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Diablo Vista Middle School Newsletter
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April 25, 2017
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DVMS Foundation
Keep DVMS Class Sizes Small
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The DVMS Foundation's primary goal is to reduce class size! Without parent donations, class size will increase in everyone's Core, Science and Math classes! Your tax-deductible donation of $375 per student will help make a difference in the classroom experience for every DVMS student. Donations made by May 15 help us with early planning and staffing for next year.
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2017 PTSA Trek for Tech Walkathon
Forms Due April 25, May 2, 3 or 4 During Lunch
Friday May 5, 1-2:45pm
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The 2017 PTSA "Trek for Tech" Walkathon Fundraiser is less than 2 weeks away -- Friday, May 5th,1-2:45pm. All students attend this event and it's a great way to celebrate the end of state testing and spend a fun afternoon together while raising funds for technology. Students will walk the field, play dodgeball, enjoy courtyard activities with music and a photo booth! They will also be treated to Panda Express, popcorn and other tasty treats!
Walkathon pledge and parent approval/student waiver forms have been distributed and must be signed for your child to participate.
Students who pledge $26 or more will receive a 2017 Trek for Tech T-shirt to be worn the day of the event. Turn in completed forms and checks to the office or during lunch on April 25, May 2nd, 3rd, or 4th when T-shirts will be distributed as well. Get your T-shirts early for best T-shirt color selection!
Questions? Contact Susan Moser or Chela Martinez.
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CALLING ALL Parents - 6th-8th Grade
Volunteers Needed for 8th Grade Party - Neon Night!
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We need parents from ALL grades to help us make the 8th Grad Class Party ("Neon Night") a success! We have a lot of amazing activities planned for the class and it cannot be accomplished without help from our amazing DVMS Parents!
Sign-up to volunteer!
We will need many volunteers to make the night a success.
The party is May 19, 7-10pm. If you are unable to attend, we also have items you can volunteer to bring so you feel like you are a part of the night. Please make sure you have your name on any items that need to be returned.
NOTE: Your child may not be an 8th grader, but we still need you. AND, this is a great way to get some insight into what the 8th Grade Class Party is all about when your child's time comes.
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Help Us Recognize Those That Make
a Difference
at DVMS!
Honorary Service Award Nominations
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PTA leaders and volunteers like you do good things for kids every day!
In this time of gratitude, we wanted to give thanks for all you do to fulfill PTA's mission of positively impacting the lives of all children and families. Dedicated leaders and volunteers like you are changing
all
children's lives. THANK YOU!
If you would like to thank special people in our school community, consider nominating them for an
Honorary Service Award.
Please submit nominations of those who have provided outstanding service to Diablo Vista Middle School, and a description of what they have done to make a difference. Deb Plafker at
djplafker@me.com
Awards will be presented on Wednesday, May 17th at 8:45AM at the last PTSA General Meeting in the Library Conference Room.
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7th Grade Positive Prevention
Sexual Health Curriculum
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Last month, all 7
th
grade parents should have
received a letter
from the District Office explaining the newly mandated State of California comprehensive sexual health and HIV prevention education curriculum.
The curriculum binders are available for review in our school's office as well as at the District's Educational Services office at 699 Old Orchard Drive. If you do not want your child to participate in this required curriculum, please complete
this Google Form
no later than 3:00 pm on Friday, April 28
. The instruction will occur over several days in May.
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ATTN: Current 6th Graders
TDAP Proof Required
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Attention all current 6th grade parents - Submit Whooping Cough Booster documentation now!
All students entering 7th grade need proof of an adolescent whooping cough booster shot (TDaP, DTaP, DTP, Adacel, or Boostrix) before starting school. By law, students who do not have proof of receiving a TDaP booster shot will not be able to start school until proof is provided to the school. If your child has already had the booster after their 7th birthday please provide the signed record to the school before the close of the school year.
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WE NEED YOUR HELP!!!
Lunchtime Volunteers
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 DVMS really needs help! We need parent lunchtime volunteers to help the staff supervise lunch break. Please
sign-up for a shift
-- if you can only stay for your child's lunch or want to help EXCEPT for your child's lunch -- that's okay, it's still helpful!
We welcome any volunteers that have current SRVUSD Volunteer Clearance and appreciate any help you can give providing an extra set of eyes during lunch. If there are questions, please contact the office!
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We Want You
for 2017-18 PTSA Leadership!
