January 31, 2025
DMS Parents/Guardians –
Please read below for important dates and information.
Upcoming Dates:
February 3 – PTA Meeting 6:00 PM in the DMS Library
February 11 – 8th Grade Parent Info Night 6-7 PM @ DHS Auditorium
February 24-28 – Winter Recess (No School)
8th Grade Parent Info Night @ DHS
Current 8th grade parents/guardians are invited to attend DHS Information night on February 11th, 6:00-7:00 PM in the DHS Auditorium. This evening is for 8th grade parents and guardians. Students will be receiving this information at school.
STAR Testing
District STAR Testing for the winter session in your child’s Math and Language Arts classes has ended. “Student Reports” were printed and sent home with your child. These reports included terminology and definitions to refer to when reading through the results. As mentioned in the fall, the STAR test is a screener to assist in monitoring student progress and ensure that we provide the right support to help all students succeed. Attached you will find an additional district communication regarding testing.
Valentine's Day Fundraising Raffle
Our DMS Student Council will be holding their annual Valentine's Day Candy Raffle all week long. Starting Friday, Feb. 7 through Thursday, Feb. 13, tickets will be sold during lunch. Three lucky winners from 5th & 6th grade and three lucky winners from 7th & 8th grade will be chosen on Valentine's Day! Raffle tickets will be sold for $0.50 each, 3 for $1.00 or 12 for $5.00!
From the DMS PTA
We're thrilled to announce that our Read-A-Thon is underway! We're counting on you to help make it a success. If you haven't already, please take a moment to activate your student’s personal reader page by clicking on the following link:
https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/r/323337333535
It only takes a minute or two, and your support will greatly assist us in meeting our goals of continuing to support anti-violence and anti-bullying programming, reimbursing teachers for supplies, transportation for field trips, and more!
Here is a quick video tutorial on signing your reader up https://youtu.be/12tmuXH8zCg (you don’t need the code if you use the link above)
Students can earn prizes - like Lickee's and Chewy's gift cards, be entered into a raffle for a basket full of Lickee's and Chewy's goodies just by signing up, gift cards to JetPack Comics, and more!
ARE YOU READY TO CRUMBL?!?!?!?!
That’s right, the DMS PTA is doing a Crumbl/Chipotle combo restaurant night in Newington on February 19th from 5-9 pm. More details coming soon!
SAVE YOUR STUFF for our SAVERS FUNDrive March 21-23
Clean out those closets and bring your no longer wanted clothes and textiles to DMS to STUFF THE TRUCK and raise money for DMS PTA programming and events.
Drop-off days and times:
- March 21 3-5 pm
- March 22 9 am - 1 pm
- March 23 12 - 4 pm
To have a vote in DMS PTA activities, events, and how we use funds to support the school community, complete your 2024-2025 dues. Just $10 helps support DMS teachers and students and gives you a voting voice in PTA-led activities and events. Join today https://24-25-dms-pta-dues.cheddarup.com.
We hope to see you at our next meeting on February 3rd at 6 pm in the DMS library or at a future meeting on the first Monday of each month through June. Please feel free to reach out to us with any questions at [email protected].
Student Drop Off and Pick Up
Please do not park in the bus loop at the main entrance during 7:00-7:30 AM or 2:00-2:20 PM. We have several buses that utilize this area during those times.
Yearbook:
2025 Yearbooks are now on sale! Yearbooks are $35 (payable in full or in 3 monthly installments) and can be purchased by clicking on this link: https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A05024850. Yearbooks will not be sold at school and can only be purchased online. If you have any questions, please email [email protected].
New this year, members of our school community can help us add photos from school-sponsored events (DMS Sports, Dances, etc.) to the Yearbook. Go to https://photos.jostens.com/MKDJTE to upload photos.
Have a wonderful weekend,
Principal Dube
Dover Middle School
REPEATED & HELPFUL INFORMATION
District Transportation Information & Contact
Attendance:
If you need to report an absence, please email [email protected] or call 603-516-7019 to leave a message.
After School Clubs:
DMS offers a variety of after school clubs. Please view the list on our website for more information. Check back as clubs are added throughout the year. DMS After School Clubs
Early Dismissals:
Students are not called to the office before a parent arrives. As soon as you check in at the window, we will call your child down.
Bus Changes:
Parents/guardians must contact First Student directly to request the change. First Student will then inform the Dover Middle School office of the updated arrangements. You can reach First Student at (603) 692-4406. They require 24 hours’ notice to be able to approve and communicate the change. Notes are not accepted from students.
Parking:
If you are dropping your child off in the morning, please do not park in the main parking lot. Numerous families have been here early and waiting in the lot, which is preventing our staff from having somewhere to park. The cafeteria opens at 6:55 and all early students can enter the building through those doors at that time.
Student Drop Off and Pick Up
You will notice that we have posted new signage at Alumni Drive and Daley Drive and the access road behind the school. We want to remind people that this is not an area to drop off or pick up students. Dover High School’s Student Services buses drop off students behind the school. We have had many instances of people passing buses and other unsafe conditions created by students walking in that area. The road is only for buses and delivery vehicles. Please arrange to drop off and pick up your students in another area. We appreciate your cooperation as we work to keep all our students safe.
End 68 Hours of Hunger:
We hope everyone is having a smooth transition back into school. We wanted to inform those who are new to the district as well as a reminder to those returning to us this year of our end 68 hours of hunger program. The 68 Hours program is a food program that each household and every student has access too. Once a week on Thursday (or earlier depending on Holiday and break schedule) the students come down at the end of the day to receive their bag(s) of groceries. The food items are non-perishables such pastas, cereal, canned goods, peanut butter, and other pantry food items. If you are interested in having your household participate, please contact your student’s counselor, and let them know. We hope you have a fantastic school year.
DMS Counselors:
Nora Marden 5th Grade
[email protected]
603-516-7283
Haley Gilmore 6th Grade
603-516-7212
Cal Marsden 7th Grade
[email protected]
603-516-7211
Joan Breault 8th Grade
603-516-7210