October 5 - 9

#DMSLevelUp

RAIDER NATION

Shout out to Mrs. Pena and her CNP crew. With the increased safety measures, they have faced many challenges this school year. However, the CNP crew has handled these challenges with grace and a positive attitude. Please take time to thank our wonderful CNP workers.

Reminders and Announcements:

Monday, Oct 5

DCS City Saver Fundraiser ends

Tuesday, Oct 6:

PLP and Self Assessments due

Science Pacing Guide Assessment

DMS Football VS Hartselle (Away)

Wednesday, Oct 7:

TRIBAL Council Meeting

Social Studies Pacing Guide Assessment

Thursday, Oct 8:

Faculty Meeting: Audio Enhancement training (3:50 - 4:20pm)

PST meeting during your planning

Math Pacing Guide Assessment

DMS Football VS AJHS (Home) - Wear your "Beat Austin" shirts

Friday, Oct 9:

End of 1st 9 Weeks

Monitored Fire Drill

DHS Homecoming vs Hazel Green

October, Oct 10:

Point Mallard Cross Country Meet

UPCOMING EVENTS

October 12 - 13

Fall Break

October 14 -16

Virtual Days (see attached expectations)

October 14

Wellness Screening

SPED Referral Meetings

October 19

Faculty Meeting

Report cards go home

October 22

Common Planning for core

October 23

Common Planning for electives

October 27

Picture Day for "traditional students"

October 30

New Teacher Check-In

Virtual Day: October 14-16

Virtual Days-Expectations-Schedules Elem & Sec 2020.pdf

Live streaming

Live Streaming Best Practice:

STRATEGIC TEACHING

Remember, Strategic Teaching is an expectation that should happen in core classes every day. Attached is a link to our Strategic Teaching page for your review.

DMS Weekly Faculty Newsletter - Strategic Teaching

Decatur Middle School Staff Calendar

I will keep this calendar up-to-date of all of the events and activities specific to the teachers and staff of DMS. Please keep an eye on this calendar to stay informed.

Decatur Feeder Pattern Athletics Calendar

This calendar is kept up-to-date by Watt Parker, our district Athletics Director. This calendar will keep you informed of all DHS and DMS athletics events.

Teacher Non-negotiables

- Teach the standard
- Bell-to-bell instruction
- Provide Tier II instruction
- Own the data
- Love all kids

ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS TO GUIDE DECISION MAKING

- Does the activity align to our mission?
- Does the activity align to grade-level content standards?
- How will this lead to higher student achievement?
- Does the activity align to grade-level content standards?
- Is the the best use of instructional time, or a good use of instructional time?

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