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3/10/10

Pt. 1: Football players need to take all their things with them to field house when they go to practice. You should not re-enter the building unless you are signing in for afterschool.

Pt. 2: Special snack Friday is pizza and lemonade.

Pt 3: The Spring Book Fair will be March 15th. thru. March 19th.

Pt 4: Students, who have a t-shirt that was purchased in support of Emma White, may wear them tomorrow.

Thought For The Day: "Let us be grateful to people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom."
Marcel Proust
I will hug a loved one today, and as I do I'll think how happy I am that this person is part of my life.

3/9/10

Buddy Pictures
$10.00 for each person in the photo. Package includes two (2)
3x5's and three (3) 2x3's. Must have money tomorrow in order to have buddy pictures made. Have exact money in an envelope or check made payable to Inter-Studio.

Pt. 1: Special snack Friday is pizza and lemonade.

Pt. 2: If you recruited a blood donor make sure your name is on the sheet that is on the bulletin board in the front lobby. If it is not, see Mr. V.

Pt 3: The Spring Book Fair will be March 15th. thru. March 19th.

Thought For The Day: "Give thanks for unknown blessings already on their way" Native American Proverb
Today, when I count my blessings, I will make a small leap of faith and be grateful in advance for whatever blessings may come my way tomorrow.

3/8/10

Pt. 1: We have forms in the office if you are interested in playing baseball or softball in the county league.

Pt. 2: Family Reading Night is tonight, from 6:00-7:00 p.m.

Pt 3: The Spring Book Fair will be March 15th. thru. March 19th.

Pt 4: Congratulations to Mason Stokes for winning the "Party of Five." He and four other students will get to on a lunch outing. I am checking on the t-shirts for those who recruited blood donors.

Blood drive results
# of Donors:28 # Deferrred:7 # Productive:21 First Time Donors:9

Thought For The Day: "Few things help an individual more than to place responsibility upon him, and to let him know that you trust him." Booker T. Washington
Ultimately we learn by doing, not by reading a manual.

3/5/10

Pt. 1: If you are interested in playing softball or baseball for the county recreational league and did not get a form, you may pick one up in the office.

Pt. 2: Yesterday's Red Cross Blood Drive was successful thanks to faculty & staff who gave along with our recruiters. A total of 28 persons came, 21 were able to donate. There were 9 first time blood donors. The winner of the "Party for Five" will be announced later on today.

Pt 3: Family Reading Night is Monday, March 8th. from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Students will be able to wear there T-shirts to school on March 8t

Thought For The Day: "When you rise in the morning give thanks for the food and for the joy of living. If you see no reason for giving thanks, the fault lies only in yourself." Chief Tecumseh
Starting the day with a positive thought sets the tone for everything that follows. Instead of focusing on our troubles and worries, we can think about our blessings!

3/4/10

Pt. 1: go out today. Return parents signature portion as soon as possible.

Pt. 2: The winner of the "Party for Five" will be announced tomorrow once your recruits (blood donors) have given blood.

Pt 3: Family Reading Night is Monday, March 8th. from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Students will be able to wear there T-shirts to school on March 8t

Thought For The Day: "the truth, but faith it is that keeps the world alive." Edna St. Vincent Millay
I need to value truth, but I realize that not everything important can be measured against truth.

3/3/10

Pt. 1: Remind your recruits that the blood drive is tomorrow.

Pt. 2: Any student who would like to participate in the St. Jude Math - a Thon, please see Ms. Judy Powell to get a permission slip and math booklet. (Math teachers please encourage your students to participate.)

Pt 3: Family Reading Night is Monday, March 8th. from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Students will be able to wear there T-shirts to school on March 8th.

Thought For The Day: "the truth is that our finest moments are most likely to occur when we are feeling deeply uncomfortable, unhappy or unfulfilled. For it is only in such moments, propelled by our discomfort, that we are likely to step out of our ruts and start searching for different ways or truer answers." M Scott Peck

3/2/10

Pt. 1: Don't forget if you got two donors for the blood drive, turn it in this morning. You will get your name in for the "Party for Five!" Tomorrow is your last chance to get your name in the drawing. Anyone who recruits a new donor (never given blood before) will get their name in the drawing. Those who have already gotten donors and have their name in the drawing can have their name put in it again if they recruit a new donor.

