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Middle school students have been capturing interesting images on campus while studying under new photography teacher Dee Tran.
Photo by Sam Rayev
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Parent Conference Sign-Up 
The link to sign up online for parent conferences through SignUpGenius.com will go live on Monday, October 1, at 8:00 p.m. Parent conferences are scheduled to take place on Thursday, November 1. |
Last Call for Fall DCD Apparel! 
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 Author of Hammer Head to Speak at DCD
DCD will host an appearance by Nina McLaughlin, author of Hammer Head: The Making of a Carpenter, a memoir about her journey from journalist to carpenter, on Thursday, October 11, 8:15-9:00 a.m.
Nina MacLaughlin works as a writer and a carpenter and lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts. She writes a weekly column for the Boston Globe, and her first book, Hammer Head: The Making of a Carpenter, was published in 2015. MacLaughlin's work has also appeared in the Paris Review, Boston Magazine, the Los Angeles Review of Books, the Wall Street Journal, New York Magazine, the Huffington Post, and elsewhere.
Click here to read the book review in the Boston Globe.
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Annual Meeting
All parents are invited and strongly encouraged to attend the Annual Meeting on Thursday, October 25, at 6:00 p.m. Traditionally a highlight of the fall season, the meeting is an opportunity to hear from the head of school and members of the board about the school's current state of affairs and future plans, including an update on the strategic planning process. Click here for the invitation. RSVP by October 19 to Advancement Associate Abby Ackerman, at aackerman@dcds.net. |
DCD Handbook of Information
The final version of the DCD Handbook is online on the Resource Board under forms and information. You can also download it by clicking here. Printed copies will be mailed to families next week, one per household. A limited number of extra copies will be available in the front office. |
Join us in supporting Lego's efforts to go green!
Earlier this year, Lego Group committed to reducing waste and using more sustainable materials by 2030. And DCD is excited to help! Recycle old Legos and Duplos by donating them to the Adams Lab and Extended Day Program during the month of October. Legos and Duplos can be brought to donation boxes in the front lobby beginning Monday, October 1. Please contact Kate Reardon at kreardon@dcds.net with any questions. Click here to read more.
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Admissions season has begun!
As current families, you can help us build our learning community.
- Invite your neighbors, friends, and colleagues to our upcoming admissions events. Just download this PDF and share it via email!
- Put up a yard sign and help us get the word out about our Open House. If you didn't get one handed out to you at Friday carpool and would like one, email Deb White and she will make sure you receive one on Monday. Please be sure to post it as soon as possible!
- Share your DCD stories and your family's experience with friends, neighbors, and colleagues. Prospective parents look to other parents for ideas and opinions!
- Share the link below to our newly redesigned homepage! https://www.dedhamcountryday.org/page
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Book Club's First Read: There, There, by Tommy Orange 
On
Monday, October 15, at 6:00 p.m., the DCD Book Club will gather to discuss
There, There, by Tommy Orange.
"Tommy Orange's "groundbreaking, extraordinary" (
The New York Times
)
There There
is the "brilliant, propulsive" (
People Magazine
) story of twelve unforgettable characters, Urban Indians living in Oakland, California, who converge and collide on one fateful day. It's "the year's most galvanizing debut novel" (
Entertainment Weekly
)."
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Friday Afternoon Sports
EDP's Friday afternoon sports clinic continues every Friday. Families can register with Megan Saia at
msaia@dcds.net. Soccer clinics are being offered this fall. Children should bring a lunch to have while at EDP. The sports clinic runs from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.
Click here for the flyer.
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Day 5
Morning Assembly: Pre-K Introduction and Slides
8:15 a.m. Lowell Center
Kindergarten Field Trip-Apple Picking
1:00 p.m.
Middle School Math Club
7:30-8:00 a.m. Mrs. Leith's classroom
Yoga for DCD Parents
8:15 a.m. Herrick House
Community Service Committee Meeting
8:15-9:30 a.m. Lawrence Room alcove
Day 1
Secondary School Admissions Evening
7:00-8:30 p.m.
Thursday, October 4
Day 2
Workout Bootcamp for DCD Parents
8:15 a.m. Primary Gym
Morning Assembly:
8:15-8:30 a.m. Lowell Center
Grade 2 Field Trip to Plymouth Plantation
8:00 a.m.-1:45 p.m.
Friday, October 5
Day 3
K/8 Buddies Field Trip to Jane and Paul's Farm
9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
SSAT Prep
1:00-3:00 p.m.
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Jane Austen
Jane Austen is the pinnacle to which all other authors aspire. -J. K. Rowling
Children's picture book biographies are often a fine way to get the basic information about a person. The genre can be enjoyed for all ages. I often feature a picture book biography as a recommended book because authors and illustrators have been producing better and better offerings each year.
 As I recommend the title,
Brave Jane Austen: Reader, Writer, Author, Rebel (Holt) by Lisa Pliscou, illustrated by Jen Corace, I have to fully disclose that Jane Austen is my favorite author. I've read all of her books a number of times. This past summer, I decided that I hadn't revisited her works for a few years, so I started my journey through them again. When I read them, I always do so in chronological order from when they were published. I'll admit that after I finish one, I'll watch different movie versions that were made of the book. Complete Austen fanatic!
In
Brave Jane Austen
, the author includes many significant details about
her life. She doesn't simply chronicle her childhood and adult writing, but she includes small details that were important to the plots of Austen's books. For example, Pliscou includes the details in a scene when Jane was ill while she was away at an inexpensive boarding school. ...
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Junior Paddle Afternoon
The Dedham Country and Polo Club will be hosting a Junior Paddle afternoon for ages 8 to 18 on Saturday, September 29, 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. to support the efforts of the American Platform Tennis Association (APTA) to introduce paddle to Boston-area kids. The cost is $15 per person and includes food, beverages, and prizes. It is open to members and non-members and should be a very fun event. Try to stop by, spread the word, and enjoy the beginning of the paddle season! For more information, contact Katherine Riordan.
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General Utility/Kitchen Help Needed
DCD is looking to fill a General Utility/Kitchen Help position. Fundamental job duties and responsibilities include w
ashing and sanitizing dishes, trays, pots, pans, cooking utensils, silverware and surfaces; s
toring all tableware and kitchenware; a
ssisting in the general clean up and sanitation of the kitchen, serving area, and multi-purpose room and in the
preparation of meals as necessary. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. when school is in session. It's a part-time position with benefits for someone who might be interested in working during school hours. Please contact Hasel Patel in the Business Office, for more information.
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Moms as Mentors
Moms as Mentors will host its Stronger Together! program here at DCD on Saturday, October 13, 10:00-11:30 a.m. The Stronger Together! program for moms* and middle school girls (grades 5-8) emphasizes body positivity and media literacy while creating meaningful, memorable moments for both moms and girls. *Any adult with an important girl in their life is welcome to attend. For more information, contact Emilie Liebhoff. Click here to register. |
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