Daniel Jenkins Academy

NewsletterNovember 1, 2015

Issue 3

Application Period

Begins: November 10, 2015 and

Closes: January 8, 2016 at 5:00 pm

Apply online at polk-fl.net by

clicking on the link for PolkEd

Options or web address:

http://www.polk-

fl.net/schools/polkedoptions.asp

Join us Thursday, November 19th from 5:30 to

7:30 pm for DJA Data Night. Teachers will share

how students are progressing and how you

can support their learning at home. We look forward to

seeing you!

Mrs. Babers 6th Grade Reading

Both teams won

1st game/match

of the season!

OctoberRafael Galindo De La Mora

Lesli FuentesIsaac Marin

Lydiah GraciaSimon James Arnan

Abigail Glass

NovemberTulsi Patel

Joseph FrenchAmy Santana

Daniel GonzalezCrista Lee

Angel Gomez

Spark Employee

of the YearMrs. Matel

Terminal Operator

National School Lunch Week Essay Winners

1st Place – Lee’Azijia Wade – iPod Nano2nd Place – Eric Aranciabia - $25 Barnes & Noble gift card

3rd Place – Diego Ortiz - Football

DJA is a Title I school and has several resources for both parents

and students. The monthly newsletter and other information about

Title I events is sent home and listed on both the school’s website

and the newsletter.

Please be aware that several school documents (School

improvement plan, Parent Involvement Plan, and SPAR) can also

be found on the school website and in the PIN notebook located in

the front office.

10 Ways to Help your Child Succeed in Middle School1. Attend Parent Nights2. Visit School Website3. Support Homework Expectations4. Send your Child to School Ready to Learn5. Instill Organization Skills6. Teach Study Skills7. Know the Disciplinary & Bullying Policies8. Get Involved9. Take Attendance Seriously10. Make Time to talk About Schoolwww.kidshealth.org.Check your child’s grades weekly at: http://www.polk-fl.net/parents/parentportal.htmLearn more about your child’s progress email teachers for questions and answers.

Discipline Data

Total Incidents 56

Why Eat Breakfast?

It’s often said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Eating

breakfast gives your mind and body a jump-start of energy to begin the day.

Studies suggest that children who skip breakfast may have trouble

concentrating or paying attention and may not do as well in school as those

who eat breakfast.

No Time for Breakfast?

Often, children skip breakfast because they are not hungry in the morning or

are busy rushing to get ready for school. Encourage these children to eat school

breakfast or to take along a healthy snack to eat later in the morning, including

a whole grain, fruit or vegetable, and protein source.

Description of Discipline Referral # of Discipline Referrals

Abusive Language/Conduct-Staff 1

Abusive Language/Conduct-Others 5

Alcohol 1

School Bus Safety Violation 17

Dangerous Objects w/o intent 2

Dress Code Violation 9

Disruptive Behavior 11

Fighting w/o injury or restraint 3

Insubordination 1

Sexual Harassment 1

Personal Communication Device 7

Tardy 1

Tobacco Sell, Possession, and/or Use 2

Skipping Class 5

Total Incidents 66

School Bus Rules are made to keep

all riders safe. There is always a

consequence when rules are

broken.

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All 7th grade students will be participating in a Civics EOC Assessment

in the Spring of 2016. This test measures student achievement of the

Next Generation Sunshine State Standards (NGSSS), as outlined in the

Civics course description. Students can begin preparing for the Civics

EOC by practicing their skills on the games provided on the

www.iCivics.org website. Please encourage your 7th grade student to

visit this site on a regular basis and play the various games that

review important concepts. If you have any questions about the EOC

please feel free to contact Mrs. Smith, Social studies teacher and

department chair, at Sarah.Smith01@polk-fl.net.

NEED EXTRA HELP? Try these links:

www.khanacademy.org

www.ixl.com/math/

http://www.virtualnerd.com/

2nd Writing Progress

Monitoring Assessment is

scheduled for Tuesday,

November 10th

Environmental Science classes are continuing their investigation of water quality and how to reduce our impact by conserving resources.We are busy reading book Flush by Carl Hiessen, cleaning up an oil spill, building and planting raised bed vegetable garden, and cleaning the lake. Mark Your Calendars:Nov. 12th Fundraiser pick up from 3:00-6:00 in Ms. Tucker's roomDec. 11th Animal Kingdom field trip

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A Note from the band room....

Good luck to the band students auditioning for All County Band on Tuesday, November 17th at Lake Region High School!

Mariachi Mondays are held every Monday in the band room from 4-5pm. The Mariachi band is still in need of experienced student violin and trumpet players.

Congratulations to the Holiday Brass students who have been selected to perform at Glitter, Glisten, and Snow at Lake Eva Park on December 5th and at the School Board meeting in Bartow on December 8th!

The annual Band and Guitar Winter Concert will be held at Ridge Community High School on Tuesday, December 15th at 7pm. This concert is free and admission is open to all.

For safety, students rehearsing in the band room after school may be picked up at the band room back door, next to the gym on Wood Avenue.

Extramural News

2nd Nine weeks sports have begun! Our girls volleyball team plays the following HOME matches:

Tuesday, November 17 – Discovery Academy – JV @ 6:30; Varsity @ 7:30Tuesday, December 1 - Stambaugh Middle – JV @ 6:30; Varsity @ 7:30Tuesday, December 15- Denison Middle – JV @ 6:30; Varsity @ 7:30

The boys basketball team plays the following HOME matches:

Monday, November 16 – Discovery Academy – JV @ 6:30; Varsity @ 7:30Monday, November 30 - Stambaugh Middle – JV @ 6:30; Varsity @ 7:30Monday, December 14- Denison Middle – JV @ 6:30; Varsity @ 7:30

Come out to watch the action and support our Jaguars!

To everyone who supported the DJA Girls Basketball &

DJA Cross Country teams!

To everyone who supported the ALL PRO DAD breakfast &

DADS Take Your Child to School Day!!

Mark Your Calendars!

Report Cards – November 10

DJA Open Enrollment – Nov. 10

No school / Holiday – Nov. 11

Jaguar Luau/Dress Down – Nov. 13

Great American Teach-In – Nov. 18

Early Release – Nov. 18

Parent Data Night – Nov. 19

No school / Holiday – Nov. 23-27

New Staff MembersMs. Ernest – Gifted Teacher

Ms. Griffin – Terminal Operator

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