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DMS Winter Band Concert
Students in Mrs. Winters’s Computers A classes, took part in the worldwide Hour of Code on December 9, as a part of Computer Science Education Week. Millions of students around the globe participate in this free opportunity that is organized by code.org. The Hour of Code is an opportunity for students to be introduced to the basics of computer science through several different tutorials. The students who are pictured are completing the Hello World activity. Other activities completed in class for Computer Science Education Week were Poem Art and Dance Party.
DMS Robotics competed in Coloma over the weekend!
DMS Chieftain Robotics Team
The Dowagiac Union Choirs Winter Concert is next week December 15th
at 7:00pm. DMS students will need to arrive at 5:30pm for rehearsal. This concert is open to all and admission is free!
Mrs. Frontczak's Class
Band Winter Concert
Steam Class
Pre-Holiday Dance Recital
Robotics Team
Two of our DMS Esports Teams qualified for the end of season playoffs in the MSEL National Esports League. The 8th grade team ended their season ranked 51st with the 6th grade finishing 60th out of 326 teams. We are proud to say both squads made it to the "Sweet 16" before being knocked out. Thank you Coach Tidey for a great run!
Art Class
Over 250 DMS students in 6th-8th grades made our 1st Card Marking Period Honors List. They were recognized for their efforts with a special breakfast today. A BIG SHOUT OUT to our cafeteria staff for helping us put on this event! Congratulations to all getting it done in the classroom!!
Happy Thanksgiving! Feliz Día de Gracias!
On behalf of the staff at Dowagiac Middle School, we would like to congratulate Angel B. and his family for being selected as our October 2022 Student of the Month! He was selected for his great attitude, work ethic and citizenship.
Recently, the DMS Counseling & Support Team provided mini lessons to all students on brain growth. Students learned about neuroplasticity (the brain's ability to be molded or changed) and how we can strengthen positive habits such as study skills, focus, and even compassion! Students participated in a hands-on activity where they molded a brain out of playdough while they learned about these scientific concepts. Lastly, students learned an exercise for training our brains to be more compassionate by practicing a mindfulness activity.
Every week we emphasize a specific behavior that relates to our H.E.R.O.E.S. expectations. Each letter represents something we want our students to exhibit at school: H=Helpful, E=Engaged, R=Respectful, O=Ownership, E=Empathy, S=Safe. This week our focus was being respectful and kind to others. Students wrote about how they demonstrated these behaviors on post it notes and submitted them to our H.E.R.O.E.S. BOX. Several responses were drawn by staff and read to the rest of the student body. The students whose names were drawn earned a 10 pt. extra credit slip as well as a cup of hot chocolate. It was a perfect way to end a very snowy week! Great job CHIEFTAINS!!
Friendly Reminder
Mr. Buynar's 8th grade U.S. History students are reviewing content for an upcoming test on the American Revolution using Kahoot!. Winners in each class earned some valuable extra credit tickets and a donut! And of course, the class championship belt!!! Great effort everyone!