Pt 3: Family Reading Night is Monday, March 8th. from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Students will be able to wear there T-shirts to school on March 8th.

Pt. 4: Congratulations goes out to DCMS 7th. Grade Basketball Team for winning the tournament at Henry. This makes three years in a row that DCMS has won the tournament.

Thought For The Day: "Did you ever see an unhappy horse? Did you ever see a bird that had the blues? One reason why birds and horses are not unhappy is because they are not trying to impress other birds and horses." Dale Carnegie

Some days we act if we're on a stage, performing for an audience. Even when we think we're doing well, we can't be happy until we know what our audience thinks of our performance. The problem is, we can never know for sure before- or even after the fact- what other people are really thinking.

What others think of me matters, but it shouldn't matter as much as what I think of myself. (Daily Book of Positive Quotations)

3/1/10

Pt. 1: If you brought back your Red Cross form make sure you turn it in this morning. Your name will be entered into a drawing to win a "Party for Five!" Anyone who turns in two names as blood donors by tomorrow will get there name entered in the drawing also. If you brought your form today and get another recruit tomorrow, you will have your name entered twice. pizza party.

Pt. 3: There will be a mandatory meeting tonight in the library at 6:00 for those going on the New York trip this summer.

Pt.4: Family Reading Night is Monday, March 8th. from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Thought For The Day: "A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough (to make it worth the effort). Herm Albright

02/26/10

Pt. 1: Please make sure you get Red Cross letters concerning the blood drive home to your parents today. Everyone who returns the form to school Monday (signed by a parents weather they can donate or not) will have their name entered into a drawing for a "Party for Five" Also remember if you recruit a donor who comes to the school on Thursday, March 4th. to give blood, you will receive a t-shirt and get to attend a pizza party.

Pt. 2: Those interested in the 2010 Law Day Art Contest, see the brochure on the bulletin board outside the office. We will make you a copy if you need one.

Pt. 3: Special Snacks tomorrow is Mozzarella Cheese Sticks & Lemonade. Cost is $2.00.

Thought For The Day: "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." Margaret Mead

The problems of the world - or even the problems of our local community - can seem overwhelming. How can we make a difference? Alone, it's difficult to make significant change; but when we work with others, even on a small scale, the chances that we can make a difference increase dramatically. (Daily Book of Positive Quotations)
Don't fell like you have to tackle every problem in "your world" by yourself. There are many others who may care about the same things you do. Together, you can make a difference!

02/25/10

Pt. 1: If you are interested in the 2010 Law Day Art Contest which is sponsored by the Tennessee Bar Association Young Lawyers Division for grades K - 8, see the brochure on the bulletin board outside the office. We will make you a copy if you are interested.

Pt. 2: Those who are purchasing a class ring don't forget your $30.00 deposit Friday. Make check payable to JJT.

Pt. 3: 8th. Grade Beta Club members need to meet in Ms. Judy Powell's room today 2:15.

Special Snacks tomorrow is Mozzarella Cheese Sticks & Lemonade. Cost is $2.00.

Thought For The Day: "Three things in human life are important. The first is to be kind. Let us approach every situation looking for ways to be kind to others. Even if our kindness isn't returned, we will be better for setting an example and living up to our principles.
Today I will do at least one kind thing for someone else.

02/24/10

Pt. 1: 7th. Grade Beta Club members need to meet in Ms. Judy Powell's room today 2:15.

Pt. 2: Those who are purchasing a class ring don't forget your $30.00 deposit Friday.

Pt. 3: Special Snacks Friday is Mozzarella Cheese Sticks & Lemonade. Cost is $2.00.

Lunch Changes This Week
Thursday
Ham & Cheese Sandwich

Thought For The Day: "To a quick question, give a slow answer." Italian Proverb Quick wit is much admired. We're impressed by those who can toss off a clever remark on the spur of the moment, seemingly without effort. A more thoughtful and reasoned remark takes longer. But it can last longer as well. Wouldn't we rather be admired for our wisdom than for our jokes?

