New Phone System

January 11, 2013

The School’s New Phone System We are excited to announce that the school has a new phone system – including a message line for attendance and a phone connection to the high school. We apologize for any communication issues you may have encountered this week. When you call the main office phone number: 602-243-6909, you will receive an automated attendant [...]

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Horsemanship Classes at M&M Stables – Not a DMS sponsored activity

January 11, 2013

Do you want horsemanship savvy? What: Horse-man-ship Class When: Saturday mornings  BEGINNERS (New to horses) 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. INTERMEDIATES (Able to saddle, bridle & ride) 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. February 2 to May 4, 2013 Where: M & M Stables – 6401 S 28th St, Phoenix, AZ 85042 (Across the street from [...]

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School photos delivered – Make Up Day info

January 11, 2013

School photos were distributed this week to the students to take home. The feedback has been very positive overall. A “make-up” day has been scheduled for Wednesday Jan 30th for those students that did not have their photo taken in November. This is a “make-up” day rather than a “re-take” (not for students who prefer different [...]

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Grades now available online

January 11, 2013

Dear DMS Families, We are pleased to announce that your child’s grades are now available for viewing online! Those families who do not have online access will be able to request that a hard copy be mailed to them. To view your child’s report card you will need to go to the school’s website at [...]

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Report cards will be online in January, more details to follow

December 22, 2012

Report Cards Going Live! Report Cards will be available online the first week of January.  You will receive an email letting you know they are ready to look at and how to login to see them.  If you do not have online access please contact Deana Douglas in the office.

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Garden Notes December 21th

December 21, 2012

The rains came this last week and washed our garden with a cleansing nutritive force.  We do not get it on a regular basis but when we do it is precious.  Besides the obvious benefit of a healthy dose of watering, rain brings plants nitrogen.  Ever notice how much more vibrant plants look after a rain storm?  Rain is [...]

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School Photo Update

December 21, 2012

Dear DMS Families, I hoped to have our school photos in time for the holiday break, however unfortunately they will not be here before Fri. Dec 21st. The photographer apologizes for the delayed processing time. I have seen several samples of the portraits and they are beautiful. You may expect to have them on your student’s [...]

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The Newtown Tragedy: A Simple and Ongoing Response for our Children. By Kim John Payne, M.ED & Davina Muse, LMHC

December 20, 2012

An Simple and Ongoing Response for Our Children The Newtown Tragedy by Kim John Payne We are very grateful to Kim John Payne for reaching out to us with this article about parenting, teaching and caregiving in these challenging times. We have never sent out a “Special Issue” outside of our Monday newsletter in three [...]

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Calendar Fundraiser for 12th grade

December 14, 2012

Great gift idea prepared by the 12th grade. The first ever 12th grade at DMS created a calendar to help raise funds for their senior trip. Each grade will have a month where their artwork will be showcased. Calendars cost $15 each. Please see Ms. Deb in the office.  

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Dec 21st Assembly and Winter Concert Details

December 14, 2012

Winter Concert Date: Friday Dec 21 Grades: 5-10 – Vocal and Instrumental Classes Location: Multipurpose Room at George Gervin Prep Dress: All Black (may wear a colored accessory in blue, red or green, such as a tie, scarf, hair ribbon/bow) Call Time: 5:15pm Performers to be dropped off Start Time: 6pm Mrs Daykin has requested grade [...]

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