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DOORS OPEN 7:45 AM
FIRST BELL 8:20 AM
CLASS BEGINS 8:25 AM
DISMISSAL 3:45 PM
PICK-UP BY 4:00 PM
 
If your child is coming in for tutoring or extra help between 8:00 and 8:20am,
they must have a note either
from you or their teacher.

OCTOBER

October 29
Last Day of Red Ribbon Week
Say BOO to Drugs! Wear a Halloween Costume
(Must be school appropriate - no masks or props!)

October 29
Spirit Shop, 11:00am-1:30pm

October 29
Last Day of Book Fair, closes 1:30pm



NOVEMBER

November 1 (new date)
Make Up Picture Day. 11:00am-1:30pm
(during lunch/recess)

November 11
Veteran's Day Assembly, 8:55-9:55am

November 17
Faculty Meeting (no tutorials)

November 19
PTO Meeting, 9:30am

November 19
Spirit Shop, 11:00am-1:30pm

November 22-26
Thanksgiving Break


Durham Intermediate School is proud of the members of our nation and of our community who have served or are serving in America's Armed Forces. It is our Veterans who have protected our freedoms and liberties in times of peace and war. 


With Dragon Pride, we recognize and commemorate their contributions.
  
We would like to feature photos of loved ones in the military for a slide show that students will view on Veterans Day. They can be emailed to Mr. Bruns, [email protected], no later than Friday November 5th. Any photos received after 11/5 are not guaranteed to be included in the presentation. Please make sure you include your military affiliation and any other special acknowledgements.
 
Thank you for your service to our country.



LOST
&
FOUND
Missing a jacket or water bottle?

The DIS Lost and Found is spilling over.
Stop by the front office and take a look!
EXTENDED DAY
 
Tuesdays & Thursdays
3:45 - 4:45pm
in the DIS Library
 
Free help with your homework, a quiet place to work, and a great time to make up missed assignments.
 
PARENTS MUST PICK UP STUDENTS PROMPTLY
IN FRONT OF DIS AT 4:45PM!

Counselor Lunch Bunches start in November!!!
We are offering the following groups:

·        Healthy Friendships
·        Organization/Study Skills
·        Stress Management
·        Kindness

If you would like your child to work with our Counseling Intern
in ONE of these groups, please click the link below:



 If your student would like to speak to their counselor there are
Counseling Request forms in the front office.
Students may stop by at any time during the day to see either counselor.
 
5th Grade Counselor - Lindsey Kokenzie - [email protected]
6th Grade Counselor - Susan Hester - [email protected]

Here’s a link to our monthly newsletter:




5th Graders rockin' the 80's during Red Ribbon Week!!!
FROM THE DESK OF NURSE SALLEE
DIS will be conducting state mandated Hearing and Vision Screenings over the next few weeks for all 5th graders. 
Please make sure that your child has their glasses and/or contacts available.
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to me and I will be happy to answer questions.
Nurse Sallee (817) 949-5351

Click HERE for
"Life in the Library" 



Click HERE for a list of DIS teachers that tutor outside of school!

Please contact the Attendance Office if your student is going to be late or absent. 

Phone: 817-949-5300
 
 
DIS doors open at 7:45am. 
Do not drop off students prior to 7:45am as they will be standing outside.









BONUS SPIRIT SHOP
this
week!
EMERALD BELLES HOST
JR. BELLE CLINIC & WORKSHOP FOR K-8TH
ON OCTOBER 30     
The award-winning Emerald Belle drill team will host its annual Junior Belle Clinic for K-4th graders and Dance Workshop for 5-8th graders on Saturday, October 30, 1-4p.m. at Carroll High School. Advance fees are $55 for the clinic and $85 for the workshop and include elite dance training, a commemorative t-shirt, a souvenir Junior Belles photo button and the opportunity to perform at halftime of a JV football game at Dragon Stadium.