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Dacula Middle School
137 Dacula Road, Dacula, GA 30019 / 770.963.1110
September 4, 2020
Labor Day - Monday, 9/7th
Labor Day - Monday, 9/7th
Student & Teacher Holiday
Student & Teacher Holiday
Classes will resume on Tuesday, 9/8th.
Classes will resume on Tuesday, 9/8th.
Enjoy your three day weekend!
Enjoy your three day weekend!
Superintendent J. Alvin Wilbanks stopped by to visit our Falcon Family!
Superintendent J. Alvin Wilbanks stopped by to visit our Falcon Family!
What a surprise and a pleasure.
What a surprise and a pleasure.
8th Grade Face-to-Face Learning Reminders & Resources
8th Grade Face-to-Face Learning Reminders & Resources
Bus Stop Times Update
Bus Stop Times Update
Since there are fewer students riding the bus, students need to arrive 15 minutes earlier to their bus stops in the morning.
Since there are fewer students riding the bus, students need to arrive 15 minutes earlier to their bus stops in the morning.
Also, in the afternoon, parents who are meeting their children at the bus stop need to arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled drop off time.
Also, in the afternoon, parents who are meeting their children at the bus stop need to arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled drop off time.
Thank you!
As GCPS begins to gear up for the return of some students to their buildings, we at DMS are looking forward to having those 8th graders & self-contained students that have chosen to return to face-to-face instruction back in person starting this Wednesday, September 9th.
Eighth graders & self-contained special education students that will be continuing with digital instruction will have an asynchronous day of learning on Wednesday, 9/9th as we acclimate our in-person learners to our building.
Eighth graders & self-contained special education students that will be continuing with digital instruction will have an asynchronous day of learning on Wednesday, 9/9th as we acclimate our in-person learners to our building.
Device Information for those Returning to Face-to-Face Instruction:
Device Information for those Returning to Face-to-Face Instruction:
We HIGHLY encourage that students returning to face-to-face instruction that have access to a Chromebook, laptop, or tablet bring it with them to school to ensure greater safety and provide an added level of safety for our students since the sharing of materials is highly discouraged.
Borrow a Chromebook and/or internet hot spot for digital learning?
Borrow a Chromebook and/or internet hot spot for digital learning?
Dacula MS Chromebooks/Devices and hot spots MUST be returned when the student they were assigned to comes back to school.
Dacula MS Chromebooks/Devices and hot spots MUST be returned when the student they were assigned to comes back to school.
Parents of 8th Grade Car Rider Students Returning 9/9th:
Parents of 8th Grade Car Rider Students Returning 9/9th:
Please access/complete the Google Form below so you can be assigned a car rider number:
GCPS Communication for 8th Grade Families Returning for In Person Instruction on 9/9th
GCPS Communication for 8th Grade Families Returning for In Person Instruction on 9/9th
Please make sure you complete the acknowledgement forms sent in this message on Friday, 8/21st before your students return to campus.
Students returning to DMS need to bring earbuds or headphones with them.
Students returning to DMS need to bring earbuds or headphones with them.
These will also be available for purchase for only $2 at school.
These will also be available for purchase for only $2 at school.
Digital Learning Reminders & Resources
Digital Learning Reminders & Resources
Digital Must Dos:
Digital Must Dos:
Students need to be doing the following every day during digital learning for each of their classes (academic and Connections):
1) Log into each course's eClass page:
From the Activity Feed, review the Week at a Glance.
2) Go to the course's eClass Calendar for that day:
Log their daily attendance using the link provided by that teacher.
Use the teacher's Zoom link to attend that day's live session.
Complete that day's assignment.
Students MUST attend each class's daily Zoom sessions in order to get attendance credit!
Students MUST attend each class's daily Zoom sessions in order to get attendance credit!
Digital Learning Help:
Digital Learning Help:
Need student password help? Wondering what happened to the Parent or Student Portals? Need help connecting your device to your GCPS account? Have general questions regarding DLD expectations and/or DMS requirements?
Resources from our Virtual Open House, Digital Learning Schedules, Parent Guide to Digital Learning, Portal Updates, Password Resets/Activation, and MUCH MORE can be found and will be updated frequently.
Resources from our Virtual Open House, Digital Learning Schedules, Parent Guide to Digital Learning, Portal Updates, Password Resets/Activation, and MUCH MORE can be found and will be updated frequently.
Back to School Forms and Information:
Back to School Forms and Information:
Please log on to MyPaymentsPlus to complete important documents necessary for the start of school. These should be completed as soon as possible!
Please see our grade level supply lists below.
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!
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.
Media Center News
Media Center News
Happenings at DMS
Happenings at DMS
6th Grade Students:
6th Grade Students:
We have band, chorus and orchestra classes here at Dacula MS. They are a year-long class.
Orchestra class instrument choices are violin, viola or cello. Band instrument choices are flute, clarinet, trumpet, or trombone and Chorus would be your voice. It is not too late to sign up for the Fine Arts program!
The benefits of joining the fine arts program are...
You get to make music.
You can make friends very easily.
Based on data, music students score high on SAT exam.
It looks very good on the college resume.
You can get a scholarship when you go to college.
CLICK HERE to fill out the Google Interest Form. Our fine arts teachers will contact your parents to provide further information. We hope you don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity!
Home of the R.E.A.L. Falcons
Home of the R.E.A.L. Falcons
20/20 Vision Beyond 2020
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.
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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