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HELMETS MUST BE WORN
All students riding a bicycle, skateboard and/or scooter MUST wear a helmet before entering the campus. California Motor Vehicle Code ß 21212 (a) requires all persons under the age of 18 wear a helmet. Please click her for further information. |
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GET TO SCHOOL ON TIME...
Parents, please help Dana MS reduce its tradies. Too many students are getting to school late. The California State Education Code, Section 48200, states that it is the responsibility of the parent or guardian, or adult custodian, to see that his or her child attends school full time, and arrives on time every day. Please make sure your child is on time and at school before the first bell rings each day ready to learn. Thank you for helping us help you! |
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BULLYING IS NOT TOLERATED AT DANA
Bullying is defined as the deliberate antagonistic action or the creation of a situation with the intent of inflicting emotional, physical, or psychological distress. The behavior may be a single or repeated act and may be electronic, verbal, physical, psychological, sexual, social, or indirect. Bullying seeks to secure or maintain an imbalance of power between the perpetrator(s) and the target(s) and has a reasonable likelihood of emotional, physical or psychological harm. The harmful effects of bullying may be exacerbated by the interaction of frequency, pervasiveness, and severity of the behavior(s), in addition to the power differential between the perpetrator(s) and target(s). cont... |
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MARINERS DAILY BULLETIN
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STUDENT ABSENCES
Any student who is absent must return with a note signed and dated by their parent(s). Students must bring their note to the attendance office the following day after his/her absence. Please state the nature of the absence such as illness, funeral, doctor appointment, etc. Thank you for your cooperation! :) |
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RANDOM METAL DETECTOR SEARCHES
School systems are faced with ever-increasing violence, including the use of weapons on or adjacent to school campuses. The use of metal detectors could prove to be a useful deterrent when utilized in a random search program. The purpose of a metal detection program within District schools is to deter the bringing of weapons onto school grounds, thereby reducing the potential for violent incidents. |
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WALK IN THE CROSSWALKS
Students, please use caution when crossing the streets. Use the crosswalk, do not jay walk. Look before entering the street and make eye contact with the driver! Make sure traffic is stopped before entering the street. We have had many near misses on Cabrillo Avenue and Gaffey Street. Safety First! |
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CYBER SAFETY FOR PARENTS AND STUDENTS
Family Resources Do you know who your kids are communicating with on-line? What web sites they are visiting? Do they have private access to their computers? Are your kids more familiar with: web sites, e-mail, instant messaging, chat rooms, blogging, file-sharing and cell phones; than you are? The internet has created a new way to access information and communicate with each other, however, at the same time it has created a whole new series of problems around child and youth safety, crime and other related issues. The following web site information is intended to provide you with links to the best available information and tools that will help you understand the issues relating to the Internet and Cyber Safety. |
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REPLICA GUNS
LAUSD has a zero tolerance policy on any kind of weapon, including toy guns. Please download and read the attached OEHS Safety Alert and discuss this issue with your child. Also, attached is recent story from the LAT about a youngster injured by a police officer because he was carrying and using one of these replica guns. Parents, please talk with your child about the dangers of weapons. |
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Parent Volunteers Needed for the 2011/2012 School Year
If you are interested in becoming a parent volunteer at Dana Middle School please contact us at 310.241.1100. |
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