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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 15
Spirit Shop
11:15am-1:30pm

October 15
6th Grade Fun Night
4:00-6:00pm

October 20
Faculty Meeting (no tutorials)

October 20
Evacuation Drill

October 22
PTO Meeting

October 22-29
Book Fair

October 25-29
Red Ribbon Week
M-Wear a Hat
T-Wear a College Shirt
W-Wear 80's clothing
TH-Wear Superhero clothing
F-Wear a Halloween Costume
(Must be school appropriate - no masks and/or props!)


NOVEMBER

November 2
Class Pictures and Make Up Picture Day

November 11
Veteran's Day

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.
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!
Carroll ISD provides an environment supportive of good nutritional choices as required in wellness policy . Policy FFA (Legal/Local). In cooperation with this policy, parents are limited to bringing food and drinks to school for their child(ren) only and may not provide food or drinks to any other students.

Welcome to the 2021-2022 school year!
We are excited to have the opportunity to work with your families. 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 newsletter:
FROM THE DESK OF NURSE SALLEE
STUDENT MEDICATION
If your child carries his or her own inhaler or epi-pen,
you must file paperwork with the nurse. Please email [email protected] to request the correct paperwork. 
We want to make sure that every student is safe!
Nurse Sallee (817) 949-5351

Click HERE for
Life in the Library October Edition 


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.
6th GRADE FUN NIGHT THINGS TO KNOW:
🎉THIS Friday, October 15th 4-6pm!
🎉 We need MORE parent volunteers, please take a look at the sign up 👇🏻
🎉 Purchase tickets online at dispto.com on or before Thursday for $20. Friday during lunch and after school we will be selling tickets for $25. Admission INCLUDES a slice of pizza and a drink.
🎉 Fun Night begins at 4 pm! Dodgeball games are set by homeroom class. There will also be a DJ and dancing, bingo and MORE! EXTRA slices of pizza, snacks and drinks PLUS trinkets are available for purchase too, so have your kids BRING EXTRA CASH!
🎉 Fun Night ends at 6 pm!
🎉 We only have two Fun Nights per grade per year. It’s a fun way to raise money for the school and the kids get to enjoy time with their friends in a relaxed and safe environment.
BOOK FAIR VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The book fair is coming October 22-29th!!! We need help making this a big success for DIS. Please visit www.dispto.com to volunteer time or snacks. Thank you in advance! 






DIS
Spirit Shop open
THIS FRIDAY!




PTO MEETING
ALL parents are welcome to join us in the DIS PTO room on Friday, October 22 at 9:30am for our general PTO meeting. This is a great opportunity to meet other DIS parents, learn about DIS, and hear from your PTO & Principal Wyrick. Please check in at the front office. 






Cadet Fall Clinic
is for all students grades 5th-8th.

Come find out what Color Guard is all about and perform the
Dragon Fight song
with the amazing
Carroll Dragon Band
during the half time
show on October 29th!
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.