WELCOME TO DAVIDSON
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!
Homework Help Dec. 16-19.
Community Unity Flashlight Walk
Sponsored by the Crestview Police Department.
February 29, 2020. Click links below for more
information.
Crestview Police Department Unity Legoletter digital
contest entry forms are found here.
Crestview Police Department Unity Digital Media Project
Contest forms here.
The Spring Production for CHS drama classes this year will be Annie!
Auditions are open to all students K-12 in the north end of the county.
The link to sign up for auditions is below, along with the audition packet.
Sign up for auditions here.
Audition packet here.
EXCITING NEWS!
Thursday, December 19th – Early Release at 12:55pm
Two Opportunities to Hear Davidson Students Perform!
Chorus Concert: Monday, December 9, 2019, at 6 P.M.
Woodlawn Baptist Church
Band Concert: Tuesday, December 10, 2019, at 7 P.M.
Davidson Gym
OCSD ESE PARENT ADVISORY GROUP:
Okaloosa County Schools ESE Parent Advisory Group is seeking new members!
Would you like to get involved? Complete this form if you would like to be on
the core membership team. Core members commit to participating in each of
the quarterly meetings and will serve as liasons to parents and educators in our
district. All parents are welcome to attend the Parent Advisory Group meetings.
Check out our website for more information and upcoming meeting dates.
https://www.okaloosaschools.com/depts/ese
We are proud to announce our 9th year of our “DMS - Pay It Forward”
campaign and we invite you to help us continue this great Davidson tradition.
(This is not mandatory, so please participate at your own discretion)
NOW – December 19th DMS will be collecting canned food, staple
and hygiene/personal items (please see the list below) . You or your
child may bring such items to Mr. Sexton’s room (Rm 101) or to
Mrs. Parker in DMS Guidance.
We will put together boxes for as many families as we can with what is donated.
There is no limit on how many items you donate, so please consider the cause
and help our students “Pay it Forward”.
Please be mindful that any food items you donate are non-perishable
and are not used or expired.
Hygiene/Personal Items:
Bar & liquid soap
Toothbrushes & toothpaste
Shaving & Shower Supplies
Deodorant
Toilet & facial tissues
Misc:
Gift cards to local grocery/drug stores
or fast food
Batteries
Blankets
Towel sets
Pencils/papers/folders
Food Items:
Meals in a can (stew, chili,soup,ravioli)
Tuna & canned meat
Peanut butter
Jelly
Green or other canned vegetables|
Low sugar cereals
Bag/box rice
100% fruit juices in single serving boxes
Canned fruit
Can/box milk
Box Biscuit/muffin mix
Dry Pasta /Canned Pasta Sauce
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the
Davidson Guidance department 683-7500 – Press 3 for Guidance.
Many blessings to you!
The DMS “Pay It Forward” Team
Semester Exam Schedule 2019.pdf
Davidson students had the privilege of attending the play,
"The Outsiders", performed by CHS Drama students,
at CHS today.
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!
The class with Mrs. Greenwood this afternoon is cancelled.
The class for dealing with teenagers with Mrs. Greenwood
is cancelled.
All K-12 Okaloosa County Students are invited to
participate in the 34th annual Martin Luther King, Jr.,
Oratorical and Poster Contest.
Theme:
“HOW DID HE?
DREAM…BELIEVE…DO
HOW CAN YOU?”
Students are asked to deliver a speech or
design a poster in relation to the theme.
Date: January 11, 2020
Location: Mattie Kelly Arts Center at Northwest Florida State College
Time: 10am-12:30pm
Please see the documents below for entry forms and more
information.
MLK Flyer for Students 2020.pdf
LUNCH AND LEARN WITH MRS. GREENWOOD
SCHEDULE AND TOPICS HERE.
Yearbooks are on sale now!
Go to www.balfour.com
Now through April 15th.
The price through Dec. 31 is $55.00.
The price January 1 until sold out is $60.00
Contact Mrs. Scelzi for more information:
scelzik@okaloosaschools.com
SHARE THE WARMTH JACKET DRIVE:
Reminder: The deadline to bring in new or gently used coats and
sweatshirts for Children in Crisis is Dec. 18, 2019.
The boys and girls basketball teams are sponsoring the jacket
drive in partnership with children in Crisis.
Mr. Marcus Chambers, Superintendent of Okaloosa County Schools,
Presented Davidson Middle School with our A+ School Certificate
on Monday, November 18, 2019.
