News from the Nest
Dacula Middle School
137 Dacula Road, Dacula, GA 30019 / 770.963.1110
July 31, 2020
Distribution of Technology and Class Materials/Resources for All Students:
For families that requested Chromebooks, pick up is scheduled for Monday, August 3rd.
Please plan to pick up materials for your child(ren) in our bus lanes at the following time designated by last name:
A-G 8:30 -10:00 / H-N 10:30- 12:00 / O-Z 1:00 – 2:30
Materials for ALL students will be distributed on Tuesday, August 4.
This includes workbooks, mentor texts, and agendas. These items are necessary and NOT a replacement for digital learning.
Please plan to pick up materials for your child(ren) in our bus lanes at the following time designated by last name:
A-G 8:30 -10:00 / H-N 10:30- 12:00 / O-Z 1:00 – 2:30
Gwinnett County Public Schools Updates Plan for Fall 2020
Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) is making plans for a safe return to the important work of teaching and learning for students and employees in school year 2020-21. Although the district had planned to begin with both in-person and digital instruction, the current COVID-19 situation required a change in those plans. On July 20, the school district announced it would return to school on August 12 with all students receiving digital instruction.
Device Request / Pick Up Information
Materials Distribution Schedule
Virtual Open House Information
How to Complete Back to School Documents
Grade Level Supply Lists
Free and Reduced Lunch Applications
Keep checking for additional updates and information as we get ready for an amazing digital start!
Back to School Forms
Please log on to MyPaymentsPlus to complete important documents necessary for the start of school. These should be completed prior to Open House.
Please see our grade level supply lists below.
All three grade levels are listed on this document.
This list includes items students will need as we start the year digitally including optional items and novels needed for their Language Arts course.
The Free and Reduced Online Application Form for School Year 2020-2021 Is Now Available!
All Parents and Households Will Need to Fill Out a New Application for School Year 2020-2021.
Access the link below:
The online application form is available 24/7 and is a secure environment.
Parents are welcome to complete and submit an online application form at anytime.
When you submit your online form, please make sure you receive a confirmation number.
Later, you will be able to use this number to find out the status of your child’s online application.
Please note that all online applications submitted this summer will not be processed until a few weeks prior to the beginning of school. However, your child’s approved Free or Reduced eligibility status will be available the first day of school.
If you have other questions or need this information in other languages, please contact the Free and Reduced Help Line at 678-301-6307.
Do you want more information about qualifications and/or application procedures regarding free and reduced meal prices? No need to look any further because this page contains answers to common questions, statistical data and the forms necessary to apply for the current school year. Before starting on an application, take a peek at the Free and Reduced Frequently Asked Questions.
Rising 8th Graders ~ Algebra I Prep Course
To ensure that your student is successful in Algebra I next year, the Math Department has developed an Algebra I Prep Course. This online course will help strengthen the essential prerequisite content knowledge for students enrolled in Algebra I in the upcoming school year.
Please click attachments below to access information for accessing this awesome resource.
Summer Literacy Resources
Join us for our DMS Summer Reading 2020!
Dacula MS is gearing up for this year’s summer reading program. The role of reading is an important part of students’ college and career readiness.
Summer is a great time to kick back and read a book! Participate in the summer reading program and keep a log of the books you read to earn DMS reading incentives.
Read 5 or more books and attend a back-to-school reading celebration.
More Summer Reading Fun & Resources:
Special Needs Families Information
Georgia Special Needs Scholarship Information (SB10)
Under a state law passed by the Georgia State Legislature in 2007, parents of students who receive special education services may request to transfer their child to another public or private school in Georgia provided that their child has an IEP and has been enrolled for a full academic year in a Georgia public school.
Letters explaining this program, along with transfer request forms, are now posted on the GCPS website.
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20/20 Vision Beyond 2020
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.
