Click above to buy a Yearbook Ad too.

The last day to purchase a Yearbook Personal Ad is Jan. 31, 2018.

The LAUSD PASSport (Parent Access Support System portal) will provide all K-12 parents/ guardians secure 24/7 access to essential student data that helps them better support their child's academic success.

lausd.passport.net

CLICK HERE TO VIEW DODSON'S CALENDAR.

CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION ABOUT AVID.

Current 6^th grade/Incoming 7^th Grade Elective Preference Survey

Current 7^th grade/Incoming 8^th Grade Elective Preference Survey

At this time of Thanksgiving, the dental team at Big Smiles sends our heartfelt thanks and gratitude for all you do for your students each and every day.

Thank you, too, for caring about the health of your students by scheduling an in-school dental visit with Big Smiles.

We sincerely appreciate partnering with you to give your students the much needed dental care they may not otherwise receive.

Great news! In addition to the printed permission forms, parents now have the option to sign up their child online at www.MySchoolDentist.com. Your parents will thank you for this time-saving online option!

Happy Thanksgiving, and thanks for giving your students the opportunity for better oral health.

Kelly Matteson
School Relationship Manager
kmatteson@mobiledentists.com
888-833-8441 x60132
BigSmilesDental.com

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GRADE ACTIVITIES & PACKAGE INFORMATION

Why should you complete a meal application?

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APPLY ONLINE AT: www.myschoolapps.com

One of the most important actions you can take to help your children and help the educational programs at Dodson Middle School is to submit an LAUSD Meal Application.

If you qualified last year:

• You have a strong chance of qualifying again for the 2017-2018 school year

• Your eligibility from 2016-2017 will expire on September 28, 2017.

• You must apply immediately to ensure there is no interruption of the benefits of free or reduced lunch for yourself and to help with Dodson’s Title Eligibility for funding for its programs.

* For you: Your children may be eligible for free or reduced-price meals at school. Many people are surprised to learn that they qualify. Federal money is allocated for this purpose and you should get your share.

* For Dodson: Dodson depends on funds provided by the federal Title I program and our Title I funding depends on the percentage of accepted Meal Applications. If all Dodson families apply we'll meet the threshold (50%) and receive these funds. These funds provide resources such as: Class Size Reduction Teachers, tutoring, library aide, nurse, curricular trips, instructional materials, technology and more.

Deadline for 2017 Meal Applications for Title I Eligibility: October 24, 2017

Congratulations to the entire Dodson community.  We are officially a 2015 California State Gold Ribbon and Title 1 Academic Achieving School.

This honorable distinction was awarded to 373 middle and senior high schools across the State of California. According to State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson, these schools represent "academically successful, vibrant, and innovative centers of learning and teaching.” Dodson is the only comprehensive large scale middle school in LAUSD to receive the honor.  I am extremely proud and honored to work at a public institution that has such a dedicated group of teachers that work collaboratively to improve the quality of education of all of our students.

Read the NEWS release.

April 19 - Riding the Waves of Success Parent Meeting

April 20 - Drama Event

April 24 - School Site Council

April 23, 24, 25 & 27 - LTEL Parent Conferences
 

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school newspaper

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S. Aiello

sma1639@lausd.net

310-241-1910

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