Pictured (L-R):
Jay Sanders, Principal,
Marcus Chambers, Superintendent of Okaloosa County Schools,
Laurren Seegars, Assistant Principal, Greg Brock, Assistant Principal,
Tim Bryant, Okaloosa County School Board Member.
Congratulations! Mr. Dan Wortham is Davidson's
Education Support Staff of the Year.
Congratulations to School Resource Officer Deputy Mark Kane
on his OCSO Lifesaving Award For preventing a student from
harming himself.
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Pictured from left to right: Greg Brock, Assistant Principal,
Laurren Seegars, Assistant Principal, Colonel Miller, Commander,
919 SOW, Duke Field, FL., and Jay Sanders, Principal.
Pictured from left to right: Greg Brock, Assistant Principal,
Laurren Seegars, Assistant Principal, Retired Major Joseph M.
Butryn, and Jay Sanders, Principal.
The Florida Department of Education has asked the parents of middle and
high school students to participate in a survey regarding the opportunities available in
Career and Technical Education. Responses are completely confidential and no
identifying information will be requested. Please select the icon below to complete the survey.
Thanks!
Congratulations, Mrs. Portillo! Davidson Middle School's
Teacher of the Year for 2019-2020.
Americanism Essay Contest
Sponsored by: Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Grand Lodge
Theme: “What Does Freedom of Speech Mean to Me”
Download the application and more information here.
ESSAY CONTEST SPONSORED BY:
DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
American History Essay Contest 2019-2020
Deadline: November 1, 2019
Awards for each grade level:
$50.00, Medal, Winning entries sent to be judged at state level.
Cover Letter
Application
Rules
Attention Parents & Caregivers:
Davidson Middle School MFLC Presents
2019/2020 Lunch & Learn Series
Series will be held every 3rd Thursday of the
month from 12:30-1:30pm in the library. BYO Lunch!
The link below gives more information:).
Will your child be a car rider this year?
Please watch the video below, produced
by the amazing Trace Kerrell.
TIPS FOR PARENTS: MIDDLE SCHOOL SUCCESS
Dress Code Policy Information:
Frequently Asked Dress Code Items to Help with School Shopping (Please Note: This is not the entire dress code policy. Complete policy will be available on website and 2019-2020 Student Agenda Handbook)
- Minimum length of clothing should approach the top of the kneecap (front, back and side of leg). This includes shorts, skirts, and skorts. Running shorts are not allowed without leggings. Shirts cannot be longer than the shorts, skirt or skorts. Physical Education attire must also follow dress code standards (PE uniforms will be available for purchase).
- Shirts or blouses must be worn so that no undergarment will be seen and the back must be covered. Spaghetti strap shirts are not allowed.
- Midriff (stomach) cannot be exposed. Stomach shall not show when arms are held straight out to the side. Crop tops not allowed.
- Skin tight clothing, low cut blouses or tops, clothing with cutouts, swimwear, or any other revealing garments are inappropriate for school. Yoga pants, leggings, jeggings, or fitted joggers, etc. are not in dress code without appropriate covering. Appropriate covering means that the shirt/blouse worn falls the below the waist.
- ALL Pants, jeans, or shorts with holes or frays that expose skin above the knee, must be worn with leggings underneath (Leggings may NOT be see through and/or fishnet).
- Tops or T-shirts with low cut underarms are not allowed. Shirts with low cut underarms may not expose undergarments or skin.
- Pants will be worn at the waist level. Sagging is not allowed. Undergarments should not be visible at any time.
- Extremes in dress or appearance are not appropriate for school. Such extremes in dress or appearance that cause a disruption of school functions are not allowed. Extracurricular activity sponsors (including band and chorus) reserve the right to enforce this expectation. The extracurricular example includes extremes in colored hair.
- For the safety and protection of our students, body-piercing jewelry which include but not limited to eyebrows, lips, etc., with the exception of earrings worn in the ears, will not be allowed at school or while participating in any school activity.
Friendly Reminder of Okaloosa County Absence Policies:
After a total of 9 excused or unexcused absences per semester,
the student must have an excuse from a doctor or an official agency.
After the 15th day absent, we can no longer accept Doctors Excuses.
The parent will have to go before the attendance committee for approval.
If a student has missed more than half of a class, they are counted absent
from that class.
HOMEWORK HELP:
T-W-Th after school until 2:30 in room 209.
Students must have a ride here at 2:30.
