

5th Grade Band Night - Tuesday, Sept. 20th - 3:45-6:30pm Mrs. Cook will be on hand in the MS music room during this come and go event for 5th grade parents to make final plans for selecting and acquiring an instrument to start band! West Music representatives will be there to answer questions and set up instrument rentals and purchases. You can also purchase lesson books, reeds, oil, etc. if you already have an instrument. Your 5th grader is welcome to come too! If you can't make it but want your child to do band please email Mrs. Cook or if you have any other questions so she can help you get started right away. Contact her at amy.cook@dcmustangs.com Final band notes are coming home with your child today, make sure to read it and it will answer many of your questions. - Mrs. Cook

Don’t forget to cast your vote regarding VPPEL. Vote at the courthouse today (12th), or at your polling place on Tuesday (13th). There are 3 easy ways to access VPPEL information: View the slideshow presentation: https://5il.co/1h7qs Watch the presentation from the school board meeting: https://tinyurl.com/246hw4s4 Click here for a simple VPPEL Information Flyer: https://5il.co/1h6r1

Reminder, there is a town hall meeting tonight! Wednesday, September 7th at 7:00PM in the High School Commons Voted PPEL Information can also be found here: View the slideshow presentation: https://5il.co/1h7qs Watch the presentation from the school board meeting: https://tinyurl.com/246hw4s4 Click here for a simple VPPEL Information Flyer: https://5il.co/1h6r1 Vote at the courthouse Monday-Friday 8AM-4PM through Monday, September 12 or at polling locations on Tuesday, September 13.

Voted PPEL Information can be found here. There are 3 easy ways to access information: Attend a town hall meeting: Wednesday, August 31st at 7:00PM in the High School Commons Wednesday, September 7th at 7:00PM in the High School Commons View the slideshow presentation: https://5il.co/1h7qs Watch the presentation from the school board meeting: https://tinyurl.com/246hw4s4 Click here for a simple VPPEL Information Flyer: https://5il.co/1h6r1

Voted PPEL Information can be found here. There are 3 easy ways to access information: Attend a town hall meeting: Wednesday, August 31st at 7:00PM in the High School Commons Wednesday, September 7th at 7:00PM in the High School Commons View the slideshow presentation: https://5il.co/1h6r2 Watch the presentation from the school board meeting: https://tinyurl.com/246hw4s4 Click here for a simple VPPEL Information Flyer: https://5il.co/1h6r1

Voted PPEL Information can be found here. There are 3 easy ways to access information: Attend a town hall meeting: Wednesday, August 31st at 7:00PM in the High School Commons Wednesday, September 7th at 7:00PM in the High School Commons View the slideshow presentation: https://5il.co/1h6r2​​​ Watch the presentation from the school board meeting: https://tinyurl.com/246hw4s4 Click here for a simple VPPEL Information Flyer: https://5il.co/1h6r1

Attention Middle Schools students who plan to participate in Football this season. On Monday, August 22 at 4:00 pm we will be handing out football equipment at the practice field. Our first official practice will be Tuesday, August 23rd beginning at 3:30.

RE: Junior High Volleyball Information Dear Players and Parents, Here is some information regarding the start of the junior high season. · 7th and 8th graders who plan to play this fall will have a meeting with their coaches after school on the first day of school. This will be over around 4:15pm. · The first practice is on Wednesday, August 24 directly after school. Practices will always be after school until 5:20 or so. · We will host a short parent meeting for our seventh and eighth grade players and parents on Wednesday, August 31 at 5:30 PM in the middle school commons. · Players will need to have solid black spandex or shorts to wear during matches. Spandex is NOT a requirement in junior high. Any black athletic shorts will be fine. · They will also need black kneepads of any brand. (Just FYI, our high school players wear white kneepads) · Players need clean athletic shoes used ONLY for practices and games. These do not have to be volleyball specific. · All players must have a current physical and a signed concussion form in order to start practice. These can be turned in to the high school athletic office, the middle school office, or to any volleyball coach. Please follow our program updates on Facebook: Davis County Volleyball. Let any of our coaching staff know if you have questions. Open Gym Schedule 7th and 8th grade open gyms will be held on the following dates at the HIGH SCHOOL GYM: August 9, 10, & 11 from 6 – 7:30pm August 16th as previously communicated has been canceled August 17th from 6:30-7:30pm August 18th from 6-7:30pm Open gyms are not mandatory and players are welcome to come and go as they please. Coaches will be there to provide instruction. If there are any changes to this schedule, we will communicate those on our Davis County Volleyball Facebook page, as well as the school’s Facebook page.

Reminder: Registration Day is Monday, August 8 11AM - 7PM. Please note the location has changed to the MACC building (the old Indian Hills building west of the high school).

Davis County Schools registration for the 2022-2023 school year opens today! Log in to the PowerSchool Parent Portal to complete registration electronically. For those who need additional assistance, Registration Day will be held Monday, August 8, 2022 from 11:00AM - 7:00PM in the High School Library. Go Mustangs!

