Alice Deal Middle School Think globally - Listen compassionately - Act inclusively |
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| The Weekly Bulletin
Our school mission:
Alice Deal Middle School inspires excellence, curiosity, and compassion through intellectual and social engagement.
What we believe:
All members of the Deal community feel valued, connected, respected, and supported.
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Principal's message:
A critical part of building a sense of community in one as extensive as Deal is to provide a wide range of smaller activities. These allow students and families to connect around their interests and to build smaller communities that reinforce the broader purpose of education. Grade levels and teams provide this community at two places, but these are insufficient for some. To complement these forms of community, Deal provides a significant number of clubs and activities, almost always open to all students. Students are free to build their own communities through this avenue. In addition, we provide a series of opportunities throughout the year that are intended to provide students yet another way of connecting with peers and teachers.
Near the bottom of this week's bulletin is our initial list of clubs and activities for the year. Many of them will start this coming week with introductions, some will start in a week or so; others are more seasonal. These characteristics are noted in the table below. Students should feel free to stay after on any day in which there is a club they want to attend; students can attend for one or more sessions (or never go back!). The clubs and activities are for them. We will continue to add more activities and refine the list in weeks to come. Additionally, the absence of a club or activity might mean that no teacher wanted to lead that activity for the year or that it is still being organized. Feel free to check in to find out more. In general, clubs will not be cancelled unless there is a sponsor emergency or the weather doesn't permit the club to take place. We will work to keep these minimal, but if the club is cancelled it will be announced to the students during the day and they are free to call and let you know about this.
There are two IB Learner Profile words that always come to mind when looking at the very extensive list of clubs and activities:
balanced and
risk-taker. Encourage your child to try something every semester, to find a way to participate. There is a lot going on here and it is for them. They might look for something to stretch themselves - yoga? fencing? - or they might try something that makes them connect with old friends - Magic, Pokemon? Either way, students should feel that being involved in a club is an opportunity and a privilege, but not a chore. Balance is also critical - students can't do every club on this list. Some of their interests might conflict on a Monday or with another activity they are doing outside of school. This is pretty common and perfectly okay. We don't all get to do everything we want - sometimes we have to make choices. What we want to avoid is student involvement in activities reflecting the sometimes high-pressure world they live in. It is also okay for a student to just want to concentrate on school work or spend time with their siblings and therefore not joining a club. Don't worry, they will still get in to Howard or Harvard whether or not they join the Do-It-Yourself Club. Clubs provide a balance, but also need to be balanced themselves.
Special thanks for this impressive list goes out to our teachers and faculty who are the individuals who are providing these opportunities for your children. As a school, we believe that the availability of these clubs and activities is important for their development and growth; our faculty is making sure that these take place every week so that the opportunity exists. Without them, we wouldn't have this amazing array of opportunities.
On another note, I want to thank the hundreds of you who came to our two 6th grade parent workshops this past week. Our job is to provide you with timely information about your child's progress and to do that you need to know what we are doing and how it relates to your child. Kudos to the many staff as well that gave up one or two evenings to share what they know with you. It really takes all of us to make this work.
There are two community activities at the end of the week: our first ever Grandparents Day on Friday from 2 to 4 and our popular 8th grade barbeque on Saturday. These are chances to meet staff, meet other parents and guardians, and in general have a good time. I hope that you will take advantage of these as you see fit - they are sure to be wonderful.
Take care,
James Albright (
james.albright@dc.gov)
NB. My Director of School Logistics (DSL) Ms. Brandt and I met on Friday with representatives from WMATA and DDOT - the two organizations with the most impact on how our students get to and from home. WMATA has agreed to assess crowding on the D31 route - particularly in the afternoon - and to explore some other ways to increase the usefulness of the service. With DDOT, we are going to focus on Safe Passages and the intersection of Fort Drive, Nebraska, and Davenport. Much more was discussed and will be shared as we work further on the issue of student safety. One thing remains important as well: there have been several accidents at the entrance to Fort Drive; please exercise tremendous caution and patience when dropping off or picking up your student. Their safety really depends on it.
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Alice Deal Community Association (ADCA)
Deal parents,
With the second week complete, we hope your child is settling into the school rhythm!
The ADCA appreciates your support. Many parents have contributed both financially and by volunteering. We again thank you for your support by doing one or both!
If you have not already, please go
here to contribute to the ADCA
and here to
volunteer for the ADCA
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See you back after Labor Day!
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We Need Volunteers
Thank you to all who already generously volunteered online! We still have several critical slots available - some International Night slots and for our annual Gala! The ADCA tried to break out individual jobs for each big event so that no one is overwhelmed. If you have any questions at all, please reach out to any ADCA board member. Thank you! Sign up to volunteer here.
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Deal is on Facebook!
