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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.
MAY

May 10
STAAR 5th & 6th Math, 8:45am-1:00pm
(No volunteers on campus)

May 11
STARR 5th & 6th Grade Reading,
8:45am-1:00pm
(No volunteers on campus)

May 12
STAAR 5th ONLY Science, 8:45am-1:00pm
(No volunteers on campus)

May 13
GT referral window closes

May 13
PTO Meeting (NEW DATE), 9:30am

May 13
Spirit Shop, 11:00am-1:30pm

May 13
4th Grade Fun Night, 4:45-7:00pm

May 13
Library Books DUE

May 16
6th Grade Battle of the Books

May 17
Band Spring Concert at CSHS, 5:30-7:00pm

May 18
Faculty Meeting (no tutorials)

May 18
New Parent Orientation, 6:00-8:00pm

May 18
Band Field Trip to NRH2O

May 19
Last Extended Day

May 20
Art Club Breakfast

May 20
Tug of War Assembly

May 23
Dragon Day

May 25
6th Grade Awards Ceremony/Clap In,
9:30-11:30am (NEW TIME)
Early Release at 12:40pm

May 26
Yearbook Distribution, 8:25-8:35am
Early Release at 12:40pm
(LAST DAY OF SCHOOL)
5th & 6th Grade
Tuesday, May 10 - Math
Wednesday, May 11 - Reading
 
5th Grade ONLY
Thursday, May 12 - Science
 
Testing will be 9:00am to 1:00pm. The Durham campus will be closed to visitors during testing hours.
 
  • Attendance is crucial.
  • NO early dismissals.
  • NO interruptions - NO exceptions.
  • Charge you laptop overnight (make sure it is fully charged.
  • NO ELECTRONIC DEVICES (cell phones, smart watches, etc.) in classrooms during testing.
  • Students should bring a book to read after their test is complete. Kindles, iPads, etc. are not allowed.
  • Students will resume their instructional day after testing is complete.
  • Students must bring a lunch or purchase a lunch from the cafeteria. No outside food will be allowed or delivered.
  • Water will be provided during testing. 
  • Snacks must be nut/tree nut free. Good options for snacks are plain pretzels, gold fish or animal crackers. To minimize noise, please put snacks in a small Ziploc baggie.
May is Better Hearing and Speech Month! 

BHSM provides an opportunity to raise awareness about communication disorders and the role of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists in providing life-altering treatment. For 2022, the theme is "Connecting People". School-based SLPs work with students in grades K-12 as well as children ages 3-5 years. SLPs help eligible students effectively use their speech and language skills to be successful within the educational environment. Some areas where SLPs help students include speech sounds, spoken and written language, stuttering (fluency), cognition, social communication, and augmentative and alternative communication.

DIS LOST & FOUND
is once again overflowing.
Please encourage your student to stop by and search for a jacket, lunch box or water bottle. Parents are also welcome to visit the front office and take a look!
2022 GT Testing Referral Window
for Current CISD Students:
April 25th-May 13th
DIS Gifted and Talented Testing for current CISD students that have completed their 2021-2022 school year on a Carroll ISD campus will be on June 2nd or August 2nd and 3rd. To register your child for testing, please click on the link HERE and complete the form by Friday, May 13th at 4:00 p.m.
More information regarding GT testing and DIS summer testing dates can be found HERE.

DIS Cafeteria Volunteers
The DIS Cafe is still in desperate need of help in serving student lunches. Come make a difference for the students and staff of DIS! Please sign up using the following link:


Please also read and comply with the attached procedures!
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!
 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]

Click HERE for May edition of "Life in the Library"

ALL LIBRARY BOOKS ARE DUE BY MAY 13th!

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR STUDENTS
CHECK THEIR LIBRARY RECORD,
SO BOOKS CAN BE RETURNED ON TIME. THANK YOU!
FROM THE DESK OF NURSE SALLEE

ATTENTION 6TH GRADE PARENTS 
Please remember to bring a copy of updated shot records
to the DIS Nurse. 
Students are required to have current immunizations to start 7th grade. 
After June 1, all immunizations should sent to the
CMS Nurse, Madison Pimpo.

Nurse Sallee (817) 949-5351
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.
ALL parents are welcome to join us in the DIS PTO room on Friday, May 13th 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 & Administration. Please check in at the front office. 
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