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A Word from the Principal Hello Parents, Students, and Community Members, Welcome to a new school year! I am excited about working with you. In addition to the quality education that will occur in the classroom, Deerfield Beach Middle School has numerous extra-curricular activities and sports. The school theme for 2017- 2018 school year:

“Get on Board…Destination Excellence” Students meeting and exceeding mastery is the vision of Deerfield Beach Middle School. However, this can only be accomplished through a collaborative effort to pursue excellence in everything we do for our students. Shreya Goshal states, “If you strive for excellence, success will follow”. Our faculty and staff are committed to preparing students for college and career success; therefore, we will all be on board working in an excellent manner together to attain academic achievement. Deerfield Beach Middle School is fortunate to have the esteemed magnet program, International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program, that prepares students to be global leaders by providing them with a framework of learning that encourages students to become creative, critical and reflective thinkers. I look forward to meeting you. Please

contact me with any questions or concerns, I am more than happy to assist you. With Great Junior Buck Pride, Francine Baugh

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8/4-6 Sales Tax Holiday! 8/19 Saturday Schedule Pickup –

Cafeteria (see flyer on p. 2) 8/21 First Day of School 9/4 Labor Day - No School 9/6 School Picture Day 9/7 Open House @ 6pm 9/14 Early Release @ 12:45pm 9/19 Interim Reports Issued 9/20 SAC/SAF/PTSA 6pm

(Media Center)

701 SE 6th Avenue Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

754-322-3300 Ms. Francine Baugh, Principal

We’re on the Web! deerfieldbeachmid.browardschools.com

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Saturday, August 19th 6th Grade: 8:00 - 9:20 7th Grade 9:20 – 10:40 8th Grade 10:40 – 12:00 *Carlyn Uniform Store will have uniforms available for purchase *

**PTSA will be selling approved Jr. Buck Hooded style sweatshirts for the 17/18 School Year**

In addition to schedule pick up, we will have representatives and staff on hand from our athletic teams, clubs, guidance department, and school programs with informational tables onsite.

***MEET OUR NEW I.B. MAGNET COORDINATOR ~ Ms. M.J. Caputo*** DBMS Athletics * Basketball * Cheerleading * Cross Country * Flag Football * Golf *

Soccer * Track & Field * Volleyball

Clubs * Future Educators of America * Human Relations Council * National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) * Student Government * Yearbook * Youth Crime Watch

Obtain information on our Programs and Groups * After School Program (ASP) * PSTA *

School is Cool/KAPOW * Mentoring Tomorrow’s Leaders (MTL) *

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GET INVOLVED

“Getting on Board . . . Destination Excellence”

DBMS is an exciting place, and we’re here to help you make a successful transition. For many, the first day of on our campus will be one that you will remember for the remainder of your life. The best approach to conquering the first day jitters is to plan for a successful start and to be prepared for your first day.

Helpful suggestions;

1. Pick up your schedule early on Saturday, August 19 from 8am-12pm in the cafeteria. Your schedule helps to point you in the right direction on the first day.

2. Get organized, being organized on the first day of school will make the year less overwhelming.

3. Discover if your schedule will change daily/weekly

4. Create a good routine for passing between classes, make it a habit to arrive early.

5. Use a homework and activities calendar

6. Work on difficult assignments first

7. Be an engaged learner, challenge yourself by making a written goal to be a good student this year.

8. Take a break and have fun

Your First Day as a Junior BUCK!

Our first SAC Meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 20th from 6:00-7:00 pm in our Media Center. DBMS Junior Bucks are welcomed to attend our SAC meetings and we encourage their active participation

School Advisory Council (SAC)

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Parents come out on Thursday, September 7th from 6:00-7:30 pm for our Annual Open House. Meet your child’s teachers!

Make sure you bring their schedule for class rotations.

Mentoring and School Counseling: Middle school can be one of the most liberating experiences for your child. However, new challenges can sometimes create new stresses. Please know that our support staff is always available to assist your student and family.