Important Dates
Mark your calendar for these upcoming ADCA and community events:
- September 20: Back to School Night at 6:30 pm
- September 23: Movie Night at 6:30 pm
- September 28: General ADCA Meeting at 6:30 pm, Guest speaker TBA
- October 29 & 30: Politics & Prose Book Fair
- November 17: International Night at 6:30 pm
- December 3 - 4 and 10 - 11: Holiday Greens Sale
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Week of
September 6, 2016
Bell Schedule
Wednesday - Bell I
Thursday - Bell I
Friday - Bell I
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- Urgent -
Register Now!
All students must be reenrolled for this school year.
Parents who have not proven residency should bring their proof
of residency to the Deal Welcome
Center to complete enrollment
documents. Students without proof of residency by
Friday, September 2 will be withdrawn from Alice Deal Middle School.
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Upcoming Dates
September 5
Labor Day
No school for staff and students
September 8
ALT Meeting 3:30 pm
September 9
SAGE Pre-assessment (7/8 grades)
Grandparents Day, 2 - 4pm
September 10
8th grade BBQ, 12 - 3pm
September 12
Start of ADCA Donations Week
September 15
Start of Hispanic Heritage Month
Faculty Meeting, 3:30pm
September 17
7th grade Family Fun Day, 12 - 2pm
September 20
Back-to-School Night, 6:30
September 21
ADCA Executive Board Meeting
September 22
ALT 3:30 pm
September 23
Term 1 Midpoint
Movie Night, 6:30 pm
September 24
Saturday Academy, 9 - 12pm
September 26
Hemlock - 6th grade
September 27
Hemlock - 6th grade
September 28
Hemlock - 6th grade
ADCA Meeting, 6:30 pm
September 29
Hemlock - 6th grade
Author visit: James Conti (pm)
September 30
No school for students
Staff professional development
October 1
6th Grade October Festival, 11 am - 2 pm
October 4
Team Leaders, (all)
October 6
NTD, 3:30 pm
7th Grade Parent Night, 6:30 pm
October 10
Columbus Day
No school for students and staff
October 12
Hearst Buddy Day
October 13
6th Grade Spanish Field Trip,
Gala Hispanic Theatre
October 14
Student Picture Day
October 15
Saturday Academy, 9 - 12pm
October 18
Team Leaders (Grade Level)
October 19
Murch Buddy Day
October 20
Faculty Meeting, 3:30 pm
October 21
8th Grade, Williamsburg Field Trip
October 22
Saturday Academy, 9 - noon
October 25
Mix-It-Up Lunch Day
WTU meeting
October 26
Eaton Buddy Day
October 27
ALT, 3:30 pm
October 28
End of Term,
Students dismissed at 12:15 pm
October 29
Politics and Prose Fundraiser
October 30
Politics and Prose Fundraiser
October 31
Term 2 begins
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International Baccalaureate
Updates
What makes an IB lesson different?
The IB Middle Years Program provides teachers with six lenses through which our units of instruction are framed. Often students are taught new information and practice skills without knowing why those things matter and how they impact the real world. Using the IB's global contexts allows teachers to provide a lens through which students can understand why what they're learning matters. Each unit has one global context selected from six options. This week, let's look at
personal and cultural expression.
Personal and cultural expression explores the ways in which we discover and express ideas, feelings, nature, culture, beliefs and values. Students may also investigate how we enjoy creativity and appreciate beauty. Seventh grade English is beginning a unit called My Resilience that highlights the unique ways storytellers inspire their listeners, be it through dialogue, imagery, and word choice. Students will have an opportunity to create a piece of their own that demonstrates their own unique forms of expression.
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Media Center
News
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efore School 8:00 - 8:40 am
After School 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Students are welcome for independent reading and homework. Please review the expectations and complete the permission slip available in the Library or on our website
Alice Deal Library Pass
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Alice Deal
Have you lost something during the school day? Check out the lost and found section of the website (
http://alicedeal.org/lost-found/) for photos of items found in common areas at Deal, including in the cafeteria, field, and gallery. Lost items will be kept for approximately two weeks before they are donated. To claim an item, please ask a staff member in the cafeteria to guide you to the lost-and-found.
We make an effort to identify labeled items and make announcements for students to pick these up in the Welcome Center. Please help us by putting your full name on all lunch boxes, back-packs, and other items you bring to school on a regular basis.
Don't see what you've lost? Most classrooms have individual lost-and-found areas. Consider checking in with your teachers. You can also stop by the lost-and- found in the cafeteria as not all items may be pictured.
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Bus Information
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Here is a link to the bus route schedule.
If an issue occurs with your designated school transit service, please contact the number below:
Bus Operations
(202) 962-1825
As always, please send an email about bus problems or concerns to james.albright@dc.gov.
