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.

For an electronic copy of the newsletter, click here →  September 2011
Please note that in the future we will not be sending printed copies of newsletters home.  In an effort to be more environmentally friendly we will be putting newsletters on our website.  If you know someone who does not have internet access,

Welcome back to our returning students, and if you’re new at DKMS, WELCOME! Below is some information about the first week.

Tues. September 6th
Grade 7 Students Only – 9:00 am to 11:00 pm
Wed. September 7th &

Below is a basic list of supplies students will need.  Individual teachers may request other materials based on the needs of the course.

one or two binders (zippered binders work the best)
subject dividers
loose leaf paper (400 sheets to start)
blue/black pens and pencils
white out and erasers
glue stick,