Dear Downing Families, 

At Downing, we believe education is a partnership between our district and the families we serve. I am very excited to be able to offer several opportunities for parents to learn more about me and our campus community. Please join me for coffee at one or more of the following sessions.

Title: Middle School is AWESOME!

Date: April 5, 2022 at the Downing MS Library 

Time: 8:00 a.m. or 5:00 p.m. (choose one)

Audience: Current 5th, 6th, or 7th Grade Parents

Topics include:

• Goal Setting for Middle School
• Parent Strategies during Early Adolescence
• Tools to stay on track: Canvas and Skyward
• Open Question and Answer Period

Title: Transition to High School: A Parent/Principal’s Perspective

Hosts: Chantell Upshaw from MHS9 and Curt Martin from DMS 

Date: April 12, 2022 at the Downing MS Library

Time: 8:00 a.m. or 5:00 p.m. (choose one)

Audience: Current 8th Grade Parents

Topics include:

• The High School Schedule
• Goal Setting for High School
• Parent Strategies during High School
• Tools to stay on track: Canvas and Skyward
• Open Question and Answer Period

Title: How to Partner with Your School 

Date: April 19, 2022 at the Downing MS Library

Time: 8:00 a.m. or 5:00 p.m. (choose one)

Audience: Current 5th, 6th, 7th or 8th Grade Parents

Topics include:

• It’s not You, It’s not Me, It’s WE
• Communication Channels
• Volunteering at Downing
• Downing Parent Teacher Organization
• Open Question and Answer Period

As always, it is my privilege to work in the most amazing community in the world. Your students are the best anywhere, and it is an honor to be part of their education. 

Sincerely,

Curtis Martin

Principal

Downing Middle School