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Dacula Middle School
137 Dacula Road, Dacula, GA 30019 / 770.963.1110
November 8, 2024
What a fantastic feeling and honor to be recognized by the Georgia Department of Education for our students' exceptional math performance and growth on Spring 2024 Milestones.
Being named a Math Leader School is such an honor! This recognition is a testament to the dedication of our outstanding math team and the REAL IMPACT we're making in our students' lives.
Way to go Falcon Math team! Your commitment to excellence shines through!
Georgia Department of Education recognizes Math Leader Schools
Congratulations!
Congratulations!
DMS Celebrates
DMS Celebrates
Our Native peoples have had a long and storied history and many of their contributions still impact our culture today.
Our Native peoples have had a long and storied history and many of their contributions still impact our culture today.
To find out about some of their contributions, scan the QR code below:
Help our R.E.A.L. Falcons make a difference!
Help our R.E.A.L. Falcons make a difference!
Final week to donate to the Hurricane Relief Collection!
Mark Your Calendars:
Mark Your Calendars:
The Office of Family Engagement in the Department of Federal Programs invites all families to join the
“Family-School Partnership Advisory Council (PAC)” meeting
November 12, 2024, from 5:30 until 7:30 PM.
We are excited to meet in person with all families
at the Instructional Support Center in the Grayson Room 2.124.
During this meeting, GCPS families will receive information about Title I, Title II, Title III, and Family Engagement.
Families will have the opportunity to provide input on how these funds are utilized to support students, staff, and schools.
Want to hear all that latest going on at DMS?
Want to hear all that latest going on at DMS?
This week our students interview our principal, Mrs. Bussey!
Title 1 ~ News You Can Use
Title 1 ~ News You Can Use
Did you know that all of our Title I Information and Resources can now be found on our DMS Website?
You can learn all about what Title I is, see all of our upcoming family & community engagement events, review our 2024-2025 budget, read about our plan & our promise, and so much more!
To view these items, you can click the DMS Title I icon or look for it on our homepage by scrolling to the Announcements section.
DMS Yearbook Information
DMS Yearbook Information
What's Going on at DMS
What's Going on at DMS
Soccer has ended for the Fall Intramural season!
GCPS Parent Mentors Presents
GCPS Parent Mentors Presents
To register for the in-person 10:00am session: https://forms.gle/eA8YKrrZyUQh4hhSA
To register for the 6:00pm Zoom session: https://gcpsk12-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwtceiorT4sGd0HtnOM-15iUqugtzPhOqKN
Training for Caregivers of Autistic Students
Who: Parents, and Caregivers of Autistic Students
What: The Office of Federal Programs is partnering with the Emory Autism Center to provide a series of virtual training sessions for caregivers of autistic students.
Additional Information: 2024-25 Series Schedule
When: November 12, 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Where: Online: Supporting Autistic Students in Inclusive Settings
Reminders
Reminders
Morning Car Rider Drop Off:
Morning Car Rider Drop Off:
For your child's safety, car riders should not be dropped off prior to the morning bell at 8:55 am in the car rider lane. The car rider lane will close at 9:20 am, and students must be in class by 9:25 to avoid being marked tardy.
Bus Dismissal:
Bus Dismissal:
For your convenience, we post our bus calls on our website to keep you informed of when your student leaves the building by bus. You can access this information each afternoon by logging on to our website.
Click on the Students/Parents tab across the top and then click on Afternoon Bus Dismissal.
Afternoon buses are posted to our website as they arrive at Dacula Middle with the bus call they are part of.
The time that students are called to load that set of buses is listed in the last column.
Buses leave our school approximately 5 - 7 minutes after the time listed in the green column.
** Please refresh your browser page every few minutes for real-time updates. **
Dress Code:
Dress Code:
Parents, we can really use your help with Dress Code. We want to make sure that our Falcons are dressed appropriately and ready to learn. Please see the following reminders linked below.
2024-2025 Free & Reduced Meal Applications
2024-2025 Free & Reduced Meal Applications
Children need healthy meals to learn. Gwinnett County Public Schools offers healthy meals every school day. Breakfast costs $1.75; lunch costs $2.50 for elementary and $2.75 at middle and high schools. Your children may qualify for free meals or for reduced-price meals. The reduced price is $.30 for breakfast and $.40 for lunch. Below are some common questions and answers to help you with the application process.
WHO CAN GET FREE OR REDUCED-PRICE MEALS?
All children in households receiving benefits from SNAP or TANF are eligible for free.
Foster children that are under the legal responsibility of a foster care agency or court are eligible for free.
Children participating in their school’s Head Start program are eligible for free.
Children who meet the definition of homeless, runaway, or migrant are eligible for free.
Children may receive free or reduced-price meals if your household’s income is within the limits on the Federal Income Eligibility Chart.
GCPS Technology Information
GCPS Technology Information
ParentSquare
ParentSquare
ParentSquare is GCPS's communication tool for families, schools, and teachers.
Be sure you have updated your settings to make sure you are receiving all GCPS and Dacula MS updates and messages:
GCPS Student 1:1 Device Information
GCPS Student 1:1 Device Information
Please see the new fee schedule for student assigned devices that are damaged or lost during the 2024-2025 school year.
The GCPS Acceptable Use Policy and Student Device Care requirements are also available below:
Home of the R.E.A.L. Falcons
Home of the R.E.A.L. Falcons
Dacula Middle School will become a world-class school that provides a safe and nurturing environment where students acquire the knowledge, skills, behaviors, and beliefs to be successful in college and careers in a diverse society.
Dacula Middle School will become a world-class school that provides a safe and nurturing environment where students acquire the knowledge, skills, behaviors, and beliefs to be successful in college and careers in a diverse society.
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