I can stop to think before I answer a question. If I do, what I end up saying is likely to be more useful and true than if I spoke quickly without thinking. And more importantly, I'm less likely to say something I'll regret. (Daily Book of Positive Quotations)

02/23/10

Pt. 1: The Ring Folks have been rescheduled to take ring orders this Friday, February 26th. Seventh graders and any new 8th graders who want to order a ring need to bring a deposit of $30.00. When the rings arrive you'll owe $25 more, making the total cost $55.00.

Pt. 2: Doughnuts will be here Wednesday morning. Glazed are $6.00 and chocolate are $7.00 Teachers and students may buy them on site Wednesday.

Pt. 3: Special Snacks Friday is Mozzarella Cheese Sticks & Lemonade. Cost is $2.00.

Lunch Changes This Week
Thursday
Ham & Cheese Sandwich
Potato Wedges / Raw Veggies / Peaches / Cookies

Friday
Turkey Sandwich
Macaroni & Cheese / Tater Tots / Fruit / Cookies

Thought For The Day: "When you were born, you cried and the world rejected; live your life so that when you die' the world cries and you rejoice." White Elk

We have just one life in which to bring joy to those around us. We should use the time we have left so that our friends and family are better off because we have made a difference in their lives.

02/22/10

Pt. 2: DCMS Athletic Banquet will be held on Thursday, February 25th.

Pt. 3: Doughnuts will be here Wednesday morning. Glazed are $6.00 and chocolate are $7.00 Teachers and students may buy them on site Wednesday.

Thought For The Day: "It is better to offer no excuse than a bad one." George Washington

From: "The Daily Book of Positive Quotations" by Linda Picone:
We all make mistakes. The problem isn't so much making mistakes as the lengths to which we sometimes go to defend ourselves when we make them. However deep the hole that making the mistake has put us in it just gets deeper the more we try to explain ourselves. If we would simply say, "I was wrong" and move on, we wouldn't waste so much of our time and energy, and the people around us would respect us more.

Today, I will try to calmly admit any mistake today.. and then move on.

02/19/10

Pt. 1: The Ring Folks have rescheduled to take ring orders next Friday, February 26th. Seventh graders and any new 8th. graders who want to order a ring need to bring a deposit of $30.00. When the rings arrive you'll owe $25 more, making the total cost $55.00.

Pt. 2: DCMS Athletic Banquet will be held on Thursday, February 25th.

Thought For The Day: "Friendship makes prosperity more shining and lessens adversity by dividing and sharing it." Cicero

Today, be the best friend you can be to the people who bring so much into your life.

02/18/10

Pt. 1: We raised over $500.00 with the "Prayers for Emma Ribbons." That money will be given at the Education Foundation Scholarship Banquet in Emma White's honor.

Pt. 2: DCMS Athletic Banquet will be held on Thursday, February 25th.

Pt. 3: Due to all the snow days' we were not able to sell as many Luv Grams as usual. The Student Council has several left over and will sell them the next couple of days until we run out

Thought For The Day: "There is only one time when it is essential to awaken, that time is now." Buddha

Even with our eyes open, we sometimes go through our days as if we're sleepwalking. These are the only day we have; we need to be aware of them. The Daily Book of Positive Quotations

02/12/10

Pt. 1: Proofs for "Superlative Pictures" are due back on Tuesday, February 16th.

Pt. 2: Basketball players, cheerleaders, dance, and track members who plan on coming to the athletic banquet need to turn in their forms and money today.

Pt. 3: We will have students ribbons to sell later on this morning to show support for Emma White who will be having surgery this afternoon at 1:00. Emma has a brother, Alex who is in fifth grade and her mom works for the school system. The ribbons cast $1.00 and the proceeds will go for a scholarship in Emma's honor.

Thought For The Day: "Who being loved, is poor? Oscar Wilder
Excerpt from Linda Picone's book "The Daily Book of Positive Quotations: The Beatles sang that "money can't buy you love." It's true. Love is its own sort of wealth, more precious than any material wealth. And if we were to sit down and really tally this wealth, we might be surprised at how well off we are.
The love of a spouse, family member, or friends can quickly add up. One thing we have to remember, though: Love is like friendship. We can't expect to receive it unless we're willing to give it in kind."

