Dana Middle School Welcome to the Dana Family! Lets Get Ready for !

Dana Middle School Purpose  Help student be successful on the first day  Meet your teachers  Take a “self-guided” tour of your classes  Share important information for parents

Dana Middle School Making the Transition  Independence & Responsibility  Dealing with “butterflies”  We are here to help!

Dana Middle School Our Staff

Dana Middle School Staying In Touch  eBlasts – Sign up in the library today!  – Parent FAQs  Moodle  PowerSchool  Student Planner  Homework Assignments Online  Dana Association Parent Meetings  Principal’s Coffee – Select “Digital Toolkit” from the Parent menu

Dana Middle School What is LOGO?  Funded by the district to support safe and secure off-campus wireless internet access for students  Access to interactive learning tools and innovative technologies  Closing the digital divide – access to online content for all

Dana Middle School LOGO Distribution  Students scheduled to receive netbooks at the beginning of October  Parents must attend an informational meeting Today at 9:30 September 14 from 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM September 16 from 5:30 PM to 6:00 PM - immediately before the Dana Association Meeting September 24 at 5:00 PM and 7:30 PM - immediately before and after Curriculum Night

Dana Middle School Books and Backpacks  Going Light – “What should I keep in my backpack?”  Online Textbooks

Dana Middle School The First Day  Arrive between 7:15 – 7:35 AM  Drop-off zone  Entering campus  Morning options (Library, Playground & Cafeteria open at 7:15)  First bell rings at 7:35 AM

Dana Middle School School Start and Dismissal Times  Students can be dropped off at the school between 7:15 a.m. – 7:35 a.m. The first bell rings at 7:35 a.m.  School is dismissed at 2:25 p.m.  On minimum days school is dismissed at 12:15 p.m.

Dana Middle School PrimeTime  “Where do I go in the morning?”  “What other options do I have?”  Say San Diego

Dana Middle School Lunch Time!  “Where do I eat?”  “When do I play?”  “Where do I hang out?” (Library or Lunch Court)

Dana Middle School End of the Day  Leaving the building  Avoiding traffic – pickup points Garrison St. Narragansette Ave. Chatsworth Blvd. Macaulay St.

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Dana Middle School Your Student Schedule  “What is A Week / B Week?”  New Lunch PINs AAAA BBBBB AAAAA

Dana Middle School Schedule Changes  Pick Up Request Form from the main office or download from website  No changes made until after the second week  Elective change may impact all classes – Select “Parent FAQ” from the Parent menu

Dana Middle School Students Arrive By…  Walking  Bicycle  Skateboard  Carpool  City Bus  School Bus Please provide your own lock for a bicycle or skateboard.

Dana Middle School Take Advantage of Orientation! The Orientation Task List is available at the schedule tables

Dana Middle School See you Tuesday Morning at 7:35 AM! For more information, please visit us online at This PowerPoint is available for download. Visit our website and select Downloads from the Parent menu.