Daniels Middle School

End of the Year Testing at Daniels

The End of year testing at Daniels will be the week of May 20 - 23.  In addition to the EOG and EOC, the NC Department of Public Instruction has added new tests this year.  These tests are called Measures of Student Learning (MSL).  The Social Studies MSL is given to 6th, 7th, and 8th graders.  The Science MSL is given to 6th and 7th graders (8th graders take a Science EOG. Please follow the link below to see the complete schedule of when each grade level will take each of the 4 tests.

End of Year Testing Schedule - Daniels MS

Congratulations to the Daniels Boys Track Team
2013 Season Central Conference Champions
With an undefeated (7-0) Record!!

Parent Academy Workshops

To promote continued cooperation between families and schools, Wake County Public School System is offering Parent Academy – a series of classes, workshops and events aimed at helping families learn to engage with the school system and positively contribute to their child's academic and social success.

Throughout your child’s educational career, you and your child will make many decisions about programs, schools, opportunities and courses. As your child’s most effective advocate, you need to know how these decisions can affect your child’s future. Families who attend Parent Academy will gain invaluable knowledge – from preparing their kindergartener for the first day of school to choosing the right courses for their college-bound high school student. All events are free and open to the public. Registration is required.

Parents:  Are you interested in learning
more about the new Common Core Curriculum?

Visit the following link which gives a good concise explanation of the Common Core Curriculum:

What is the 'Common Core' Curriculum? 

Pre Registration for the 2013-14 School Year

• Certified copy of student's birth certificate

• Current, recently dated gas, water, or electric bill OR
• Signed lease agreement, or minimum 6-month rental agreement OR
• Signed closing statement or construction agreement with closing date with 45 days of enrollment of student.

• Picture ID of parent or court-appointed custodian.
• Immunization Record

Congratulations to the Volleyball Team
2012 Season Central Conference Champions
with and Undefeated 7-0 Season!

Information Concerning Viral Illnesses
(From Peter J. Morris, MD, MPH, MDiv Wake Co. 
Human Services Medical Director)

At this time of year, it is very important to try to stop the spread of illnesses due to viruses. You and

your children should follow these easy steps to help protect yourselves from colds and flu (as well

as many other contagious diseases).

·         Wash hands often with warm water and soap and for at least 15 seconds, especially before

·         eating and after using the bathroom. Alcohol based hand sanitizer is recommended if soap

·         and water are not available.

·         Cough into a shirt sleeve or use tissue to cover coughs and sneezes. Wash hands after

·         wiping noses.

·         Keep hands away from your face, nose and eyes.

·         Do not share food, drinks, cups or eating utensils.

·         Do not touch the spout of the water fountain when drinking.

·         Get plenty of sleep, exercise regularly and eat healthy foods.

·         Sometimes children will get sick anyway. The BEST thing you can do is to keep children home

·         when they are sick. This will help stop the spread of illness to other children and teachers.

·         Children need to be kept home when they have any of these symptoms:

·         Fever of 100 º F or 38º C or higher. Children should stay home until they have been without

·         fever for at least 24 hours. Children should not be given Tylenol (acetaminophen) or

·         Advil (ibuprofen) to reduce the fever and then sent to school. The child may be

·         contagious to others.

·         Nausea or vomiting within the last 12 hours.

·         Severe headache

·         Diarrhea within the last 12 hours.

·         Red, watery eyes with yellow drainage

·         Unexplained rash

If you are called to pick up a sick child at school, please come quickly. If you know your child has been exposed to someone diagnosed with the influenza virus, call your doctor immediately to determine if medicine might shorten the illness.

Thank you for your help in this very important matter. If you have questions, you may call the school based public health nurse, Gina Cornick RN, BSN, NCSN at 919-524-5652.

Daniels Recycling Program

2012-13 Daniels Bus Routes

Transportation questions? Call the Transportation Customer Service Center 

In order to better serve our families, the WCPSS Transportation Department has created a centralized Customer Service Center. 

Beginning Monday, September 24, 2012 WCPSS parents from any school transportation district may dial (919) 856-7890 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. to reach a customer service representative. 

In addition to calling the Customer Service Center, parents may continue to contact transportation by filling out our online feedback form, or emailing  transportation@wcpss.net with the school name, student’s route number (indicate morning or afternoon), bus stop, student’s first and last name and parent’s daytime contact information. 

To request a new stop, parents may continue to use our current stop request form.

Activity Bus is available
in the afternoon for after school activities
(Except Friday)

One afternoon activity bus is now available for students who stay at school for various activities at Daniels after dismissal  Click on the link below to see the bus route and stops. 

Afternoon Activity Bus Route

Informational Links on Bullying

Parents:  Below are some good websites that you may be interested in regarding bullying.

Join the Daniels E-Group!

Daniels  has a Yahoo E-Group!  All parents, guardians and staff members are encouraged to subscribe to this E-Group.  After you subscribe to this group, you will receive e-mail notifications that will include announcements from the school and the Daniels PTA.  The Daniels PTA will be sending out a weekly PTA Newsletter via this E-Group.  The school will send messages concerning upcoming school events, athletic events, schedule changes, emergency information, etc. 

To subscribe to the Daniels E-Group, click into the 'Subscribe' link below and enter the e-mail address where you would like to receive the E-Messages.  You will receive a confirmation e-mail with further instructions to confirm your membership within 7 days of receiving the message.  Important:  When you receive the confirmation e-mail, you will be asked to click a link.  From that link you will be asked to set up a Yahoo e-mail account.  You DO NOT have to do that.  Scroll further down on that page and click the link  'ADD ME TO THE MAILING LIST ONLY'.  This gets you in the group and will then send the messages to the e-mail address you listed.  If you set up a Yahoo e-mail account, then you will receive the E-Group messages via the Yahoo address only.  Please note:  This e-group is a moderated 'group' and e-mail addresses of the members will not be shown. 

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SPAN Access Available for Parents and Students

Note - 2012-13 School year:  All SPAN accounts will be set-up or reactivated by the end of September. There are several hundred accounts which require attention, so this process takes a while. We appreciate your patience!

Daniels parents have access to the Student/Parent Access Network (SPAN) software program!  SPAN allows students and parents access to data such as grades, demographics, attendance, schedules, discipline, and teacher recommendations from your home computer. Parents will need internet access and an active email account in order to establish a SPAN account. Parents will also be required by the County to verify current address and contact information upon applying for a SPAN account. In order to register for this service, a SPAN Account form must be completed. There are two ways to complete a SPAN Account form and open a SPAN account—one form can be completed and turned in at Daniels with photo identification; the other form can be completed at home, notarized, and sent to Daniels. Forms to establish a SPAN account are available in the Main Office, Student Services Offices, or you can find the forms posted below. 

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