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DHS Weekly Update - 1/17/25

Posted Date: 1/17/25 (8:05 PM)
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DHS Weekly Update
01/17/2025
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Hello Destroyers
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A reminder that there is No School on Monday, January 20th in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. day.

MIDTERM EXAM week is upon us! DHS students will have Early Dismissal days all next week for exams. See the schedule below for more information.
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School News and Updates
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Congratulations to the Girls Basketball team as they picked up their second win of the season this week by beating South River, 45-19. The team has been led this season by Seniors Fabiana Amess, Sophie Jimenez, and Jahzara McLaughlin, Junior Fernanda Ames, and Sophomore Rose Ciccolella. Good luck to the squad as they travel tonight to take on Timothy Christian School. 

Congratulations to the Boys Varsity Basketball team as they picked up 2 more wins this week with victories over Wardlaw-Hartridge School and Piscataway Magnet High School. The victories put the team in sole possession of first place so far in the GMC Silver Division. Good luck to the boys as they play at Roselle Park High School tomorrow.
Congratulations also to the Boys JV Basketball team as they picked up their first wins of the season with victories over East Brunswick Magnet and Wardlaw-Hartridge School. Great job by the team and good luck the rest of the season.!

Attention Class of 2026: The deadline for the SAT Preparation Course is Friday, January 24th. The SAT Prep course will begin on Tuesday, February 18th and run for ten (10) weeks. Classes will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays The class times are either 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. In addition, there are 4 Saturday practice exams.
The cost of the class will be $125.00. Twenty-five dollars ($25.00) will be for book and
materials. One hundred dollars ($100.00) will be refundable if your child attends all sessions
and takes the SAT on May 3rd.
To register, fill out the Google Registration Form https://forms.gle/Vx2z6LQ6QuBWAWF29
AND there is a new method to pay. Click on the link https://payschoolscentral.com/  to pay through PAYSCHOOLS.  If you are the parent of an 11th grader, you will have an optional payment field called “SAT Course 2025” where you can pay via credit card.  (credit card fee will apply) 
You can also still drop off cash or check to the DHS Main office or Counseling office!
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Upcoming Events
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Feeling stressed about Midterms?
Take a break and swing by Dr. de Oliveira’s office (across from the Counseling Office) to destress between exams. Join us from 9:30-10:00 AM, Tuesday-Friday, January 21-24. Whether you need to chat, ask questions, or just unwind, feel free to drop by! Here are three effective study strategies for high school students preparing for midterms:

Active Recall:
Instead of passively reading your notes, test yourself on the material. Close your book and try to recall key concepts, formulas, or terms from memory. This method strengthens your ability to retrieve information, improving long-term retention and preparing you for exam questions.

Spaced Repetition:
Break your study material into smaller chunks and review them over several days or weeks. Use apps or tools like flashcards to quiz yourself at increasing intervals. This technique helps combat forgetting and ensures that you retain the material leading up to the exam.

Teach Someone Else:
Teaching is one of the best ways to solidify your understanding. Explain concepts to a friend, family member, or even to yourself. If you can teach the material clearly, you’re more likely to understand it deeply and be able to recall it during the test.

These strategies are not only effective but also efficient in managing study time and reducing stress!

MIDTERM EXAMS: DHS started Midterm Exams today with the Pd. 1 exam. It is important that students put forth their best effort to be successful as the exams count 10% of the course's final grade.

There will be Early Dismissal days next week, Tuesday, January 21st - Friday, January 24th. 
If students do not have an exam during a certain period, they do not need to be in school.

Students must be present for their exams. If they are absent, they need a Doctor’s note if they are sick. Any other absence must be cleared with the administration prior to the exam. 
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Important Reminders
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The Midterm Exam schedule is as follows:

Tuesday, January 21
Pre-Exam Study 7:40 - 8:00
Period 3 Exam 8:00 - 9:30
Break: 9:30 - 10:00
Period 4 Exam 10:00 - 11:30
Post Exam Study 11:30 - 12:00

Wednesday, January 22
Pre-Exam Study 7:40 - 8:00
Period 5 Exam 8:00 - 9:30
Break: 9:30 - 10:00
Period 6 Exam 10:00 - 11:30
Post Exam Study 11:30 - 12:00

Thursday, January 23
Pre-Exam Study 7:40 - 8:00
Period 7 Exam 8:00 - 9:30
Break: 9:30 - 10:00
Period 8 Exam 10:00 - 11:30
Post Exam Study 11:30 - 12:00

Friday, January 24
Pre-Exam Study 7:40 - 8:00
Period 9 Exam 8:00 - 9:30
Break: 9:30 - 10:00
Period 2 Exam 10:00 - 11:30
Post Exam Study 11:30 - 12:00


The annual Dunellen PTO Talent Show will take place on Friday, January 31st in the DHS Auditorium. There is no fee to sign up to perform and proceed from ticket sales, the bake sale, and the 50/50 raffle will go to support the LMS and DHS music program. 

With Midterm Exams next week, we will not have the Homework Help Center after school. If students would like to stay at school and meet with teachers, they should talk with those teachers individually. Also, the Cafeteria will be open to students to use for studying if they are at school and do not have an exam.  

For the Class of 2025: As college acceptances start to roll in, please be sure to contact Ms. Markert and the counseling office so that they are aware and help to make sure everything is taken care of with your college of choice. 

The 2025 Exodus Yearbook is on sale. To purchase a yearbook, use the following link: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1057616/Dunellen-High-School/
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Academic Corner
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This week was filled with activities by teachers to prepare students for Midterm Exams. Whether it was study guides, review games, or extra practice, students were given many opportunities to know what is on their tests and how they should study. We hope students will use the long weekend to help themselves get ready and demonstrate their knowledge and ability on the exams.
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Contact info
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411 First St
Dunellen, NJ 08812
Phone: 732-400-5900

Follow us on Instagram: @dunellenhs
Follow the DHS Counseling dept. on Instagram: @dhscounselingdept
Follow us on X (Twitter): @DunellenHS
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