Getting Ready for Virtual Learning! |
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We at the PTSA know that there is such a flurry of activity right now so we wanted to send a quick recap of the schedule of events for this week in anticipation of the first day of (virtual) school next Monday. It's tricky because many meetings are only for certain groups, while others pertain to everyone, so this email separates out the events by grade level to try to simplify. Feel free to skip right to the section that involves your child!
All virtual sessions will be recorded for those who cannot be there live.
6th Grade
6th Grade Orientation Q&A
Tonight, 5:30pm-6:30pm
- Get a head start on tomorrow's Open House with a virtual question and answer session
- This is intended for 6th grade families only, and the link was sent by Ms. Taylor only to 6th grade parents
Tomorrow (Wednesday), 9am-10am
- For all DHMS families
- Learn how the PTSA helps parents, teachers, and students at DHMS and how you can help our mission to continue the school's exceptional growth and achievement
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Overflow livestream available on DHMS facebook page.
Open House Team Sessions
Tomorrow (Wednesday), 10am-11am
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Log in to your student's infinite campus account to determine what team they are on, based on teacher names (directions for infinite campus are here)
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Team 6A (Lenz-Curns, Jones, Davis, Copeland, Acharya, J. Turner)
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Team 6B (Mitchell, Rodriguez, Wharton, Truitt, Tonge-Riviere, Siddiqui, Greer)
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Team 6C (Cherry-Davis, Cochran, Jeffers, Rice, Truitt, Tonge-Riviere, Siddiqui, Hodnett)
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Team Schillinger (Schillinger)
Open House Day 1 Connections Sessions
Tomorrow (Wednesday), 11:20am-11:50am
Open House Day 2 Connections Sessions
Tomorrow (Wednesday), 12pm-12:30pm
Textbook Pickup
Thursday, 9am-3pm and Friday, 9am-3pm
- Come to campus any time between 9am and 3pm on this Thursday or Friday (either day!) to pick up the textbook(s) your child will need for virtual learning
Chromebook Distribution
- Unfortunately, we still do not have a firm schedule for Chromebook distribution, but will get that information out ASAP once it is available
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No family will be able to get a District-issued Chromebook without first signing the Device Use Agreement available here
7th Grade
Tomorrow (Wednesday), 9am-10am
- For all DHMS families
- Learn how the PTSA helps parents, teachers, and students at DHMS and how you can help our mission to continue the school's exceptional growth and achievement
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Overflow livestream available on DHMS facebook page.
Tomorrow (Wednesday), 10am-11am
- Only for those students who are assigned to Ms. Schillinger
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Log in to your student's infinite campus account to determine what team they are on, based on teacher names (directions for infinite campus are here)
Open House Team Sessions
Tomorrow (Wednesday), 11am-12pm
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Log in to your student's infinite campus account to determine what team they are on, based on teacher names (directions for infinite campus are here)
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Team 7A (Worlds, Bullock, Watt, Schwartz, Cornelius, Bailey, Rogers, Whiting, Griffin)
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Team 7B (Frazier, Ra, Turner, Bodnar, Cornelius, Bailey, Rogers, Whiting)
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Team 7C (Royal, Cote, Middour, Jackson, J. Turner, Cortes)
Open House Day 1 Connections Sessions
Tomorrow (Wednesday), 1:15pm-1:45pm
Open House Day 2 Connections Sessions
Tomorrow (Wednesday), 2pm-2:30pm
Textbook Pickup
Thursday, 9am-3pm and Friday, 9am-3pm
- Come to campus any time between 9am and 3pm on this Thursday or Friday (either day!) to pick up the textbook(s) your child will need for virtual learning
Chromebooks
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Wellness check: all students who already have a District-issued Chromebook must submit a wellness check. Go to the Virtual Learning Support page here, then click on "Chromebook Device Wellness Check" on the left menu. Even if your device is perfect, please submit an IT Support ticket stating the status (operational or needs repair).
- If you do not have a Chromebook or your Chromebook needs repair, we do not yet have a date for distribution but will let you know ASAP once we do
8th Grade
Tomorrow (Wednesday), 9am-10am
- For all DHMS families
- Learn how the PTSA helps parents, teachers, and students at DHMS and how you can help our mission to continue the school's exceptional growth and achievement
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Overflow livestream available on DHMS facebook page.
