March 9th (Tomorrow): PTA Meeting/8:30AM/Del Mar Library
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March 10th: Del Mar Dance! 6:30-8:30PM
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March 20th: NO SCHOOL/ Staff Development Day
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March 21st Redwood Principal Talk at Del Mar/ 5 PM
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April 10th-14th: NO SCHOOL/Spring Break
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April 20th: Open House/6-7:30PM
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Families,
Our 7th grade class participated in the Breaking Down the Walls program on Monday (pictures below). It was powerful to see our students engaged in relationship building practices along with our staff members. Our goal was to create more empathy and a better understanding of other people’s stories in order to have a thriving school culture. Thank you to all who helped make the program a success.
On another topic, “growth mindset” is a term used a lot in education. The learning process should be something each student values. It is something we, as parents, should also recognize as an important part of educating our children. The mental struggle can produce great results. I recently read an article and a quote by author Christopher Grobe, describing his own struggle with writing: “Each time I embark on a new writing project, I find that I’ve forgotten how to write. I type and delete sentence fragments. I list claims in a random order – then decide that most of them are indefensible. It feels awful. I feel stupid. But from long experience, I know these feelings will eventually subside. Soon, I’ll see the outline of an argument; I’ll trace it badly, then better, then well. At some point I’ll start imagining an audience whose phantom quibbles and confusions can be addressed by writing better.” As our students are entering their final trimester of the school year, it is important that we remember that a productive struggle is an important part of the learning process.
This week the students are busy with MAP Testing (Measures of Academic Progress) in English, math and science. This data helps the teachers track the progress of our students and helps us identify areas of strength and growth in our practice.
Best Wishes,
Chad Stuart (he/him)
Principal
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8th Grade News--Redwood Information Night, Panorama Photo and graduation!
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Redwood High School Information Evening:
8th grade parents & students: please join Redwood High School’s principal. Mr. Barnaby Payne, along with some of their students for an 8th grade information session about Redwood High School. The event will take place in our gym at Del Mar at 5:00 PM on Tuesday, March 21.
8th Grade Graduation News:
Look for an email coming soon with details about lots of wonderful end of year activities planned for the Class of 2023. Save the date: June 9th at 2 PM for our Del Mar Graduation Ceremony.
8th Grade Panoramic Picture:
The Class of 2023 will have their Panoramic photo taken outside on our field on Wednesday, March 22nd during Advisory Class. Please be sure your 8th grader is here that day (we want all 125 students in the shot)! To order a copy of this keepsake photo, please see the information below.
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The dance will be taking place this Friday from 6:30-8:30PM. If your student did not purchase a ticket at this point, it is ok to buy one for $20 at the door, however since the deadline has past, door tickets do NOT include food. Attached HERE are very important dance expectations. Please be sure to read them before sending your child to the dance.
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A special thank you to the Foundation for Reed Schools for their support of our electives program. They help fund our art, music and Design Lab classes. We couldn’t provide these opportunities to our students without your support of our Foundation. Thank you to our community!
Last week, our “Music Wheel” classes performed on the blacktop in front of some of the parents and peers. They did a terrific job of displaying their skills and progress.
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Current 6th Grade Students-We Need Proof of Tdap Booster Shot and 2 Varicella Shots
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THANK YOU TO THOSE WHO SUBMITTED ALREADY. IF YOU HAVE NOT, PLEASE READ:
Parents must submit proof of the following immunizations for their student(s) prior to entering 7th grade:
- ONE Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis) booster (given on or after 7th birthday-typically given at age 10/11)
- TWO Varicella/Chicken Pox vaccinations (please double check your record)
Please email the record to delmar@reedschools.org or bring in a hard copy. You may also upload the documents into Actionaly through the email that was sent last week. If your student has not had the required immunizations, please contact your child’s healthcare provider as soon as possible to schedule an immunization appointment for any missing vaccinations. Thank you!
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The second trimester came to an end last Friday. Our teachers are working hard to finalize grades. We will be emailing out the report cards mid-week next week. Please keep your eye out for the email and/or check Alma later in the week.
