Halloween Party

Student Council and Yearbook hosted a party for students in grade 4-6 on Thursday, October 24th.  We had about 200 students attend most in costumes!  Students danced, ate pizza, had their faces painted and participated in games/contests.  A fun time was had by all!

Conference Day Workshop

DMS staff in grade 6-8 participated in a workshop on Friday.  The workshop was presented by  Syracuse University professor, Anne Fitzsimmons.  She worked with our teachers on "Reading with a Purpose" where our teachers learned strategies and techniques to help students better understand what they are reading and find meaning from what they read.  Teachers practiced the strategies themselves and are focused on implementing a more consistent approach to reading in the classroom.

Student Council Elections 2013

Friday, September 27th was election day for students in grades 7 and 8.  Eight students ran for an office in our Student Council.  Taylor Crysler ran for Treasurer, Alyssa Goodwin and Madeline Lanning ran for Secretary, Kendall Koloski and Carly Wrobel ran for Vice President, Liliana Cushman, Ashley Gilmore and Lauren Lundrigan ran for President.  Candidates created and hung campaign posters and wrote speeches to express why they each would be the best candidate.  They talked about being a leader and a role model.  They focused on their personal attributes of being a good listener, being organized, being responsible ... all important qualites for any leader. They talked about wanted to encourage students to get involved, have a voice and make a difference. They expressed a desire to do more activities within and for our community.  Some candidates mentioned improving the physical appearance of our school, expanding privileges and seeking suggestions.   One candidate expressed her desire to "get this school to be a team; I want all kids to have an equal part in our school".  Another candidate said: "We should be known as that school who inspires others to make a change."  We are vary proud of these students who demonstrated outstanding courage and leadership ability!  Way to go!