02/11/10

Pt. 1: Proofs for "Superlative Pictures" are due back on Tuesday, February 16th.

Pt. 2: Friday's Fine Art schedule will be Wednesday's schedule.

Pt. 3: Eight Grade will be going to Jackson tomorrow for the play. The busses will be leaving at 7:45. Students who are tardy (car riders or bus riders) will be left! The busses must leave out at that time because the play begins at 9:00 am.

Pt. 4: Valentine gifts are being delivered to the school to be passed out tomorrow afternoon. If you are sending someone a gift to school for Valentine's Day, make sure it is delivered tomorrow. We will not be in school Monday and businesses will not be making deliveries on Tuesday.

Pt. 5: Basketball players, cheerleaders, dance, and track members who plan on coming to the athletic banquet need to turn in their forms and money tomorrow. If you did not get a form or lost yours, see Coach Walker. Forms need to be in tomorrow.

Thought For The Day: "Mistakes are the portals of discovery"
James Joyce
None of us like to make mistakes but all of us do from time to time. Some bigger than others, at times they embarrass us, make us feel stupid, or make us want to give up. We must never let mistakes keep us from learning. Mistakes open the door for new learning and possibilities. When you make a mistake, learn from it, and try hard not to make that same mistake again. When someone else makes a mistake, instead of embarrassing them, ridiculing them, or letting everybody else know, empathize with them and know you next mistake is just around the corner!

01/28/10

Pt. 1: Proofs for "Superlative Pictures" are due back on Tuesday, February 2nd.

Pt. 2: Our Lady Panthers and Panthers will be playing in the finals of the Best of the West Tournament tonight at DCMS. Our girls will play at 7:00 and the boy's game is scheduled to begin at 8:15.

Pt. 3: Friday's Fine Arts schedule will be Tuesday's schedule.

Thought For The Day: "In charity there is no excess." Sir Francis Bacon
As the saying goes, "Gives until it hurts". But true, selfless giving - of ourselves as well as our possessions - should never hurt. The more we freely and willingly give to others, the more we give to ourselves.
Think: I will offer myself in some way that is helpful to others, without resenting the time or effort it takes. " The Daily Book of Positive Quotations by Linda Picone

01/27/10

Pt. 1: Proofs for "Superlative Pictures" are due back on Tuesday, February 2nd.

Pt. 2: Our Lady Panthers and Panthers will be playing in the finals of the Best of the West Tournament tomorrow at DCMS. Our girls will play at 7:00 and the boy's game is scheduled to begin at 8:15. There will be two consolations games before we play, the first starting at 4:30 and the other to follow. We will have a short pep rally beginning at 2:10.

Thought For The Day: "The unfortunate thing about this world is that the good habits are much easier to give up than the bad ones."
W. Somerset Maugham
Try this: Take an inventory of your habits. Write down both your good and bad. Make a conscious effort to work on getting rid of your bad habits and strengthening your good ones.

01/26/10

Pt. 1: Proofs for "Superlative Pictures" are due back on Tuesday, February 2nd.

Pt. 2: Congratulations to our DCMS Dance Team; they traveled to Tunica Mississippi this last weekend for a competition. They received 1st. place in Jazz and came in 2nd.(by one point) in the Hip Hop category. Great job ladies.

Pt. 3: Last night our Lady Panthers and Panther Basketball Team played in the first round of the Best of the West Tournament, hosted here at DCMS. Both the Lady Panther and Panthers avenged their regular season losses defeating Lexington Middle School. The girls won by the score of 32 to 21 and our boy's team won 45 to 34. Clint Fisher scored a season high and a DCMS school record of 34 points. Both teams will play in the Best of the West Championship Game Thursday night here at DCMS. Our boys will also travel to Murfreesboro tomorrow to play in the James C. Hale State Championship Tournament. A Victory tomorrow will put them in the championship game next week.

