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October 6, 2025
October 6, 2025
⭐Highlights Ahead
PTSA Coffee with the Principals (10/10)
End of Quarter 1 - Minimum Day (10/10)
Boys Basketball Tryouts are Tuesday/Wednesday
PTA Reflections Contest
PTA Reflections Contest
The PTA Reflections arts contest is back! This year’s theme is “I Belong” — Explore the Arts and Express Yourself. Students are invited to share their creativity through dance, film, literature, music, photography, and visual arts. Every student has a unique story to tell, and Reflections is a wonderful way to celebrate imagination and self-expression. Families can support by encouraging entries and joining us in celebrating our students’ artistic voices. . Reflections Deadline on Friday, October 17 by 11:59 pm
Boys B-Ball Tryouts
Boys B-Ball Tryouts
Do you have game? Are you a baller? Come show your skills at boys basketball tryouts on October 7&8 immediately after school, on the Dana outdoor courts.
JV Tryout: 10/7 (No 8th graders)
Varsity Tryout: 10/8
If certain 7th graders would like to try out for Varsity, the coach will evaluate their skills during the tryouts and place them on the team (JV or Varsity) that best fits.
8th Grade Promo
8th Grade Promo
Dear Parents of 8th Grade Students,
The planning for the 8th Grade Promotion has started. We kindly request a monetary contribution per student to cover the many expenses that we need to put on a great experience for the students. Your support is indispensable in making this event memorable and meaningful for our students.
For more information on how to donate, please see the flyer: https://bit.ly/4mphaVW
If you would like to volunteer for the 8th grade promo committee, please fill out the volunteer form at: https://bit.ly/4ot5we6.
We really need volunteers for the Entertainment Committee, Donation/Raffle Committee and Clean Up Committee.
Please consider volunteering to help make the event a success.
LA County Science & Engineering Fair
Interested in science? Planning to participate in the Los Angeles County Science & Engineering Fair? Click here to join the Science Fair Mentorship Program! Middle school students will be paired with high school mentors to get help organizing, refining, and preparing their projects. It’s a great way to get support, stay on track, and feel confident presenting your work.
First meeting: Thursday, October 16 @ 12:15 PM at Arcadia High School
Sign-up deadline: October 9 @ 11:59 PM
To participate, you must already have a project idea and register for the Los Angeles County Science & Engineering Fair separately. Mentors will guide you through the process, but won’t create your project idea for you.
Don’t miss this chance to take your project to the next level!
Mrs. Tarsala Recommends...
“Ale heaves the ramp over the sandy, stubbly grass field. “Your dad’s gonna kill us, Em,” she says cheerfully. I tighten my battered helmet, check my knee and elbow pads, and glance at the ramp." Emmie is working to raise money for a tricked-out wheelchair to get serious about WCMX, when a mishap on a poorly designed ramp at school throws her plans into a tailspin. Instead of replacing the ramp, her school provides her with an aide--and, seeing a golden media opportunity, launches a public fundraiser for her new wheels. Emmie loves her close-knit town, but she can't shake the feeling that her goals--and her choices--suddenly aren't hers anymore.
This week on the main display table at the Dana Library: sports stories of all kinds. From baseball and football to fencing, swimming, roller derby, WCMX (wheelchair motocross) and more!
Coffee with the Principals & PTSA
Join us on October 10th from 8:30am to 9:30am for coffee, treats and time with our Dana Community
BonAppetea Fundraiser
BonAppetea Fundraiser is now October 10th. This event was rescheduled from 9/19.
TeaBites and Puzzle Competition
TeaBites & Puzzle Competition event on October 16th 11:45am to 1:30pm - We are hosting a 500 piece puzzle competition (free for PTSA members & $5 entry for non-members) and selling bento box lunches for students.
Please Note: The Dana Jog-a-Thon has been moved to November 6th. Our October date conflicted with the Great Shakeout. 🏃👟
8th Grade Pali
8th Grade Pali
8th grade parents! Planning for our 8th grade trip is underway. We will be going to Leadership camp at Pali Institute, Wednesday - Friday. 11/12 - 11/14.
The cost is $595, payable in the school office or on the Dana webstore. Please make checks to: Dana Middle School. There is a convenience fee for paying in the webstore. All accounts must be paid in full by September 16.
If you have any questions, you can check out Pali's website or email Mrs Hamblen at ehamblen@ausd.net.
OSS Parent Informational Newsletter (English).pdf6th Grade OSS
6th Grade OSS
6th Grade Outdoor Science School (OSS0) trip is a few months away, but will be here before you know it. Be sure to check out this OSS presentation for all the details.
⏱️60 Second Spotlight
⏱️60 Second Spotlight
Daria Medvedeva- 8th
Daria Medvedeva- 8th
What do you like most about October?
Dressing up and hanging out with friends
Are you going to one of the fall camps? If so, what are you looking forward to doing?'
Yes, I'm going to Pali. Looking forward to zip lining and ropes course
What is one thing you are doing this weekend?
Just hanging out and talking to friends
Danae Sun-8th
Danae Sun-8th
What do you like most about October?
Going trick-or-treating with friends
Are you going to one of the fall camps? If so, what are you looking forward to doing?
I am excited to doing zip lining and ropes course at Pali
What is one thing you are doing this weekend?
I'm going to Universal with my older brother. He has been living in China.
Megan Lai-8th
Megan Lai-8th
What do you like most about October?
The Halloween pep rally and dress up day
Are you going to one of the fall camps? If so, what are you looking forward to doing?
Pali. I'm looking forward to archery
What is one thing you are doing this weekend
We have some things going on at our church
Share Your Thoughts
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Dana ASB Spirit Calendar
Dana ASB Spirit Calendar
Dana Mariner Calender First Semester 2025 (1).pdf📺 Dana News
📺 Dana News
🏠Dana House Points
🏠Dana House Points
Dana has 6 Houses, all of which compete for team spirit and competition points each semester for our House Trophy and prizes. Each House has 6th-8th grade team members which are based on a student's Advisory teacher. Houses gather together throughout the year.
Rams
Rams
43 pts
Eagles
Eagles
53 pts
Dolphins
Dolphins
55 pts
Bulls
Bulls
53 pts
Lions
Lions
45 pts
Wolves
Wolves
80 pts
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