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Dacula Middle School
137 Dacula Road, Dacula, GA 30019 / 770.963.1110
September 11, 2020
8th Grade CogAT Testing - Thursday, September 17th!
8th Grade CogAT Testing - Thursday, September 17th!
Please review the presentation below for students taking the 8th Grade CoGAT test at DMS this coming Thursday, September 17th. There is specific information included for digital students coming to the school that day to complete this assessment as well as Frequently Asked Questions about the test and contact information if you have any questions:
Digital Learning Reminders & Resources
Digital Learning Reminders & Resources
Zoom Access
Zoom Access
Students MUST be using their GCPS G-Suite Account when logging into a Zoom session for their classes.
This means they must be logged in through their Student Portal and see the GCPS logo in the top right corner. If they are not logged in correctly access to Zoom sessions may not work.
CLICK HERE for instructions to make sure everyone is logged in correctly.
Digital Students are expected to Zoom each day in each class period.
Digital Students are expected to Zoom each day in each class period.
The only exception would be if that class's teacher has specifically notified the class that they are not meeting that day and/or working asynchronously.
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.
Face-to-Face Learning Reminders & Resources
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!
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.
All students and visitors must wear face masks when they are in the building.
All students and visitors must wear face masks when they are in the building.
Masks can be purchased on MyPaymentsPlus for $10 under School Fundraisers. Proceeds help raise funds for DMS.
Masks can be purchased on MyPaymentsPlus for $10 under School Fundraisers. Proceeds help raise funds for DMS.
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.
Forms and Information:
Forms and Information:
GCPS to provide meals free of charge to students and to children 18 and younger
GCPS to provide meals free of charge to students and to children 18 and younger
Last week, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) granted additional waiver extensions that allow school districts to offer meals at no charge through December 31 through the Seamless Summer Option (SSO). This extension, paired with guidance received from the Georgia Department of Education, will allow Gwinnett County Public Schools to offer meals at no charge at school sites to all students. These meals are provided at no cost to the individual through the federal School Nutrition Program.
Students Attending School In-Person:
Those attending school in-person will receive meals free-of-charge during their school’s scheduled meal times.
Curbside Pick-up for Digital Learners:
Digital learners may pick up meals through the curbside pick-up programs at each school, Monday through Thursday, between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Each day’s pick-up includes both breakfast and lunch with Thursday’s pick-up including meals for Friday. Families should check with their local school for specific curbside pick-up times and the location of the pick-up program. Individuals will not be allowed to enter the school to pick up or eat meals. (Click here for a list of the 132 schools offering curbside pick-up.)
Curbside Pick-up for Others 18 Years of Age or Younger:
As part of the Seamless Summer Option, curbside pick-up meals also will be available at no charge to anyone 18 years of age or younger, even to children who are not a GCPS student. Please check with your local school for curbside pick-up times and the location of the pick-up program. Individuals will not be allowed to enter the school to pick up or eat meals.
Gwinnett County Public Schools encourages families who are eligible for the Free & Reduced Meal Program to complete the annual application to ensure meal benefits continue when this waiver expires. The application is available on the GCPS website or at https://www.nlappscloud.com/.
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.
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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