Deer Park Middle School

8th Grade End of the Year Activities Greeting DPMS 8th Grade Families! Here are the specific activities for your 8th grader for the last week of school. 8th graders are walking up to the High School auditorium tomorrow morning, Monday, June 12th to watch "The Book Thief" movie, as the culmination of their Holocaust novels unit. Wednesday, June 14th is the 8th grade end of the year field trip to Camp Reed for a day of swimming, fishing and hanging out. Please remember to bring a sack lunch, sunscreen and bug spray. Thursday, June 15th is the 8th Grade Recognition Assembly from 1:00 - 2:45. The doors to the DPMS gym will open at 12:45. Parking will be tight and I suggest using road side parking or parking in the Grace Church parking lot across Colville. All 8th graders will be recognized with a certificate of Middle School completion and you can expect a second email if your child is to receive a specific award. Thursday evening from 6:30 to 8:00 will be the DPMS 8th Graders ONLY Dance. We will be in the courtyard off the new bus loop on the north side of the building off C Street. Please drop off and pick up your 8th grader in the bus loop. Don't forget, Friday, June 16th is our last school day and we get out at 10:30. Thank you for a great school year, have a wonderful and safe summer and Go SPIKES! Tim Olietti Principal Deer Park Middle School Go Spikes! IMUA!

End of the Year Activities and Information! Good Sunday evening Deer Park Middle School Families. With all the end of the year information I want to convey to each grade level (and to avoid multiple robo calls), this message is to encourage you to check your email for the details on all the activities coming up in this final week of the school year. Tomorrow's activities are: 7th graders have their 4S or 7th grade, Spike, Spring, Service Project TOMORROW, Monday, June 12th in which they will be either walking or busing to an off-site location to do community service work around Deer Park from about 9:00 - 12:00. Ask your child what they signed up for and please make sure they wear proper clothes, shoes and possibly bring gloves for their project. 8th graders are walking up to the High School auditorium tomorrow in the morning to watch "The Book Thief" movie, as the culmination of their Holocaust novels unit. Award Assemblies are planned as follows: Thursday, June 15th - 8th grade awards and promotion are in the DPMS Gym at 1:00. Friday, June 16th 6th grade awards are at 8:45 and 7th graders at 9:30. An email invitation will be sent to all students getting a specific award. Don't forget, Friday, June 16th is the last school day and we get out at 10:30. Thank you for your time and please be sure to check your email for grade level specific details. Tim Olietti Principal Deer Park Middle School Go Spikes! IMUA!

8th Grade Recognition and Awards Ceremony: Thursday, June 15th 1:00 - 3:00. Friday, June 16th ---6th Grade Awards: 8:45---7th Grade Awards: 9:30 If your child is slated to get a special award you will get a specific robo email on Sunday!

Chromebook Laptop Check-In - Thrusday, June 8th! Good evening DPMS families. I hope you are well and getting ready for summer. This is a very important message for your middle schooler. Tomorrow is computer check-in day. Please make sure your child brings their Chromebook and charger to school tomorrow to avoid any additional annoyances. All Chromebooks not turned in will be disabled for the summer. Each student will have their Chromebook re-issued next year. Thank you for your support in this matter. Have a great night and Go Spikes. Tim Olietti Principal Deer Park Middle School Go Spikes! IMUA!

6th Grade Families - Camp Reed students will be back at 1:30 and can be picked up at the new, north bus loop off C Street. If students are riding the bus, they will catch the bus normally.

Congratulations 8th Grade Families! Good evening DPMS 8th grade families. I trust you are well and looking forward to closing out the 22-23 school year strong! This message is to inform you of everything as it pertains to the end of the year for 8th graders. This week we are walking small groups of 8th graders up the high school for a tour and informational meeting after lunches. Next, on Wednesday, June 14th we will be taking 8th graders on an end of the year field trip to Camp Reed and Fan Lake for the day. Then, on Thursday, June 15th we will be hosting, here at the middle school gym, an 8th Grade Awards and Promotion Ceremony at 1:00 - 2:45 with the doors opening at 12:45...all are welcome and encouraged to attend. Later that evening, from 6:30 - 8:00, we will host the annual 8th grade only dance as well! Please check out each of the attached and linked documents in the email. A packet was also sent home with students today with the same information. The field trip permission slip needs to be returned ASAP. Have a great night. Thank you for your time and Go Spikes! 8th Grade EOY Letter Important Dates for 8th Graders Tim Olietti Principal Deer Park Middle School Go Spikes! IMUA!

Middle School Dance TONIGHT 05/19/2023 3-4:30PM admission price 5.00 also concessions will be sold: chip, pizza, pop, and candy

DPMS Summer School 2023 - Information and Registration Good evening DPMS families. I hope spring is treating you well! The following information is all you need to register for Deer Park Middle School's Summer Program. All current 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students are invited to attend. Students can choose from the many great classes in the weekly sessions that interest them. You can come from one week or more... Please review the course descriptions and fill out the application form and return to the MS office OR use this online registration form. PDF Registration packet.pdf Thank you and Go Spikes! Tim Olietti Principal Deer Park Middle School Go Spikes! IMUA!

State Testing at DPMS 2023! State Testing Letter to Parents 2023 .pdf Good evening DPMS families! I hope you are well and enjoying the sun. This message is to inform you that state testing is starting next week for 6th and 8th graders with 7th starting the following week. The attached letter has all the details and we will have our testing calendar posted on our Google calendar as well. Here is a relevant highlight from the attached letter: Thank you for continuing to work with us to help your student be as successful as possible. Though always important, please take special care during the testing window to ensure your child has adequate sleep, nutrition and excellent attendance. Breakfast and lunch are free daily at DPMS. Please let us know if there is anything we can do! In addition, PLEASE make sure your student brings their CHARGED Chromebook to school each day during testing. Also, students may NOT have any electronic device with them during testing. Phones, smart watches or any other electronics, must be kept at home, in their locker or with their teacher in a secure location. Students found with electronics during testing may have to have their test invalidated and receive no score. Thank you and Go Spikes! Tim Olietti Principal Deer Park Middle School Go Spikes! IMUA!