Tomorrow (Wednesday), 10am-11am
- Only for those students who are assigned to Ms. Schillinger
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Log in to your student's infinite campus account to determine what team they are on, based on teacher names (directions for infinite campus are here)
Open House Team Sessions
Tomorrow (Wednesday), 12pm-1pm
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Log in to your student's infinite campus account to determine what team they are on, based on teacher names (directions for infinite campus are here)
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Team 8A (Liebman, Allen, Cabbil, Farthing, Lee, Swanston, Ellis, Hutchinson)
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Team 8B (Benford, Stewart, Gregory, Adams, Swanston, Van Brocklin, Ellis, Hutchinson)
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Team 8C (Liao, J. Mitchell, Freeman, McClure, Acharya, J. Turner, Cortes)
Open House Day 1 Connections Sessions
Tomorrow (Wednesday), 10am-10:30am
Open House Day 2 Connections Sessions
Tomorrow (Wednesday), 10:40am-11:10am
Textbook Pickup
Thursday, 9am-3pm and Friday, 9am-3pm
- Come to campus any time between 9am and 3pm on this Thursday or Friday (either day!) to pick up the textbook(s) your child will need for virtual learning
Chromebooks
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Wellness check: all students who already have a District-issued Chromebook must submit a wellness check. Go to the Virtual Learning Support page here, then click on "Chromebook Device Wellness Check" on the left menu. Even if your device is perfect, please submit an IT Support ticket stating the status (operational or needs repair)
- If you do not have a Chromebook or your Chromebook needs repair, we do not yet have a date for distribution but will let you know ASAP once we do
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Druid Hills Middle School PTSA is excited to introduce a new online community platform called MemberHub.
The benefits of joining include:
- Access to a private, online school directory
- Receive messages or texts with communications from all levels of the school (e.g., class or grade level, club or sport)
- Utilize the school calendar and receive event reminders
- Share files and photos in a secure environment
- Sign up for volunteer time slots or needed items, receive reminders
- Shop at the online store for spirit wear, DHMS cookbooks, or donate to the DHMS Enrichment Fund at the secure site.
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Free Back-to-School Backpacks |
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Local non-profit the Empty Stocking Fund is offering free back-to-school backpacks to students in need throughout DeKalb County. To sign up for this generous offer, please fill out a request here by Wednesday, August 12th.
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Connect with other DHMS parents in these grade-level Facebook groups:
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Publix has donated over $16,000 to DHMS through this program to date, so registering really helps! Go to Publix Partners HERE (create an account if you don't have one yet) and search for "Druid Hills Middle." Just give your phone number every time you check out at Publix!
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Go to Kroger Community Rewards HERE and link your card by searching "Druid Hills Middle" and click Enroll. DHMS will now get a donation every time you shop at Kroger using your card or phone number! |
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When you shop through the AmazonSmile portal, Amazon donates a portion of your purchase total to DHMS. Go HERE and select "Druid Hills Middle School" from the drop-down menu under the search bar at the top of the page. Make sure to go to smile.amazon.com whenever you shop there.
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Box Tops have gone virtual! Simply download the Box Tops App HERE and set DHMS as your school. Snap a pic of your receipt each time you shop and the app takes care of the rest. No more clipping!
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USEFUL LINKS -- Stay Connected to DHMS! |
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Online cafeteria payments.
Check your balance, top off your account, check purchases.
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Online portal for student information: assignments, attendance, grades, schedule. |
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Communication system for messages from the county, our school, and your classroom teachers. |
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LIKE the "Druid Hills Middle School PTSA" page on Facebook! |
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Add the DHMS PTSA Gcal to yours by clicking "+" on lower right of page. |
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Druid Hills Athletic Association. Support & funding for DHHS & DHMS. |
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Druid Hills High School. Wonder what our graduates are up to? Check it out! |
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We are the 3rd largest school district in GA! There are a lot of great things going on all over! Stay informed! |
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The Dragon News is published weekly during the school year, usually on Tuesdays. To share school-related news or announcements, please EMAIL US. Any items sent by close of business Tuesday will be included in the following week's issue of the newsletter, unless you specify a different future publication date. The DHMS PTSA reserves the right to decide whether submissions are appropriate for inclusion in the school newsletter. We also reserve the right to edit all submissions for clarity and brevity. |
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Druid Hills Middle School
MAIN: 678-874-7602
ATTENDANCE: 678-874-7620
COUNSELING: 678-874-7632
dhmsnews@gmail.com
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