Derby

Middle School

801 E. Madison

Ave., Derby, KS

67037

PrincipalClinton Shipley cshipley@usd260.com

Assistant

PrincipalAmanda Rohr mrohr@usd260.com

Office316.788.8580

Fax316.788.8062

Attendance316.788.8552

School Website

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MAY 2017

8TH GRADE CELEBRATION WILL BE MAY 16THANY 8TH GRADER with an F, OSS, or more than 3 days of ISS will be ineligible to attend 8th Grade Celebration

WARM WEATHER/DRESS CODEWe are glad the warm weather has finally arrived, but please remember that students are expected to follow the DMS dress code. Clothing is expected to fit properly and be worn in good taste. Tank top straps must be a minimum of 2 inches in width. Shorts and skirts must reach mid-thigh in length: short shorts, boxers and swimsuits are not to be worn. The showing of undergarments is not acceptable. The dress code is listed on page 23 of the student agenda handbook. Students who are in violation of the dress code will receive consequences ranging from being asked to change or alter their clothing to suspension.

ATTENTION 6TH GRADE GIRLSThere will be a Volleyball Clinic, at DMS, for any 6th grade girl

interested in playing volleyball next year. Mark your calendar for May 9th thru May 12th. More information will be sent out closer to

the date or you can see Coach Henson in room G9.

LAST DAY OF SCHOOLThe last day of the school year will be May

25th. Students should not bring backpacks to school on that day. Students will be released

from Panther Stadium at 11:35

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YEARBOOKS

Have you ordered your yearbook yet? The deadline for ordering yearbooks is April 30th. You can order thru Efunds or come by the office. The cost is $38

BOXTOPS

Our school will be collecting BOXTOPS for the month of March. We will have boxes located in the office and in the library for drop off! All proceeds from the Boxtops will go to your DMS Pams to help provide things for your school and your teachers!

LOST AND FOUND

The lost and found boxes are overflowing! Smaller items (glasses, keys, wallets, jewelry, phones etc) are in the office. The box for larger items (coats, backpacks, etc.) is in C hall outside the auditorium. Please make sure you check these places for anything you might be missing.

TUTORINGThe last day of after school tutoring, in the Media Center, will be May 17th.

DERBY / WICHITA SAFE SLEEP COMMUNITY BABY SHOWEROn Saturday, June 3, 2017 from 11 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. the Derby Health Collaborative is partnering with the Sedgwick County Health Department, Kansas Children Service League and the KIDS Network to educate pregnant women and their support systems on safe sleep. This community baby shower will provide, based upon availability, a safe portable crib or a wearable blanket to pregnant women who complete the safe sleep training. The Community Baby Shower will be held at: Oaklawn Activity Center 4904 S. Clifton, Wichita, KS 67216Day: SaturdayDate: June 3Time: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.Location: Oaklawn Activity Center

Panther Leadership Academy 2017

DHS will be offering a 3 day leadership camp. It will be put on by experienced leaders from the Derby High School Student Council. Information is as follows:

Who: Any student grades 3-6When: May 30th - June 1st Where: DHSRegistration is $25 before May 1st and then $30 until filled. All paid registrations come with a Tshirt. A limited number of scholarships are available.

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Nurse’s News

Immunizations

6th Grade Parents - A Tdap vaccine and 2nd Varicella vaccine are required prior to entering 7th grade. If you are at the Doctor’s office, check to make sure your immunizations are up to date. If they are not, get the

required vaccine and turn the paperwork into the office ASAP. If they are up to date, please send in a current immunization record so we can be sure that our records are up to date as well.

Fall 2017 Athlete Parents - Your immunization record must be up to date prior to participating in practices in the fall. Please get them updated prior to the end of the school year.

Any student participating in Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA) athletics will not be allowed to participate until immunizations have been updated.

If you are unsure if your student is up to date, please contact Robin Westerman, school nurse, at rwesterman@usd260.com or 788-8551.

Media Center NewsThe library will not allow anymore book checkouts after May 1st. Book drop off boxes are located in A-Hall and inside the media center.Be sure to return your materials ontime to avoid library fines!

Lost or Damaged BooksOccasionally, there is some confusion over the textbook rental fee. Please discuss with your child the policy as the textbook rental fee does not cover the cost of any book or property checked out to a student and subsequently reported as lost or damaged. The cost of lost or damaged materials will be decided at the time the report is made.

CAFETERIA NEWSStarting on May 1st all meals must be paid for at the time of purchase. No student will be allowed to make a purchase with a negative balance. All current negative balances must be paid on or before May 15th.

Career Day 2017Our annual career day will take place on May 16th from 8:30 till 11:30. Many community members volunteer their time to to help inspire our 8th grade students, before making their transition into high school, where they will have the opportunity to choose a pathway for career choice. The 8th grade students will be given the opportunity to select their top 5 presenters and listen to what they have to say. Each presentation will last 30min.

Teen Leadership IIThe teen leadership class has the opportunity to partnership with the city and travel each week to experience different aspects of career, education, as well as job description. This class is learning about all parts of city management.

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Upcoming Events

MAY:

1st

2nd Track @ Andover Middle 3:15pm

2nd Soccer vs Haysville @ Panther Stadium 4pm

2nd 6th grade Honor Choir Concert 6:30pm

4th 6th grade Band Concert @ 7pm

16th 8th grade Celebration 1:30pm

16th 7th/8th Jazz Band Concert 7pm

16th 8th grade Career Fair

18th Girls Tennis Try its 3:30pm

18th Vocal Music Variety Show 7pm

25th LAST DAY OF SCHOOL/

RELEASED AT 11:35

Track @ Eisenhower Middle 3:30pm

4th Tennis vs Wellington @ DHS 3:30 pm

5th Girls Tennis Information Mtg 750am

6th Soccer Pioneer League Tournament @ Haysville 9am

8th Pioneer League Tennis Tournament @Mcpherson High 9am

8th PAMS PTO meeting in K8 6:30pm

9th Track Pioneer League Meet @ Salina Lakewood Middle 2pm

9th Girls Tennis Try it 3:30pm

9th -12th Volleyball Clinic 3:30

10th 8th grade Celebration Meeting 6:30pm

11th Girls Tennis Try it 3:30pm

11th Orchestra Concert @ Auditorium 7pm

12th Team Activity Day

16th Girls Tennis Try it 3:30pm