Thought For The Day: "It's not whether you get knocked down; it's whether you get back up." Vince Lombardi
Think: There come a time when everyone fails at something, but we must understand we can learn from our failures. Remember that when you do fail at something or are afraid to try something new because you might fail, that you have succeeded in the past by persistence.

01/25/10

Pt. 1: Tonight is 8th. Grade Appreciation as well as the Best of the West Tournament. We'll be playing Lexington Middle School. 8th. Grade Appreciation will begin at 5:30.

Pt. 2: The Student Council will begin selling "LUV GRAMS" on Monday, January 25th. and continue until Wednesday, February 10th. Cost will be $1.00 each and consist of a candy bar and message delivered to your valentine. For only $5.00, you can send a singing valentine, which consists of a singing telegram, candy, and a message.

Pt. 3: P.E. Reminder: Students must bring tennis shoes and participate in gym classes or be assigned a report. On Fridays, make sure you know what Fine Arts class you have so you will be prepared for that class.

Pt. 4: DCMS Drama Club will be performing the Wizard of Oz this spring. Please check the list posted outside Ms. Tammy Marshall's door. There is a sign up sheet in her room for tryouts.

Thought For The Day: "What does not destroy me, makes me stronger." Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche
Remember, your life is a miracle, no matter how ordinary you think it is!

01/22/10

Pt. 1: Congratulations goes out to our basketball team on their homecoming victories last night. All three teams won, both varsity teams as well as our 5th & 6th grade boy's team. Scott's Hill who won earlier in the year by one point can no longer claim being undefeated. Our boys beat them last night by six. Monday night is 8th. Grade Appreciation as well as the beginning of the Beast of the West Tournament. We'll be playing Lexington Middle School. 8th. Grade Appreciation will begin at 5:30.

Pt. 4: DCMS Drama Club will be performing the Wizard of Oz this spring. Please check the list posted outside Ms. Tammy Marshall's door. There is a sign up sheet in her room for tryouts.

Thought For The Day: The miracle of life: "The miracle is not to fly in the air, or to walk on the water, but to walk on the earth." Chinese Proverb
Remember, your life is a miracle, no matter how ordinary you think it is!

01/21/10

Pt. 1: The Student Council will begin selling "LUV GRAMS" on Monday, January 25th. and continue until Wednesday, February 10th. Cost will be $1.00 each and consist of a candy bar and message delivered to your valentine. For only $5.00, you can send a singing valentine, which consists of a singing telegram, candy, and a message.

Pt. 2: Don't forget on Friday, January 29th, JJT Ring Company will be here to take ring orders. Any 7th. grade student or new 8th. grade student who would like to purchase an 8th. grade class ring should bring a $30.00 deposit. Check can be made out to JJT.

Pt. 3: Special Snack Friday is cheese sticks and lemonade. Cost is $2.00.

Thought For The Day: Letting Go: "Pick battles big enough to matter, small enough to matter, small enough to win." Jonathan Kozol
Ask yourself: Of the possible battles I may face today, which really matter? And of those that matter, which will make the biggest difference if I fight them?

01/20/10

Pt. 1: Today is the last day to order mums and spirit bows for tomorrow's Homecoming. Prices are: Spirit Bows $10.00, Pom 10.00, Single Mum 12.50, Double Mum $15.00, and Triple Mum $18.50. See Ms. Carla to place your order.

Thought For The Day: Keeping Friends: " People even more than things, have to be restored, renewed, revived, reclaimed, and redeemed; never throw out anyone." Audrey Hepburn

Ask yourself: "What friend have I not talked to in far too long? Or perhaps what friend have I ignored lately. Why is it that often we think if we make new friends, we can't maintain our old friendships, we ignore or exclude them? Today, why not reach preferably in person, if not, by phone, text, or email and restore an old friendship!

01/16/10

Pt. 1: Congratulations to the DCMS Boys Basketball Team. After defeating DeKalb County yesterday in the James C. Hale Tournament, they will be playing in the semi-finals on Wednesday, January 27th.

Pt. 2: This week is Spirit Week : Wednesday is "Famous Person /Character" - dress up like any rock/movie star, book character, superhero, ect.; and Thursday is Blue and Gold Day.