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DCPS Attendance Protocol and Policy: Things to Remember
Important: please provide a note for any absence as soon as possible (day of or soon after) to alicedealattendance@gmail.com. The note can be emailed to or brought to the attendance office next to the school entrance. Or you can complete the attach attendance link to excuse absences. It is also suggested that you email your child's teachers so that they can plan accordingly.
Students must submit a note from their parents to be excused from being absent from school. DCPS' list of reasons an absence can be excused are limited to:
- Death in the family
- Illness (doctor's note must be provided for absences that exceed 5 days)
- Medical appointment
- Emergency
- Religious holiday
- Court summons
- School activities (DCPS sponsored sports events, academic activities etc.)
- School visit (tours, interviews, etc.)
If you have any questions or concerns more, please contact our Attendance Office at alicedealattendance@gmail.com
or by calling (202) 939-2010.
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Student & Parent Information
New: Edline
All teachers at Deal use Edline, an online system for reporting student progress as well as communicating general class information such as nightly homework. Class pages (including homework calendars) will be active this week and progress reports will be posted beginning September 6th.
Returning Edline users will use the same account information as last year to access the system. All new users should have received activation information at this point. If you need support with your Edline account or have questions about the system, please email DealEdline@gmail.com.
New: 6th Grade is Doing Something Grand
Grandparents of 6th graders are invited to a special open house on Friday, September 9th from 2:00 - 4:00 pm. Our special guests will have an opportunity to visit their grandchild's class and enjoy a special reception in honor of Grandparents Day (September 11th).
New: 8th Grade Family BBQ
All 8th grade students, families, siblings, and friends are invited to the second annual 8th grade family BBQ this Saturday, September 10th at Deal from noon - 3:00 pm. We'll have food, drinks, great company, knocker-balls, and a moon bounce obstacle course!
Team emails are the best way to contact your student's teachers in one convenient place!
6th Grade:
teamdouala@gmail.com
dealcolombo@gmail.com
dealnassau@gmail.com
dealmarrakesh@gmail.com
7th Grade:
teamluxor7@gmail.com
teamsantiagodeal@gmail.com
dealkingston7@gmail.com
dealfez@gmail.com
8th Grade:
oslodeal16@gmail.com
kigalideal16@gmail.com
accradeal16@gmail.com
johannesburgdeal16@gmail.com
New:
T
eam Kigali Welcome
We are so excited for the new school year and look forward to working with you! If you haven't already, please provide us your preferred contact information by filling out a Google Form using this link.
New: Girl Up
Girl Up will begin on
Monday, September 12th
in Ms. Huber's room, E307. Girl Up is a UN Foundation sponsored club that raises funds and awareness for girls' education globally. The club discusses current events as they relate to girls' education, health, and well being across the world, raise money throughout the school year, and attend events in the city. All grade levels are welcome!
New: Robotics Club
The Robotics Club will start meeting on Wednesday, September 28th at 3:30 pm in room E206!
New: Ultimate Frisbee Interest Meeting
New and returning players are invited to join the Viking Ultimate Frisbee team! We will meet briefly this Tuesday after school from 3:30 - 3:45 pm in Mr. Martini's room (W104). All players must pick up a club sports consent form and return it to Mr. Martini before being able to practice. Practices will be held on Tuesdays from 3:30 - 4:30 pm starting September 13th.
New: Inspiration Choir
The Inspiration Choir will meet Tuesdays and Thursdays from
3:30 - 4:30 pm. Sign up on the
bulleti
n board outside of room CG04. Tuesday,
September 13
th and
Thursday, September
15th there will be auditions. Please see Ms. Shipmon in Room CG04 for more information. Rehearsal will start
Tuesday,
September 20, 2016 at 3:30 pm. You may also sign up online at:
https://goo.gl/forms/PvaxOiiJOy6jdXGK2
New: Concert Choir
Concert Choir is starting up again! Rehearsals take place on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 7:45 - 8:30 am. Rehearsals for Concert Choir will began Wednesday September 14th at 7:45 am. If you are interested in joining, please go fill out the appropriate link:
New: "Noted" Jazz and Pop Group
Noted is back and gearing up for a great year. Auditions for our after-school vocal jazz/pop group will take place on
Monday, September 12th, Tuesday, September 13th, and Wednesday, September 14th from 3:30 - 4:00 pm. Audition materials and sign up sheets are located in front of Mr. McKeithen's door (room CG21). Can't wait to see you there!
Concert Band rehearsals take place Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from
7:45 - 8:30 am. Rehearsals begin on
Tuesday, September 13th. Please sign up at the following link by
Friday, September 9th:
https://goo.gl/forms/6PH7aht5lzjzOaDq2
Instrument check out will take place in room CG20 on
Tuesday, September 6th and
Thursday, September 9th from
3:30 - 4:00 pm.
