August 16, 2012

Dear Diamond View Students and Parents,

Welcome Back to School! On behalf of the Diamond View School staff, I’d like to welcome you to the 2012-2013 school year. This letter contains important information about the upcoming school year. The new school year begins on Monday, August 27^th. Class lists/schedules will be posted at DV on Friday, August 24^th at 4:00pm. On the first day of school, students will report to their 1^st period class where teachers will distribute individual student schedules. This year the school day starts at 8:00am and ends at 2:11pm.

We are excited about the innovations that have been made to improve upon the academic and environmental quality of our middle school program. This year all students will have a 7 period schedule including a 2 period block for English-Language Arts and a 2 period block for Math. Every student will attend Science, Social Science, and smaller Physical Education classes. All students will benefit from receiving the same direct and rigorous grade-level instruction.

Students who need additional support will benefit from our daily intervention block, where teachers will provide intensive instruction to ensure that all students learn grade-level content. Those students who demonstrate proficiency will attend a daily enrichment block, where they will extend their learning by participating in a variety of advanced learning opportunities including introductory Spanish, hands-on science lab, literature/composition groups, project-based math, technology, and/or fine arts.

This year there will be two lunch periods. 8^th graders will attend lunch from 10:52am-11:27am and 6^th and 7^th graders will attend lunch from 11:27am-12:02pm. The addition of two lunch supervisors will help to ensure that students are safe and accountable during lunch.

A copy of the updated dress code has been included in this letter. Please refer to it as you are preparing for the school year. Incoming 7^th grade students MUST have their TDAP immunization before the first day of school. For more information call the school office at 257-5144.

BACK-TO-SCHOOL NIGHT is on the first day of school, Monday, August 27^th at 6:00pm beginning in the multipurpose room. We look forward to sharing the evening with you. This will be an opportunity for DV families to meet teachers and staff, tour the school, and to purchase PE uniforms and yearbooks. We look forward to a great school year! If you have any questions, please visit us in the office or call us at 257-5144.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Theobald

Principal, Diamond View School