Diablo Vista Middle School
Danville, California
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- January 25: Special Bell Schedule - ODD Periods
- January 26: Staff Development, Special Bell Schedule - Monday ALL Periods
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California State PTA Legislative Conference |
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Register for the California State PTA Legislative Conference
All PTA members are invited to the Legislation Conference — it is open to anyone interested in improving the lives of children and families in their communities, and across the state!
WHEN: February 8-9, 2021
WHERE: Virtual
WHO: All PTA members who want to learn more about how to be an effective voice for children.
WHAT: In line with our theme, “A Path to Equity,” you will:
· Hear from legislators and other experts focusing on how legislation and the state budget link to equity, access, and opportunity for all of California’s children
· Meet and network with other advocates from across the state in virtual themed breakout rooms
· Get materials that show you how to schedule, plan and execute a meeting with your legislator
WHY: Make a difference!
· Be a part of the statewide effort to advocate for the education, health, safety and well-being of all children
PRICE: $50 per person
For more information, check out the CAPTA website (https://capta.org/programs-events/legislation-conference/) or contact the DVMS PTSA Legislative Chair, Christian Park.
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Navigating Emotionally Intense Conversations with Your Child: |
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Trying to offer support when your child is upset or stressed can feel like tiptoeing through a minefield.
San Ramon Valley Council of PTAs invites parents and adult family members to join us for an interactive (virtual) presentation - “Navigating Emotionally Intense Conversations with Your Child”, on Saturday, January 30, 2021 at 10:30am. At this presentation, the speaker Dr. Magen will share parenting techniques to help you reach positive outcomes for you and your child.
Join us for this virtual presentation on Saturday, January 30, 2021 10:30 am on Zoom. Advanced registration is required. Links to join the presentation will be emailed January 28.
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Stronger Than Hate Art Showcase |
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Are you an artist? A dancer? A poet? Do you want to spread positivity?
Participate in our local Danville Youth Council's Stronger than Hate Art campaign! Artists can submit their own poetry, dance routine video, art piece, or original song to help spread positivity in our community.
Submissions will be portrayed in a virtual gallery on the Danville Youth Council Website (danville.ca.gov/DYC).
Submissions will be accepted from November 1st to January 30th.
Submission Guidelines:
- Art submissions should include the phrase "I am stronger than hate" in some capacity.
- Art can be no larger than 24X20 inches, no longer than 500 words for poetry and video submissions for songs and dances should be no more than 3 minutes long.
- Must be appropriate for public viewing
- This campaign is for Danville middle and high school students only.
Preserve your art pieces, we will be choosing pieces to display around Danville in the Spring!
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Committee Forming for Spring Festival Around the World |
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Our Inclusion and Diversity Committee is looking to plan a virtual event to celebrate US!
If you would like to help with the Festival Around the World in mid-March 2021, please contact Shakeela Hurt.
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Talking to your kids about current events |
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It is natural for kids to have questions and anxiety about current events. As parents we want to help them understand the chaos and alleviate some of their fears. Here are some tips from experts about how to approach and explain:
- First and foremost, tell them that they are safe and that it is ok to be scared and anxious.
- Share as much as they need to know, provide short and concise answers to their questions, and be honest and open.
- Tell them the truth in simple ways. Avoid lying to protect them from feeling anxious or burdened.
- Give them a feeling of control by asking to gather more information and learning about it together.
- Follow up with how they are feeling and thinking to validate their natural responses.
- Be honest about how people react in situations and that their behavior might always not be appropriate.
- Use coping skills such as deep breaths, meditation, turning off the tv or going for walks.
- Involve them in coming up with a solution of how they think they can make the world a better place.
From Health & Wellness
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Safe & Proper Msk Disposal Tips |
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Face masks are very important in protection against COVID-19 and save us from catching and spreading infection. While masks have become a global requirement, their improper disposal can be harmful to the health of others and disastrous for the environment. Here are a few tips for proper disposal of masks:
- Always wash or sanitize your hands before you take off your mask.
- Surgical and disposable masks should be taken off by the strings. Avoid touching the front portion of the mask. Fold it in half inwards and then fold again to make a roll. Wrap the ear loops around it to secure. Then wrap the mask roll in a tissue paper or plastic bag and discard it in a trash can.
- Please avoid disposing of masks anywhere other than a trash can.
- Please snip off or break the strings so as to avoid marine animals trapping in the masks if they end up in our waterways.
- Cloth masks can be successfully reused after washing and drying completely. Worn masks should be disposed of the same way as surgical ones.
- N95 respirators can be reused if stored in a dry bag and kept moisture-free for 3-4 days. Please follow the guidelines of the manufacturer for reuse. Dispose of the same way as a surgical mask.
from your Health & Safety Chair
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Reflections Showcase is Now Open |
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The Reflections Virtual Showcase is now live! We invite all of the DVMS community to view our showcase on the PTSA website under Reflections 2020.
Visit our virtual gallery featuring the artistry of our very own DVMS students. Works include dance choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography, and visual arts. The creativity and enthusiasm demonstrated in these original pieces portray the personal meaning and reflection of each artist on this year's theme, which is "I Matter Because..."
For the protection of our artists, only DVMS families with Schoolloop logins are allowed access to the Showcase. If you have any questions, please contact the Reflections Chair at dvmsptsareflections@gmail.com.
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Street Smart Monthly Contest |
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Street Smarts invites students to participate in the Street Smarts Traffic Safety Monthly Contest to WIN a $30 gift card!
The monthly contest offers students the opportunity to learn about Traffic Safety through short, interactive, and entertaining online bike and pedestrian themes.
Students have the whole month to complete all of the weekly tasks to be eligible to enter and win gift card from local small businesses in the San Ramon Valley!
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2021 Superhero Story Contest |
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Talentnook is pleased to announce the 2021 Superhero Story Contest, specifically designed for students in grades 6 through 8.
The prompt is: What the world needs now is a new superhero. Now’s your chance to create one. 2020 has been a very difficult year. We need superheroes to guide us with their magic powers. In these times, we need fighters to win for humanity. Where and who are they? What kinds of problems can they cure? What kind of world can we expect in 2021? Design your superhero to help the universe. Put your creativity and your genius to the test. We will all be grateful. Oh, and have FUN! THE BEST SUPERHERO WINS!
The contest will award two categories of winners: narrative story and graphic story (comic book style) We will pick a first-place winner for both categories as well as runner-ups. We are excited to expose our middle schoolers’ talents and concerns about the world and have students put their thoughts on paper.
The contest ends on March 31, 2021. We’ll also have a virtual awards ceremony on April 29, 2021. Further details can be found on the contest website.
Here’s to writing, here’s to getting our youth to expose their concerns, and here’s to creating enthusiasm by putting and organizing young people’s thoughts on paper. Here’s to the writing contest that gets boys and girls to not only speak their mind but also to have fun creating a better world.
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We are here as a united community to support and encourage each other to become positive, well-rounded, lifelong learners and successful leaders of the future. -Mission Statement DVMS
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