Dear House of Dragons,

This was a challenging week at DJMS, but we made it through — and we are ready to welcome our students back on Monday focused on #LearningIsRequired.

We ask for your continued partnership in reinforcing the importance of positive school conduct at home. The conversations you have with your children truly make a difference in how they show up each day.

On a positive note, our PBIS Staff vs. Student Volleyball Game was a huge success! Our staff competed hard, but the students came out on top — Go Dragons! 🐉

It is important to highlight that the vast majority of our students are doing the right thing every day. In fact, over 90% of our Dragons come to school ready to learn, and we are incredibly proud of them.

At the same time, we need your support in addressing student conflicts. Please remind your child that any concerns or conflicts must be reported immediately to a school official. This allows us to address situations quickly and prevent disruptions. Per the SDOC Student Code of Conduct, major campus disruptions may result in serious consequences, including a recommendation for expulsion. Our goal is to ensure that no student ever reaches that point.

Additionally, we are now just 12 school days away from the Civics EOC. Attendance is critical during this time. Please ensure your child is at school every day, on time, and ready to learn.

Dragon Families, this is a great group of students, and we truly believe in their ability to achieve greatness. Thank you for your continued support, partnership, and commitment to DJMS.

#LearningIsRequired 🔥🐉

With F.I.R.E. & Gratitude, 

-Administration

As we approach the end of the school year, we want to emphasize the importance of ensuring that all students—especially 8th grade and transferring students—are prepared to return their school-issued laptop and charger.

Please note that families are financially responsible for any missing charger. To help minimize potential costs, we encourage you to review the previous message shared regarding options for purchasing replacement chargers if needed.

Students who do not return both their laptop and charger will be placed on the school obligation list. This may result in a hold on their Focus account, which can lead to registration issues when transitioning to high school.

We kindly ask that families begin checking at home now and make any necessary arrangements. With less than one month remaining in the school year, being proactive will help avoid last-minute concerns.

Dragons,

Spiral review season is in full swing! Please review the schedule below to ensure that your students come to school especially on the assigned days listed below.

At Denn John Middle School, we believe that positive behaviors should be recognized and celebrated. That’s why we use the PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) framework to help students grow not only academically, but also socially and emotionally.

Our PBIS values are represented by F.I.R.E.:

Students are rewarded with Dragon Dollars when they show these values in action. Each month, students can use their Dragon Dollars to participate in exciting school events and activities. This not only motivates students but also reinforces the importance of good behavior and strong character.

Thank you, parents, for supporting us in encouraging students to live out our values each day! Together, we are building a school culture where #LearningIsRequired and Dragons thrive.