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DASD E-News Weekly
October 13, 2017
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Quando sei a Roma, fai come i Romani
HOMECOMING 2017
This year's Homecoming theme,
An Evening in It
aly, will take Dallastown Area High School students on a romantic tour of Venice, Verona, and Rome.
Kicking off the week is the highly-anticipated Powder Puff game at 7:00 p.m., Monday, October 16th, when roles are switched and the high school girls play football while the high school football players cheer them on at
Wildcat Stadium at the Dallastown American Legion Field. Some of the proceeds of the admission fee for this event benefit the HS Volunteer Club and its
2017 Support the Troops campaign.
Then, on Friday, October 20th, the community is invited to join students and families as festivities continue with the annual Homecoming football game. The Dallastown Wildcats host the New Oxford Colonials beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the stadium.
The week concludes on Saturday, October 21st, with the Homecoming dance and crowning of the queen and king. Family, friends, and community members are invited to view the decorated areas of the high school lobby and gymnasium from 6:00 p.m. to 6:35 p.m. Those observing the student promenade must be seated in the gymnasium by 6:40 p.m.; public events conclude at 8:00 p.m.
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York County's Opioid Crisis & Resources
YOC TOWN HALL, MONDAY, OCTOBER 16
Dallastown Area School District will host a Town Hall of the York Opioid Collaborative (YOC), a community-based program whose mission is to prevent opioid addiction and overdose in our community, on Monday, October 16th, at 7:00 p.m. in the Dallastown Area Intermediate School auditorium.
A panel of experts on the topic will assemble to present their knowledge, experience, and perspective on York County's opioid crisis, and provide resources and strategies. A time of question and answer will immediately follow the panel presentation.
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York Regional College Fair
The annual York Regional College Fair will be held on Monday, October 16th, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at
York College's Grumbacher Sport & Fitness Center.
High school students in grades 10, 11, and 12 and their parents/guardians are invited to attend, as well as transfer students and adult learners.
Admissions representatives from more than 100 colleges will be in attendance. The College Fair is a great way to begin the college selection process.
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Felicitaciones!
Dallastown Area High School World Language Teacher and Department Chair Cherie Garrett was selected
2017 Pennsylvania State Modern Language Association (PSMLA) Teacher of the Year. The PSMLA Teacher of the Year program was established to recognize a leading language professional in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Cherie was selected for her knowledge of subject matter, awareness of student learning, student rapport, intellectual growth of students, and professional growth and contributions.
During her 20 years of teaching at Dallastown Area High School, Cherie has developed numerous world language courses and innovative world language programs for the school district, including a Spanish Big Buddy/Little Buddy Program, pairing high school students with Spanish-speaking students from York City School District, and an Intermediate World Language Program where high school students teach world language and cultural knowledge to DAIS students. Additionally, Cherie has presented at organization conferences over 15 times and has led more than 50 graduate courses in brain-based teaching, cooperative learning, and kinesthetic teaching for educators.
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We Care
MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS DAY
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20
Dtown CARES is hosting a Mental Health and Wellness Day for students on Friday, October 20th, to bring awareness to mental health issues and reduce the stigma associated with mental illness. More than 25 school and community organizations will share resources with students. "We care about our students' psychological, emotional, and physical health and want them to know that we care," noted Dallastown Area High School counselor Alison Wabnik.
The event will include guided interactive activities during homeroom, and an assembly by a young adult speaker from Minding Your Mind, a provider of mental health programs to students.
The event is sponsored by the Dallastown Area Educational Foundation and Bartz Brigade.
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Substitute/Guest Teacher Job Fair
When: Monday, October 23rd - 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Tuesday, October 24th - 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: District Administration Building
700 New School Lane
Dallastown, PA 17313
Visit: www.dallastown.net for additional information
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Dear Kitty
Join the Dallastown Area High School Performing Arts Club as it brings to life the tragic account of some of the most well-known victims of the Holocaust in
The Diary of Anne Frank, by Frances Goodrich & Albert Hackett.
Held in the Dallastown Area High School auditorium, show dates and times are Thursday, October 26th, at 7:00 p.m., Friday, October 27th, at 7:00 p.m., Saturday, October 28th, at 2:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., and Sunday, October 29th, at 2:00 p.m.
Tickets can be reserved online at
www.dahsdpac.booktix.com
or by calling (717) 244-4021, Extension 3120. Tickets are
$10 for premium seats, $7 for adults, and $5.00 for senior citizens and students who present a valid ID.
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It'll Be a Graveyard Smash!
A MOTHER-SON MONSTER BASH
Whether it's called a Transylvania Twist or a Monster Bash, don't worry, you'll catch on in a flash. Dallastown Area School District boys in kindergarten through grade 6 and their moms/guardians are invited to attend the Dallastown Area Educational Foundation's 2nd Annual Mother-Son Monster Bash Halloween Party! Costumes are welcome, but not required.
When: Saturday, October 28th
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Dallastown Area Intermediate School
What: Music, treats (including snacks, candy, and
beverages), bounce house, games, raffles, photo wall, and
--new this year--a haunted hallway!
Cost: $20 per couple (before October 10th); $25 at the door
$5 for each additional child in grades K through 6
Come join us for some spooktacular fun, and tell them Boris sent you!
All proceeds to benefit the Dallastown Area Educational Foundation.
For ticket information, to volunteer or donate candy, contact
DAEF@dallastown.net
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For online payment, access:
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16
th Annual Night of Science
Dallastown Area High School's 1
6th Annual Night of Science
will be held
Friday, November 17th, at 7:00 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Doors open at 6:00 p.m.
Attendees will be treated to an hour of engaging science experiments performed by the high school faculty, include exploding balloons,
a bocce ball pendulum, liquid nitrogen, and much more.
The Dallastown community is invited to attend this free event.
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Wildcat Pride
Dallastown Area Communities That Care (CTC) is selling
Wildcat Pride license plates. At $30 each, these attractive, durable plates were designed by Dallastown Area School District students.
A portion of the proceeds will benefit CTC, which supports various peer mentor programs of the district, including the Big Buddy/Little Buddy program and the SEALS (Supporting Educational and Leadership Skills) program, and awards scholarships for graduating senior volunteers of both programs.
Start your holiday shopping now. Look for the CTC license plate table during the remaining home football games of the season, including the Friday, October 20th, Homecoming game and the Friday, November 3rd, game. Cash or checks made payable to DASD will be accepted.
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School Board Schedule
Capital Improvements Committee Meeting
Monday, October 16
CANCELLED
Finance Committee Meeting
Tuesday, October 17
CANCELLED
LS Steering Committee Meeting
7:00 p.m., Monday, October 23
Administration Board Room
Finance Committee Meeting
6:30 p.m., Monday, October 30
Administration Board Room
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DALLASTOWN BOROUGH HALLOWEEN PARADE
Thursday, October 19
HS/MS/IS/ES HALF DAY IN-SERVICE
Friday, October 20
HS STUDENTS & TEACHERS HALF DAY
MS/IS/ES HALF DAY IN-SERVICE
Monday, October 30
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