Service Learning

National Junior Honor Society students gave a presentation to DMS students on service learning.  They shared what it means to them, why they do it and how they want to make a change in the world and help change someone's life... Including their own! Their hope is their message will encourage their classmates to do the same. 

End of the Marking Period Recognition

We recognized a number of students for their achievements throughout the first marking period. Congratulations to all our students and their achievements.  Keep up the good work!!!

Honoring our Veterans

What is a veteran and what is Veteran’s Day?  Students from Mrs. Carey’s 5^th grade class spent time interviewing family members, relatives, or family friends who have either served in a branch of the military or are still presently serving.  They then wrote an essay and created a visual display honoring that service member.  Bridget Manahan, a student in Mrs. Carey’s class, said it best…….”What does Veteran’s Day mean to you?  Honestly, to me it meant, “Yes!  We get a day off from school!”  But now I know what Veteran’s Day is really for.  It’s for honoring the people who have served and are still serving to protect our country.”  

Citizenship and Effort Breakfast

Congratulations to all our 4th, 5th and 6th grade students who were recognized for Citizenship and Effort at our PTA sponsored quarterly breakfast this morning! Way to go students!

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!