It's that time of year! Davis County Middle School Supply List 2022-23 is here. These supplies are only for the start of the school year, it is the Parents/Students responsibility to replenish as needed throughout the school year. We look forward to seeing all of our Mustangs at DCMS next month! *Reminder: The 2022 Davis County Drive-Thru Back to School Resource Fair will be Tuesday August 2nd from 5:00pm - 6:00pm, Pre-Registration is Required. Please contact the Davis County Hospital & Clinics for more information.

Summer Reminders for School! >Incoming Preschool & Kindergarteners: Please turn in completed enrollment packets prior to school starting in the fall. >Incoming 7th Graders: All 7th grade students need proof of a Tdap booster and a meningococcal vaccine or an exemption certificate. >Incoming 9th Graders: All 9th grade students should submit a valid dental screening certificate to school in the fall. >Incoming 12th Graders: All 12th grade students need proof of meningococcal vaccines or an exemption certificate. All forms and documents can be found on the school website www.dcmustangs.com

Quick reminder...

Dear DCMS Parents & Guardians, First of all, we made it to Summer Break! It’s that time of year when the temperatures get warmer, homework disappears, and kids get ready to enjoy a break! Summer is also a perfect time to help your student reflect on their school year and engage in camps and other opportunities to continue to develop their leadership and citizenship skills as they grow and mature. This summer, DCMS will again be hosting FREE Leadership & Learning Summer Camps designed to help MIDDLE SCHOOL students develop leadership/team-building skills and have several project-based learning experiences. Teamwork teaches essential communication and social skills, such as active listening and effective speaking. When working as a team, students learn how to listen to their leaders in order to perform their individual roles. Students also learn how to listen to one another in order to function as a cohesive unit. Teaching these necessary skills will help us set our kids up for a positive future. Here are a few highlights of what your child will be able to participate in during camp: Our very own “Amazing Race” “Orienteering” Capture the Flag Mini goalball battleship Scooter basketball And More! Camp dates are set for July 7-8 & Aug 4-5 from 8-11:30AM. Camps will take place primarily on school grounds. Lunch will be provided by the school or students can bring their own lunch. We really hope to see your child there! If you would like to sign your middle school child up for one of these summer leadership camps, please fill out this following Google Form by Friday June 23 - https://forms.gle/qEyFCdCijvR6Vzti7 Have a great summer! #DCPRIDE

Summer Food Update! The facility maintenance scheduled for today has been postponed to Thursday, June 2. Due to this change, school buildings will now be closed on Thursday. The Summer Food program will distribute two meals on Wednesday, June 1 to accommodate this closure.

Digital Detox... There are many things in this fast paced world adults disagree on. One thing that is rarely argued, is that we are raising teens in a world that is unfamiliar to us. Our students have fingertip access to any video ever created, any photo ever captured, to world history, current events, scholarly articles and “creepy pasta”. According to Medical News Today social media and mobile devices may lead to psychological and physical issues, such as eyestrain and difficulty focusing on important tasks. They may also contribute to more serious health conditions, such as depression, the overuse of technology may have a significant impact on developing children and teens. The power to change this growing problem is possible if we have meaningful conversations with our teens. DCMS has put together some great conversation starters for you and your teen(s): -Remind your teen that you are not “just taking their phone” at night. You might tell them the reason for this is because, the blue light from devices and screens can make it harder to fall asleep. So, you are wanting to reduce blue light exposure from your phone or computer before bedtime to allow for a better night’s sleep. Try encouraging a relaxing activity before bed instead. -Set goals and priorities. Adults can go into the settings on their students phone/device and check their “Screen Time”, the device should generate a “Daily Average”. According to the AACP, Children and adolescents spend a lot of time watching screens, including smartphones, tablets, gaming consoles, TVs, and computers. On average, children ages 8-12 in the United States spend 4-6 hours a day watching or using screens. - Balance. Devices do not have to be "all or nothing". Set goals/boundaries and follow through with those expectations. The recommended amount of healthy screen time for teens is 2 hours a day. -Be Mindful. Are the adults in your teens life, contacting your teen when they should be learning? At practice? Focusing on a task? etc. Find alternate ways to communicate with your teen. For example, when they are in school you can let your teen know that if you need them you will call the office instead of texting/calling their cell phone during school hours, so you don't distract them or their classroom. “Detoxing” from digital devices is often seen as a way to focus on real-life social interactions without distractions. DCMS challenges all the adults reading this post to make a plan for how you are going to handle devices in and outside of your home. Make sure your teen is a part of this conversation and that the expectations and consequences are clear. Allowing the 2022-2023 school year to be the best that it can be! Have a great Summer everyone! Take time to enjoy real life relationships, interactions, and the outdoors!

Summer Food Update! Due to facility maintenance on Tuesday, May 31, the Summer Food program start date will now be Wednesday, June 1.

Attention 7th Grade Parents!

There are still openings available to receive a free backpack, school supplies and shoes for your kindergarten - 6th grader! Sign-up here👉https://forms.microsoft.com/r/2i5uZfBihV Don't wait.... deadline is May 27th!