DATA Middle School PTSA - Resources & Tips

Tip of the Month

Click on "Homeroom Slides" in your DATA Sunday Newsletter attachment (in Parent Square) to see announcements and opportunities shared directly with your students during the school week. It's a great way to keep up on school news through the student's lens! When you view the slides, ask your students about their plans -- do they want to start a club? are they saving up their Minga points for something specific? will they try out for a sport? join Yearbook? and so much more.

A few examples from Homeroom Slides:

NOTABLES

Día de los Muertos, 10/22 from 5p-7p at DATA

Join us for an evening of student performances, Aztec dancing, DATA Folklórico, Mariachi 8 Estrellas from OUHSD and a special performance! There will also be plenty of delicious food and drinks for purchase, along with student projects from our IDEA Academy.

8th Grade Trip to Washington D.C. -- Registration opened Oct. 7th for the optional 8th Grade Trip to Washington D.C., which takes place Thurs. March 25-Wed. March 31, 2027 - during Spring Break. Visit TravelEd2DC.com for details and to register. Not affiliated with VUSD.

DATA Yearbook on sale -- Starts at $38. Final cost will depend on your choice and customization and service fee.

Student VEP Grants -- Open now open (through Oct. 23rd): Students representing a class or club may apply for a VEPGrant up to $1k to help their school or community. Application must have compelling educational outcomes for the project.

Build 3D Printers with Mr. Wulff and the STEMBassadors -- Mondays 3:30-5p at DATA in Room C3 starting Sept. 28th. Assemble 3D printers in teams and then transition to advanced design and printing work. For more information, please email Alex.Wulff@venturausd.org. Learn more about STEMBassadors and the IDEA Center here.

FREE after school music program for 6-12th grades Mon/Wed at Sheridan Way -- Enrollment is open now -- Harmony Project offers beginner-advanced music education, concert band, orchestra, and advanced composition workshop to students in the region. FREE! Group of DATA students ride free via public bus after school. Saturday classes and elementary classes also available.

Sports Corner -- Currently at DATA:

Cross Country -- Now through 10/23 (Coach: Mary Pedersen, PE Teacher / DATA Athletic Director)
Up next on DATA campus: Basketball via OCEAN (Early winter - after Flag Football), Wrestling (Feb-April) via District; Soccer via OCEAN (Spring)

More info / emails at: https://data.venturausd.org/students/athletics

Note: All middle school students participating in after school sports are required to have medical clearance (sports physical) and must be registered and cleared on Home Campus before tryouts!