Janis E. Dismus Middle School

Hello JDMS Parents and Guardians, Just a reminder we will have our annual Family Paint Night tomorrow at 6 PM. $10 includes your canvas and paint. We will provide dinner. Parents while your kids eat join us in the room next to the Cafeteria we will have a quick PTO meeting in the Zone. No need to spread yourself thin, we have made it possible so you can participate in both events tomorrow night. ***We will raffle 3 $50 ShopRite Gift Cards to parents who attend the PTO Meeting*** Hola padres y tutores de JDMS, Sólo un recordatorio de que mañana tendremos nuestra Noche Familiar de Pintura anual a las 6 p.m. $10 incluye tu lienzo y pintura. Proporcionaremos la cena. Padres, mientras sus hijos comen, únanse a nosotros en el salón al lado de la cafetería, tendremos una reunión rápida del PTO en la Zona. No es necesario que te extiendas demasiado, lo hemos hecho posible para que puedas participar en ambos eventos mañana por la noche. ***Rifaremos 3 tarjetas de regalo ShopRite de $50 a los padres que asistan a la reunión del PTO***

Hello JDMS Parents and Guardians, This is just a quick reminder that this week, JDMS will be hosting Parent Teacher Conferences (Tuesday and Wednesday), along with Honor Roll Assemblies. Please see the attached flyers for more information or our website for more information. We look forward to seeing you.

Hello JDMS Parents and Guardians, Dwight Morrow HS and Academies@Englewood, will be hosting a presentation for the parents and guardians of 8th Grade students, about 9th Grade courses and programming options. Please join DMHS tonight at 6 PM in the Dizzy Gillespie Auditorium.

Hello JDMS Parents and Guardians, Due to the weather, Homework Haven and the JDMS Basketball Game have been canceled today. Thank you.

As a result of the icy conditions this morning. The Englewood Public School District will operate with a delayed opening schedule. Schools will open two hours later than the regular time. Como resultado de las condiciones heladas de esta mañana. El Distrito de Escuelas Públicas de Englewood operará con un horario de apertura retrasado. Las escuelas abrirán dos horas más tarde que el horario habitual.

As a result of the predicted icy conditions tomorrow morning. The Englewood Public School District will operate with a delayed opening schedule. If conditions worsen you will receive an announcement in the morning.

Hello JDMS Parents & Guardians, Just a reminder that school is closed tomorrow, Monday, 1/20/25 in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Hello JDMS Parents, Please join us tomorrow at the EPSD Parent University at Grieco Elementary School at 5PM. Have dinner, participate in raffles and participate in amazing workshops presented by several JDMS Staff. The flyer attached outlines workshops specific to JDMS or presented by JDMS Staff. We look forward to seeing you tomorrow night!

Hello JDMS Community, The JDMS December Newsletter is now available. Please enjoy. Newsletter Link: https://5il.co/33zxz

Hello JDMS Parents and Guardians, This is just a reminder that Friday is a half/day and students will be dismissed at 12 PM. School will be closed for Winter Break from 12/23/24 - 1/1/25. Friday is Flannel Day, the last day of the JDMS Spirit Week. Students are expected to follow our Dress Code. Pajamas are not allowed. If students show up to school in Pajamas, Parents/Guardians will be called to bring students appropriate clothing for school. Unlike elementary school, pajamas for this age group is not appropriate or allowed. Thank you for your cooperation. Hola padres y tutores de JDMS, Esto es solo un recordatorio de que el viernes es medio día y los estudiantes saldrán a las 12 p.m. La escuela estará cerrada durante las vacaciones de invierno del 23/12/24 al 1/1/25. El viernes es el Día de la Franela, el último día de la Semana del Espíritu de JDMS. Aún se espera que los estudiantes sigan nuestro código de vestimenta. No se permiten pijamas. Si los estudiantes se presentan a la escuela en pijama, se llamará a los padres/tutores para que traigan a los estudiantes ropa adecuada para la escuela. A diferencia de la escuela primaria, los pijamas para este grupo de edad no son apropiados ni están permitidos. Gracias por su cooperación.

Please attend our Free Family Dinner. We will be discussing improving student attendance. Date: Wednesday, December 18, 2024. Time: 6:30 PM. Location: JDMS Cafeteria Sponsored by: NJ4S. Please reserve your spot on the link below: https://forms.office.com/r/TwGMBvLpAT Por favor asista a nuestra Cena Familiar Gratuita. Discutiremos cómo mejorar la asistencia de los estudiantes. Fecha: miércoles 18 de diciembre de 2024. Hora: 6:30 P.M.. Ubicación: Cafetería JDMS Patrocinado por: NJ4S. Por favor reserve su lugar en el siguiente enlace: https://forms.office.com/r/TwGMBvLpAT

Hello JDMS Community, THE JDMS BAND IS DOING A HOODIE SALE! JDMS Band Hoodies are $30 and are in Men's/Unisex Sizes. The front features our new JDMS Band Logo and the back can be personalized with either a name, an instrument, or can be left blank. If interested in ordering a JDMS Band Hoodie please fill out the order form below. Money should be submitted to Mr. D by Friday, December 6th. Once payment is turned in you will receive a receipt for your order. An image of the JDMS Band Hoodie can be found in the order form and below! JDMS Band Hoodie Order Form - https://forms.office.com/r/prPGYQLfmK Save the Date: JDMS Holiday Market 12/14/24 - 11 AM to 4 PM Shop locally, just in time for the holidays.

Hello Parents and Guardians, Due to the new half-day dismissal time of 12 PM, Monday's (11/25/24) Parent Teacher Conference hours have been changed from 1PM to 3PM. If you have already scheduled your conference for Monday, you must reschedule your conference, since the hours have been adjusted. Tuesday's conference will be held from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. You can schedule your Parent Teacher Conference in the Genesis Parent Portal.

Hello JDMS Community, Are you a small business owner? Do you sell crafts, jewelry, etc... Then sign up to be a vendor in the JDMS Holiday Market Sale, this December. Please see the flyer for more details.

JDMS Students, Please complete the survey on the link below to share information about student attendance. https://forms.office.com/r/yH9k6SYa3L

Dear Parents and Guardians, Please take two minutes to complete the attached survey regarding student absenteeism. The survey will take less than two minutes but will give us valuable information to address student absences. Estimados padres y tutores, Tómese dos minutos para completar la encuesta adjunta sobre el ausentismo estudiantil. La encuesta tomará menos de dos minutos pero nos brindará información valiosa para abordar las ausencias de los estudiantes. https://forms.office.com/r/BS9yyz3wD2

Join JDMS and the Link's Incorporated for a National STEM Summit. Students and their families will watch a film featuring Time Magazine's 2024 Kid of the Year Heman Bekele, followed by a STEM activity for students. Prizes will be given out to participants that will include laptops and gift cards. Date: Saturday, November 16, 2024 Time: 12 PM Location: JDMS Cafeteria 325 Tryon Ave. Englewood, NJ 07631 *** All EPSD students are invited ***

Hello Parents & Guardians: Just a reminder that this upcoming week, school will be closed on Tuesday 11/5/24 and Thursday - Friday, 11/7/24 - 11/8/24, for Election Day and Teachers' Convention. 8th Grade Cap & Gown Photos will be on 11/4/24.

This week JDMS will be launching Yondr Pouches to all JDMS students.

Hello Parents and Guardians, Below is the link for the JDMS October Newsletter. In our newsletter you will find information about upcoming events and activities. Please enjoy! https://5il.co/2yacf