Dodgen Middle School, Marietta, GA

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January

8 Dateline Deadline
9 Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl Competition
13 Key Teams Meet 8:15
18 MLK Holiday--No School
20 8th Grade Writing Assessment
22 Panther Fun Night 7 p.m.
25 - 29 Conference Week
25 - 29 Book Fair
26 Blood Drive
27 Faculty Meeting

February

5 Honor Roll Party
6 Spring Play Rehearsal 9-1
8-12 Staff Appreciation Week
10 Key Teams 8:15
10 8th Grade NAEP assessment
15 Teacher Workday
16 Progress Reports
17 Faculty Meeting 8:15
17 Clusters
23 PTSA General Meeting 6:30
23 Get the Scoop on Dodgen Night
24 Subject Area Meetings 8:15
25-27 Chorus All State Savannh
27 Spring Play Rehearsal 9-1

March

1-5 Read Across America week
4 -- 6 Band & Orchestra All State Savannah
5 Dateline Deadline
6 Spring Play Rehearsal 9-1
8-11 7th Grade Benchmark Assessments
10 Early Release 2:15
10 Key Teams 8:15
13 Spring Play Rehearsal 9-1
15 County Math Comp.Marietta HS
17 Faculty Meeting
18 Report Cards
20-21 Spring Play Rehearsal 9-1
24 Subject Area Mtgs 8:15 a.m.
22-25 Spring Play Rehearsal 7:30-9 a.m.
24 Subject Area Mtgs
26 - 27 Spring Play

April

2 Honor Roll Party
5-9 Spring Break
14 - 23 CRCT exams
14 Key Team Mtgs 8:15
17 Dodgen Clean-up Day
22 PTSA General Meeting 6:15
23 Progress Reports
27-28 Talent Show Practice 4:15 - 6
29 Talent Show 6:30 -8:30
30 6th Grade Olympics

May

3 5th Grade Parent Mtg
3 7th Grade Olympics
4 8th Grade Olympics
4 6th Grade Orchestra Concert
5-6 EOCT testing
6 Olympic Rain Date
8 Relay For Life
10 - 13 7th Grade Benchmarks
10 6th Grade Band Concert 7 p.m.
11 7th Grade Band Concert 7 p.m.
12 8th Grade Band Concert 7 p.m.
13 8th Grade Chorus Concert 7 p.m.
14 8th Grade Party
17 7th Grade Chorus Concert 7 p.m.
18 6th Grade Chorus Concert 7 p.m.
19 Faculty Meeting 8:15
19 Orchestra Concert 7 p.m.
21 Last Day of School
24 - 26 Post Plng
28 Report Cards
31 Memorial Day

2009 Georgia School of Excellence

Vision Statement:

All children will receive the respect, encouragement and opportunities they need to build the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to be successful, contributing members of a global society.

Mission Statement:

Dodgen Middle School’s mission is to promote academic excellence, individual responsibility, resourcefulness, creativity, mutual respect, and self-esteem in a healthy, nurturing environment.

Beliefs:

We believe our role is to:

· Challenge students in academics, fine arts, foreign language, physical education and health

· Prepare students to be life-long learners

· Use differentiated instruction to address the individual needs of all learners

· Provide a safe, healthy and nurturing environment that promotes academic growth, leadership opportunities and exploration of interests and talents

· Incorporate technology into the learning environment

· Partner with families and community members to enhance student achievement

· Empower students to reach their full potential

· Encourage responsibility and self-reliance

· Promote a culture of excellence and mutual respect

· Embrace the diversity of our population