Wolf Watch
Dates to Remember
April 7
Chromebook Inventory - Advisory
April 10
Wolf Day (P4, P2, P3, Advisory)
PTSA Color Run - Advisory (1:10 - 2:15)
April 14, 15 & 16
Lunch with a Loved One
Dress up da - 1950s, 60s, 70s 80s & 90s
April 17
Wolf Day (P4, P2, P3, Advisory)
Pep Rally -Advisory
Purple Up Dance (6pm - 8pm)
April 20 - 24
CCRS Testing Grades 6 & 7
April 23
Art night + Block Party
April 30
Career Day
Clap Out
As we begin Quarter 4, we want to take a moment to recognize the continued growth, perseverance, and determination we see from our students each day. Middle school is a time of challenge, discovery, and tremendous progress, and we are proud of how our students continue to embrace a growth mindset—working hard, learning from mistakes, and supporting one another along the way. As we head into the final quarter of the school year, we look forward to celebrating our students’ accomplishments while continuing to support them as they finish the year strong.
This month, students in Grades 6 and 7 will participate in CCRS system-wide testing from April 20–24. We encourage families to support students during this time by ensuring they get plenty of rest, eat a healthy breakfast, and arrive at school on time ready to do their best. These simple steps can make a big difference in helping students feel confident and prepared.
April is an especially meaningful month at Patch Middle School as we celebrate the Month of the Military Child (MoMC). Our military-connected students bring resilience, adaptability, and strength to our community, and we are proud to recognize and celebrate them throughout the month. We would like to extend our deepest thanks to our PTSA for their incredible work planning and supporting our Month of the Military Child activities. Their dedication, creativity, and generosity help create memorable experiences for our students and truly strengthen our Patch community. We are so grateful for the time, energy, and care they put into making these celebrations possible.
Throughout April, students will participate in a variety of activities celebrating our military children, including the PTSA Color Run, Lunch with a Loved One, Dress-Up Days, a Pep Rally, the Purple Up Dance, and Arts Night with the Block Party. The month will conclude with Career Day and a special Clap Out for students, celebrating our Patch Wolves and the many accomplishments of the year.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support of Patch Middle School. Together, we look forward to a wonderful month of celebrating our military children, supporting student success, and finishing the year strong.
Warm regards,
Mrs. Gamble and Mr. Myrga
Updated Attendance & Withdrawal Information
Attendance Reporting
All absences and tardies must be reported via email to patchms.attendance@dodea.edu
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Phone calls are not accepted for attendance reporting.
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Attendance emails must be received before 1:00 PM on most days.
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On Thursdays, emails must be submitted before 12:00 PM.
Extended Absences (More Than 3 Consecutive Days)
If a student will be absent for more than three consecutive school days, families are required to complete an Extended Absence Form prior to the absence.
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The form must be filled out by all of the student’s teachers.
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Please request the form in advance to ensure enough time for completion.
Withdrawal / PCS Notice (Not Attendance-Related)
If a student will be moving or withdrawing, the school requires 7–10 business days’ advance notice to prepare all necessary checkout and student records.
Questions or Concerns?
(+49) 0631 7106 7020
DSN: 324-483-7020
To let us know if your child will be absent or if you have any other attendance-related issues/questions, please email the office staff at patchms.attendance@dodea.edu
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At Patch Middle School, both Aspen and Google Classroom play important roles in keeping families informed, but each serves a different purpose. Understanding the difference helps parents and students stay on top of learning and grading.
Aspen – The Official Gradebook
Aspen is the only official record of student grades. Final assignment grades and overall course grades are entered and maintained in Aspen. When you want to know a student’s current standing in a class, always check Aspen first—these grades are the ones that count toward report cards and transcripts.
Google Classroom – The Learning Platform
Google Classroom is where teachers share assignment details, instructions, resources, and—when appropriate—provide a place for students to submit work digitally. While teachers may post feedback and scores in Google Classroom, these numbers are intended for communication and guidance only. They do not represent official grades.
Key Takeaway
Think of Aspen as the gradebook and Google Classroom as the classroom workspace. Both are important, but only Aspen contains the grades that appear on report cards.
Patch Middle School – Front Office & Attendance Updates
Our front office team is ready to help students and families, but we need your support to keep things running smoothly. With two fewer permanent office positions, it may take a bit longer to reach our team. Thank you for your patience and support as we work hard to meet the needs of our school community.
Please take note of these important reminders:
Student Absences
We kindly ask that you do not call to report absences. Please email all absence notifications to patchms.attendance@dodea.edu.
Item Drop-Offs
To limit classroom interruptions, we only accept urgent items for delivery.
- Urgent examples: forgotten lunch or glasses.
- Not urgent: forgotten homework or other non-essential items.
Emergency Messages
If you must call with an emergency message for your student, please do so before 1:00 p.m. (by 12:00 p.m. on Thursdays). Messages received after these times cannot be guaranteed for same-day delivery.
Front Office Contacts
- Registrar: Mary Jeffcoat
- Secretary: Rachel Donaldson
Office Hours
Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
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School Procedures
DoWEA School Dress Code
Students MUST wear:
- Tops with sleeves (sleeveless tops/dresses are permitted for school sponsored formal events such as prom)
- Solid clothing (not transparent or translucent) that fully covers the top and bottom from armpit to mid-thigh
- Shoes (shoes must be safe for the school environment)
- Bedroom slippers shall not be worn, except for school activities approved by the principal
- Open toe shoes with a strap across the heel are allowed
Students CANNOT wear clothing with:
- Language or images promoting violence
- Language or images that depict, promote, or advocate the illegal use or sale of drugs, alcohol or tobacco products; violent conduct; curse words; pornography; that contain threats or expressions which are violent, discriminatory, lewd or obscene; or that advocate or promote any other illegal item or activity or the use of same
- Derogatory speech and/or imagery that targets groups based on race/color, ethnicity/national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or any other characteristic protected by law.
- Headgear that obscures the face (except as a religious observance or health purpose); clothing items with hoods attached can be worn but must not cover the head
* Teachers/courses can require certain attire as part of the curriculum (for example: physical education, culinary) that may include specific dress
* DoWEA issued athletic uniforms and athletic practice attire outside of the DoWEA school dress code is permitted when worn by participants during athletic practices and sports events
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Contacts
| Name | Position Details | Phone |
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| Attendance | Attendance | |
| Registrar | Registrar | |
| Aprile Evans | School Counselor Grades 7 & 8 - Last Names M - Z | |
| Cheytoria Hickey | School Webmaster | |
| Robin Stworzydlak | School Nurse | |
| Tikeira Roundtree | School Counselor Grades 7 & 8 - Last Names A - L |
