DISTRICT COVID MEMO

CLICK ON  THIS LINK TO VEW DISTRICT MEMO REGARDING COVID QUARANTINE GUIDELINES (ENGLISH)

CLICK ON THIS LINK TO VIEW DISTRICT MEMO REGARDING COVID QUARANTINE GUIDELINES (SPANISH)

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Click the link below for a Great Video highlighting 

DMS Spirit Week Video

PARENT/GUARDIAN LETTER
CLICK ON THIS LINK TO VIEW PRINTABLE SPIRIT WEEK, PEP RALLY PARENT/GUARDIAN LETTER 

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CLICK HERE FOR THE 8th GRADE CLASS PHOTO 2021 PERMISSION SLIP

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2021/2022 YEARBOOK IS ON SALE!!!!

ATTENTION ALL 6TH, 7TH, AND 8TH GRADE STUDENTS!!!
PURCHASE YOUR YEARBOOK TO SAVE A SHARE OF YOUR MIDDLE SCHOOL MEMORIES!!

ON SALE UNTIL NOVEMBER 29TH, 2021

**IF YOU PURCHASE A YEARBOOK BEFORE 11/24/21, FREE PERSONALIZATION (YOUR NAME) ON THE COVER WILL BE INCLUDED**

VISIT BALFOUR.COM TO PURCHASE!!
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October 5, 2021

This year Dawnwood Middle School will be holding two Virtual Parent Teacher Conferences in the month of October.  The first will take place on Thursday, October 14th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm.  The second will take place on Tuesday, October 26^th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm.    

Each teacher conference will be 5 minutes in length.

To schedule a conference with the teacher or teachers that you would like to meet with please call the Dawnwood main office at 631-285-8205 beginning tomorrow, Wednesday, October 6th at 8am.

Once your conferences are scheduled, your child’s teacher or teachers will send an email to your child’s Middle Country email address containing the Google Meet access code for your meeting.  You are welcome to use your child’s Chromebook for your conferences.

Please go to the Dawnwood website for additional information regarding this evening. 

Sincerely,
Dan Katchihtes
Principal

The mission of the MCCSD is to empower and inspire all students to apply the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to be creative problem solvers, to achieve personal success, and to contribute responsibly in a diverse and dynamic world.

CLICK ON THIS LINK TO VIEW A PRINTABLE COPY OF THIS LETTER
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DMS School Picture Day
Picture Days - Tuesday, October 26th and Wednesday, October 27
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Winter Sports physicals will be held after school on Friday, October 29^th.  Log into your Rankone account to see when your current physical expires.  You must contact the nurse for an appointment – 631-285-8220. A completed/signed Parent School Physical Consent form is required. See the below link to the form.  Forms need to be received by Wednesday, October 27^th.  Forms will not be accepted after this date.  There will be no walk-in physicals done on October 29^th. When possible, forms should be brought directly to the nurse’s office.  Otherwise, they can be faxed to 631-285-8262 or emailed to the nurses at ccleary@mccsd.net and tpowell@mccsd.net .

https://www.mccsd.net/site/handlers/filedownload.ashx?moduleinstanceid=6401&dataid=9527&FileName=Physical%20Consent%20Form.pdf (School Physical Consent form)

 (FORMULARIO DE CONSENTIMIENTO FÍSICO)

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AVMDhf8x1SiX1hyaMaBSAgwWAyXz0lxzqq92bcRWbtU/edit

(Daily Entry Ticket)

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zAqmmJCQ2WNcF2L_lIc1S1nOwUsQiuBFIDjYiX0LpqY/edit (Boleto de entrada diario)

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MIDDLE COUNTRY SCHOOL DISTRICT "HEALTH INSURANCE NIGHT" 

CLICK ON THIS LINK TO VIEW THE "MCCSD HEALTH INSURANCE NIGHT" LETTER

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Daily Morning Announcements  

Peer Buddy
Are you someone who would like to help a new student at Dawnwood?  Do you speak any languages other than English? If so, we  need your help!!!! You can become a peer buddy for a new ESL student by helping them feel welcome at Dawnwood, helping them feel comfortable with a typical "Dawnwood Day".  If you would like to help and become a peer buddy please see Ms. Fuentes in the Guidance office during a free period to fill out an application.

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Clubs
ALL CLUBS ARE 2:30-3:30PM

Monday, October 18^th– Vocal Ensemble - Auditorium 
Monday, October 18^th– Best Buddies - Group 1 Only – Room 115 
Tuesday, October 19^th – Photo Club – Group 1 Only – Room 102
Tuesday, October 19th - Peer Leadership Club - Room 219
Wednesday, October 20^th – Photo Club – Group 2 Only – Room 102 
Thursday, October 21^st – Plant Club - Room 96  
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Monday, October 25th - GSA Club - Rm 114
Tuesday, October 26th - Computer Club - Room 107
Thursday, October 28th - Halloween Dance - 2:30-4:30 - 6th Grade
4:30-6:30 - 7th & 8th Grade

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Youth for Humanity will be hosting SOCKTOBER.  There are over 50,000 homeless familes with children in NY.  Many children are living in shelters. One request these children have is NEW SOCKS. We will be collecting new socks thoughout the month of October. The bin for sock drop off is in the main lobby.  Show your support for this worthy cause by donating a new pair of socks today. 
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OCTOBER CALENDAR
CLICK ON THIS LINK TO VIEW A PRINTABLE MONTHLY A-DAY, B-DAY CALENDAR 
FRIENDLY FYI - A PRINTABLE MONTHLY CALENDAR CAN ALWAYS BEEN FOUND ON THE "SCHOOL INFO" TAB AT THE TOP OF THE DAWNWOOD WEBPAGE. CLICK ON "SCHOOL INFO" TAB AND SEE THE DROP-DOWN FOR A DAY/ B DAY PRINTABLE MONTHLY CALENDAR
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2021-2022 Virtual 5th-6th Grade Parent Orientation Video

Dawnwood Middle School Virtual Tour Video

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CLICK ON THIS LINK TO VIEW DMS COVID 19 NOTIFICATIONS
CLICK ON THIS LINK TO VIEW COVID 19 NOTIFICACIONES (SPANISH)
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CNN - "Cougar News Network"
Log in to Google to View our DMS Newspaper
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"In The Halls Of Dawnwood"

Featured Articles:
Health & Fitness
Art Section
Movie Reviews
Music Section
Comic Section
Books and More
Staff Interviews - Ms. Milleisen-Technology Teacher, Ms. Mascia-Art Teacher and Ms. Fletcher-Physical Education Teacher


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DAWNWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL BELL SCHEDULE 

CLICK ON THE LINK ABOVE TO VIEW A PRINTABLE BELL SCHEDULE       

 *Indicates Lunch Period
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Click Here to View Delayed Opening Bell Schedule
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2020-2021 COURSE OFFERING BOOK

Please Click on the Link to View the 2020-2021 Course Offering Book

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