DMS COUNSELOR NEWS
by Dawn Schneider

Hello and Welcome Back to another school year at Devine Middle School. We have a lot going on this year with the construction of our new wing. We are all very excited and can’t wait to see the progress on the addition.

Part of the “Back to School” routine involves getting back in the habits of setting aside time for homework each day. Many students and families are so busy with after-school activities, that it is essential to have a homework plan. Depending on the family schedule, is it best for your student to do their homework immediately when arrive home? Or do you set aside time as soon as the table is cleared after dinner? How much homework does your student typically have? Be sure there enough time in the schedule to get it done. Is there a set place in the house for homework? These are just a few of the many questions you need to think about when creating a time and place for your child to complete their homework or study for exams.

For more information and ideas about school, visit the Parent Involvement link on the district website. The link for EdHelpForParents.com has a ton of great information for parents regarding Homework Help, Discipline and Behavior, Extracurricular Activities and Educational Family Fun.

The Duke University Talent Identification Program (TIP) is once again looking for talented students. The goal of the Duke TIP is to assist students with excellent mathematical or verbal aptitude. Students are provided with information about their abilities and introduced to a network of services and programs. The 7th Grade Talent Search identifies academically talented 7th graders based on standardized test scores achieved while attending intermediate or middle school. The students qualifying for this opportunity will be eligible to take above level test such as the ACT or SAT. After taking the test, students will receive a Results Summary which provides suggestions for academic development based on performance. Congratulations to this year’s Talent Search Qualifiers.

Michaela Bean Catherine Duncan Cole Duncan Ryan Duncan Enrique Flores Nicholas Galan Sarah Gutierrez

Garrett Newman Zachry Orlowski Nicholas Pace James Pompa Dominique Rodriguez Alyssa Schmidt

Brooke Sumners John Tilley Sarah Terrazas Chancie Whitaker Tristen Wood Travis Woods

I am excited to be a part of Devine Middle School again this year. Please stay tuned for more news from the counselors each week. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your middle school student please contact me at 830-851-0605 or dawn.schneider@devineisd.org.