New:
Jazz Band
Jazz Band rehearsals take place Tuesdays and Thursdays from
3:30 - 4:15 pm. Auditions will be held after school on
Tuesday, September 13th and
Thursday, September 15th. Students should see Ms. van der Horst in room CG20 on
Tuesday, September 6th to sign up for a time and get audition materials. Rehearsals will begin on
Tuesday, September 20th. Please sign up at the following link by this Friday:
New: Deal Lost & Found
Have you lost something during the school day? Check out the lost and found section of the website (http://alicedeal.org/lost-found/) for photos of items found in common areas at Deal including in the cafeteria, on the field, and in the Gallery. Lost items will be kept for approximately two weeks before they are donated. To claim an item, simply pick it up from the Lost & Found at the top of the East Gallery stairs near the Nurse's Office.
We make an effort to identify labeled items and make announcements for students to pick these items up in the Welcome Center. Please help us by putting your full name on all lunch boxes, back-packs and other items you bring to school on a regular basis.
Don't see what you've lost on the website? Most classrooms have individual lost-and-found areas. Consider checking in with your teachers.You can also stop by the lost-and-found to double check, as not all items may be pictured.
1st Semester PE Students
All students taking PE are required to wear a PE uniform. All PE uniform order forms should be returned to PE teachers with cash or check (made to "ADCA") by Wednesday August 31st.
Peer Mediation Program
The Peer Mediation Program of Alice Deal Middle School is seeking students of all grade levels and experiences that want to help their peers resolve conflicts in a peaceful way. Mediators will meet on Mondays after school from 3:30 - 4:30 pm beginning September 12th. Please see Ms. White, the 6th grade counselor, for more information.
Deal Library Open!
The Deal Library will be be open after school Mondays through Thursdays until 4:30 pm. Occasional changes to this schedule will be posted in this bulletin. Students who plan to use the library after school should have a permission form on file for this school year (http://alicedeallmc.weebly.com/library-passes.html). We can't wait to see you!
There is a lot we share with Wilson High School - and one of the most fun activities is crew. Deal 8th graders participate on the Wilson crew
team.
Learn to Row is a free 2-week program offered by Wilson Crew to any eligible DCPS student in grades 8 through 12 interested in learning more about rowing crew. No experience necessary! Rowers will learn rowing safety, boat handling and the basics of the rowing stroke, while being introduced to the rigor and teamwork that characterizes Wilson Crew. All rowers who successfully complete the Learn to Row program are invited to join the Wilson Crew Novice team. Check this out for more information.
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6th Grade Corner
Do you have concerns, questions or comments?
Ms. Chambliss - Dean of Students
Naima.chambliss@dc.gov
Ms. White - Counselor
Camille.white@dc.gov
Ms. Buchanan - Social Worker
Elizabeth.buchanan@dc.gov
Ms. Neal - Assistant Principal
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7th Grade Corner
Message from Ms. Stallworth
The school year has gotten off to a great start for 7
th
grade. Students have quickly learned where all of their classes are located. This year 7
th
graders will build their resiliency and perseverance. The 7
th
grade teachers and support team are excited about working with students build a community in which everyone feels connected, valued, respected and supported.
7th Grade Family Fun Day
Please join us at Deal on Saturday, September 17
th
from noon - 2:00 pm for the 7
th grade family fun day. This will be a fun way to meet 7
th
grade staff and families before the year gets too busy. Deal will provide entertainment, good company, food and drinks. Pot-luck contributions are always appreciated. Hope to see you there!
Contact Information
Do you have concerns, questions or comments?
Mr. Lalonde - Dean of Students
Mark.Lalonde@dc.gov
Ms. Monkou - Counselor
Joy.Monkou@dc.gov
Ms. DeAngelis - Social Worker
Margaret.Deangelis@dc.gov
Mrs. Stallworth - Assistant Principal
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8th Grade Corner
8th Grade Family BBQ
Please join us at Deal on Saturday, September 10th from noon - 3:00 pm for the annual 8th grade family BBQ. This is a fun, casual way to meet 8th grade staff and families before the year gets away from us! Deal will provide entertainment, good company, drinks, burgers, and chips, but pot-luck contributions are always appreciated. See you there!
DPCS Study Abroad Student Showcase
On September 13th from
4:30 - 6:30 pm at Roosevelt HS, the Global Education team will host a DCPS Study Abroad Student Showcase for alumni of the program and prospective student travelers. Student alumni will show off their post-travel Making Global Local projects and tell about their travels. Current 8th and 11th grade students and any educators interested in attending to gather information about global learning opportunities should email
study.abroad@dc.gov to RSVP. Volunteers are needed from
3:30-6:30 p.m. to greet attendees, manage registration, and assist students in locating the appropriate place to set up their projects. If interested in volunteering, please contact
Kayla Gatalica.