Pt. 3: On Friday, 29th, JJT Ring Company will be here to take ring orders. Any 7th. grade student or new 8th. grade student who would like to purchase an 8th. grade class ring should bring a $30.00 deposit. Check can be made out to JJT.

Pt. 3: mums and spirit bows will be sold on Today and Wednesday for Homecoming on Thursday. Prices are: Spirit Bows $10.00, Pom 10.00, Single Mum 12.50, Double Mum $15.00, and Triple Mum $18.50. See Ms. Carla to place your order.

Thought For The Day: " Laughter is the sun that drives winter from the human face." Victor Hugo

01/15/10

Pt. 1: Lunch menu for today is chili.

Pt. 2: Next week will be Spirit Week: Tuesday is "Fashion Disaster" day were your clothes backwards, inside out, unmatched, bad hair, etc.; Wednesday is "Famous Person / Character" - dress up like any rock/ movie stare, book character, superhero, etc.; and Thursday is Blue and Gold Day.

Pt. 4: There will be a school dance sponsored by the Girls Basketball Team This Saturday January 16th. The cost will be $5.00 and will be for DCMS and 5th. grade DES students only.

Pt. 5: Next week mums and spirit bows will be sold on Tuesday and Wednesday for Homecoming on Thursday. Prices are: Spirit Bows $10.00, Pom 10.00, Single Mum 12.50, Double Mum $15.00, and Triple Mum $18.50. See Ms. Carla to place your order.

Thought For The Day: " They say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself." Andy Warhol

01/14/10

Pt. 1: Lunch menu for this week is Today - Hamburgers - Friday - Chili.

Pt. 3: The Winter Dance ( sponsored by the Diamondz Dance Company) has been rescheduled for Friday, January 15th.

Pt. 4: There will be a school dance sponsored by the Girls Basketball Team on January 16th. The cost will be $5.00 and will be for DCMS and 5th. grade DES students.

Pt. 5:Tomorrow, the Special Snack will be Nachos & Cheese and Lemonade.

Thought For The Day: " Start by doing what's necessary, then what's possible, and suddenly you are doing the impossible. St. Francis of Assisi

01/13/10

Pt. 1: : Lunch menu for this week is Thursday - Hamburgers - Friday - Chili.

Pt. 2: J.V. Girls Basketball should go to the locker room at 2:00 to change for practice that is going to be held at the Civic Center.

Pt. 3: The Winter Dance ( sponsored by the Diamondz Dance Company) has been rescheduled for Friday, January 15th.

Thought For The Day: " It really doesn't matter how big your budget is; what matters is if you are a good steward of what you've been given.

01/12/10

Pt. 1: Lunch menu for this week is: Wednesday - Spaghetti -
Thursday - Hamburgers - Friday - Chili.

Pt. 2: Varsity and 6th. grade girls will need to go t the locker room at 2:20 to change for practice which will be at the Civic Center. Practice will be until 4:00. You may come to the office and call if necessary.

Pt. 3: The Winter Dance ( sponsored by the Diamondz Dance Company) has been rescheduled for Friday, January 15th.

Thought For The Day: " Our task... is not to fix the blame for the past, but to fix the course for the future." John F. Kennedy

01/06/10

Pt. 1: Students you get your call about school closings at the same time faculty and staff get their call. Please do not call any faculty or staff about school closings. You will get a call or you can tune into WJKQ 97.3 or watch Snow Bird.

Pt. 2: Report cards will be going out today. Parent Teacher Conference is Monday. Calls will be going out letting your parents know about P/T Conference and that report cards have been passed out if we are not in school Friday.

Thought For The Day: " The human species, according to the best theory I can form of it, is composed of two distinct races, the men who borrow and the men who lend." Charles Lamb

01/05/10

Pt. 1: Due to the possibility of snow, Homecoming has been postponed. If we do not get enough snow to call off school, we will still play the basketball games but will not have Homecoming.

Pt. 2: We will only be selling "special snacks" on Fridays. We will not sell other snacks on other days.

Thought For The Day: " Happy New Year! DREAM BIG< WORK HARD...
All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them Walt Disney

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