Important Information for 2022-23 Dana Parents re: Scheduling, School Tours & Start Time
An informational letter to incoming parents will be distributed via email on Saturday, February 5th. The letter will cover the following topics:
- Opportunities to learn about the instructional program at Dana
- Selecting electives
- 2022-23 start time
- What to do if your child does not attend Dana next school year?
- Special Education
- Staying Connected
- Next Steps
Click this link to view the letter.
ASB Update
February 7th - 11th: San Diego Humane Society Outreach Project
ASB is collecting donations to benefit animals at our local animal shelter. Students can bring their donations to their period 1 class during the week of Feb. 7 - Feb. 11 Donated items can include: toys, collars, leashes, unopened treats, and blankets or towels. Let’s work together to make a difference to help shelter animals!
Tuesday, February 8 is Snow Day
For the Dana February spirit day, ASB will have a snow hill activity at lunch. Wear winter gear such as a jacket, beanie, scarf, and gloves. Students are encouraged to participate and have fun.
February 9 - 11 Valentine Grams
- What? A message or note with a treat attached that you can send to a friend
- Where? On sale by the tree in front of the student store
- Why? To express your appreciation and show you care
- When? BEFORE school on 3 days only from 7:15 - 7:30 am Wed. 2/9, Thurs. 2/10 ,Fri. 2/11
- How much? $.50 each
- Important Details: Must include your friend’s FIRST & LAST name, Must know your friend’s Period 6 A-week teacher, Valentine grams will be distributed by period 6 teachers at the end of class on Monday, Feb. 14
Feb. 7th. PLCSF Informational Meeting re: Mathematics
Point Loma Cluster Schools Foundation meeting this Monday, February 7 at 4:30 pm via Zoom https://sandiegounified.zoom.us/j/9163392326.
Aly Martinez, an Instructional Coordinator for the SDUSD Math Department will discuss work taking place in SDUSD around mathematics. The San Diego Enhanced Mathematics initiative is a district-wide community of educators working together to enhance and modernize the mathematics courses through support and resources for enriching instruction and curriculum to provide opportunities for all students. With this vision, the San Diego Unified School District’s mathematics program is designed to engage students in rigorous and relevant mathematics to solve problems associated with personal, civic, and professional contexts. Ms. Martinez will provide an overview of the program and answer questions from participants.
In this meeting Aly Martinez and Dr. Patrick Callahan will share the following topics:
- Updates on the SDEM Initiative and its expanding efforts TK-12,
- Information about the Data Science + Computer Science Learner Profile, and
- Information about the District Essential Mathematics Indicators (DEMI) Assessment.
- Additionally, they will collect feedback on SDUSD’s placement and acceleration policies.
First Semester Grades Available In PowerSchool February 4th
To assist secondary schools in storing first semester grades, the San Diego Unified School District made the decision to extend the grade processing window for teachers to February 4th. The last day of the grading term will NOT change. Teachers closed their grade books for the first semester on the last day of the semester, January 21st. The extension will allow educators who are out ill during this time additional days to finalize their grades prior to the site tech storing them by February 4th for distribution.
Parents can view their child’s report card grades after February 4th in PowerSchool.
Dana Middle Welcomes Afghan Refugees
San Diego, like many US cities, has received Afghan refugees including many school aged children. The Point Loma cluster has received students at all levels. We are excited to let you know that Point Loma High School is included and will be welcoming our new students next week.
We are excited because we know how amazing our community is, and we have this opportunity to work collectively together to support these students. These families are extremely grateful to be enrolling their children in SDUSD schools. These families are those who supported the United States efforts in Afghanistan. They gave up everything in their home country to start new lives here.
This information below is intended for schools but families may want to look at these resources if they want to know more about Afghan culture:
Please take a moment to speak with your children so they can help us welcome them into our community.
2022-23 Dana Budget Needs Assessment
The 2022-23 budget development cycle has started and we want to survey parents and staff regarding their budget-related priorities. Please take a few minutes to complete the following survey. Please complete this task by Wednesday, February 9th.
Click to complete the survey.
Middle School Girls Only STEM Day on March 5th
The United States Naval Academy is hosting a Middle School Girls Only STEM Day on March 5, 2022 in Annapolis, MD. The application process is currently open to all middle school girls in grades 6-8.
Application Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc01v3202VCR1omw59iHz9H_NfB50auy0P3yJEkL1WAkOWFcA/viewform
Click this link to view an informational flyer.
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