Dalton Junior High School

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.

Dear Parents, We have our first virtual learning day scheduled for November 22. Please review the following expectations and guidelines to help your child succeed during this time. Our goal is to provide meaningful learning while keeping the workload manageable. Teachers will review the assignments and expectations with students ahead of time to ensure they understand what is required. Students will have assignments for each of their classes. Core content (Math, English, Science and Social Studies) and connections. Each assignment is meant to take 10-20 minutes to complete, so you can expect about two hours. All assignments will focus on reviewing previously taught content; no new material will be introduced on this day. Assignments can be paper-based and/or digital using Canvas. Additionally, we ask that you always encourage independent reading and the review of recently learned topics. Thank you for your partnership in helping our students have a successful virtual learning experience. Please feel free to reach out to your child’s teacher if you have any questions.

Winter MAP testing begins Monday and Tuesday after Thanksgiving break. Come to school ready to test and don't forget to bring your computer and charger to school!

Come out and support the HCMS/DJHS Competition Cheerleaders at their Region Championship. Bring EVERYONE you know, friends, family, cousins, friends of cousins... We want to pack out the gym in RED! Get your tickets @ https://gofan.co/event/1995576?schoolId=GA73957

!!IMPORTANT SAVANNAH TRIP INFORMATION!! If you plan to go on the Savannah trip in March, you MUST have your registration completed and initial trip deposit paid by NOVEMBER 21! Click this link for information: https://trips.simplifiedstudenttravel.com/t/sst/20250004

Students at DJHS worked on this art project over the last month. With the help of Paula Gregg and the Creative Arts Guild, they brought to life a lively and colorful display of Alebrijes. The artwork is going to be on display at the Creative Arts Guild for their Día de los Muertos celebration on November 1st from 6 pm-10 pm. If you would like an up-close look at the students' masterpieces, plan to go to the Día de los Muertos celebration! Thank you to Paula and the Creative Arts Guild for working with the students on this project. Here is a link to the Creative Arts Guild celebration: https://creativeartsguild.org/events/annual-events/dia-de-los-muertos

Shoutout to Jessica at Lowe's Home Improvement for the generous donation of pumpkins to DJHS. Thanks so much for your support for fun activities for our students! And thank you Mr. Carson for delivering them to us! 🎃

Don’t miss out on The Dalton Academy’s 2nd Annual Trunk or Treat and Día de los Muertos Festival! 🎃💀 Join TDA for a fun-filled evening with music, games, food, and more on November 2, 2024, from 5:00-8:00 PM at 1250 Cross Plains Trail, Dalton, GA. Admission is just $5 per car, and it includes Trunk or Treat for each child! Get ready for an unforgettable night of community celebration and fun!

Please join us for our first annual math academic night on October 29th at 5:30 pm! We will be sharing student work and you will have a chance to talk to your student's teacher.

DJHS Cougar Carnival is this Thursday, October 10! Wristbands are being sold during lunch for $10! Sign up for a soccer or basketball team during FLT this week! We will have food trucks, inflatables, and concessions! Don't forget to bring money for concessions!

Calling all boys in 1st-8th grade! Join DHS for the Dalton High Basketball Academy at Dalton High School, running for 4 Sundays: 📅 October 20th 📅 October 27th 📅 November 3rd 📅 November 10th 🕒 2:00-4:00 PM Cost: $80 for all 4 sessions or $20 per session if you can't attend all dates. Sign up using this link https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc6xDBgKI9AvXoZ4To7ALKHUxNJgs7ci0XfdJpI6qmBHVEFhQ/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0, the QR code on the flyer, or if you can't register that way, email Coach Jonathan Adams to secure your spot! Let's get ready for an awesome basketball season! 🏀