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DistrictWide Safety Drill
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On March 16, 2023, RUSD will conduct a districtwide Shelter-in-Place drill (without evacuation). As we continue to practice our safety practices, we will continue to hone our emergency communication practices to students, staff, and families. A reminder will be sent on a March 15, and keep in mind it is only a drill. Please note that you will receive a call from a number with an Oregon area code: 503-946-xxxx.
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Art Show At Belvedere-Tiburon Library
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The new Belvedere Tiburon Library Art Gallery will feature 40 masterpieces created by Del Mar Middle School Art students. Please visit the library March 16th through April 13th.
Artists are depicting their “Happy Place” and how nature in our local city and landscapes provide them with inspiration, enjoyment and peace.
A reception will be held Thursday, March 16th , 5:00 pm -6:30pm. All families are welcome.
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Artwork by Skye Haynes, 7th Grade
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March Breakfast and Lunch Menu:
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SAVE THE DATES FOR SPRING EVENTS!
Friday 4/28 - Boutiques, Bites, & Bubbles!
Saturday 5/6 - Gala - Sit Down Dinner, Dancing, Auction!
WE NEED YOUR HELP!
We need lots of help making these events successful.
Throw a Sign Up Party! Become a Corporate Sponsor! Donte to our Silent or Live Auction!
More information on how to help and events details can be found on our website HERE. Tickets will go on sale at the end of March.
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Del Mar PTA Meeting 8:30 Tomorrow
Our March PTA meeting will take place in the Del Mar Library tomorrow, Thursday March 9 at 8:30am. Please join us and find out what the PTA has planned for the rest of the school year and also hear an update from Principal Stuart about happenings around Del Mar.
Del Mar Spirit Wear - Online Store is Open
Get your Del Mar gear and show your school pride! Orders will be accepted through March 22 in order for delivery before spring break. Be comfy and represent Del Mar wherever your time off takes you! ORDER HERE
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See the flyer below for an upcoming program.
The in-person program is sold out, but you can still sign up virtually at this link.
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PTA Nominating Committee for 2023 Officers
The Nominating Committee is currently meeting to develop a slate of PTA officers for the following open positions, each with a two year term:
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Please follow the RUSD PTA Instagram page @rusdpta. If you have any great photos you’d like to share; please email them to the RUSD PTA Secretary @ mickeybruce7@gmail.com
Please also follow Del Mar's own Instagram page @delmar.middleschool.dragons
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Here is a LINK to the Student Bulletin, so you can keep up with student news, sports updates, Advisory Challenges, Club News, etc! The Bulletin is generally read aloud on Monday afternoons, and emailed to parents and students.
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Del Mar Athletics- See Our Website
Attention all golfers - Del Mar's golf team is looking for parents and volunteers to help coach the team this year. If you have any experience and would like to help, please contact Jason Silva at jsilva@reedschools.org. You can also visit the Del Mar Athletics website to find out more information. This is an entirely parent run, parent driven team, so if we do not find coaches, we will not be able to field a team this year.
Please consider helping!
Thanks and Go Dragons!!
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Bell Schedule
Our 2022-23 regular bell schedule can be found HERE.
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Please keep sick children home and please call the office on the day of your child's absence by 8:00 a.m. (415-435-1468, ext. 4) or email delmar@reedschools.org. This will eliminate the need for a call from the office. We expect students to attend school unless there is an excused absence-for illness, injury, a medical/dental appointment or a religious holiday. All other absences are marked "unexcused." Unexcused absences do not excuse a student from classroom assignments.
Arriving Late? Leaving Early? Follow these instructions:
Students arriving late to school must sign in with the office and get a tardy slip before going to class. If you need to pick your child up in the middle of the day, please try to do so between classes, and be sure to remind your child to come to the office to meet you there, without needing a call from the office. If they must leave in the middle of a class, please send them with a note to give to that teacher so they can excuse themselves. We do not ever want to call into a classroom unless there is an emergency, so please plan accordingly!
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To locate teacher emails, click HERE, to call the front office dial 415-435-1468 ext. 0. For the office managers contact Laurie Kristy at lkristy@reedschools.org or Lisa Grinnell lgrinnell@reedschools.org, If you or your child need tech help, go to: https://help.reedschools.org/
RUSD Mission & Vision: Each student will be challenged and inspired to reach their fullest intellectual, social-emotional and creative potential to positively impact the world.
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Chad Stuart, Principal
Del Mar Middle School
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