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DMS Family Emails - Updated 4/18/2025

April 18, 2025

DMS Parents/Guardians –

 

Please read below for important dates and information.

 

Upcoming Dates: 

 

April 22 – 7/8 Dodgeball Tournament

April 23 – 5/6 Dodgeball Tournament

April 25 – Spirit Day: Tie-Dye Day

April 28 – May 2 – Spring Recess

May 5 – DMS PTA Meeting 6:00 @ DMS Library

May 12 – 16 – NH SAS Testing

May 23 – Spirit Day: Tropical Vibes

May 26 – Memorial Day (NO SCHOOL)

 

 

NH SAS

Please review the attached letter and information regarding state testing that will occur in May.

 

 

From the DMS PTA

THANK YOU for helping us raise $400 for the recess/field update project by shopping at Jetpack Comics this past Sunday! 

 

STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK is almost here! We have some fun things planned, but since there are teachers and staff on this email list, I won't give away all of our plans. I will ask for your help in providing breakfast items, drinks, and paper goods for our staff breakfast on May 6th and staff lunch on May 8th. 

 

Sign up for a slot or two here: 2025 Staff Appreciation Sign-Up Genius

 

Items can be brought to the main office (or come in with your student) Monday, May 5th from 7:15-2:30 or on the morning of May 6th (7:15-7:30). Help us show some thanks to our amazing DMS staff!

 

SAVE THE DATE Wednesday, May 14th, 5-9 PM for our Thirsty Moose Restaurant Night! 10% of ALL sales (no flyer needed) will benefit the PTA and DMS community!

 

ARE YOU WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR? We are looking to fill the position of secretary on our board. Responsibilities include taking minutes at the monthly meeting and being part of the decision-making for the board and PTA. Time commitment is approximately 3-5 hours a month. If you are interested, please reply to this email and I will be sure to answer any questions you may have.

 

KNOW ANY RISING 5th GRADE PARENTS who might be interested in getting involved? Please share this information with them and encourage them to join us at our next meeting on Monday, May 5th at 6pm in the DMS Library.  You can also share this email address with them or have them text or call me at 603-397-9509.

 

We are starting to look for sponsors for the 2025 DMS PTA Pumpkin Dash to be held on October 26th. Do you know a business or organization that might be interested in helping to sponsor the race, and in return receive publicity in our PDash promotion and on race day? Please have them check out our digital sponsorship form here.

 

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 May 5 at 6 pm in the DMS library, when we will be voting on the 2025-2026 PTA budget, and on June 2, when we will vote in new officers and determine our fundraisers for the next school year. Please feel free to reach out to us with any questions at [email protected].

 

 

Annual Student Council Dodgeball Tournament
Both 5/6 and 7/8 Student Council will be running their annual fundraising dodgeball tournament. Dodgeball teams will consist of five players. Ten teams per grade can be entered into the tournament. Space is limited, teams entered are first come, first serve with their team donation of $25. Team donations collected are spent on book replacements for our outdoor libraries, staff appreciation week, spring clean-up items and flowers, and afterschool/evening activities for students. 

 

This a single elimination tournament; therefore, players can choose to leave after a loss or stay to watch the other games till 3:30pm. Like all afterschool events, this event if for students and parents do not attend. Only students playing will be allowed to stay after. All other students will be able to watch final games during our school-wide assembly at the end of the month.

 

7/8 teams will play Tuesday, April 22nd.

5/6 teams will pay Wednesday, April 23rd.

 

 

From the Deans

  • As the weather gets warmer, please review the Appropriate Attire section of the DMS Student Handbook (page 16) with your students.
  • Please remind your students that water is the only beverage allowed in school. The only time that non-water beverages are allowed is during lunch in the cafeteria. Students will be asked to discard all other drinks.
  • We are seeing an uptick in inappropriate bathroom behavior. Inappropriate and unsanitary actions will be addressed. Please talk with your children about making smart choices away from adult supervision.

 

 

From the Café

NEW Ice Cream Fridays! The Café will be selling ice cream on Fridays. Prices range from $1.00 - $1.75. Students MUST have money on their lunch account to purchase ice cream.

 

 

Yearbook – ONLY A FEW COPIES LEFT!

It is not too late to order a 2025 DMS Yearbook! Yearbooks are currently $37 and available while supplies last. Yearbooks can only be ordered online and will not be sold at school.

 

Visit https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A05024850 to order a yearbook for your child.

 

Have a great weekend!

 

Principal Dube

Dover Middle School

 

 

REPEATED & HELPFUL INFORMATION

 

DMS Staff Email Directory

District Transportation Information & Contact

Food Services

Student Handbook & Policies

 

 

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

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. 

 

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

[email protected]

603-516-7212

 

Cal Marsden 7th Grade
[email protected]

603-516-7211

 

Joan Breault 8th Grade

[email protected]

603-516-7210

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