6th Grade School Counselor: Mrs. Restrepo

7th Grade School Counselor: Mrs. Raphael

8th Grade & School Counseling Director: Mrs. Hanna

School Social Worker: Ms. Blatt

DBMS is a proud participant and supporter of Middle School Athletics through the Broward Schools Middle School Athletic Association (MSAA). As we enter the 2017-2018 school year, DBMS will offer Basketball, Cheerleading, Flag Football, Soccer, Track & Field

and Volleyball. Cross-Country and Golf, will be two new

team sports that we are proud to offer to your DBMS student this year. All athletic games begin at 4:00 PM

Open House ~ 2017

Athletics Overview: 2017-2018

To view the Code of Conduct go to: http://browardschools.com/Parents-Students/Parent-Student-Pages/Code-Of-Conduct

To view the Discipline Matrix, go to: http://bcps.browardschools.com/schools/discipline_matrix.htm.

The Code Book for Student Conduct

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Back to School Toolkit for 17/18 To help families prepare for the new school year, Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) has created an online “Back to School” toolkit. Enter the following universal reader link below into your browser: http://www.browardschools.com/Parents-Students/Back-to-School/Back-to-School-2017-18. On the page, you will find icons similar to the images included below. Once you click on an icon, you will be redirected to the section that you would like to review, or you can simply scroll down to see all of the back to school information on the “Back to School” toolkit page.

Send Your Sales Tax to Schools

Our parents that are independent business owners can make a significant impact by donating your Sales Tax Collection Allowance online to bring technology to our classrooms. The maximum monthly donation amount is $30. Every small investment helps our students and teachers in a BIG way! Businesses can donate, at no cost, a percentage of the sales tax they collect to schools, to support technology in classrooms. To donate monthly, use the ONLINE Florida Department of Revenue sales and use tax return forms. Learn more about it today by phoning 754-321-2300, or via web at www.browardschools.com/taxdonation.

701 SE 6th Avenue

Deerfield Beach, FL 33441 754-322-3300

Ms. Francine Baugh, Principal We’re on the Web!

deerfieldbeachmid.browardschools.com

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Below is a checklist to help your experience with our school registration process go as smoothly as possible. When you arrive at Deerfield Beach Middle School to register your child, please be prepared to present the most up to date documentation for the following requirements:

üSchool Locator – Let’s check to see if we’re your correct boundary middle school

üForms – Student Registration, Emergency Contact, Release of information and Code of Conduct Signature Forms

üProof of Residence – you must submit current proofs of residence, based on your type of residence

üProof of Age – submit one form of verification of you child’s age

üProof of Medical Exam – all students enrolling for the first time must submit evidence of a medical exam that was performed within the 12 months prior to the initial enrollment

üProof of Immunization - submit an up to date Florida Certificate of Immunization Form.

üSchool Records – Submit the most recent report card and/or transcript needed for appropriate grade level placement, or complete a Release of Information Form.

üPlease bare in mind that Deerfield Beach Middle School has the right to verify any information provide by the student and/or the student’s parent(s).

“Getting on Board . . . Destination Excellence”

So, now you’re taking the next step and registering your child at Deerfield Beach Middle School. No problem! Just remember if you’re registering your 7th grade child, you will have to submit a Florida Certificate of Immunization Form (Form DH 680). Our Florida Department of Health annually publishes the required immunizations in a state publication titled, “

Immunization Guidelines: Florida Schools . . .

How to Register My Child for School

The School Board of Broward County

Abby Friedman, Chair

Nora Rupert, Vice-Chair

Donna P. Korn

Robin Bartleman

Ann Murray

Patricia God

Heather P. Brinkworth

Dr. Rosalind Osgood

Laurie Rich Levinson

Robert W. Runcie, Superintendent

Dr. Valarie Wanza, Chief Officer

Office of School Performance & Accountability

Christine F. Semisch, Cadre MS 1 Director

Dr. Jermaine Flemming, Cadre MS 2 Director

Office of School Performance & Accountability

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The School Board of Broward County, Florida, prohibits any policy or procedure which results in discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation. The School Board also provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Individuals who wish to file a discrimination and/or harassment complaint may call the Director, Equal Educational Opportunities/ADA Compliance Department & District’s Equity Coordinator/Title IX Coordinator at 754-321- 2150 or Teletype Machine (TTY) 754-321-2158. Individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, (ADAAA) may call Equal Educational Opportunities/ADA Compliance Department at 754-321-2150 or Teletype Machine (TTY) 754-321-2158.