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DAYTONA MIDDLE SCHOOL
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NOVEMBER 2006
Volume 3, Issue 2
Coyote tracks
A Word From the Leader of the Pack
As I sit and look out my office window today, I do not see the usual sight of students scurrying by in
their Daytona t-shirts. Instead, I see students strolling the campus in what appears to be their pajamas. This is
all part of Daytona’s spirit week! Each day of the week we are celebrating our Daytona pride by having some
fun and wearing different clothes.
Our fall sports season is off to a great start! Soccer began its season last week, and the Coyotes have
brought back consecutive wins. So far we are undefeated, and to that I say “coyote up!” Our participation in
sports and clubs this season is outstanding. We have so many opportunities for students to get involved, and I
want to encourage those who are not yet involved to find something they are interested in.
Daytona is extending itself to the community as well. During the last weekend of October, we had two
booths representing us at the Fall Fun Fair at Rotary Park. Mrs. Martin and the Band/Choir were there doing
face painting and tattoos to show their spirit. The Basketball Club, sponsored by Mrs. Vidovich and Mr. Bohnstedt, hosted a cake walk which was a great success and took home enough money to purchase new uniforms
for the 8th grade basketball team!! Way to go! All this followed an excellent performance from the cheerleaders
and band and choir in the London Bridge Day parade!
I am very proud of our student body and wonderful staff here at Daytona. We are doing some very
wonderful things. Again I encourage all students to find some activity to get involved in and show their school
spirit! It’s not too late to get involved!
The Head Coyote,
Hector F. Fimbres, Principal
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DMS Booster Club Needs
Members & Volunteers
Daytona Families - Welcome to the 2006-2007 school
year! A wonderful year awaits our students, faculty
and staff.
The Daytona Booster Club is committed to provide
volunteers and resources to promote educational activities at our school. The success of the Booster Club
depends upon every Daytona family. There are many
ways for you to contribute to the successful year
ahead:
C o y o t e
t r a c k s
Basketball Tryouts
Tryouts will begin November 27 and end
December 1, 2006.
All athletes will be given 3 days minimum
trial before they can be cut from a sport. Head
coaches will establish criteria for making the
team. The criteria will include: skills, attendance, teamwork, grades, school discipline
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Join: It doesn’t cost anything but your time! Get a
Coyote Paw Print with your name on our Booster
Club Wall.
and coach-ability.
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Volunteer: We encourage everyone to volunteer
their time and talents during the school year and
for fundraisers.
dents allowed to tryout without the following
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Donate: Your money to support activities throughout the year at Daytona Middle School.
tor: view the “At Risk Sports” video, physical is
Under NO CIRCUMSTANCES are stucompleted forms on file with the athletic direc-
for the current school year, emergency card is
If you are interested in joining the Booster Club please
call Ms. Moulton at 505-1460 (or by email [email protected]). You can also contact Tracey
Kennedy, President of the Booster Club, at [email protected] for any other questions you
may have.
Daytona Booster Club appreciates your support!
completed and on file, insurance coverage has
been verified.
For more information, please come to our
Sports Night on November 15, 2006 @ 6p.m.
You will have a chance to fill out paperwork,
watch the video, and speak with the coaches.
Coffee can for Student Council’s
upcoming “penny wars”.
Please drop off at the Administration Building anytime between 7
a.m. - 3:00 p.m..
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Counselor’s Corner
Well Coyote’s, the school year is flying by! I can’t believe we are already through with first quarter and
sailing through the second one! Quarter 2 has started off with a bang! Friday, October 27, 2006 we had a school
wide assembly to celebrate student achievement, both academic and extracurricular. We had students recognized for Student of the Month, STAR Reading Awards, Perfect Attendance, and the top 10% of each grade
level for GPA!
This month we are kicking off the Renaissance program as well! Over 200 membership cards were
given out the first week of November. Renaissance membership is a reward system that focuses on grades, attendance AND behavior! Membership benefits entitle students to special treats at school as well as discounts at
several businesses in the community. So look for further information regarding specific discounts soon!! And remember, if you didn’t make it this quarter, you can always try again!! Keep those grades up!
I am very pleased with the choices our student body is making this year. We have a wonderful group of
students. As we enter into a busy holiday season I hope you remember to take some time to rest, relax and enjoy!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Morton (Yes, it was Guy last quarter!)
Guidance Counselor
Donations Needed for
Canned Food Drive
Ahoy Mateys! The Fall
Dance is Here
Help Student Council donate food to needy
families in Lake Havasu by bringing in
donations of canned food and other nonperishable food items.
The Fall Dance at Daytona is this Thursday, November 9th. This year the dance is
pirate themed. Doors will open at 2:45 p.m.
and the dance will end at 5:00 p.m.
All items will be collected in the student’s
fifth period class. The fifth hour with the
most cans will win the Daytona Spirit
trophy!
Tickets are on sale before school, during
lunch and after school in the administrative
office for $2. Students can come dressed
as a pirate or in their school shirt. Food
and games will be available for purchase.
The food drive starts on November 13 and
ends November 17.
Parents are reminded to pick up their child
at that appropriate time.
November Dates to Remember
Sun
Mon
5
Tue
6
Wed
Thu
7
Fri
Sat
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2
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4
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NO SCHOOL
Veterans Day
OPEN
GYM
11-1 p.m.
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2:45-5:00 p.m.
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Student
Council
Canned Food
Drive
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15
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Soccer Game
@ T-bolt
4:00 p.m.
Progress
Reports
Picture Retakes/
Sports Pictures
SPORTS
NIGHT
6-7:00 p.m.
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Soccer Game @
T-bolt, 4:00 p.m.
Last Day of
Canned Food
Drive
EARLY
RELEASE
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Soccer Game
@ T-bolt
NO SCHOOL NO SCHOOL NO SCHOOL
4:00 p.m.
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Basketball
Tryouts begin
Basketball
Tryouts
Basketball
Tryouts
Basketball
Tryouts
Daily School Hours: 7:30-2:30 p.m.
Early Release Hours: 12:30 p.m.
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