Friday, April 28th 3rd Quarter Awards Assemblies! Good afternoon DPMS families. I wanted to let you all know that we are having our 3rd quarter awards assemblies this Friday afternoon. If your child is slated to receive a special award you should have been notified with a second email/call. We hope you can make it and celebrate your child's success with us on Friday! Friday, April 28th Awards Assemblies: 7th - 12:40 6th - 1:25 8th - 2:10 Tim Olietti Principal Deer Park Middle School Go Spikes! IMUA!

Spring Conferences at the Middle School. On Wednesday, March 29th, which is a 1/2 day with a regular start time and 12:00 release, we will once again host our Open House Celebration of Learning from 4:30 - 7:30. Come check-in with your child's teachers ton see what they have been learning and enjoy some fun. Prize drawings will be available to students who attend with an adult and visit at least eight activities/classrooms. Sixth Grade families have a Camp Reed Outdoor School information meeting at 6:00 in the cafeteria.

Spring Open House Celebration of Learning! Good evening DPMS families. I hope you are enjoying the sunny, warmer weather and melting snow as much as I am. This message is to inform you of our plan for Spring Conferences at the Middle School. On Wednesday, March 29th, which is a 1/2 day with a regular start time and 12:00 release, we will once again host our Open House Celebration of Learning from 4:30 - 7:30. Come check-in with your child's teachers ton see what they have been learning and enjoy some fun. Prize drawings will be available to students who attend with an adult and visit at least eight activities/classrooms. Sixth Grade familes have a Camp Reed Outdoor School information meeting at 6:00 in the cafeteria. Hope to see you there! Have a great night and Go SPIKES! Spring Open House Letter Tim Olietti Principal Deer Park Middle School Go Spikes! IMUA!

Nick "Coach" Brown - Celebration of Life Ceremony file:///C:/Users/vicki.offerdahl/Downloads/In%20Loving%20Memory%20of%20Nick%20Brown%20(8).pdf It is my privilege to pass on from the family this invitation to the Celebration of Life service for Nick Brown. The ceremony will be this Friday, March 24th at 6:30 at Deer Park High School. Students and their families are welcome to attend, as we remember Coach Brown together. Thank you Ohana! Tim Olietti Principal Deer Park Middle School Go Spikes! IMUA

It's Scholastic Book Fair time! Students can purchase books during school March 27th - 30th. The book fair will also be open during the spring celebration March 29th from 4:00pm-7:30pm come experience the excitement all over again with your kids. Feel free to purchase books online or in person. Every purchase supports our school. https://www.scholastic.com/bf/deerparkmiddleschool2

The last 25 shirts left in the office. All Adult size large. “For Coach Brown” T-shirts for purchase by students and families in the MS office for $3.00. Any money collected above that amount will be donated to the Brown Family.

Archery Tournament: Middle School student please arrive at DPMS by 7:00 AM Saturday, March 11th for registration. We shoot at 8:00 am sharp.

Want to know where the next sporting event is at? Click on the link attached to find out. https://arbiterlive.com/Teams?entityId=33668

Due to some dangerous weather conditions this winter that required us to close schools, we've made some changes to the 2022-23 school calendar. Click the following link to learn more: https://www.dpsd.org/article/1030332

“For Coach Brown” T-shirts for purchase by students and families in the MS office for $3.00. Any money collected above that amount will be donated to the Brown Family.

Grieving Together... DPMS Families, I want to inform you that it was with deep grief and sadness that we shared with students this morning that Mr. Nick Brown passed away at his home with family this past Saturday evening. You will recall that it was just over five weeks ago that I shared that Mr. Brown had been valiantly battling cancer for the past three years. This is what we shared with students in their 1st period classes: It is with great sadness that I have to inform you that Mr. Brown passed away this weekend on Saturday evening. As most of you know, Mr. Brown had been boldly fighting cancer for the last three years, when he took a turn for the worse in January. His family was with him Saturday and he was a warrior to the very end! No doubt many of you may have upset feelings and questions about Mr. Brown’s death. I will try to answer what I can and we can use as much class time to do so, as needed. At times like this, it is okay to cry and normal to have many different feelings, including sadness, anger, and disbelief. It is also normal if it doesn’t hit you right away, these feelings can creep up when we least expect it. Together, we can talk about whatever you may need or want to talk about. If I can not answer your questions, or you would like to talk to someone else, there are counselors and other support staff in the library and Mrs. Rosenberger’s room throughout the day. If you would like to go to talk to someone in these support rooms you may do so now. DPMS is greatly impacted and saddened by the loss of our teacher, coach, colleague and friend! Our commitment to Ohana (family) and Laulima (working together) will be tested and fortified as we navigate this together. Our DPSD Crisis Intervention Team has provided additional counseling and staff to adequately support students and staff today and tomorrow. In addition, we will continue to monitor them in the days and weeks ahead to support them in the grieving process. We strongly encourage you to speak with your child tonight about this situation and how it specifically is impacting them. You may find this resource helpful to your child during this difficult time. https://grievingstudents.org Our sincere condolences and prayers are with Mr. Brown’s family as they deal with the stinging loss of their husband, son and brother. Most Sincerely, Mr. Olietti