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Updated 3-9-10

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Dalton, Georgia

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7th Grade

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Russ Sutherland

6th Grade

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Nancy Zahn

8th Grade

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Heather Lawson, a seventh grade challenge social studies teacher at DMS, was named as the Dalton Public Schools’ 2009 Tom Jones Educator of the Year. She was quite shocked to have been chosen among all of her colleagues. Mrs. Lawson exclaimed, “I was honored that my older students voted for me.” She revealed that she never really expected the award, not even in her dreams. Mrs. Lawson was touched that she was even nominated.

The Dalton Education Foundation, in an interview with the Dalton Daily Citizen, stated that Mrs. Lawson is the 23rd Dalton Public School educator to receive the Tom Jones Award. The award began in 1987 to recognize Thomas R. Jones, an entrepreneur, civic community leader and chairman of the Dalton Board of Education for 22 of the 26 years he served on the board.

Mrs. Lawson later commented, “All students are different and should be allowed to have a democratic education where their differences are appreciated.” She believes that everyone is capable of learning.

Mrs. Lawson noted that students should not find social studies boring. Try to find something that you are interested in. Her favorite part of teaching is being able to interact with students and discovering the way each student learns. Mrs. Lawson wants to thank all of her students, from the present and past for being who they are! She adds, “Never be afraid to learn from a new and different way!”

DMS would like to congratulate Mrs. Lawson and thank her for all she does here at DMS!

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Heather Lawson Wins Tom Jones Award for Excellence in Teaching

By Nathaly Trujillo and Lorena Reveles

Cougars Collecting For Haiti

Mr. Fearing, 6th grade earth science teacher, lead the Cougar fundraising effort for Haiti. Caring Cougars filled the water jugs with money to help with relief for the Haitian people. Over $1200 was collected. Donations were sent to clintonbushhaitifund.org. Be on the lookout for red-haired teachers at DMS.

7M Students of the Month

Ashleigh Peters Carlos Gonzalez Daniel Diaz

Emily Monroig Hector Cruz Jose Silva

Macie Noles Norma Martinez Stephanie Montoya

7S Students of the Month

Hernan Sanchez Jonathan Lawson Jennifer Lopez

Josue Garcia Juanita Starks Lori Dean

Mary Meza Monique Solis

8S Students of the Month-Nov

Ana Ruiz Michelle Ramirez Areli Cruz

Corey Ramos Jake Stevenson

6S Students of the Quarter

Martin Orpinel David Alonzo Daniel Valdez Hunter Stevens

Carla Cisnersos Daisy Carrillo Stephanie Hernandez Omar Lopez

Lizbeth Hernandez Yasmin Smith Cesar Perez Elizeth Fraire

DMS MathCounts Team Wins at Rome

The DMS Cougar MathCounts team competed in the Northwest Regional Chapter of the MathCounts National competition program for middle school students. The competition was held at the Georgia Power Building in Rome, GA. The team consisting of David Jewell, JJ Moncus, Josue Garza, and Daniel Lee won first place and will advance to the state competition which will be held in March in Atlanta.

Left to Right: Mary Tuck (Teacher/Coach), David Jewell (8th grader), JJ Moncus (7th grader), Josue Garza (7th grader), and Daniel Lee (7th grader)

Front Left to Right: Jack LaVelle (6th), Salvador Hernandez (6th), Mitul Patel (6th), Bowen Halverson (6th), Daniel Lee (7th )

Back Left to Right: Mary Tuck (Teacher/Coach), David Jewell (8th), JJ Moncus (7th), and Josue Garza (7th)

Challenge Students of the Quarter