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Gobble, gobble: Kindergartners are thankful for many things this Thanksgiving.
Photo by Cheryl Price
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Thanksgiving Reminders
All parents are invited to the annual Thanksgiving Assembly on
Wednesday, November 22,
at 9:00 a.m in the Rand Gym. Parents may pick up their children immediately following the assembly. Parking will be available in the lots at the front of the school and beside Herrick House as well as on the fields. A volleyball game for alumni will take place at 10:00 a.m. in the Primary Gym followed by pizza and refreshments at 11:00 a.m. If you know any DCD alumni, especially recent graduates, please encourage them to come to these events. And, while you're here, be sure to check out our new DCD store inventory, including a new limited-edition t-shirt, for sale at the back of the gym!
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Get to Know Horizons at DCD
Horizons at DCD brings together a terrific group of people in support of a life-changing program. Please come learn more! Join us for
coffee, pastries, and conversation in the Valentine Center
on
Wednesday, December 6, 8:00-8:45 a.m. You'll have a chance to meet Meredith Laban, the program's executive director, as well as several board members, many of whom are current or former DCD parents. There will be a brief overview and history of the program followed by a description of the various ways you can get involved. RSVP to Meredith Laban at
mlaban@dcds.net by December 4.
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There's Still Time to Take Our Survey on the Fair
We've heard from a number of you, but we'd like to hear more to help us in planning the 2018 DCD Fair (May 5, 2018)! In the spirit of continuous improvement, the Committee would appreciate your feedback regarding last year's Fair, so we can make this fun and much-anticipated event even better. Thank you for taking a few minutes to complete this short survey:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/V8727X9
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Be a part of DCD's parent "face book"!
Don't forget to upload your photo to Vidigami, our photo sharing system. It's easy to do, and it will be so much fun getting to know each other better! Click here to read the detailed instructions that were sent out earlier this week. |
Chess Wizards winter program starts up again in January
A new session of Chess Wizards will be offered through EDP starting January 18 through March 1. The program is open to students in grades 1-5 and is held on Thursdays, from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. There is a $175 fee for 7 sessions, and registration is required. By the conclusion of the program, each student will have had the chance to participate in a mini-chess tournament. Contact EDP Director
Tom Nash for more information.
Click here for the registration form or go online to the EDP button on the Resource Board.
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Do you have a friend or a colleague who might be interested in exploring a DCD education for their child? If so, encourage them to take a closer look at DCD through our next Classroom Observation coming up on November 30. Share our admissions event flyer with them by clicking here.
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Seventh Graders Search for Hidden Treasure
A group of friends go to an old castle to celebrate Halloween. When they arrive, they soon discover that pirate treasure is buried somewhere in the house. Plot twists, intrigue, and mystery develop as the characters try to find the secret treasure.
The 7th grade students entertained the
DCD community with their mature and sophisticated performance of "The Treasure Hunt."
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Mudweek
Seventh Graders had fun during mudweek. Photo by Deb White
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 Relationships and Innovation: Connecting these Two Concepts
by Allison D. Webster
Innovation is defined by Merriam-Webster as "the introduction of something new, or a new idea, method or device." By this definition, there is nothing especially innovative about innovation, since people and societies have been adapting and finding new approaches to problems and opportunities throughout time.
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Monday, November 20
Day 2
Middle School Sports Assembly
8:15-8:40 a.m. Lowell Center
Dismissal
3:00 p.m.
Tuesday, November 21
Day 3
Dismissal
3:00 p.m.
Wednesday, November 22
Thanksgiving Assembly
9:00 a.m. Rand Gym
Alumni Reception and Volleyball Game
10:00 a.m. Primary Gym
No Extended Day
November 23-26
No School Thanksgiving Break
Monday, November 27
Day 4
School resumes
Middle school Mini-term begins
Tuesday, November 28
Day 5
Wednesday, November 29
Day 6
Thursday, November 30
Day 1
Classroom Observation
8:30-10:30 a.m.
Friday, December 1
Day 2
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Click here to view next week's lunch menu.
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The Atomic Bomb
 There are some books that are beautiful and important, but it's difficult to get them to the correct readers. The Secret Project (Beach Lane) falls into that category, because it appears to be a picture book, yet it is about the Manhattan Project and the development of the atomic bomb. The mother and son team of Jeanette and Jonah Winter collaborated on this powerful book. Because it is non-fiction in a picture book format, older students who study the topic might not check it out. The challenge is for adults to share The Secret Project with the appropriate audience. ...
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Turkey Trot
Ripples of Hope presents the 6th annual Family Gratitude 5K Turkey Trot and Kids 1/2 Mile Mash on Thanksgiving Morning, November 23, 2017. The kids' run takes place at 8:00 a.m. followed by the 5K at 8:30 a.m. Register at www.active.com. For the flyer, click here. |
 December Minecraft Camp
Is your child interested in coding and programming? Kate Reardon, DCD's new director of academic technology is holding a camp for middle schoolers December 18-22, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at DCD. No prior experience with Minecraft is required. Students will work with Ms. Reardon to build their own Minecraft culture. The cost is $650 per child, $595 if paid in full by November 22. Payment in full is due by December 1. Click here for a flyer with more detailed information. To register, click here. |
Indoor winter soccer training through FCUSA will take place at DCD on Thursdays, 5:00 to 6:00 p.m., for nine weeks starting January 4 for U6-U12. FCUSA's professional coaching staff use a nationally developed curriculum to improve fundamental soccer and motor skills. The cost is $150. Sessions are designed to improve technique and confidence in a positive and fun developmental environment. Click here to register now online. |
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The next edition of the Weekly e-News will be emailed to families on
Saturday, December 2. There will be no e-News next week because of the Thanksgiving holiday. We hope you have an enjoyable and restful break.
Sincerely,
Director of Communications
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