Panther News
Choice Selection Assistance
To assist our families in navigating the Choice Selection Tool, below are direct links to both VIDEO and WRITTEN instructions.
Choice Selection Assistance
Posted: January 23, 2012
Response to Intervention (RTI)
School-wide Response to Intervention Trial-Run: January 30th - February 10th
Parents, please read the attached letter regarding an exciting upcoming learning initiative.Posted: January 23, 2012
Athletic Events - Week of January 23, 2012
Boys and Girls Basketball
- Wednesday January 25
- @ West Cary
- 3:45 pm
- Directions
- Thursday, January 26
- vs. Reedy Creek
- 3:45 pm
Posted: January 20, 2012
Spring Athletics
Spring Sports season begins February 11 for boys soccer, softball, baseball, and girls and boys track. Please make sure your Wake County Participation/Physical forms are turned in and current.
Please email the coach if you have any questions.
Posted: January 19, 2012
DDMS Book Fair
The DDMS Scholastic Book Fair is coming!!
- Date: January 30 - February 3, 2012
- Book Fair Hours:
- M-Th: 8:15am - 4:00pm
- Fri: 8:15am - 12:15pm
- Special Events:
- Family Fun Night
- Tuesday, January 31 6-9pm
- 1st ever Karaoke Night
- Orchestra Quartets are performing in the Media Center
- Book Fair Informational Flyer
Posted: January 18, 2012
Summer Camp Informmation
Davis Drive Summer Camp Registration - NOW OPEN!!
- Only 40 spots available per week.
Find all the forms and information on teh Panthers Summer Camp Website
Posted: January 18, 2012
Shodor Spring Exploration Workshop
Registration is now open for Shodor Spring Saturday Exploration Workshops. These workshops, open to grades 6-8, provide opportunities for students interested in math, science and computers. Please see the Shodor website for additional information regarding programs and registration.
Posted: January 9, 2012
Spelling Bee
The start time for the Schoolwide Spelling Bee on January 25 has been changed to 8:30 am.
Thirty-four students will be competing for the opportunity to represent DDMS at the Wake County Spelling Bee.
Posted: January 9, 2012
NEW School Crosswalk
Sarting on the morning of January 17, 2012, children should begin crossing Davis Drive at the light at the Waldo Rood instesection instead of crossing at Collins Road.
Read more...
Posted: January 6, 2012
Academically or Intellectually Gifted (AIG) Program
The Spring AIG Testing window is open until Jan. 27. Students may be nominated by parents/guardians, or teachers. Students may also self nominate. Nominated students will be reviewed by the School Based Committee for Gifted Education (SBC-GE). Students may be selected by the SBC-GE for testing based on grades, standardized test scores, coursework, and previous gifted identification. Testing will be administered over a four day period beginning February 7, 2012. If you would like to nominate your child for consideration in the Wake County AIG Program, please send an email including the child's full name and grade level to KVincent@wcpss.net.
Posted: January 3, 2012
Choice Assignment Tours
There will be no tours on Tuesday, December 20, 2011 and Tuesday, January 3, 2012.
Tours will be given on the following dates:
- January 10, 2012
- January 17, 2012
- January 24, 2012
- January 31, 2012
DDMS will be offering guided parent tours of the school to help parents with their decision for the upcoming school year.
Tour Details:
- All guided tours will be held on Tuesdays
- Tours begin at 9:30 am
- Parents must sign-in at the Main Office
- No appointment necessary - Just show up
Updated: December 18, 2011
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
WCPSS Choice Assignment News
All messages and information are now located in the WCPSS Choice Assignment News section of the DDMS website.
Headlines:
- Online Magnet School Selection (Posted 12/2/11)
- Choice Assignment Forms (Posted 12/2/11)
- Student Assignment Session Location Change (Posted 11/30/11)
- WCPSS New Student Assignment Portal -- Now Live (Posted 11/20/11)
- Parent Information Sessions: How to Choose a School (Posted 11/10/11)
- Preview School Choice Options (Posted 10/31/11)
Posted: December 2, 2011
EngineerGirl! 2011-12 Essay Contest
Dear North Carolina Engineering Education Supporter:
We are pleased to announce the National Academy of Engineering’s EngineerGirl! website’s 12th annual Essay Contest. Students are asked to write about the role of engineering in providing safe and nutritious food. Details and rules can be found on the EngineerGirl! website. Read more...
Posted: November 15, 2011
DDMS Athletic Booster Club
Booster Club Athletic Passes on sale now. If you would like to purchase an athletic pass to get into ALL HOME athletic events print the form and send in payment to the front office. Passes will be available for pick up at all home events.
Posted: October 3, 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