Teacher to Teacher

Teacher to Teacher
Mrs. Williams and Ms. Kirby, for their gracious, flexible and patient acceptance in having me be
a part of their classrooms. They are the kind of teachers that make inclusion fun as well as easy
for the students
Ms. Holmes
Kiki Holmes
Delores Mitchell
You guys are angels! Thanks for working so hard to work with us in the classroom. Your work
is invaluable and greatly appreciated.
Mrs. Aldridge
Sergeant Whitfield is always willing to help wherever possible. He never has a problem with going
the extra mile. He usually has given a matter attention before he even shares it with you.
There has never been a time that all hands were on deck and I had to look for him. He is usually
full of solutions versus a concentration on problems.
Mr. Mays
Greeting to the Dunbar Middle School staff and students. I want to
thank you for such an awesome start of school . I am very excited to
see all the learning going on in the classrooms and students who are
engaged and taking responsibility for their learning.
I am challenging the students of Dunbar Middle School to build
upon the foundation that has been set of achieving at high standards.
This can only be accomplished by being at school every day, paying
attention and participating in class, and doing what is expected of
you – daily. I believe in you and I expect you to shine like the stars
Mrs. Crystal Goodman
I am grateful to the staff members who represent Dunbar Middle School. Your dedication to the students
and community goes above and beyond what is required. I thank you for adding “glitter” to the
many stars who walk the halls and sit in your seats and allowing their light to shine even brighter.
We have had two great academics years, but I believe the best is yet to come!
Best Wishes for the 2009 – 2010 School Year!
A message from the principal
Feature Story: President
Obama Speaks to
Students
Art Boulevard
Teen Read Week
Wildcat Advice
Guess the Teacher
Team News
Sports
Honor Roll
Teacher to Teacher
A message from
Mrs. Goodman
President
Obama
Speaks
to
Students
On Tuesday September 8, 2009 the
students at Wakefield High School in
Arlington, Virginia along with other
school children across the country eagerly
awaited the controversial speech
given by President Obama. His back to
school speech was directed at the
school children of the United States
encouraging them not only to stay in
school but strive for excellence.
Obama chose to talk about
school because he genuinely cares
about our education. He wants us to
understand that education opens many
doors that would perhaps be
closed. We have the ability to become
innovators or inventors to come up
with the next new thing.
"You've got to work for it and practice
for it and learn for it", he said. "What
you make of your education will decide
nothing less than the future of this
country. What you're learning in school
today helps with challenges in the
future."
He also talked about other kids
who aren't very different from us
that have hard times.
"They faced challenges in their
lives just like we do. These students
refused to give up. They chose to
take responsibility for their education
and set goals for themselves. I
expect all of you to do the same,”
said President Obama.
"I'm working hard to fix up your
classrooms and get you the books,
equipment and computers you need
to learn. But you've got to do your
part too. I expect you to get serious
this year and I am expecting great
things from each of you, so don't let
your family, your country, or yourself
down."
It saddens me that this simple address
to America’s school children
created so much controversy. Is he,
the President of the United States of
America, going to say something so
bad to us, that some parents would
actually object to us hearing it? As
much as our country has grown,
there are still people out there who
will never change. Though the students
at DMS didn’t get to hear the
speech live, we were given the opportunity
to listen to parts of the
speech in our social studies class.

There’s no doubt; the
stars are out. Team
Orion students are
bursting with brightness-
reading and
(Angela Johnson), studying about native Texans,
completing independent research projects in science
class, and creating and analyzing tables and
graphs in math class. Team Orion is definitely
celebrating the stars with academics, rigor, and
relevance
Andromeda recently
attended the Math and
Science Fall Festival.
Andromeda
Personalization Day
November 6 th !
We’ll come up with
some kind of team
introduction!
Mr. Brown did a superb job connecting subject
matter to real life experiences. The 7 th grade
novel referred to a reggae singer by the name of
Bob Marley. He provided his students with a
sample of Marley’s music accompanied by the
lyrics. This experience broadened their
knowledge of other genres or styles of music.
Mr. Jackson is at the door! Mr. Jackson has
called and visited the homes of many students
because of his commitment to ensure that all
students will receive a qualitative and quantitative
education.
Both teachers are true examples of highly
qualified teachers! Go team Pegasus!
Wildcat Advice
If you need advice, write it down, put it in the advice
box in the library, then read it in the newsletter. No
names will not be announced, just the question or concern
along with the answer/advice. The DMS Wildcat is
someone your age so I will understand and address your
concerns.
Please be sure that your question or concern does not
have…
Profanity
Sexual Harassment
Threats
Can You Guess Who I Am?
I’ve been teaching here for ten years. Some of my hobbies
are watching sports and going to sport events. The
one thing that I would do besides
teaching would be a sports broadcaster. My favorite thing
to do is travel with my family. I have eight brothers and
sisters. My very first job was at a Recreation Center. My
most favorite family memory is when I took my family to
Disney World. My favorite food growing up was red
beans and rice. I love the color green. I went to college at
West Texas State, and my most favorite memory was
playing college basketball there.
REMEMBER
Cough in your arm
Wash your hands frequently
Use hand sanitizer
Please stay home if you are sick!
In celebration or Teen Read Week
there will be: Short Story Contest
Poetry Contest
Poster Contest
Bookmark Contest
Prizes will be given out such as CD
players, audio books, books, etc.
Stop by the library for more information.
Writers must be Dunbar Middle
School students.
Short stories can be no longer than
4,000 words.
Stories must be legible or typed
and double spaced.
Put the title and page number of
your story on the top of each page.
The stories must be science fiction,
fantasy or tall tale and myths
theme. Posters and bookmarks
must be an original design. Your
design should be related in some
way to books and our theme “Read
Beyond Reality.”
Write you name, you age, team
name , and the title (if applicable)
of your story, poem, bookmark or
poster on a separate piece of paper
and turn it in with your work.
Do not put you name on it so it
will be judged equally with other
entries.
Turn in you work at the library.
Deadline is October 21,2009

