Deer Park Middle School

On behalf of Deer Park School District, Happy New Year!

Many thanks to DPSD's School Board Members! https://www.dpsd.org/page/board-of-directors

Sixth graders at DPMS helped collect, sort, and organize food for our local Greenhouse Food Bank. Students picked up the food, sorted and organized it, and delivered it to the Greenhouse so the food could be ready for distribution. Thank you DPMS for your service and for supporting our community!

Congratulations to DPMS Wrestling! They finished their season last week at the League Championship earning 2nd place! We are proud of each student who participated this year. Special recognition goes to: Champions Logan Crawford, Sam Race, Ryder Williams, Landon McCoy, and William Lang-Senesey, and 2nd Place Caellum Acorn and 4th place Jackson Darnall *Thank you to the community for supporting the levy which funds these activities for students!

Deer Park School District wishes our community and families a delightful and wonderful holiday break: December 23 - January 3. Happy New Year!

Want to learn more about how WA schools are funded? Learn more here: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2495/dpsd/4350105/Web_Version_-_Funding_FAQs.pdf

Hello DPMS Musicians and Families, This email is to remind you that Thursday, December 12th is our winter concert for 6th grade band and jazz band. The concert starts at 7PM in the DPMS gym. Students should arrive by 6:30 PM to set up their instruments. Please help your students remember to wear their DPMS music polos. Looking forward to a great performance! -Mr. Dysart Mr. Benjamin Dysart Band and Choir Teacher Deer Park Middle School (509) 464-5845

School Funding: Do you know how schools are funded and what the current reality is for WA state schools? Learn more here: https://www.waschoolfunding.org/ Schools do not receive any funding for capital projects, renovations, or updates to HVAC, etc. from the state.

DPMS Comprehensive Sexual Health Education (CSHE) Good evening DPMS families. This message, and the two links below, which are also posted to our website, communicates upcoming lessons in our Health & Fitness courses related to sexual health. DPMS CSHE Dates and Subjects - Here you will find our specific dates of instruction and a brief description of what will be taught in Health and Fitness classes grades 6, 7 and 8. These lessons will begin the second week of January. CSHE Opt Out.pdf If you would like to opt your child out of a particular lesson or are choosing to opt-out of the entire sexual health unit, this is the form you will fill out and return to the DPMS office. Of course, we will have alternate learning for students who are not participating in these lessons. Rest assured, great care and concern were given to choosing a sexual health curriculum that met the letter of the law, but also met the expectations and general sentiment of our Deer Park community. These lessons are in no way meant to, nor intended to replace or subvert what you as families teach your children at home, but rather to encourage open communication at home around these more sensitive and important topics. In fact, there are a number of lessons that ask students to engage in conversation with parents on specific topics related to sexual health. The curriculum is available for review at both the Deer Park School District main office as well as here at DPMS. If you are interested in reviewing the materials, please call and reserve a time. As always, thank you for your support and willingness to partner with us in educating YOUR children. We are honored. CSHE Opt Out.pdf 2024-2025 Dates Taught Comprehensive Sexual Health Educaution.docx.pdf Have a great night, and Go SPIKES! Tim Olietti Principal Deer Park Middle School Go Spikes! IMUA!

Please find the December update from Dr. Allman: https://5il.co/3214j

DPSD staff wishes you a Happy Thanksgiving!

Remember to bring your CHARGED CHROMEBOOK and clean out your locker why you are at conferences to day.

The Facilities Advisory Committee will be meeting on Monday, Dec. 2. We'd like your input! Please join us!

EARLY RELEASE ON 11/25--12:00PM DISMISSAL NO SCHOOL REST OF THE WEEK DO TO--CONFERENCES--THANKSGIVING BREAK CLASS RESUMES DECEMBER 2ND REGULAR BELL SCHEDULE

In the event of a school delay or closure, families will be notified no later than 6:00 am via social media, the DPSD website, email, Deer Park School District App notification, robocall, and local news stations. Please be safe! Link here: https://5il.co/28lnn

November 13 is World Kindness Day! The day promotes kindness, empathy, and goodwill. Share your ideas that encourage us to go beyond our daily routines and make a positive difference in the lives of others. If you would like some ideas here are some: https://www.randomactsofkindness.org/printables/2024-25_Kindness_Calendar_for_Schools.pdf

1st Quarter Awards Assemblies! Good evening DPMS families. I hope you are well and have enjoyed the fall! I wanted to let you all know that we are having our 1st quarter awards assemblies this Friday afternoon. If your child is slated to receive a special award you will be notified with a second email/call. We hope you can make it and celebrate your child's success with us next Friday! Friday, November 15th Awards Assemblies: 7th - 12:40 6th - 1:25 8th - 2:10 Tim Olietti Principal Deer Park Middle School Go Spikes! IMUA!

Remembering and honoring our veterans. Thank you for your service!

Each of our schools honored and remembered veterans today. Students learned about the meaning of Veteran's Day, each of the armed forces, and expressed gratitude to all veterans. May you remain in our hearts as we are grateful for your service!

Thank You Veterans! Good evening DPMS families. This email is an invitation to our Veteran's Day Assembly tomorrow @ 2:00 in the Gym. All are welcome as we acknowledge and show our appreciation for the sacrifice all of our Veterans have given our country. Please enter through the gym door (after 1:45) and look for seating in chairs on the floor. I am also attaching our Veterans Assembly Slide Show that our students made to honor our families specific veterans. Thank you and have a great night and remember that Monday is a non-school day holiday. And of course, Go Spikes! Tim Olietti Principal Deer Park Middle School Go Spikes! IMUA!