Research indicates that participating in arts activities at age 10-11 is linked to a decrease in conduct problems, hyperactivity, and inattention.
Dunbar Magnet Tiger Notes and News!
Title One meeting on Tuesday, September 9, at 5:30 pm in the gym.
Open House on Tuesday, September 9, at 6 pm.
6th grade will take place in the gym.
7th grade will take place in the media center.
8th grade will take place in the cafeteria.
All students must adhere to the Dunbar Magnet uniform policy daily.
All students must adhere to the cell phone policy and state law.
All students must bring his/her laptop, case, and charger daily.
Dunbar Magnet Tigers Tackling Literacy Initiative
Tigers Tackling Literacy
“Reading is crucial for middle school students as it significantly enhances their academic performance, cognitive development, and overall well-being. It improves language skills, boosts critical thinking, and fosters empathy, preparing them for future academic and personal success.”
DMS Media Center is offering a reading initiative for all students. Each quarter students who would like to participate would be required to read novels and complete projects throughout the school year. Students will be required to submit the required documentation each quarter to the Media Specialist (Ms. Chambers).
The program requires the following documentation for students to submit each quarter:
(1st Quarter)
Students must read a total of 2 novels (checked out from DMS Media Center), record the title/author for each novel on reading log, must complete a poster board display for 1 novel that highlights the events that occur within the story. For each event on the timeline, write a brief description of what happens. Add pictures, clip art, word art, and symbols to make the timeline more lively and colorful and must get Ms. Chambers’ signature for meeting the requirements for 1st Quarter.
Due: Monday, October 6, 2025
(2nd Quarter)
Students must read a total of 2 novels (checked out from DMS Media Center), record the title/author for each novel on reading log, must complete a book report for 2 novels read that reflects the story elements within each novel and must get Ms. Chambers’ signature for meeting the requirements for 2nd Quarter.
Due: Monday, December 8, 2025
(3rd Quarter)
Students must read a total of 3 novels (checked out from DMS Media Center), record the title/author for each novel on reading log, and must create a newspaper article for 1 book. This article should capture an event within the bookl and the student should act as a local reporter. Write an article for the newspaper that captures what was happening. For historic reading, a whole newspaper page or two may be in order reporting on various aspects of the day, and must get Ms. Chambers’ signature for meeting the requirements for 3rd Quarter.
Due: Monday March 2, 2026
(4th Quarter)
Students must read a total of 3 novels (checked out from DMS Media Center), record the title/author for each novel on reading log, and must complete a book review for 1 novel by creating a unique recording of themselves displaying the background information of the author, Title of the book, Short summary of the book (assuming the audience has not read the book), evaluation of the book (2 reasons why you liked the book with supporting evidence), along with painting of your favorite character from the story, and must get Ms. Chambers’ signature for meeting the requirements for 4th Quarter.
Due: Monday May 11, 2026
2-3 different novels each quarter totaling 10 novels by the end of the school year
Rewards include but are not limited to-
· Student Achievement Certificate
· Cash prizes
· Pizza Party (Media Center)
· Gift certificates
· Free DMS Tigers Tackling Literacy T-shirt
· Free field trip (4th Quarter) Only for students who have participated and met the requirements for each quarter are permitted to attend
All MCPSS Schools are closed on Monday, September 1, 2025, in observance of Labor Day. #DunbarDoesItBest
#DunbarDoesItBest
Attention Parents!
Please complete this form if you are interested in your child attending afterschool care.
https://forms.gle/Wu3QiAHSm4DLyCr38
MyPowerHub Parent and Guardian Overview
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Tiger Times August Parent/Guardian Newsletter
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Tiger Times Parent/Guardian Newsletter
This Week
Welcome Back! This week, students are learning classroom routines, expectations, and requirements/course work. It’s all about getting comfortable and ready for a great year. “GO TIGERS!!!”
Parent Meeting Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Where can I get the bus papers (routes)? A: Copies are in the front office.
Q: What is the school schedule? A: 7:00am-2:25. Students must be off campus by 2:25pm.
Q: How do I access my child’s grades? A: You will access all grades through the PowerSchool portal.
Q: How can I communicate with my child’s teacher? A: You will contact your child’s teacher through the MCPSS app. (Flyers were sent home by today.)
DMS Uniform Policy
In accordance with MCPSS, Dunbar Magnet School administration, teachers, and staff will strictly enforce our uniform policy.
The administrative team will make final decisions pertaining to compliance with the policy and discipline as a result of non-compliance.
Responsibility for proper uniforms and appearance of the students begins with parents.
Say "hello" to even more in the MCPSS app.
Download the Mobile County Public Schools app from the App Store or Play Store and enable Notifications. Click "More" on the bottom. Then click the Settings icon up top. Under Schools, click "Subscribe" and select your school(s) to receive important news and updates. MCPSS will email instructions to parents/guardians on how to use the Rooms feature, which will allow you to receive information from your child's teacher(s).
Parents/guardians and students who are interested in seeing Dunbar Magnet School have their own NASP archery program, please fill out the below form:
Archery Team interest form
For more information about NASP, please visit: NASP link
Attention Parents!
Please complete this form if you are interested in your child attending afterschool care. #DunbarDoesItBest
Attention Parents!
Please complete this form if you are interested in your child attending afterschool care.
