1. Dana Middle School www.danamiddle.com Welcome to the Dana Family! Lets Get Ready for 2015-16!

2. Dana Middle School www.danamiddle.com 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

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

4. Dana Middle School www.danamiddle.com Our Staff

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

6. Dana Middle School www.danamiddle.com 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

7. Dana Middle School www.danamiddle.com 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

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

9. Dana Middle School www.danamiddle.com 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

10. Dana Middle School www.danamiddle.com 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.

11. Dana Middle School www.danamiddle.com PrimeTime  “Where do I go in the morning?”  “What other options do I have?”  Say San Diego 858-565-4148

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

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

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

17. Dana Middle School www.danamiddle.com 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 www.danamiddle.comwww.danamiddle.com – Select “Parent FAQ” from the Parent menu

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

19. Dana Middle School www.danamiddle.com Take Advantage of Orientation! The Orientation Task List is available at the schedule tables

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