This is just a reminder for parents and students about dressing appropriately for school.  DKMS is a public school and we have asked that students dress appropriately for ‘a public workplace’.
We do not wish to be clothing police.  We have asked students to wear clothing that does not reveal their underwear or too much skin.  Staff will have a conversation with students about their clothing–we have asked students to be respectful and not turn a conversation into a confrontation.  Students may be asked to change their clothes,

For next year we are offering parents and guardians the opportunity to purchase school supplies through School Start.  This is completely optional.  Regardless of how you plan to purchase school supplies, you can click on the correct link at the bottom of this post.

The School Board is holding an information meeting to gather input into transportation costs.
Click here to read the letter.
Transportation Q & A Session May 16
The meeting is Thursday, May 16th at the School Board Office (10112-105th Ave.) from 5:00-8:00 pm.  Trustees and Executive Staff will be available to hear feedback and ideas.

Thursday, April 25th – PAC Meeting – 7:00 pm – Library
Friday, May 10th – Non-Instructional Day – no school for students
Monday, May 20th – Victoria Day – school is closed
Friday, June 14th –

TAG teachers have started to give out course interest and selection sheets to grade 7 and grade 8 students.  Please have your child’s course selection into the office by the end of April so that decisions can be made regarding which courses will be offered,

On Friday, April 19th a letter was given to students as they boarded the bus at the end of the day.  The letter (Transportation Issue) is attached below and explains the pending ridership fee for 2013/14.

…and so are report cards!  Report cards will be going home this week.

Monday, March 11 – 2013/14 Calendar Meeting at the Board Office – 7:00 pm
Wednesday, March 13 – Locker Clean Out and Dismissal at 2:11 pm for meetings with parents
Thursday,

Grade 7 students!
To participate in our school survey, click on the link below.
Grade 7 Survey

To celebrate BC’s Family Day the staff and students at DKMS would like to invite their families to breakfast on Friday, February 8th.  Please come to the school for breakfast anytime from 8:00-9:00am.  Breakfast will include muffins,

The second semester has started.  This means new elective courses for students in Grades 8 & 9.  We’ve tried to offer more options this year, but this does not mean that students only get their top choices.  Not every course is offered in every block and if students have specialty courses such as competitive gym,