The Leadership 9 class is coordinating a school-wide Purdy’s Chocolates fundraiser.  Funds will go towards supporting various student activities.
DEADLINE FOR ORDERS – Tuesday, November 15th
DELIVERY – orders will be ready by Friday, December 9th
PRIZES –

It’s never too early to start thinking about your Science Fair project.
Registration Deadline:  Wed. February 22, 2012
Fair Date:  Tues. March 6, 2012
Fee:  $15/student
For more info, contact Barb Cook at North Peace Secondary:  250-785-4429 or bcook@prn.bc.ca

The photographer will return to DKMS on Thursday, November 3rd.  Students who did not have their pictures taken in September and students who need re-takes can have their pictures taken.  Students pay the photographer directly and must have their original package with them if they want re-takes.

Here are some success tips for parents from the Ministry of Education (MoE) to help improve studying and literacy.

Set up a daily homework routine. Designate a homework area away from distractions like the television and Internet,

Ms. Brekkas would like to give a BIG THANK YOU to everyone who supported the Terry Fox Run.  The school raised approximately $1591 which is very close to an average of $3 per student!  Well done!

On Friday, Sept. 23 WWP forms were given out to all grade 7 students except those in Mr. Wilson’s class.  Mr. Wilson’s class will receive the forms on Monday, Sept. 26.

There will be a short meeting at 6:30 pm on Tues.

The first PAC meeting will be on Thurs. Oct. 27th at 7:00 pm in the library.
Please come out and support the students and staff at our school.

The students will participate in the Terry Fox Run on Friday, September 23rd.  There will be an alternate schedule for classes that day, but school will still start at 9:00 am and end at 3:11 pm.

The Open House scheduled for Wed. Sept. 28th has been cancelled.  Check the DKMS webpage regularly in case it is rescheduled for later in the year.
The first PAC meeting will not happen with the Open House.  Instead you are invited to attend the PAC meeting on Thurs.

Students will begin their regular classes and regular schedule on Friday, Sept. 9th.

9:00 am – Warning Bell
9:05 am – First Class
3:11 – School Ends

BUS CHANGE – Please note that after school busses now pick students up at the entrance by the office.  Parents who are picking up students need to do so at the gym entrance.