Diablo Vista Middle School
Danville, California
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Dear Parents,
Thank you to everyone for sending in your declarations. I know making a declaration was difficult and I appreciate the thought that went into your selections. We will be using the information to begin to plan for the return of some students in January. The Master Schedule of classes will be changing and we will begin working on that soon. There are a lot of variables to consider and we will work towards making your student's schedule the best it can be.
In this season of Thanksgiving I want to extend my gratitude for all you have done and are doing in this difficult and unique season in all our lives.
Take care and please know that you are appreciated!
Happy Thanksgiving,
Rebecca Ingram
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Tips for a Safe Thanksgiving from our Health & Wellness Chair |
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As we get ready to celebrate Thanksgiving this year, please follow recommendations to keep our families, friends and communities safe.
Do’s
- Wear a mask when not eating or drinking
- Wash your hands often with soap and water or use a good sanitizer
- Stay at least 6 ft apart from others
- Consider if those around you may be at higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19, such as older adults or those with certain medical conditions, and take extra precautions
- If gathering indoors, improve ventilation by opening windows and doors
- Limit in-person holiday gatherings to only people you live with or limit to a small group of individuals with whom you are regularly in contact
- Host a virtual holiday dinner with extended family or friends, especially if they are at higher risk for illness from COVID-19
- Encourage guests to bring food and drinks for themselves and for members of their own household only
- Wear a mask while preparing or serving food to others
- Seat people with plenty of space from one another while dining
Don’ts
- Don’t share food and drinks
- Don’t shake hands or hug. Wave and verbally greet others instead
- Avoid singing, dancing, and shouting. These activities increase your chances of catching COVID-19 through the air
- Avoid any self-serve food or drink options, such as buffets or buffet-style potlucks, salad bars, and condiment or drink stations
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8th grade ads DUE November 20th! Don't miss your opportunity to congratulate your 8th grader on their accomplishments. See the attached Yearbook flyer for details.
Would you like to help your child be in the yearbook this year? We are asking for submissions on a wide variety of topics - one is sure to fit your student! Students that submit a response and include a great photo are HIGHLY likely to be published! The many topics can be found here. Pick a topic that you think is "less popular" and you increase your chances even more. This is the historic, don't miss book of your student's school career!
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Order New Winter Spirit Wear Before Thanksgiving Break! |
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Log on TODAY and get some holiday shopping done early!
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Teacher Treats for the Holidays |
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Acknowledging our staff will look a bit different this year. Instead of donating baked or purchased treats, we would like to send each of our 70+ staff members a handwritten note and $10 gift card to help spread some holiday cheer. Let them know you're thinking of them! Send a note to say thank you, happy holidays or wish them a happy, healthy new year! Just a sentence or two will mean so much.
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DVMS Counselor Presentation |
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Our PTSA invited our counselors, Jill Cruz & Lindsey Wondowlowski, to our November Association Meeting to share more about the support they provide our students and our families. Includes Q&A at the end.
Contact Information
- 7th Grade A-L
- All 8th Graders
Lindsey Wondolowski -
- 7th Grade M-Z
- All 6th Graders
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We have some wonderful staff here to support your DVMS Eagle! |
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We are pleased to announce the results of the DVMS PTSA Reflections competition! The Award of Excellence recipients of each category have moved on to the Council level of competition. We wish all of our top entries the best of luck as they go on to represent our school! |
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Visual Arts
- Award of Excellence - Risha B.
- Award of Merit - Olivia B.
- Honorable Mention - Haley P.
Literature
- Award of Excellence - Sonya P.
- Award of Merit - Karisma S.
- Honorable Mention - Sienna W.
Photography
- Award of Excellence - Kyle P.
- Award of Merit - Roma S.
- Honorable Mention - Amanda H.
Music Composition
- Award of Excellence - Mitra K.
- Award of Merit - Ananya P.
Dance Choreography
- Award of Excellence - Braelyn S.
- Award of Merit - Sydney H.
Film Production
- Award of Excellence - Caitlin T.
- Award of Merit - Brandon C.
We invite you to view all of the artwork on the Virtual Showcase once the site is finalized. And finally, Jessica C. is the lucky winner in the drawing for the Apple Airpods!
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High School Led Tutoring at DVMS |
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We are pleased to make you aware of a SRVUSD-approved peer-to-peer tutoring organization called Crementum that was founded by a former Diablo Vista student who is now at MVHS during the 2019-2020 school year. Crementum allows students in need of help to sign up for free tutoring sessions online and be paired with a knowledgeable peer from their school. Click here for more information or here to sign up. |
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Committee Forming for Spring Festival Around the World |
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Interested in helping our Inclusion and Diversity Committee to plan and present a virtual Festival Around the World in mid-March 2021? Contact Shakeela Hurt. |
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'Quarantine & Read!' Book Fair: Nov 30 - Dec 11 |
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Just in time for winter break and the holiday season!
There are books for all ages, so the entire family will be able to find their new favorite book. Purchasing new books is a great way to support your students’ reading lives and the DVMS library.
During the weeks of the Book Fair, students will have the opportunity to create a wishlist that will qualify them to be entered to win our DVMS swag bag!
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Middle school students are invited to participate in this year's essay contest "How Can Patriotism Be Demonstrated" by the Elks of America, and is sponsored locally by the Walnut Creek Elks Lodge No. 1811.
The info will also be sent via Peachjar to families. If you or your teachers have a question, please contact Mike Schaaf. See here for details. All essays should be received no later than December 15, 2020.
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Annual Adopt-a-Family Program |
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Our annual program is going virtual! Every year the DVMS community comes together to bring holiday cheer to families in need at our sister school, Helms Middle School.
Stay tuned for details on how to contribute to this service project kicking off in December.
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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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