8th Grade World Language Trip Information
The world language trips over spring break are a big deal on the 8th grade! Expect more information on registration and interest meetings in the coming weeks. For now, Mr. Zhi would like families to know registration for the trip to China (tour number 1866938JY) is available
here.
Contact Information
Do you have compliments, questions or comments? Let the 8th grade team know:
Kate Outten - Dean of Students
Kate.Outten@dc.gov
Mr. Boccardi - Social Worker
Peter.Boccardi@dc.gov
Ms. Humphrey - Counselor
Eunice.Humphrey@dc.gov
Mr. Rottman - Assistant Principal
Patrick.rottman@dc.gov
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This Week at Deal...
Tuesday: Ultimate Frisbee Interest Mtg
All students interested in playing ultimate frisbee should meet in room W104 from 3:30 - 3:45 pm.
Tuesday: Final Roster Volleyball Try-Outs
The final roster volleyball try-outs will take place in the gym at 3:30 pm.
Tues & Thurs: Instrument Check-Out
Instrument check-out will take place for concert band from 3:30 - 4:00 pm on Tuesday and Thursday in room CG20
Friday: SAGE Testing
SAGE, the baseline assessment for Individuals & Societies, will take place in 7th and 8th grade history classes.
Saturday: 8th Grade BBQ
Join us at Deal from noon - 3:00 pm for food, fun, and great company!
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Deal Athletics
Fall Sports: Girls Volleyball, Football, Cross Country and Cheerleading.
Winter Sports: Indoor Track, Basketball and Cheerleading.
Spring Sports: Softball, Baseball, Outdoor Track and Soccer
Please complete the necessary forms online:
A copy of the student's current sports physical (Universal Health Certificate)
must be turned into Coach Downing before students will be allowed to practice. Stop by the Welcome Center if for paper forms or more information.
Cheerleading
Cheerleading practice every Monday and Thursday 3:30 - 5 pm.
Please complete the necessary forms at
rankonesports.
Cross Country
Cross Country: Practice days will be
Tuesday and Thursday. On practice days, we will meet in room RG10 at
3:30pm.
Football
This is the final week for football tryouts. Tryouts take place at 3:30 pm on the field. Please register for football using
www.rankonesport.com and bring your current physical to Coach Downing.
Volleyball
Final Roster Try-outs:
September 6th - 3:30 pm in the gym
Practice dates:
September 7th-9th from 3:30-5:00 pm
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Club/ Activity
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Teacher
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Description
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Day
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Time
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Loc.
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Girl Up Club
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Huber/ Massaquoi
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Mentoring young girls, helping them get through their day-to-day
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M
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3:30 - 4:30
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E307
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Concert Choir
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McKeithen
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Classical Music Choir
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M
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7:45 - 8:30
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Audit.
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Pen pals
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Dziato/ Parish
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Get to know another middle school half way across the world in Singapore. You will send your pen pal letter, emails and even video messages.
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M
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3:30 - 4:30
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RG01
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ELA Peer Tutoring
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Culp
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ELA Peer Tutoring
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M
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3:30 - 4:30
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E105
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African Drumming
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Assael
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Music is a deep and rich aspect of the diverse cultures of Africa. In a partnership with the IB mentality, Deal Middle School will have many activities that relate to the discovery of new and exciting cultures. To add to these activities, Mr. Assael will host the African Drumming Club. It will focus on the musical traditions of West Africa and its rich culture of drumming. The first interest meet will be on September 12. Come check it out! And as we say in Ghana, AKWABA!
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M
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3:30 - 4:30
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CG20
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After School Outdoor Basketball Club
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Namian
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All are welcome to participate in Mr. Namian's Outdoor After School Basketball Club. Girls, boys, players grades 6-8, novices/experts. If you like the greatest game ever invented, then this is the club for you! After an hour of supervised pickup, each session culminates with Mr. Namian's famous wild half court shootout for Gatorades.
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M
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3:30 - 4:30
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Cottage
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The Poetry Cafe
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Kwabenah
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Students will read, write, discuss, critique and perform poetry forms from a variety of genres.
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M
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3:30 - 4:30
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C-222
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Science Fair Help
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Rhoads
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7th and 8th Grade Science Fair Help
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M
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3:30 - 4:30
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RG02
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Noted
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McKeithen
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Jazz/Popular Music Vocal Group
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M
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3:30 - 5:00
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CG21
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Peer Mediation
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White
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Students in all grades learning how to help their peers resolve conflict in a peaceful way. Club members will mediate disputes that have been referred by staff and students throughout the school year.
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M
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3:30 - 4:30
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C117
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Shoelogy101
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Kim, Giron
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Come design shoes! Learn about how you can customize your own pair.
