News from the Nest
Dacula Middle School
137 Dacula Road, Dacula, GA 30019 / 770.963.1110
September 30, 2022
DMS hosted our first ESOL Parent Meeting on Wednesday, September 28th.
Warm welcomes and important information were shared by Mrs. Mondesir, our 6th Grade Assistant Principal, and Mrs. Suarez Del Real, our ESOL lead, with families along with food, activities, and fellowship.
Thank you for everyone that joined us for this event!
Did you know...
Hispanic culture has influenced America with their tasty cuisine. Among the most popular Hispanic dishes in the United States are tortillas, tamales, tacos, different salsas and condiments like guacamole, pico de gallo and mole.
Even though Spanish is the official language of most Latin American countries, there are more than 370 languages spoken across Central and South America.
Chichén Itzá, one of the seven wonders of the world, is a city in the Yucatán Peninsula of Mexico. It’s famous for its pyramid El Castillo.
The Aztec and Maya were pre-Spanish empires, with the Aztec spread across much of modern day Mexico and the Maya in southern Mexico/ northern Central America. We can trace the source of chocolate back to the Aztec and Maya civilizations!
The Amazon rainforest in South America produces 20% of the world’s oxygen. The Amazon River is the largest river in the world.
Early Morning Drop Off for Tutoring
If you are bringing your child for tutoring before school on one of the assigned days, please be sure to have your child here before 8:15.
Students may be dropped off as early as 8 am in the bus lanes. Teachers will pick up kids from the cafeteria promptly at 8:15 and escort them to the classroom. Students may not be dropped off at the front of the building.
As a means of safety, students are not allowed up to tutoring past this time.
Monday- Language Arts
Tuesday- Math
Wednesday- Social Studies
Thursday- Science
Friday- Connections
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ParentVUE & StudentVUE App Updates
A recent application update requires you to delete and reinstall the ParentVUE and StudentVUE mobile app from your device(s).
This update ensures that you have the newest version of the app and will continue to receive updates. If you do not delete and reinstall the applications, your device may not connect properly and continue to receive updates.
You will use the same username and password to log in after downloading the app.
Android Users will also need to delete the ParentVUE and/or StudentVUE web urls from your devices for the app updates to work correctly.
If you have any questions or need assistance please contact Jessica Curtis at 770-338-4630 or our ITI Coaches at 770-338-4627.
If you are not using the app and want to learn more, visit the GCPS website for information.
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Moby Max
MobyMax is an online resource provided by Dacula MS that offers K-8 curriculum that is individualized per student to highlight skills that need attention.
MobyMax offers practice and support in language arts, math, science, and social studies.
Please check with your child for his or her username and password to gain access to this awesome, easy-to-use tool that can be used at home to help practice and strengthen skills.
8th Graders ~ Mark Your Calendars!
The PSAT 8/9 is a test given in 8th grade that helps determine what students need to work on most so that they are ready for college when they graduate from high school. It’s part of the College Board family of assessments that includes the SAT college-admission assessment and the PSAT/NMSQT, a preview of the SAT. The PSAT 8/9 tests the same skills and knowledge as the SAT and PSAT/NMSQT, but in a way that makes sense for 8th graders. It also gives students a chance to preview the SAT and the PSAT/NMSQT.
The test focuses on skills and knowledge in the areas of Reading, Writing and Language, and Mathematics— what students have been learning in school and what they’ll need to succeed in college.
Each section takes approximately 35 minutes, for a total of about two hours on the testing day.
What's Going on at DMS?
7th & 8th Grade Orchestra Concerts - Tuesday, October 4th:
Progress Report Glitch
Please be aware that there is currently a systems’ glitch that is causing some teachers’ progress reports to be sent multiple times even though the teacher has only sent it once.
If this happens, please delete the additional reports you may have received. You can also clear your browser's cache and cookies to try to alleviate this issue.
We appreciate your understanding while this issue is being resolved.
2022-2023 Clubs at DMS
Clubs and activites have gotten started for the year so come join the fun!
Scroll through the slideshow below for information about each club being offered this year, meeting dates, and how-to-join information.
1:1 Student Device Distribution
All GCPS students in grades 3-12 will be issued a Chromebook to be used at school and taken home to extend learning beyond the school day for the 2022-23 school year.
New students will receive their device/charger the first day they report to school.
While content filtering is applied to devices, parents are responsible for monitoring the appropriate use of technology at home.
Students in households with limited or no access to the internet can request a hotspot from DMS.
Students are expected to use devices following the GCPS Acceptable Use Policy and the Student Conduct Behavior Code.
Students need to arrive at school each day ready for learning with a fully charged device.
Additional information and resources can be found on the 1:1 Parent Support Site.
News from the Clinic
Yearbook Information
Late Buses
We appreciate your patience and understanding with bus dismissal!
As bus drivers get accustomed of their routes and students become accustomed to their routines/expectations, buses may be running a bit late in the mornings and the afternoons. For afternoon dismissal, you can remain abreast of the departure times of your child's bus, by following these easy steps:
Log on to our DMS website.
Click on Parents/Students across the top of the screen.
Click on Afternoon Bus Dismissal you will see the buses that have already left and what time they departed our building.
You will need to refresh the screen periodically for updates.
Please call the GCPS Transportation Customer Service Center for information about bus pickup and drop-off at 770-338-4800.
Car Rider and Early Drop Off Reminders
The bus zone off of Auburn Road is only used for student drop off between 7:55am - 8:30a only!
Students cannot be dropped off in the bus zone after 8:30am due to bus traffic and should not be dropped of in the staff parking lot at any time.
These create safety hazards for staff, students, and bus drivers.
Car Rider Drop Off/Pick Up Information
Are you interested in joining our Falcon Family...
as a custodian?
If so please contact our administrative assistant, Lisa Smith:
email: Lisa.B.Smith@gcpsk12.org
phone number: 678-407-7261
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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.
