Deer Creek Middle School - 2004 No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon School!!!

DCMS R.O.C.K.S.

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Monday Morning News

        January 23^rd  – January 28^th     

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DCMS OPPORTUNITIES

WWF

The order forms for the WWF shirts are now available.  I have attached the form to this email and students received a paper copy from their second hour teacher as well.  We will have more information available about this year’s WWF events soon.

FEBRUARY PTO MEETING CHANGE

The February PTO meeting has been moved from February 2^nd to February 9^th.  It will still be at 9:30 am in the DCMS teachers’ lounge.

6^th GRADE-ANTLERBOROUGH FAIRE

6^th grade parents are needed to volunteer for our next 6^th grade interdisciplinary unit.  The event will be on Friday, February 9^th.  I have attached a flyer about the event and the background check form if you do not already have one on file.  This is a big event and we would love for you to join us by volunteering.

SPRING PARENT CONFERENCES

Parent conferences will be on February 13^th and 16^th from 3:30-6:30.  Appointments can be made with the teachers through email or phone.  8^th grade teachers will be enrolling 8^th grade students for 9^th grade at the HS on both nights.  If you would like to conference with an 8^th grade teacher, please contact the teacher to schedule a separate meeting

DCMS DEER PARENTS-VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

DCMS Deer parents are currently looking for a few more volunteers to help with this program.  We have lost a few volunteers due to schedule changes and other situations.  Deer Parents simply make copies for teachers.  This is a very important volunteer service for our teachers because it saves them time that can be spent on preparation for instruction.  If you are available for a few hours a week, we would appreciate any help you could provide.  If you are interested, you can reply to this email and I will get your name to our Deer Parent coordinator or you can call call or email Diane Jennings at dmj@jennings5.net 405-863-8740.  Thanks in advance for your willingness to serve!   

SPRING SOCCER PARENT MEETING

If your child is interested in playing on the DCMS boys or girls soccer team this Spring, please plan to attend our parent meeting.  The meeting will be held on Thursday, February 9, 2012 @ 6:00PM in DC Middle School Gym

8^th GRADE TRANSITION UPCOMING ACTIVITIES

8^th grade parents,  Believe it or not, it is time to start transitioning your 8^th grader to high school.  We have several upcoming events to help you and your child with this transition.  We will have more information about each event as they approach.

February 3^rd-HS students come to the MS to speak to students about transition.

February 6^th-Incoming Freshmen Parent Night in the HS cafeteria.  6:30-7:30.

February 10^th-Students will receive information about enrollment in their Science classes.

February 13^th and 16^th-Incoming Freshmen Enrollment in the HS cafeteria from 3:30-6:30 on each night.  (This substitutes parent conferences for 8^th graders.  If you would like to conference with an 8^th grade teacher, please contact the teacher to schedule a separate meeting)

DCMS OFFICE NEEDS

The DCMS office is in need of AAA batteries, 9V batteries, Kleenex, and Clorox wipes.  If you would like to make a small donation of one of these items, they can be dropped off in the office.  Thanks.

WINTER LUAU

WINTER LUAU Sponsored by the Deer Creek Band Boosters. January 27th, 7:00-9:00 in old middle school gym. The dance will cost $5.00 for entrance, we will have pizza, soda & candy available for purchase as well. Party pics will be photographing the dance and putting the photos online for purchase for 14 days after the event. 4x6 Full color pics will be $3.00 each. The students will be able to purchase a luau lei for $1.00.

DRESS WARM

We have some concern about the number of students wearing shorts and other warm weather attire.  We hope you will help us remind your children to dress according to the weather in case we have an emergency or drill that requires us to go outside. 

POLAR PLUNGE

DCMS is ready to take the Polar Plunge once again.  This is a statewide fundraiser for Special Olympics.  We will be collecting money over the next several weeks.   Attached is a picture from last year.  Officer Duke has provided information below.

THERE WILL BE THREE TEAMS OF 8, CONSISTING OF FOUR TEACHERS AND FOUR STUDENTS REPRESENTING EACH GRADE.  THE GRADE THAT RAISES THE MOST MONEY BY FEBRUARY 2^ND WILL NOT HAVE TO TAKE THE PLUNGE ON FEBRUARY 4^TH  INTO THE ICY WATERS!!!

LAST YEAR DEER CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL RAISED MORE MONEY THAN ANY OTHER SCHOOL IN THE STATE!!!!!!!  THAT’S AWESOME!!!  THIS YEAR THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE WILL PROVIDE A SPONSORED DANCE TO THE SCHOOL THAT RAISES THE MOST MONEY!!! 

THERE WILL ALSO BE AWARDS GIVEN OUT FOR THE BEST COSTUME AT THE PLUNGE, OLDEST JUMPER, YOUNGEST JUMPER, MOST RAISED MONEY AND MANY MORE!!!!  LAST YEAR WE EARNED TWO AWARDS WITH YOUNGEST JUMPER AND MOST MONEY RAISED!!!

IF YOU AREN’T INTERESTED IN JUMPING, PLEASE HELP SUPPORT YOUR TEAM AND THE SPECIAL OLYMPICS BY DONATING OR RAISING MONEY.  DONATIONS CAN BE MADE ONLINE, CASH OR CHECK.  MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO SPECIAL OLYMPICS OKLAHOMA.

EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO COME OUT TO WHITE WATER ON FEB. 4^TH AND WATCH THE PLUNGE J  HERE ARE A FEW PICS FROM LAST YEARS PLUNGE. YOU MIGHT RECOGNIZE A FEW PEOPLE!!!!

SGT. JEFF DUKE.

POLAR PLUNGE ADDITION

Officer Duke has generously donated a mountain bike that can be won by anyone who donates to the polar plunge.  For every 1 dollar donation, the student will receive a polar bear and a chance to win the bike.  You can see all the polar bears on our front windows.  We hope to fill up every window.  A picture of the bike is attached.  We will also have  a pajama day in which students can donate 1 dollar on Friday, January 27^th to wear their school appropriate pajamas. 

CONGRATULATIONS DCMS

DCMS has just been recognized as a Certified Healthy Oklahoma School.  Schools can receive one of three distinctions.  DCMS received an excellence distinction.  This is the highest rating.  This award recognizes schools based on student activity participation, food services, and faculty health. 

SCHOOL BOARD APPRECIATION

January is School Board Appreciation Month.  We would like to thank our school board members for their commitment to Deer Creek Schools.  If you see a school board member, please thank them for their service to our schools.

2^nd ANNUAL GREEN TEAM TRIP

The Green Team will be taking their second annual trip to YMCA Camp Grady Spruce May 4^th-6^th. The weekend will be full fun and excitement as Green Team members learn about the environment and enjoy the outdoors by participating in activities such as nature hikes, canoeing, archery, and much more! We are looking for Green Team parent volunteers to come on this adventure with us. Please see the attached forms for more information about the trip. Sign up forms and payment are due February 8^th. If you have any questions, please contact Kristin Jordan by email at jordank@deercreek.k12.ok.us

DCMS PTO 2012-2013

The PTO is currently accepting nomination forms for any of the DCMS PTO officer positions.  This includes President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer. The nominating form is attached.  These can be turned into the main office.

DCMS ROCKS SHIRTS

We still have a few DCMS ROCKS shirts and hoodies available.  We currently have 1 adult large hoodie, 1 adult large t-shirt, 2 adult small t-shirt, 1 adult medium t-shirt, and 2 youth large t-shirts.  Hoodies are 25 dollars and the shirts are 15.  These will be available on a first come first serve basis.  We also have 5 dollar decals and 20 dollar car flags still available.  These can be purchased in the main office in the middle school.

HUGE THANK YOU

I would like to thank all of our community members, business owners, and parents who donated items for our annual Teacher Appreciation Winter Party.  We have been amazed at how supportive and generous our community has been.  This year, each teacher will be able to receive a nice gift for the holidays.  I have attached a list of everyone that donated this year.  I can’t thank you enough.  

DCMS CAR LINE-SAFETY CONCERN

Parents, We ask for your help in the morning and afternoon with our car drop off line.  All cars must enter the main entrance next to the school message board on the north side of the parking lot and follow the entire loop. Some parents are entering by the 6^th grade wing on the south exit and it is causing a traffic jam when they try to enter the line. Also, make sure all student are dropped off and picked up at the main entrance.  We worry about students walking in the parking lot when they are dropped off at a different location.  When students are dropped off on MacArthur or any other location in the parking lot, they have to walk through the parking lot traffic.  This is dangerous for your child and worries the other drivers who don’t expect students to be walking through the parking lot.  Please do not put your child in a dangerous situation by not following the procedures.  We thank you for helping us keep your kids safe in the parking lot. 

YEARBOOK ORDERS NOW AVAILABLE

Deer Creek Middle School yearbooks are on sale.  Watch for an envelope in the mail from Jostens which will give the complete details on the yearbook offer or go to Jostens.com to order your yearbook online.

DCMS ANTIBULLYING BOX

In an effort to make our school bully free, DCMS has placed an lock box outside of the office that students can use to report bullying.  This can be done anonymously.  Statistics show that reporting bullying is often very difficult for adolescent children.  We hope that this provides a comfortable way for children to report bullying for themselves or their peers in an effort to ensure that bullying does not occur at DCMS.

ANTLER ROCK-STARS

As a part of our DCMS R.O.C.K.S. theme this year.  I would like to tell you about Antler ROCK-Stars.  Any student that is seen making positive choices or doing great things, may receive a ROCK-Stars slip of paper with their name on it.  They will then bring it to one of the principals, so we can thank them for making DCMS great.  That slip of paper will then go into a daily drawing for prizes.  Their name would stay in the drawing until the end of the year.  We would welcome any $5 gift cards to book stores, Itunes, etc.,that could be included in our mystery box.  Help us celebrate our students when they do great things.

BOX TOPS

Keep them coming!  Remember to send them to the media center in sets of 50 labeled with the student’s name.  Each set of 50 will earn the student a spot in our monthly drawing for a special reward. 

COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES 

DCHS FRESHMAN CLASS

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Reuben Bellows

Principal

Deer Creek Middle School

bellowsr@deercreek.k12.ok.us

Phone:  405-348-4830 ext. 3634