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M
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3:30 - 4:30
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C224
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Student Council
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Wickersham/Haller
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Governing student body at ADMS
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M
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3:30 - 4:30
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Reno Room
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Trading Card Games
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Kirschenbaum
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Students play trading card games of their choosing (Pokemon, Magic, etc.)
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M
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3:30 - 4:30
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N103
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Tennis
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Smith
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Tennis club is a casual weekly gathering for those interested in the sport. A typical day involves 15-20 minutes of drills to improve skill, followed by 20-30 minutes of friendly competition. Depending on the amount of interest, the club may split into 2 groups based on skill level. The club typically breaks during the winter. Tennis shoes are required, a racket is recommended, and I will provide tennis balls.
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M
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3:30 - 4:30
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W201
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Culture Club
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Donaldson
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The Culture Club will explore and celebrate different countries/cultures from across the world each week with pictures, videos, food, etc.
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M
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3:30 - 4:30
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N116
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Civilization V - Brave New World
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Magee
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We will battle each other in the strategy game of culture, diplomacy, scientific innovation, and domination.
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M
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3:30 - 4:30
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E300
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Speech and Debate
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Martis
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Students will practice their public speaking skills and work towards practicing for competitions.
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M
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3:30 - 4:30
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W106
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ELL Homework Club
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Hasan/Delgado/Thomas
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Homework Assistance, guidance
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M
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3:30 - 4:30
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CG06
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Girl Up
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Scott
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Since 2010, Girl Up has partnered with the United Nations to support programs that give girls an equal chance for education, health, social and economic opportunities, and a life free from violence.
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M
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3:30 - 4:30
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E 307
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Apples To Apples Kids
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Boccardi
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Come join Mr. Boccardi and play Apples. Apples to Apples is a fun games that requires you to make whacky comparison based on your opponents personality and character.
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M
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3:30 - 4:30
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C302
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Brainteaser Club
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Brown
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Come stretch your brain with logic puzzles, optical illusions, and visual workouts. This club will be a break from homework, but will still make you think!
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M
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3:30 - 4:20
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C217
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Yoga club
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Quinn
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Little yogis will learn the basics of yoga and functional movement.
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M
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3:30 - 4:15
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R116
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Philosophy
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Otterstatter
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In this club, students will discuss the "real questions"... what is the meaning of life, etc.
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M
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3:30 - 4:30
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E304
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Banana Splits
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Alphonse
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A safe place for students with divorced parents to come and express feelings and engage in fun activities
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M
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3:30 - 4:30
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C103
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The Stock Market Game
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Jang
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The Stock Market Game curriculum, lessons, and activities combine content knowledge, critical thinking, research, and analytical skills in a real-world simulation.
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M
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3:30 - 4:30
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TBD
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Cheerleading
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Baxter/ Clark
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Students learn stunt, dance, tumbling and motion techniques to be performed at various competitions
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M
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3:30 - 5:30
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Gym
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Chess Club
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Car'Mon
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Students will learn to play chess.
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M
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3:30 - 4:30
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RG10
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Peer Mediation
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White
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Submitted previously
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M
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3:30 - 4:30
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C310
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International Cinema
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Brown
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Students meet for snacks and an international film viewing
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M
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3:30 - 4:30
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N112
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Student Librarians
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Redekopp
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If you love organizing and helping your classmates, consider becoming a student librarian! Choose a day to come after school to help with shelving, organizing, and assisting your fellow students.
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M
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3:30 - 4:30
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Media Center
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Student Librarians
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Redekopp
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Working in the media center.
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T
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3:30 - 4:30
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Media Center
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Ultimate Frisbee
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Kouri/ Martini
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The Ultimate Frisbee club is open to all levels of experience. Players will practice offensive and defensive strategies, learn different throwing techniques, and embody the spirit of the game through sportsmanship.
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T
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3:30 - 4:30
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W104
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Sailing Club
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Rottman /Law/ Philip
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This seasonal club is a great chance for students to go sailing in DC! Sign ups are in the bulletin, students can come as much or as little as they like, and no experience is necessary.
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T
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3:00 - 7:00
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TBD
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Concert Band
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van der Horst
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Concert Band is a performing ensemble open to all students who play a wind or percussion instrument. There will be performance opportunities outside school hours.
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T
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7:45 - 8:00
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CG20
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Jazz Band
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van der Horst
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A traditional jazz ensemble open to students with at least one year experience on their instrument. An audition is required.
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T
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3:30 - 4:30
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CG20
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Do It Yourself (D.I.Y) Club
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Quiambao
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Get together to create projects from a variety of old and new items to create something fun and useful.
