• Del Mar News                                                 

     
    September 13, 2017
     
     
    Dear Families:
     
    It was wonderful to see everyone at last week's Back-to- School Night event. I hope you found the evening informative and you left with excitement for your child's academic year at Del Mar!
     
    Technology:
    Recently, all Del Mar students were given lap tops to support the teaching and learning process. With greater access, comes greater responsibility. Our teachers will be dedicating time throughout the school year to engage all students thoughtfully with curriculum around technology and appropriate technology use. As parents, you are navigating new territory, and I wanted to pass along a great resource should questions arise with how to support your child's use of technology. Please take time to visit the following website: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/parent-concerns.
     
    Online Grades:
    As teachers shared at Back to School Night, our district has adopted a new student information system, called ALMA. We want to ensure we are confident with how to use this new program so it accurately reports student progress without miscommunicating information to families and causing undue stress.  We anticipate giving access at the end of September or first week in October.
     
    I encourage you to speak with your child about what she or he is learning, keeping the focus on positive and scholarly work habits and the learning itself-the questions and ideas raised in class. 
     
    Home / School Communication:  Reminder-Teacher websites provide information on assignments and other class information. Encourage your child to speak with adults at school if she/he has questions, ideas, or needs support.  Please forward any questions or concerns you may still have to the teacher or staff member most directly involved. We are looking forward to working together this year to support your child in having a positive and productive experience at school.
     
    Attendance:  Please remember to call the absence line when your   student will be out.  Call the main number, 415-435-1468, and 
    press 4.
     
    Math Newsletter:  Click on this link to view our September Math           Department  Newsletter.
     
    Peanut Allergies:  Please try not to send peanuts or peanut                   products to school with your child.  We have students with severe nut       allergies and would like to limit the chances for exposure.
     
    Best regards,
     
    Brian Lynch
    Principal, Del Mar Middle School
       PTA News
     
    Sign up for PTA Membership, yearbooks, birthday books, etc., all in one place:


    Please show support for Del Mar and order your Spirit Wear.
    Any items not available at time of purchase will be sent  to you once the stock arrives.
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    Join PTA and take advantage of free parent education events throughout the year!
     
    Our first Parent Education event:
    Creating a Player-First Environment in Youth Sports,is Tuesday, September 19th, at 7 pm at Hall Middle School (200 Doherty Drive, Larkspur).
     
    Registration is required as seating is limited:
     

     
     
     
    Changing the Game: Creating a Player-First Environment in Youth Sports
     
    Eventbrite - Hall Middle School PTA in collaboration with Kentfield Schools PTA, Marin Primary & Middle School, Mill Valley Middle School PTSA, Reed Union School District, Ross Valley School District, and the Marin County Office of Education presents Changing the Game: Creating a Player-First Environment in Youth Sports - Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at Hall Middle School Gym, Larkspur, CA. Find event and ticket information.
     
    John O'Sullivan is the author of the national bestselling book Changing the Game: The Parents Guide to Raising Happy, High-Performing Athletes and Giving Youth Sports Back to Our Kids, as well as a contributing writer for the Huffington Post, Soccer America, and NSCAA Soccer Journal. 
       Foundation News
     
     
       The 2017-18 Foundation Directory is coming soon! ORDER  YOURS TODAY!
     
       Support The Foundation by purchasing a Family Ad to be placed in the Directory book. It's a great way to put a face to a name and a 
       family!
     
       TODAY, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13TH IS THE DEADLINE  FOR PURCHASING A FAMILY AD!
     
       Visit The Foundation Directory Page for more information or to purchase a Directory, Mobile App and Family Ads.
     
      
             
     
     
    RUN FOR REED SCHOOLS
    OCTOBER 13TH, 2017
     
    WE ARE ONE MONTH AWAY FROM THE RACE!
     
    The Foundation for Reed Schools invites you to 
    The 5th Annual Run for Reed Schools!
    Join us as we kick off our Family Giving Campaign!
     
    The race will start and finish in downtown Tiburon with expanded food and beverage offerings, live music and    entertainment. Kids of all ages and grades, teachers, parents and community members welcome.
     
    5K starts at 4:45
    1 mile starts at 4:55
     
    Bring friends and family to enjoy the race celebration
    on a closed off Main Street from 4:30-8:00
     
    YOU MUST REGISTER ONLINE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE RACE!
     
    FOR DETAILS AND REGISTRATION GO TO
    http://www.foundationforreedschools.com/run-for-reed
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
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