She introduced the Butterflies to four types of journaling:
• Personal journaling
• Gratitude journaling
• Dream journaling
• Bullet/Organization journaling
Each style helps our girls express their feelings, manage stress and anxiety, set goals, stay organized, and reflect on their growth over time. Journaling allows them to look back and truly see how they have evolved.
It’s an excellent tool for everyone; children and adults alike. We are thankful for experiences like this that help shape confident, reflective, and empowered young ladies.
Dunbar Magnet
United Way Drive
Mardi Gras Boom! Boom! Kickoff
January 30, 2026
Wear your favorite Mardi Gras shirt or any purple, green, or yellow top to celebrate the first night of the season.
Cost is $2.00.
All proceeds will be donated to the student United Way Drive.
Note: Students must wear regular uniform bottoms.
Let the Good Times Roll!
Kinsley Franklin, clarinet
Michael Mitchell, bari sax
Raighyn Stewart, tenor sax
Congratulations to our Dunbar Tiger dancers who were named 2026 Middle School Honor Dancers. They are: Toni Anderson, Makenleigh Coleman, Jarialys Delgado-Rodriguez, Takiya Dillard, Catelyn Fikes, Londyn McNeal, Azariah McQueen, Aaliyah Misora, Aniyah Nelson-White, Karsynn Perez and Aniyah Scott-Richie. The Middle School Honor Dance performance will be January 22 at 6:30 p.m. at the Davidson High auditorium. Tickets are available through Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-night-of-dance-tickets-1980051718993?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl
From Coach Tucker.
"I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Ms. LaShoundra Bird Young for coming on Saturday as a guest speaker for Evolving Butterflies. 🦋
Her presentation on poise, confidence, and how to walk into a room without saying a word, and yet still command presence was absolutely amazing.
The young ladies gained so much insight and understanding, and you could truly see the impact of her words. They learned the importance of carrying themselves with confidence, purpose, and grace.
I am truly grateful for the time she poured into them, and I am praying that they continue to apply what they are learning from each speaker as it helps evolve them into the strong, confident butterflies they are becoming.
Thank you again Lashoundra, for your wisdom, encouragement, and investment in our young ladies. You were phenomenal"
8th grade parent "mandatory" meeting
Attention 8th grade parents. This is a reminder that there will be a "mandatory" 8th grade parent meeting on Tuesday, 1/13/26 at 5pm in the cafeteria.
Dunbar Creative and Performing Arts Magnet School
January Parent Newsletter
Monthly Message
Thank you to all our parents for your support during the first semester of this school term. We have made strides academically throughout this time. We are looking forward to a fabulous second half for this 2025-2026 school year.
Please make sure that your child is here each and every day…on time. Teachers are maintaining a tight schedule to ensure that all students have academic success with the remaining standards/skills for this quarter. Report cards for 2nd Quarter will be sent home Monday, January12th. If you would like to schedule a conference, please contact your child’s teacher. Teachers are available before school, during their planning times, and after school. During morning take-in and dismissal, please allow access to the parking lots for the faculty and staff to park. To ensure that they are at the duty post on time, please assist us with this procedure.
I look forward to seeing you soon!
Reminders
• All students should be picked up from school by 2:45 (daily)
• Students must be in complete uniform including ID badges worn (daily(
• Students must bring their devices (laptops & chargers) daily
• Students must have their phones powered off and secured in their Yondr pouches (daily)
Upcoming Events
• Monday, January 5th: Teacher Work Day/DMS Basketball vs. Washington @ 3:30pm (Home)
• Tuesday, January 6th: Students return/3rd Quarter begins
• Thursday, January 8th: DMS Basketball vs. Phillips @ 3:30pm (Home)
• Monday, January 12th: 2nd Quarter report cards sent home/DMS Basketball vs. Covenant @ 4pm (Away)
• Tuesday, January 13th: 8th Grade “Mandatory” Parent Meeting @5pm/DMS Afterschool Tutoring Begins. “Selected Students” (Letters sent home Thursday, January 8th)
• Thursday, January 15th: DMS Basketball “Semi-Finals” (TBA)
• Monday, January 19th: MLK Holiday (MCPSS District Offices & Schools Closed)
Grade Level “Mandatory” Parent Meetings will be held this month (TBA)
MCPSS 2026 Signature Academy Showcase
January 6th, 2026
4:30 pm to 6:30 pm
USA Mitchell Center
Open to all 7th and 8th grade students and parents
(9th grade Barton and Clark-Shaw)
Application Timeline:
January 6th - Signature Academy Showcase
January 6th at 6:30 pm - Applications open
February 9th - Applications Close
February 13th - Acceptances/Denials Emailed
February 23rd - Deadline for Students to Accept Seat
Happy Holidays from Dunbar Magnet and some of our Video Broadcasting Students!
12/22/25 to 1/5/26
All MCPSS Schools Closed.
Friday, December 19th, 2025
Wear an Ugly Christmas sweater, Christmas, red, or green shirt, with your favorite holiday accessories, such as santa hats and reindeer antlers!
Must be in full uniform bottoms, socks and shoes.
Band and Strings Winter Concert.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
6 PM
Dunbar Gymnasium.
Tickets are available for purchase at the door for $7, and on GoFan for $8.
There are two QR codes below. The one on the left is for GoFan.
The one on the right is for the concert program.
All Outstanding assessments and assignments
must be turned in/completed no later than
Close of Business
Friday, December 19, 2025.
No late assignments or assessments will be accepted!