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T
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3:30 - 4:30
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W105
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Photo Club
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Snider
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Learn about photographers, how to take awesome digital photos and participate in photo contests.
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T
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3:30 - 4:30
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R111
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Fencing
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Martis
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Students will learn the basics of Epee Fencing
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T
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3:30 - 4:30
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R103
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Power Walking Club
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DeAngelis
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Power Walking Club is perfect for Vikings who want to exercise and stay healthy throughout the school year!
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T
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3:30 - 4:00
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C203
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Pause devoirs
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Mbayu
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French homework help.
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T
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3:30 - 4:00
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C308
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Scrabble Club
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Gentile
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Compete against one another in the game of Scrabble. For serious player or those looking to have fun.
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T
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3:30 - 4:30
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E103
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GeoPlunge! (6th grade)
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Martini
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All 6th graders are invited to play GeoPlunge - a fun card game played using cards with facts and trivia about the 50 states!
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T
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6th Gr Lunch
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W104
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Young Philosophers
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Stroud
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Students will learn about several major political philosophies and how they are reflected in the comings and goings of life.
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T
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3:30 - 4:30
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W206
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Book Club
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Chambliss
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Students will read and discuss various literary genres.
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T
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3:30 - 4:30
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W100
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Inspiration Choir
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Shipmon
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After-School choir that will sing uplifting and inspiring music.
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T
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3:30 - 4:30
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CG04
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Creative Writing
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Silberman
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Students will write short screenplays, short stories, and poetry with special focus on enhanced description, structure, and plot development.
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T
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3:30 - 4:30
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C104
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Concert Choir
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McKeithen
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Classical Music Choir
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W
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7:45 - 8:30
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Auditorium
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Student Librarians
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Redekopp
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Working in media center.
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W
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3:30 - 4:30
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Media Center
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Concert Band
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Van der Horst
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Concert Band is a performing ensemble open to all students who play a wind or percussion instrument. There will be performance opportunities outside school hours.
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W
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7:45 - 8:00
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CG20
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Yearbook
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Hyatt
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Students will work throughout the year to produce the 2016-2017 ADMS Yearbook! Students will take photos, organize layouts and write descriptions for the yearbook!
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W
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3:30 - 4:30
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E201
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Reading Support Club
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Fraser
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Gain confidence in reading and join our reading support club!
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W
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3:30 - 4:30
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R104
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Model UN
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Trenkle
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Students will discuss global current events, work on Model UN Skills, and participate in MUN Conferences. This club is for 7th and 8th grade students, or 6th grade students with experience.
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W
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3:30 - 4:30
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E205
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Girls Soccer
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Ngwa
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DCIAA Spring soccer league
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W
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3:30 - 5:00
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Field
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Girl Talk
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Fullington/ Humphrey
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Girl Talk will be designed to provide educational and recreational experiences through positive social interactions, peer mentoring, and teamwork and life skills development.
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W
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3:30 - 4:30
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E105
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Sports Rap
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Burt
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In Sports Rap, students will engage in socratic seminar type discussions, debating the major issues in the sports world. Students will also view and discuss current highlights from major sporting events. A fun activity for the serious sports fan!
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W
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3:30 - 4:30
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W103
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Coloring Club
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Gentile
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Do you love to color? Adult coloring is growing in popularity. According to CNN, coloring "has therapeutic potential to reduce anxiety, create focus or bring [about] more mindfulness," Whether you want to reduce stress or just enjoy coloring, come join coloring club!
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W
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3:30 - 4:30
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E103
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Math HW Club
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Lewis - Samuels
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The Math HW Club is designed to assist 6th grade math students to complete their math homework in a setting with a math specialist. Students will work at their pace to develop skills and confidence to improve their math performance.
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W
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3:30 - 4:30
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C213
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Robotics Club
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Slocumb-Bradford
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Students will have an opportunity to design, build, and program devices and robots to accomplish simple and complex tasks.
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W
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3:30 - 4:30
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E206
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Girl Talk
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Monkou
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A club where girls can share middle school adventures. Some topics will include fashion, academics, future goals and more.
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W
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3:30 - 4:30
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C310
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Girls on the Run
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Sarnoff
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A fun running club for girls, no experience necessary.
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W
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3:30 - 4:30
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Gym
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Hamilton Club
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Gould Perrott
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Fans of Hamilton no longer need to wait for it. Look around, look around, how lucky you are to have found the best new club at Deal where we will listen, read, and discuss our favorite found father, Alexander Hamilton, and the Tony Award wining smash-hit Hamilton. Don't throw away your shot to join. The room where it happens is W306.
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W
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3:30 - 4:15
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W306
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Book Club
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Belser
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Begins second semester. Welcome readers!! Book club will meet once a week to discuss a book we are all reading independently.