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We have many appointed officer and leadership positions available and are always looking for fresh volunteers and ideas! PTSA at the middle school level is very low key! Below are the updated list of openings for DVMS PTSA School Year 2017-18:
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 Vice President of Ways and Means
- Communications Team (social media, newsletter and PTSA webpage)
- Directory
- Walkathon
- Reflections
If you are interested in becoming involved in PTSA for the 2017-18 school year, or want to learn more, please contact Parliamentarian Deb Plafker at djplafker@me.com There are many positions available!
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Congratulations and Thank You to our 2017-18 PTSA Board-Elect:
President: Regina Yang
Executive VP: Sajini Thiagaraj
Treasurer: Kim DeSimone
Financial Secretary: Debbie McGowan
Secretary: Julie Benveniste
Auditor: Christine Psefteas
VP Legislation: Anna Win
Historian: Jen Michel
Communication/Membership: Rania Narouz
VP Ways & Means: OPEN
VP Programs/
Student Services: Kira Leahey
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Superintendent's Spring Forums
April 27 and May 9
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Mark Your Calendars for the Superintendent's Spring Forums.
Superintendent Rick Schmitt will hold two forums for parents this spring at which he will provide an update on District initiatives, talk about balanced parenting and the best way to support students' academic and personal growth.
Thursday, April 27, 7-8:30pm Monte Vista High Theater
Tuesday, May 9, 7-8:30pm California High Theater
Following his remarks, there will be time for questions. We look forward to seeing you there!
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SRVUSD Special Education Town Hall Meetings
May 3, 2017
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Parents are invited to join Superintendent Rick Schmitt and Assistant Superintendent, Education Services, Toni Taylor on
May 3,
as they host two Special Education interactive Town Halls for parents. The district's vision for Special Education will be shared and parents are invited to ask questions and share their thoughts and ideas.
As we look toward the future, we are placing increased attention on Special Education in the 2017-18 school year. This includes shifting the Special Education Department and the new, yet to be identified, Executive Director for Special Education, under our Educational Services Division. As part of our work, we will focus on creating structures and supports that encourage building relationships and trust among all of our stakeholders.
To learn more, please join us on May 3 at one of the following meetings:
9-10:30 am
SRVUSD Ed Center Board Room,
699 Old Orchard Drive, Danville
6-7:30pm
Professional Development Center
Los Cerros Middle School,
968 Blemer Road, Danville
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"Tastes Like Freedom" Film Showing
Special Needs Parent Event
May 10, 7-9pm at Iron Horse MS
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Food Allergies are the Focus for the PTA Special Needs Committee's May Parent Evening.
You're invited to a showing of the new documentary about food allergies, "
Tastes Like Freedom,"
Wednesday, May 10
th
, 7-9pm in the Iron Horse Middle School Multipurpose Room.
Tastes Like Freedom
is the remarkable story of a summer camp for kids with life threatening food allergies. This intimate portrayal reveals the social and emotional challenges of living with food allergies and the freedom these kids experience at this unique camp. After the film, a panel including teen campers, Louise Tippens - Camp Blue Spruce's founder, Julie Bitler - a representative from the Sean N. Parker Center for Allergy & Asthma Research, Sahru Keiser - an associate of F.A.R.E, and other speakers will discuss how people and programs in our community are making a positive difference in the lives of our kids with food allergies.
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SRVEF Summer Imagineering Classes
Registration Now Open!
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SRVEF is pleased to once again be offering
Summer Imagineering Classes
! These 3 and 4 day classes will begin the week of June 5, and continue through week of July 24. There are 20 individual classes to choose from, for various grades from 3
rd
to 8
th
. No long term commitment! Just choose the class you like, the week you are home!
Imagineering is unique to the San Ramon Valley:
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The instructors for these classes are ALL SRVUSD employees, and most are certificated teachers!
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These classes are located on various school sites in the San Ramon Valley.
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All of the profits from Imagineering go directly to funding San Ramon Valley Unified School District programs, initiatives, and grants to support teachers, classes and students.
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Shop, Save Money for You, Earn for our School
DVMS Foundation Partners
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© 2016-17 Diablo Vista Middle School
4100 Camino Tassajara, Danville, CA 94506
(925) 648-8560 Phone | (925) 648-7167 Fax
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Attention 8th graders! Mark your calendars for all of your upcoming events!
