Dalton Junior High School

Dalton Public Schools is excited to host a Summer Learning Kickoff event on Thursday, May 15 from 5:00–6:00 PM at the Mack Gaston Community Center. This event is part of our DaltonReads! initiative, which is focused on promoting early literacy and helping families build a strong reading foundation at home. The event is designed for families of rising kindergarten and first grade students, and will provide simple, practical ways to support learning over the summer. Families will receive our ABC Summer Calendar, watch demonstrations of literacy activities they can do at home, and enjoy free childcare during the session. Las Escuelas Públicas de Dalton se complacen en organizar un evento de Inicio del Aprendizaje de Verano el jueves 15 de mayo, de 5:00 a 6:00 p.m., en el Centro Comunitario Mack Gaston. Este evento forma parte de nuestra iniciativa ¡Dalton Lee!, la cual está enfocada en promover la alfabetización temprana y ayudar a las familias a construir una base sólida de lectura en el hogar. El evento está diseñado para las familias de niños que ingresarán a kínder y primer grado, y ofrecerá formas sencillas y prácticas de apoyar el aprendizaje durante el verano. Las familias recibirán nuestro Calendario de Verano ABC, verán demostraciones de actividades de lectura que pueden hacer en casa y disfrutarán de cuidado de niños gratuito durante la sesión.

Parents, Just a reminder that Milestones Testing begins tomorrow, April 23! Testing will begin first thing each morning, so students need to be sure to arrive on time, well rested, and ready to test! It is VERY IMPORTANT that students come to school prepared with their LAPTOPS and CHARGERS each day! We will see everyone tomorrow! Padres, solo un recordatorio de que las pruebas Milestones comienzan mañana, 23 de abril. Las pruebas comenzarán a primera hora cada mañana, así que los estudiantes deben asegurarse de llegar a tiempo, bien descansados y listos para examinarse. Es MUY IMPORTANTE que los estudiantes vengan a la escuela preparados con sus COMPUTADORAS PORTÁTILES y CARGADORES todos los días. ¡Nos vemos mañana!

Don't miss our HCMS and DJHS Spring Concert on May 8 at 6 pm in the HCMS auditorium! DJHS students should dress in all black and arrive at 5:30.

Rising DHS Freshmen Parent Meeting will be held April 28 from 5:30pm to 6:30pm in the DHS Lecture Hall.

Parents, a letter was sent home with students today about the upcoming Milestones assessments that begin next week.  We look forward to seeing everyone present and ready to do their best! Padres, hoy se envió a casa con los estudiantes una carta sobre las evaluaciones Milestones que comenzarán la próxima semana. ¡Esperamos ver a todos presentes y listos para dar lo mejor!

We are gearing up for Milestones Testing next week April 23-May 6! Testing will begin first thing each morning, so arrive on time and well rested! Students MUST bring LAPTOPS and CHARGERS each day!

It’s time for our annual Family Engagement Survey! This is different than the School Climate survey from earlier this year. It’s a survey released mid-March that provides a prime opportunity for you to share feedback with us so we can better serve you! We value your opinions and would appreciate you taking the time to complete the survey as soon as possible. Scan the QR code below or follow the link below to complete the survey. Thank you in advance for your participation! REWARD IF WE REACH OUR GOAL! 20% parent participation - Each team will get an outside break during FLT one day 30% parent participation - During the break, popsicles will be provided to all students. ¡Es hora de nuestra Encuesta Anual de Participación Familiar! Esta es diferente a la encuesta sobre el clima escolar que se realizó a principios de este año. Es una encuesta que se lanza a mediados de marzo y representa una excelente oportunidad para que nos comparta Su opinión y así podamos servirle mejor. Valoramos sus comentarios y agradeceríamos que se tome un momento para completar la encuesta lo antes posible. Escanea el código QR a continuación para completarla. ¡Gracias de antemano por Su participación! ¡RECOMPENSA SI ALCANZAMOS NUESTRA META! 20% de participación de los padres: Cada equipo tendrá un descanso al aire libre durante FLT en un día. 30% de participación de los padres: Durante el descanso, se les dará paletas heladas a todos los estudiantes. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeHYrEYqR_V2pbR-s3nWBTOVpkpQioH6gw-o3SBpcUiuXUrKw/viewform

Our Social Studies and Science Academic Night will be March 18 at 5:30. Join us to see student catapult projects and history projects! It's going to be a great night!

Don't miss our Title I Parent Meeting on March 18 at 4:30!

DJHS MAP testing will be Tuesday (Reading) and Wednesday (Math) this week! Please remember to bring you laptop and your charger every day!

Milestones testing will begin on April 23! Please see the schedule below.

