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Need ToKnows
New School PhoneNumbers
You may dial the Guidance Department, Athletic Department, and High SchoolCafeteria directly:Dumont High School Main Office (andto call a student in as “absent”):
(201) 387-3000Guidance Department (direct number):
(201) 387-3010 Athletic Department: (direct number)
(201) 387-3094DHS School Nurse
(201) 387-3000, ext. 3605High School Cafeteria
(201) 338-8935
Report Cards - 2ndMarking Period
Report cards for the 2nd Marking Periodwere issued on Wednesday, February 3.Contact the Guidance Department at(201) 387-3010 should you wish to makean appointment with your child’sguidance counselor.
Progress Reports - 3rdMarking Period
Progress Reports for the 3rd Marking Period will be distributed on Friday,March 5.
Homeroom Meetings
Grade level homeroom meetings arescheduled for:• April 19 - Grade 9• April 20 - Grade 10• April 21 - Grade 11• April 22 - Grade 12
Winter Concert
The DHS Winter Concert will be heldon Thursday, March 18 at 7:30 pm.
Student Drop-off AndPick-up
Please be aware that parents should useHusky Drive as a drop off area forstudents.
Please do not use ourfaculty parking lots to drop off students.
This practice may pose adanger to your children and createstraffic issues in our faculty parking lotsand on New Milford Avenue. Parents arereminded that visitor parking is onlyavailable on Husky Drive in the parking lot directly in front of the new MediaCenter and main entrance. If that lot isfull, you are asked to find additionalparking on the street as all spaces in thefaculty lots are reserved.
Parent Access ToGrades & Attendance
Due to a software upgrade, a new addresswas created to log on to the Power SchoolParent Portal. User name and passwordsremained the same. The new address is:http://psw2.dumontnj.org/public.
GuidanceNews
Testing Dates
DHS students began course selection forthe 2010-2011 school year in JanuaryandFebruary. The 8th graders werespoken to in January and Februaryregarding their selection of 9th gradecourses.The 7th Grade Open House will be heldon April 27, 2010 at DHS.
High School ProficiencyAssessment
•March 2, 3, 4•March 9, 10, 11 (Makeup days)
End Of Course Testing
• Algebra 1: May 24 (Makeup May 27)•Biology: May 17 (Makeup May 20)
SAT at DHS
•May 1
AP Test dates
•May 3 thru May 11Contact Dr. Collins, Director of Guidance, at (201) 387-3010 for testinformation, as well as registrationdeadlines. You may check the schooldistrict website (www.dumontnj.org
),Guidance Department link, foradditional information.
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AthleticsNews
Winter Sports
Boys Basketball
The Varsity Boys Basketball Team, underfourth year Head Coach Adam Sidrow, isin the final stages of a roller-coasterseason. The team missed qualifying forthe Bergen County Jamboree by onegame, but they did qualify for the StateTournament.
Girls Basketball
The Varsity Girls Basketball Team,under Head Coach David Cieplicki, ishaving a great season. The teamqualified for the County and StateTournament again this year. One of thesenior basketball players was recognizedas the Record’s “Athlete of the Week” forher stellar performance play againstDwight-Morrow.
Boys and Girls Indoor Track
The boys and girls, under Head CoachMartin Caspare, have competed in anumber of indoor meets and have wonmore medals this season (68) than anyDHS team in the past. At the BergenCounty Relay Championships on January 27, the 55 meter shuttle hurdlerelay team broke a 48 year old schoolrecord and placed second in the smallschool division.
Wrestling
The Wrestling Team, under Head Coach John Monaco, has made significantprogress this season. The number of wrestlers involved and the skill levels haveincreased this season. Four wrestlersmedaled in the District 7 Tournamentand advanced to the next round of theState Tournament.
Varsity Ice Hockey
The Varsity Ice Hockey Team, underHead Coach Pete Becker, made progressand adjusted to the new, ultra-competitive league schedule.
Bowling
The Girls Bowling Team, under HeadCoach Marc Ferrara, finished second inthe league championship. Led by agroup of underclassmen, the future looksextremely strong for the Lady Huskies.The Boys Bowling Team earned a fourthplace title in the State Tournament.
Competition Cheerleading
The Competition Cheerleading Team,under the direction of Head Coach Alyssa Ruggero, has competed innumerous competitions and have broughthome some trophies. The Cheerleadersparticipated in a field trip during WinterBreak to attend a “special guest” viewing,meet the cast and crew, and steal somecamera time on “Good Morning America.”
Other Athletics Information
The Winter Sports Awards assembly willbe held on Thursday, March 11, 2010.The Spring Sports season officially startson Friday, March 5, 2010. The Spring Sports Substance Assembly and “Meetthe Coaches” is scheduled for Thursday,March 25, 2010 at 7:00 pm.For athletic information, contact Mr. NicNese, Director of Athletics, at (201)387-3094 or view the DHS AthleticDepartment link on the HS websitewww.dumontnj.org .
Clubs & Student News
DHS Youth Theatre
The DHS Youth Theatre presented itsLondon Theatre presentation,
“Almost, Maine”
on February 4, 2010 in the DHS Auditorium.The DHS Youth Theatre will perform“Sweeney Todd” on April 22, 23 and 24at 7:00 pm in the DHS Auditorium.There will also be a 2:00 pm matineeperformance on March 24.For information about theseperformances, you may contact: Ms.Tuxill: (201) 387-3000, ext. 6092 or Ms.Mascarelli: (201) 387-3000, ext. 3017.
Dance Team
The DHS Dance Team had their secondannual Dance Showcase on February 24.
Student Council
The DHS Student Council has beencoordinating and planning severalfundraisers, including a fundraiser forHaiti. Student Council also organized ablood drive that was held at DHS onFebruary 25.
Senior Class
The Senior Class, under Class AdvisorMrs. Jamie Kipp, is in the final stages forthe Senior Prom, which will be held atthe Park Ridge Marriott on May 14.
Junior Class
The Junior Class, under Class AdvisorMr. Jason Cannici, is holding afundraising event on March 5 (National Wrestling Superstars are coming toDHS). The Junior Class is also busyplanning the Junior Dance, which isscheduled for March 19.
Boosters & Parent GroupsNews
Athletic Boosters
The Athletic Boosters will meet on thefollowing dates for the remainder of thisschool year:• Wednesday, March 3• Wednesday, April 14•Tuesday, May 18 All Athletic Booster meetings are at 7:15PM in the DHS Media Center.The Annual Varsity Sports AwardsDinner will be held on Monday, June 7 at6:30 PM at the Colonial Inn.Information about the Athletic Boostersis available on the DHS website under Athletic Department/Athletic Boosterslink. Any further information, pleasecontact Sandy Kraykowski at ( 201)387-9181.
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