Dana Middle School

News & Announcements

	Dana's NEW Morning Recreation Program During the 2010-2011 school year, SAY San Diego will be offering a high quality fee-for-service recreation program daily from 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
	Suggested School Supplies backpack, a small lock for the backpack, three-ring notebook, 8-tab subject dividers, lined paper, 2-3 composition books, pencil pouch, pencils (not mechanical), ink pens, and a highlighter
	Upcoming Dates and Events Plan your calendar now! Click to view important dates and events for incoming Dana families.
	Military Kids Unite completes a successful year! MKU displays a tribute to servicemen and women at the Dana Open House.
	Year End Book Returns for Library It is time to start collecting textbooks and library books.
	Dana Running Club Dana runners are earning medals!
	Dana Middle Featured on NBC News On Friday, May 28, 2010, all Dana Middle School 6th grade students participated in an assembly called the “Violence Impact Forum” (VIF), presented by the Tariq Khamisa Foundation (TKF).
	6th Grade Promotion Ceremony An eBlast went out recently explaining the changes to this year's ceremony. Please click here to read the letter from Principal, Diane Ryan.
	Medical Authorization Forms Sharing vital medical information with school personnel is critical. Forms and information can be found here.
	Dana Drama Students at the Shakespeare Festival On April 24th, Ms. Kocar and six of her drama students participated in this annual event in Balboa Park.
	Science Department FAQ Available for Parents The Science Department has developed a FAQ to help parents and students find answers to frequently asked questions.
	Pre Registration Enrolling for the 2010-2011 school year. If your child currently attends Cabrillo, Dewey, Loma Portal, Ocean Beach, Silver Gate, or Sunset View you do not need to enroll.
	Dana's Art Auction was Faaaabulous! Silent auction featured over 70 pieces of matted and framed artwork created by Dana students. A wonderful evening was had by all. Special thanks to Dana's dedicated Art Teachers, Mrs. Bolin, Ms. Gigglberger, Mrs. Clark, and Ms. Bastani.
	Dana 6th Graders Tour Correia Our 6th grade students toured Correia Middle School on Thursday, March 4th. All Dana 6th Graders will automatically be enrolled at Correia for next school year with no pre-registration required for resident students, Choice students, and VEEP students.
	Dana Annual Giving Campaign Please help Dana today.
	Nurse Kasperick Coordinates Vision and Hearing Screening Student learning can be significantly impacted by visual and auditory deficits. That is why Dana's School Nurse, Candace Kasperick, devotes several weeks to planning and implementing a screening process to help identify students with sensory deficits.
	End of First Semester Important information for parents regarding report cards, GPA, and Honor Roll is available. Read more!
	Catch the best wave in Point Loma! Want to know more? There are four ways parents and students can learn about the exciting and innovative educational program at Dana Middle School! Click to learn about parent tours.
	Dana Seminar Students Explore Cambodia Through Global Arts Program Students from Dana and Phnom Penh will learn from each other as they connect through art and cross cultural communication. Art presentations on Friday, February 19th, 5:30-7pm.
	Special Education Parent Workshops will start in February Special Education parents are invited to monthly “Parent Connection Coffee Time” (PaCCT). Read here for more information and downloadable fliers.
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Upcoming Events

	Dana Office Opens Date: 8/26/2010
	OFFICE CLOSED - District Mandated Furlough Day for Office Staff Date: 9/3/2010
	New Student Orientation - 6th Grade Date: 9/3/2010 Time: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Location: Begin in Jackson Theater
	New Student Orientation - 5th Grade Date: 9/3/2010 Time: 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM Location: Begin in Jackson Theater
	First Day of School - Welcome Back! Date: 9/7/2010
	Dana Association Meeting Date: 9/15/2010 Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Location: Dana Library
	Picture Day! Date: 9/17/2010
	Scholastic Book Fair All Week (Sep 20-24) Date: 9/20/2010 Location: Room 103 - Across from the Office
	Principal's Coffee Date: 9/22/2010 Time: 9:15 AM - 11:00 AM Location: PD Room
	Curriculum Night at Dana Date: 9/23/2010 Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Location: Begin in Jackson Theater
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Dana FAQs

	My child did not get accepted into PrimeTime. Are there other before-school options?
	We are unable to attend the Student Orientation on September 3. Will there be another event?
	I want to enroll my child at Dana Middle. What should I do?
	I want to enroll my child in the PrimeTime (formally 6 to 6) program. What should I do?
	I am the parent of an incoming child. How can I learn more about Dana Middle School?
	I am taking my child on vacation. How do I collect work? How do I create a learning contract?
	What should I do when my student is absent?
	My student is not GATE Seminar identified but they were placed in seminar classes at the elementary level. Does this happen at Dana?
	My child has been identified as GATE Cluster or Seminar. How do I know if they have been scheduled for GATE Cluster or Seminar classes?
	Where can I find answers to questions about science?
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