CLASES DE INGLES PARA PADRES/PARENT ENGLISH CLASSES Event Details Join us Wednesdays from 4:00-5:00 p.m. Six-week course: 2/26, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19 3/26, 4/9 The Community Center 218 N Fedrick St Dalton, Ga 30721 Detalles del evento: miercoles de 4-5 p.m. Curso de 6 semanas 2/26 3/5 3/12 3/19 3/26 4/9 El Centro Comunitario 218 N Fedrick St Dalton, Ga 30721

Cougars, let's support our Pumas for Homecoming next week! Join the fun and dress up for spirit days! 🐾

Outdoor after school activities are cancelled today. Indoor after school activities will proceed as scheduled. Las actividades afuera después de la escuela están canceladas hoy. Las actividades a dentro después de la escuela seguirán según lo programado.

Dalton Public Schools is excited to welcome our rising freshmen to both The Dalton Academy and Dalton High School! As your student prepares for high school, we want to make sure you have all the information needed to choose the best path for their future. If your student would like to apply to a high school outside of their zoned school, the Out-of-Zone (OOZ) and Out-of-District (OOD) application process is now open! 📝 Important Dates: 📅 Applications Open: February 10, 2025 ⏳ Deadline to Apply: February 28, 2025 📩 Notification of Decisions: Late March 2025 🔗 Learn More & Apply: www.daltonpublicschools.com/expandingexcellence 📌 OOZ Application: https://dalton.iad1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9pG2TYb03vYilJI 📌 OOD Application: https://dalton.iad1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0BzkN5iUtbyng7Y No matter if they become a Puma at The Dalton Academy or a Catamount at Dalton High School, your student will be part of a school community committed to excellence, innovation, and success! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out—we’re here to help!

We invite you to join us for our ELA Academic Night next Thursday, February 6, at 5:30. Come out to see student work, learn about new literacy initiatives in Georgia and DPS, and learn about our new curriculum, My Perspectives. We look forward to seeing you there! Los invitamos a acompañarnos a nuestra Noche Académica de ELA el próximo jueves 6 de febrero a las 5:30 p.m. Vengan a ver el trabajo de los estudiantes, conocer las nuevas iniciativas de alfabetización en Georgia y DPS, y aprender sobre nuestro nuevo plan de estudios, *My Perspectives*. ¡Esperamos verlos allí!

IMPORTANT WEATHER UPDATE: TWO-HOUR DELAY FOR DALTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS ON MONDAY, JANUARY 13, 2025 Out of an abundance of caution, Dalton Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Monday, January 13, 2025. Key details for families: Dalton High School and The Dalton Academy will begin at 9:30 AM. Hammond Creek Middle School and Dalton Junior High School will begin at 10:05 AM. Elementary schools will begin at 10:30 AM. -Buses will run two hours later than normal. For example, if a bus typically picks up students at 6:30, it will arrive at 8:30. -All students will receive a grab-and-go breakfast upon arrival. -All extracurricular activities will continue as schedule -The Board of Education meeting will proceed as planned. Students will be released at their normal time, and aside from the delayed start, the school day will proceed as usual. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Please stay safe, and we look forward to welcoming students back to school on Monday!

With snow and a wintry mix expected in the forecast, we’ve made the decision to cancel school on Friday, January 10, 2025, to ensure the safety of our students, staff, and families. This day will not be a digital learning day, so students will not have assignments or online work to complete. We hope this gives your family the opportunity to enjoy a safe and restful day at home. While we anticipate returning to school as usual next week, we will encourage students to take their laptops and chargers home with them today. This is just a precaution in case weather conditions extend beyond Friday. Please help us remind your child to handle these items with care so they’re ready to use when needed. If your child is in need of a warm jacket for the winter weather, please contact your school social worker for assistance. We are here to help and ensure all students are prepared for the colder temperatures. Additionally, if your family is experiencing food insecurity or would like assistance, we invite you to visit our website for a list of food resources available to families. Thank you for your understanding and partnership as we navigate the winter weather together. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to your child’s school. Stay safe, stay warm, and we look forward to seeing everyone back soon!

With snow and a wintry mix in the forecast, we are closely monitoring the weather and considering all factors to ensure the safety of our students, staff, and families. We will meet with our weather team early tomorrow morning to review the latest conditions and determine the best course of action. Once a decision is made, we will communicate it to you promptly, so you have time to prepare accordingly. In preparation for the weather event, we encourage all students to bring their laptops and chargers home with them on Thursday. We ask for your help in reminding your child to do so, ensuring they handle these items with care and have them ready to use if needed. If your child needs a warm jacket to prepare for the colder temperatures, please contact your school social worker for assistance. We are here to help ensure all students are ready for the winter weather. Additionally, if your family is experiencing food insecurity or would like assistance, we invite you to visit our website for a list of food resources available to families. You can access this information on our website. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we navigate the winter weather together. Please keep an eye out for tomorrow’s update, and feel free to reach out to your child’s school with any questions.

ACCESS Testing for English Language Learners begins January 8th. Join us for a parent meeting on January 6th at 3:15. Las pruebas ACCESS para estudiantes del idioma inglés comienzan el 8 de enero. Acompáñenos a una reunión para padres el 6 de enero a las 3:15.