Wolf P.A.C.K. Weekly Student Edition #5

Posted Date: 09/13/26 (05:00 PM)

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Wolf P.A.C.K. Weekly Student Edition

Sunday newsletter

September 13, 2026

Weekly Principal Message

📣 Families and Wolf Pack Students! Here's What's Happening This Week:

Happy Sunday, Wolf Pack families!

We have another House Cheers schedule coming up this Friday. Whose House has the most school spirit?

I want to thank families for your continued support with helping to reinforce approved PACK behaviors on the buses. Student and driver safety are critical to us at Dogwood and your support is appreciated.

This month is Attendance Awareness month in public schools nationwide. See our attendance spirit week flyer below and join the fun, Wolf Pack!

Missing two days a month can result in chronic absenteeism.

Congratulations to Gia Murphy of House Altai, our September attendance raffle winner last week! Keep showing up on time, each day, wolves! Each month we will do a raffle for students with excellent attendance (absent 1 day or less).

Families, we had a low response on our Title 1, Back to School Night survey during the Rock the Block event. We are resending the form to solicit a higher reponse on how we can best serve you and your families this year.

Attention Families: Please sign your technology agreement electronically through ParentSquare. Students will not receive a Chromebook without a signed agreement.

When you reach the form field asking for a Chromebook number, enter your student's ID number instead.

In solidarity,

Dr. Latrese Younger

Principal, Dogwood Middle School

Cell: 804-389-3813

National Hispanic Heritage Month 🎉

Every year from September 15 to October 15, we celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month! This is a special time to recognize and honor the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.

PTA Corner

Contact executiveboard@dogwoodmspta.org with questions. All meetings take place at 6:30 pm.

1st PTA Virtual Meeting

Thursday, Sep 17 · 6:30–7:30 PM

Google Meet joining info

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/ydj-fcxu-fni

Or dial: +1 904-580-9093 PIN: 630502112

More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/ydj-fcxu-fni?pin=8971924680452

Join the PTA 🎈

PTA website: dogwoodms.givebacks.com/

PTA email address: executiveboard@dogwoodmspta.org

PTA President: Mom Kelly Miller

Benefits of Joining the PTA

By joining the PTA you are supporting educational programs, organizing events, and enhancing our school environment.

You can make a meaningful impact and connect with other caregivers who share your commitment to our children's success.

Support our students and show your Dogwood pride.

It's fun!

Join Community Rewards to Support the Wolf Pack🏪

Earn money for your community organization when you use your loyalty card.

Link your Kroger Card!

WolfPack Spirit Store Officially Opened

Dogwood Middle School

WEBSTORE IS NOW OPEN!

Store is open for a limited time only

Your webstore open dates:

Now until Saturday, Oct. 17th

Online store cannot accept any orders after midnight on close date.

To view and purchase spiritwear items, click here or on the image.

Get your House and Wolf Pack gear now while supplies last!

Weekly Schedules and Calendars

Lunch Times (7th grade student's have been told their specific lunch)

11:43 - 1:40

Lunches

6th + ½ 7th - 11:50 - 12:15

8th + ½ 7th - 1:15 - 1:40

Dogwood Daily Bell Schedule

House Huddle Schedule

House Cheers Schedule

Dogwood 26-27 School Calendar

Breakfast & Lunch Menus by Week

Important Upcoming Dates📆

September 2026

18- House Cheers

21-Yom Kippur (No school)

22-25 Attendance Spirit Week at Dogwood

23-Picture Day

October 2026

2- House Huddles

9 - Folk Fest Performance

12-Indigenous People’s Day (No school)

13- Pumpkin Decorating (attendance incentive)

🐺Time to Howl!

Teacher/Staff of the Month-Parents, Students, and Staff Invited to Vote✅

Nominate someone from the WOLF PACK who exemplifies our PACK expectations on the 30th of each month.

Congratulations to Mr. Keith Washington, 8th grade math teacher, nominated by Dakota Chan for the month of August!

Thanks for being our Leader of the Pack!

💡 Reminders

Click the flyer below to apply

Fall Sports 🍃

All wolves must have a VHSL Physical to try out or participate in sports.

Students must have their own transportation or be in zone to ride the activity bus.

Here are the video and slide deck from last week's virtual parent meeting.

Middle School Athletic Handbook

DMS Athletic Contract 26-27

Soccer Schedule 26-27

Girls' Basketball Schedule 26-27

Email Coach T Harris at tharri17@rvaschools.net with any sports/athletic related questions.

ParentSquare Access

What is ParentSquare?

RPS uses ParentSquare to provide school communication, primarily with email, text, and app notifications. ParentSquare automatically generates an account for each parent/guardian, using their preferred email address and phone number. All families are encouraged to access their accounts, update their preferences on when and how they are notified, and download the mobile app.

If you need to update your contact information, please email parentsquare@rvaschools.net.
If you would like to opt out of using ParentSquare, step-by-step instructions are available in the FAQs below.

What Can I Do in ParentSquare?

Receive messages from school via email, text, or app notification;
Choose to receive information as it comes, or all at once with a daily digest at 6 p.m.;
Communicate in your preferred language;
Comment on school postings to engage with your school community;
Direct message teachers and staff;
Participate in group messages; and
Send payments, sign forms & permission slips, receive report cards, sign up to volunteer, and more, all from your desktop or mobile device.