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W
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3:30 - 4:15
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W207
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Scratch Programming
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Lerum
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We are a student-led learning community focused on learning and applying scratch computer programing.
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W
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3:30 - 4:30
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Media Center
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Science Olympiad
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Schuettpelz
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Students involved in this club need to commit to practicing. This is a science team competition
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W
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3:30 - 4:15
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W200
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Student Librarians
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Redekopp
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Working in media center.
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Th
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3:30 - 4:30
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Media Center
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Cheerleading
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Baxter/Clark
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Students learn stunt, dance, tumbling and motion techniques to be performed at various competitions
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Th
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3:30 - 5:30
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Gym
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8th Gr. Anime Club in C212
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Schick
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Students will enjoy in healthy debates about anime while reviewing age-appropriate cinema and eating snacks. Open to 8th graders.
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Th
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3:30 - 5:00
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C212
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Jazz Band
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van der Horst
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A traditional jazz ensemble open to students with at least one year experience on their instrument. An audition is required.
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Th
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3:30 - 4:30
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CG20
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Concert Choir
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McKeithen
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Classical Music Choir
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F
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7:45 - 8:30
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Auditorium
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Concert Band
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van der Horst
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Concern band practice.
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F
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7:45 - 8:00
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CG20
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7th Gr. Comic Book Club in C212
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Schick
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Students will participate in healthy debates about comic books and superheroes while eating pizza and watching animated superhero shows and film.
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F
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3:30 - 5:00
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C212
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East Asia Studies
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Diaz
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If you love Asian culture and would like to learn more this is the club for you. We watch Korean or Japanese films and we discuss their culture.
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F
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3:30 - 4:30
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R113
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Spanish theatre club
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Henderson/ Wooten
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We will read, write, watch, and of course ACT Spanish language theatre!
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F
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3:30 - 4:30
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C315
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Videogames
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Perrin
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Students can gather to discuss their favorite video games, which Pokémon they just caught on Pokémon Go, and more.
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F
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3:30 - 4:30
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W205
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Football, Girls Basketball, Baseball, Lacrosse
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Downing
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Athletics
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TBD
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3:30 - 5:30
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Gym/Field
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Dr. Steve Science Journal Club
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Newman
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Read and discuss current events in the field of science. Dr. Steve, who spent his career developing vaccines at NIH, leads discussions.
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TBD
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3:15 - 4:15
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R102
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Passport to History
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Daniels
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8th grade students can accompany Ms. Daniels to sites around the city for their Passport to History project.
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TBD
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3:30 - 5:00
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W305
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Photography
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Reddy
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In this club, students will understand the key principles of digital photography and the post production techniques. We will also be taking a lot of photographs.
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TBD
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3:30 - 4:30
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E301
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Yearbook
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Hensley
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Yearbook
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TBD
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3:30 - 4:30
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E204/6
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Community Information
(Items in this section are not sponsored by Deal)
Do you have a community event or organization you would like to see included in the weekly bulletin? Please contact
dealbulletin@gmail.comwith submission requests.
Winner Lacrosse Fall Ball Program
Winners Lacrosse fall ball program is offered for students in Kindergarten through 8th grade.
The program is also 100% free of cost! Students just need a mouthpiece like they would use in football, basketball, etc. Please see the
attached flyer for details.
Host Families Sought for 5 Teens Hoping to Be Exchange Students in DC
American Field Service (AFS)-DC Chapter is seeking families for 5 teens who would love to come to DC as exchange students. The teens are from Thailand (a girl), and Germany, Brazil, Austria and Japan (all boys). You provide a bed to sleep in (they can share a room with a sibling) and food. The student pays for their cell phone, school supplies, and activities. The student introduces you to their culture and you have a lot of fun and laughter together. If you would like learn more about serving as a welcome family (8-10 weeks) or a host family (semester or year), please contact AFS Staff Person Amanda Dennen at adennen@afsusa.org
The Vital Connection Parenting Class
Part theory, part group coaching, The Vital Connection is a parenting class meant for anyone who seeks to understand their children better.
This 8 week class will help you create a deeper connections, stronger boundaries, and more ease in your parent-child relationship.
No trends. No shortcuts.
There are only a few spots left!
For more information and to apply,
click here.
Registration for Fall Flag Football is here!
Flag Star Football -- held on Sundays this Fall -- is filling its final roster spots for the year. The league is Sundays-only (no midweek practices!), super organized and has two goals -- Get Better. Have Fun.
This is for boys
and
girls. K-9th Grade. No experience needed -- just a little positive energy and a whole lotta hustle! It's a high-energy, low-pressure way to run around and ball on the weekends. Scholarships and financial aid are readily available. And Carl Ehrlich -- the league founder -- is never more than a phone call or e-mail away.
Carl@flagstarfootball.com
or 202-468-1516 with any questions."
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