Sports
Volleyball Cross
The girls volleyball teams recently rapped up a
terrific season. The 7th grade A-team finished
with 4-5 a record. The 7th grade B-team finished
with a 4-5 record.
The 8th grade “B” also rapped up their season.
They finished with a 1-7 record. The 8th grade
“A” rapped up their regular season with a 2-7 record
and are off to compete in the District Championship
Tournament this weekend.
Congratulations ladies for giving the season your
best.
Hats off to Coach Buckner and Coach
Johnson for all their hard work..
Country
Congrats to the Cross Country team for
giving another great season their best.. Jibre
Woods, Kenneth Crenshaw, and Cameron
Kelly are now headed to the district championship
which will be held October 31.
Basketball
Physical are due for those who want to play
basketball!
Football
Congrats to the 7 th grade football team for having a
great season and finishing undefeated. They defeat William
James in their last game of the season this past Tuesday.
The 8th grade continues their season and are about
to start play-offs.
A special thanks to Coach Brookins, Coach Clark,
and Coach Bailey for all that they do to make the Wildcat
Football team a great success. Hats off to all the dedicated
athletes that made this great season possible.
7 th
Grade
Hanzelka, Tyler
Shields, Angelica
7 th
Amos, Anthonysha
Aparicio, Christian
Barrett, Kaleia
Bilal, Abdul
Bradley, DeAndril
Brewer, Celeste
Comer, Joshua
Cooper, Hellena
Crockett, D’Andre
Culton, BriAnna
Evans, Breanna
Fields, Lynnze
Flores, Victoria
Frank, Leondrae
Garcia, Jaime
Gonsalez Gomez, Andres
Gonzalez, David
Gray, Jhadae
Harris, Lewis
Hawkins, Robert
Haynes, Amiri
Hernandez, Destinee
Hill, Shakema
Hodge, Isaac
Jackson, Kiandra
Johnson, Jayla
Johnson, Levin
Johnson, Petersenne
Kanada, Quirin
Landers, Keara
“A” Honor Roll
“A/B” Honor Roll
Lemons, Keeana
Levine, Cierra
Lopez, Kevin
Lopez Retana, Pedro
Lyons, Keylen
Mao, Tatiana
Miles, Tranetta
Norris, Victor
Palmer, Leshawn
Pena, Leslie
Perez, Miriam
Pesina, Flavio
Richardson, T Aundra
Roberts, Wesley
Rojas, Gerardo
Russell, Krislon
Samano, Alejandro
Sandatte, Karen
Sanders, Trevoy
Sandoval, Veronica
Serrano, George
Sims, Tybreonce
Sims, Willie
Smith, Tre’leena
Spears, Edward
Timms, ReVonne
Trevino, Angel
Vakapuna, Elizabeth
Valdes, Yoan
Washington,-Otieno, Day-
Ables, Devin
Alvarez, Ricardo
Amie, Demetrion
Anderson, D Airia
Banks, Christian
Barker, Keyinna
Barnes, Darryl
Bedford, Jarrett
Burnett, Tiosha
Clakely, Darryl
Clerkley, Rashun
Dean, Taylor
Ellison, Evelynn
Elzy-Banks, Zaria
Espinosa, Gabriela
Fields, Victoria
Gentry, Kiera
Gibson, Caylin
Grimes, Devante
Harris, Kiara
Harvey, TaLor
Henderson, Kiana
Henderson, Shelicia
Hill, Chutney
Holman, Carledro
Hurtado, Miceala
Johnson, Esper
McLean, Chassity
Minter, Latisha
Miranda, Carlos
8 th
Grade
Johnson, Devante
Thomas, Jocelyn
Grade 8 th
Grade
Montgomery, Bria
Morrison, Khadjah
Myers, Joshua
Najera, Edmundo
Newton-Rhodes, Ka’vondra
Owens, Jaesha
Peoples, Cha’Keva
Polk,Tyronne
Reese, Desiree
Ruiz, Javier
Sauls, Raynesha
Schultz, Derrienne
Scott, Brianna
Scott, Nyleccia
Smith, Alexis
Thomas, MarKell
Vakapuna, Sierra
Vargas, Cesar
Wattes, Jamison
Watts, Kayla
Williams, Danyail
Williams, Melvion
Williams, Tatiana
Williams, Taylor
Womack, Earnest
Woods, Jibree

Middle School Drama
By: Julianna Hinojoza
People make a big deal
Out of clothes and shoes
You’re judged by your friends
It’s the good ones you must choose
Kids think too much
About what other people think
And when they’re told they’re wrong
Their esteem starts to shrink
But this year I stopped caring
Go ahead, think what you want
You think you’re so special
Go ahead and flaunt
Following isn’t cool
Go be your own person
If you listen to these people
Your own life will start to worsen
Peer-pressure is everywhere
But it’s best if in life it’s
Ignored
There’s a whole world out there
Waiting to be explored
Middle School Drama
And a not nice world
Is no reason to get yourself all twirled
Art
Boulevard
Don’t Judge me
By: Marcia Holloway
Don’t judge me for the color of my skin
Judge me for what I’ve done in life
Don’t judge me for what I’ve done wrong
Judge me for what I’ve done right.
I’ve done all I can do, just to please you
But you’ll never understand,
I’m not superman
I refuse to judge people, so why judge me?
I’m not perfect as you can see
I’ll try my hardest to be the best
Just don’t judge me and I’ll handle the
rest.
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