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THE BULLDOG CONNECTION

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January 2018

DERBY MIDDLE SCHOOL BULLDOG CONNECTION Message from the Principal: At the November 27 Board of Education meeting, the Derby Public Schools’ Board of Education approved the district utilizing the automated Securly Monitoring and Alert System on Middle School Chromebook devices only. No other devices will be monitored at this time. District staff is training with Securly throughout the month of December and monitoring will begin on January 2, 2018. As part of the Derby Public Schools implementation of the Securly System Alerts, remote, keyword searches related to self harm and cyberbullying will be conducted on user web searches, google chat, and social media (only Google+, Facebook and Twitter) posts on district issued student Chromebook devices. These keywords are determined by Securly software and are not divulged to district staff or students to insure unbiased monitoring. Once keywords are identified on a district issued device, a notification will be sent to key school district personnel to include: Middle School Building Principals, Technology Department Director, Safety and Security Officer, Superintendent of Schools and Assistant Superintendents. Designated building administrators will review and evaluate the alert for content and credibility. During school hours, after hours, weekend and holidays, these administrators are the point of contact to evaluate the alert and forward it to the appropriate personnel, i.e. School Resource Officer, Social Worker or Counselor. In the event an emergency response is warranted, parents and/or local police authorities may be contacted as well. Notifications and alerts regarding both self harm and cyberbullying received will be handled within a reasonable timeframe. Derby Public Schools does not assume any duty or obligation to continuously monitor any notifications or alerts, but will use the Securly software as an aid to monitor internet searches and activity. Click HERE to view Frequently Asked Questions regarding Securly.

Derby Middle School 801 E. Madison Ave. Derby, KS 67037 T: 316-788-8580 F: 316-788-8062 Attendance Line: 788-8552 http://dms.derbyschools.com

Principal Clinton Shipley [email protected]

Assistant Principal Amanda Rohr [email protected]

Important Dates 4 – BACK TO SCHOOL 8 – PAMS 6:30 9- Spelling Bee @ Salina Lakewood 3:30pm 12- Spring Pictures Sports Pictures 15 – NO SCHOOL/MLK DAY


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ATTENDANCE - 788-8552 If your student will be absent or tardy for school, please call the attendance line and leave a message with the following information:

*Student’s name (spelling if needed) *Your Name and relationship to student *Reason for the absence Check outs during school hours must be done thru the front office. Please bring your photo ID. Checkouts between 11:00 and 12:30 are discouraged due to our lunch schedule and may take longer than normal.

STUDENT RESOURCES TUTORING –POWER HOUR WILL RESUME ON JANUARY 15TH. We will have Power Hour (tutoring) in the mornings and afterschool. Students are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity for assistance with assignments. The schedule for power hour is as follows: *PLEASE NOTE THE ADDED DAYS FOR EVENING SESSIONS 7:20-7:50 – Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri 3:30-4:30 – Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs


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Girls on the Run is returning to DMS this Spring!! Girls on the Run is an after school program like no other! Twice per week for 10 weeks, girls will have fun, make friends, increase their physical activity, and learn important life skills. Trained and caring coaches lead girls through interactive lessons and running activities at each practice. The season ends with a noncompetitive 5k event. First meeting will be FEBRUARY 26TH AT 3:30

Participation in Girls on the Run transforms girls’ lives by helping them increase their self confidence, develop healthy relationships, and feel good about themselves, inside and out. Registration Opens: January 29 Program Location: Derby Middle School Program Fee: $120 *Financial Assistance Available

As the school year progresses please continue to make your student’s attendance a priority. Middle school students who are chronically absent, missing more that 10% of the school year, are at high risk of being off track for graduation. Please keep in mind the following:

• Student should be at school unless they have a fever of 100.0 (and should be fever free for 24 hours

before returning to school), are vomiting (not associated with coughing), or have diarrhea. • Make sure that you are contacting the office the morning of the absence at 788-8580 if your student

has to miss school. • Keep track of your student’s absences. • Make sure your child feel connected and engaged at school. • Make sure you are in contact your student’s teachers and school staff if you have a concern. • NEVER be afraid to ask for help. If you are having difficulty getting your student to come to school

please contact the student support staff for help.

DERBY MIDDLE SCHOOL SRO Officer Norris is located in the main office. Please look him up on the DMS SRO fb


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page. If you need to email him you can do so at [email protected] **STUDENTS: Please be aware that crossing the street against the light can be very dangerous. DO NOT attempt to cross in front of oncoming cars, and please do not reach out and touch cars as you are crossing or they are passing by. Please make sure if you are walking to or from school that you are using the crosswalks and being safe!

NURSE’S NEWS Dental Screenings: To comply with the Kansas Statute 72-5201 requiring free dental inspections annually for all children, GraceMed will be providing Free Dental Screenings to all students enrolled at Derby Middle School. The screenings will take place on Tuesday, January 30, 2018. All students will be seen unless an opt-out form is signed and returned to the office. The forms will be available in the office after the students return from Winter Break and will be due January 22, 2018. More information will be provided after the break. Vision & Hearing Screenings: Kansas schools are required by law to provide vision and hearing screenings on all school aged children. Vision & Hearing screenings will be done at DMS in January and February. 6th and 8th graders will receive hearing screenings and 7th graders will get vision screenings. A note will be sent home with all students who do not pass a screening for further evaluation.

ATHLETICS AND ACTIVITIES

The athletic department is gearing for the upcoming sports season. All students interested in participating must have a completed physical on file in the office prior to participation to include tryouts.

Game schedules are available on the Pioneer League website.

Basketball Games: Girls: 8 @ DMS 5pm 11 @ Salina Lakewood 5pm 18 @ Mcpherson 5pm 22 @ DMS 5pm


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25 @ Andover Central 5pm 29 @ DMS 5pm Boys: 8 @ Chisolm Middle School 5pm 11 @ DMS 5pm 18 @ DMS 5pm 22 @ Maize South 25 @ DMS 5pm 29 @ Valley Center 5pm Dms Wrestling practice will begin Thursday January 4th from 3:35 tp 5:30. The first few meets will be as follows:

Wrestling: 23 @ DMS 4:30pm 27 @ Maize 9:00am 30 @ Goddard 4:30pm

CONGRATULATIONS to the following students who won the DMS Spelling Bee for their grade and will be participating in the Pioneer League Spelling Bee on January 9th at Salina Lakewood Middle School 3:30pm:

Addison Leggett 6th grade

Haley Waughtal 7th grade

Nathan Cockrell 8th grade


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