Daniel Jenkins Academy Newsletter November 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 19 th 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!
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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
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.
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
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 &