DeWitt Middle School

Reminder! Semester Tests are this week. The schedule is as follows: Wednesday, December 16: 1st Period, 8:05-9:15; 3rd Period, 9:20-10:35; Lunch & Review, 10:35-11:59; and 5th Period, 12:05-1:15. EARLY DISMISSAL AT 1:15. Thursday, December 17: 2nd Period, 8:05-9:15; 4th Period, 9:20-10:35; Lunch & Review, 10:35-11:59; and 6th Period, 12:05-1:15. EARLY DISMISSAL AT 1:15. Friday, December 18: 7th Period, 8:05-9:15; 8th Period, 9:20-10:35; Lunch & Review: 10:35-11:59; Make-up Tests, 12:05-1:15. EARLY DISMISSAL AT 1:15. ***Students who are done with all tests on Friday may check out early at 10:35. They must return the early check out form in order to do so. Forms must be turned in by THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17.

DeWitt School Board met last night for their December meeting. At the meeting, Dr. Hill showcased some of our art student's work to the board. We are so blessed with great students and great teachers! Thanks Mr. Guest for sharing you and your students talents with us all!

Semester Test Schedule, December 2020: -In-person students MUST come to school and take ALL tests. -They must return the early checkout form if they will leave early Friday after testing. -Early dismissal each day of semester tests is 1:15. Virtual Students: -ALL VIRTUAL STUDENTS will take ALL semester tests. -They must log in to test on the specific date and time that is on the virtual schedule. -Schedules are attached in a Google Link. Please note that virtual and in person learners do not have the same schedules. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jKQ1fl5Li4RFRv1bTJWBSLkmvSrckYyFKLvZ1r7-b6s/edit?usp=sharing -In-Person Students will bring home a copy of this on Monday. -Virtual Students will have their schedules mailed to them.

6th Grade Students will come home with their Chromebooks today. They will bring them back and forth from school to home from now on. Each night, they should charge their device to prepare for the next school day. Remember that the Chromebooks are DMS Property, and should be used for school work only. They should be put in a safe place and taken care of.

7th Grade Students will come home with their Chromebooks today. They will bring them back and forth from school to home from now on. Each night, they should charge their device to prepare for the next school day. Remember that the Chromebooks are DMS Property, and should be used for school work only. They should be put in a safe place and taken care of.

8th Grade Students will come home with their Chromebooks today. They will bring them back and forth from school to home from now on. Each night, they should charge their device to prepare for the next school day. Remember that the Chromebooks are DMS Property, and should be used for school work only. They should be put in a safe place and taken care of.

Youth Basketball Information:

Dragon Sweats & Dragon Socks make the PERFECT Christmas gifts! The sweat order is due by TOMORROW, DEC. 1 to Coach JD Gunnell. Money and order forms are due at that time. Socks can be purchased in the office, and are $15.00 each. We have a few styles to choose from.

DeWitt Football is selling their annual Dragon Sweat Bundle. You get a sweatshirt/hoodie, sweatpants, dry fit style tee, dry fit style long sleeved tee, and shorts with the Dragon Football Logo all for $80.00 a set. Order forms are in all schools in the district. Return the completed form and money to Coach JD Gunnell @DMS by TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1. Checks should be made to DeWitt High School Football.

Monday, November 23 is a scheduled digital day for our DMS Students. Students who are in-person learners will receive a paper copy of the Literacy and Math Thanksgiving work. The work will also be posted online in their Schoology Literacy & Math courses. All virtual learners and quarantined students can access and submit their work in Schoology. Please submit the work online by the deadline date or return your paper copy when school resumes on Nov. 30. ***No devices will be sent home with in-person learners over the holiday. Thanksgiving Break will be November 23-27. Students will return for learning on Monday, November 30. We hope that you all have a restful break.

Students its that time of year, DEER SEASON! We will have our 2nd annual Deer Classic. Rules are send a picture of you and your deer to Mrs.Becca at blane@dewittdragons.net or Mrs. Mikki at mmilliken@dewittdragons.net. The contest runs until the end of February 2021. There will be lots of braggin rights and prizes. Any questions come by the office between classes.

Students!! As a reward for working hard and making gains in iReady, we will reward you with a Christmas movie & chances to win prizes!! See the attached photo below.

We are aware of the internet outage yesterday afternoon. It seems that it was late last night or early this morning when services were restored for the most part. Dragon Academy Students: Your teachers will communicate with you about what to do for yesterday's assignments. If you have any questions or are still experiencing trouble, call the office and let us try and assist you. Thank you!

DMS students & staff have enjoyed showing our "Drug Free Pride" this week with crazy sock day & team spirit day. Tomorrow is our last day of Red Ribbon Week, and our theme is "PINK OUT."

2nd Nine Weeks Reminder for Virtual Students & Students in Quarantine: We have the 1st weeks behind us. It seems that students and teachers are more comfortable with navigating through Schoology. Please be sure that you are checking in with roll calls in each class DAILY. Also, be mindful of when your assignments are due each week, and turn them in before the deadline. Work not turned in on time will not be accepted for full credit.

Parents: Did you know that you can get email notifications about your child's grades from Schoology? I'm sharing a link that you can use to get you to a page that will provide you step-by-step directions on how to receive these notifications. https://support.schoology.com/hc/en-us/articles/201000903-Parent-Email-Digest-and-Overdue-Notifications-Email

Report Cards are going home with students today. Remember, Parent Teacher Conferences will be tomorrow, October 27. Students will be dismissed from school at 1:15. Our conferences will be done via phone this time. We will call you sometime between the hours of 2-6 p.m. if you indicated on your letter that you wish to speak with us. Please review your child's progress on their report cards with them and be prepared for our call.

Please see the attached flyer for more information about Red Ribbon Week:

UPDATE: The 7th Grade Dragons & JR High Dragons game against Crossett will be played on THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29 at 5:30 & 7:00 respectively.

Monday, October 12, is our first Digital Day. Here are some reminders for all DMS Students & Parents: -Students who requested a school device will bring them home today, Friday, October 10. -Students should use the devices responsibly. Keep them away from food & drink, and not allow anyone else to use the device. -Students should do schoolwork only on the device. -Students should charge their device Monday night so that they can return a fully charged DEVICE & CHARGER on Tuesday, October 13. -All school work will be assigned by teachers and the work and instructions will be in their Schoology Accounts. -DMS WIFI will be up and working all weekend and on Monday. If you have an issue with your own internet, parents can park in our parking lots while their student submits their work. -Should you run into any issues: 1. Email your teacher OR 2. Contact the office, 870-946-3708. We will guide you or direct you to someone who can help you with your issue. Thank you & have a great weekend. -Mrs. Rachel Mitchell, DMS Principal