Panther News
End of Grade Testing Schedule
EOG Testing Schedule:
- Thursday, May 17, 2012
- 8th Grade: Science
- Tuesday, May 22, 2012
- 6th Grade: Math - Calculator Active
- 7th Grade: Reading
- Wednesday, May 23, 2012
- 6th Grade: Math - Calculator Inactive
- 7th Grade: Math - Calculator Active
- 8th Grade: Reading
- Thursday, May 24, 2012
- 6th Grade: Reading
- 7th Grade: Math - Calculator Inactive
- 8th Grade: Math - Calculator Active
- Wednesday, May 30, 2012
- Make-ups and Re-Takes (All Grades)
- Thursday, May 31, 2012
- Make-ups and Re-Takes (All Grades)
- Friday, June 1, 2012
- 6th Grade: Make-ups and Re-Takes
- 7th Grade: Algebra EOC
- 8th Grade: Algebra EOC
Posted: May 14, 2012
DDMS Earns Cary Chamber of Commerce Entrepreneurial Award
DDMS was awarded the Cary Chamber of Commerce Entrepreneurial Award for its efforts with the Character Encrichment and Bullying Prevention Program: Stand Up. Congratulations to Mr. Echols for all his hard work and earning the $500 Grant.Posted: May 14, 2012
Art Students Earn Honors
Congratulations to 4 of our students who had their artwork accepted into the juried Artsplosure Student Art Exhibition.
The artwork of Rachel Campbell, Taylor Johnson, Garrett McClay, and Sarah Meyer will be displayed next weekend (May 19-20) at Artsplosure 2012.
Posted: May 14, 2012
Spring Orchestra Concert
Come out to enjoy some great music by our Orchestra students at the DDMS Spring Orchestra Concert! Highlights of the evening include works by Handel and Sibelius, as well as Rock Out selections at the end of the show.
The concert is Thursday night, May 17, at 7:00 pm. Admission is $5.
We hope to see you all there!
Posted: May 11, 2012
Protors Still Needed for EOGs
We are still in need of some parent volunteers to help out with the proctoring for the EOGs. We have a need on Wednesday, May 23 and Thursday, May 24 from 7:45 am - 12:00 pm.
You will need to attend one short training session. There is only one training session left on Wednesday, May 9 at 4:30 (Please note...this is a time change from the original post)
Please contact Stephanie Glascock with any questions or if you are able to volunteer.
Posted: May 8, 2012
DDMS Summer Camp
Are you looking for something fun, exciting, adventurous, active and safe for your children to do this summer? Look no further...Davis Drive will be offering a summer camp for our rising 6th - 8th grade students. Please check out our blackboard site for more information.
Send in your camp forms to the front office and save your spot for the summer.
If you have further questions, email any of the following:
Posted: May 2, 2012
Coasta Rica 2013
RISING 8TH GRADERS: Did you take Spanish as a 7th grader? Will you be taking Spanish in 8th grade? Would you like to go to Costa Rica next summer? Ms. Lennox is taking students to Costa Rica for nine days in June 2013. Taking Spanish in 8th grade is a requirement for participation in this trip.
If you enroll by the end of April 2012, you will save $150 off the total cost of the trip. Please contact Ms. Lennox if you have any questions.
Posted: April 26, 2012
Duke TIP and AIG Summer Opportunity
The Duke University Talent Identification Program (Duke TIP) invites all AIG-identified rising and current sixth grade students to its new summer program, CRISIS! (Creative Resolutions of Impending Situations with Intelligent Solutions). CRISIS! will challenge students to build leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving skills as they collaborate to solve a community crisis.
Duke TIP is committed to financial aid to make this opportunity available to all qualified students; families are encouraged to apply.
If you have questions, contact Melissa Rains, Coordinator of Educational Programs mrains@tip.duke.edu or 919-668-9146.
Posted: April 18, 2012
Dance Company Auditions
Dance Company auditions for the 2012-2013 school year will be held on May 16 & May 18 from 3:15-4:45. Rising 7th and 8th graders may audition.
You do not have to be in Dance class in order to audition. Any student wishing to audition should see Mrs. Winans (Room 112) to pick up an audition packet.
Posted: April 13, 2012
North Carolina Virtural Public School
Is your child interested in accelerating their education? North Carolina Virtual Public Schools and WCPSS are offering several online high school courses for middle school students to take during the 2012-13 school year. The online courses offered will be in an addition to your child’s current classes at DDMS and will not replace any classes your child is currently enrolled in at DDMS.
Posted: March 12, 2012
Need Extra Help? Attend DDMS Tutoring Sessons
Nation Junior Honor Society Tutoring:
- All students are welcome to attend additional tutoring sessions every Monday morning from 7:30 to 8:05.
After School Tutoring:
- Free after school tutoring will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3-5. The first hour will be for questions on homework or classwork. The second hour will be EOG review for reading and math. There are a limited number of slots and students must sign up in the front office the week of tutoring. Students must have a ride here by 5:00.
- Tutoring Dates
Posted: December 9, 2011
Essential Skills
What concepts and skills are students learning to help prepare them for their future?
Check out the Essential Skills posters under the Students section of the website (on the left).
Posted: September 2, 2011