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A Fall Tradition
Eighth graders and their little kindergarten buddies made the annual trip to Jane and Paul's farm on Friday.
Photo by Cheryl Price
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A Spooktacular Parent Volunteer Opportunity!!
 The DCD Annual Halloween Festival Planning Committee is in need of parent volunteers to help with this upcoming event, which will take place on
Saturday, October 27, 3:00-5:00 p.m. Please check out the
Sign-up Genius and select one of the freakishly fun crafts or games to help with. All supplies will be available the day of the event so you just need to show up ready for a wicked good time. A description of the different activities is available
here.
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 Author of Hammer Head to Speak at DCD
DCD will host an appearance by Nina MacLaughlin, 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. |
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Financial Aid -- Important Deadlines
For those returning families applying for financial aid, October marks the opening of the process. This year, families will be required to upload tax forms from 2017 (you should already have these forms from last year) along with 2018 W-2's (employers should provide these to you by the end of January). Please complete and upload all of your documents to the
sssbynais website by the following dates:
- Parents Financial Statement (PFS) by October 30, 2018
- 2017 Forms 1040 and schedules (you should already have these forms from last year) by November 15, 2018
- 2018 W-2's by February 1, 2019 (your most recent wage and salary information)
--The Financial Aid Committee
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 Join us in supporting Lego's efforts to go green!
Thanks so much to the families who generously donated Legos this week! The Adams Lab and EDP are excited to have these new resources! We will continue collecting through the end of October:
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 EDP during the month of October. Legos and Duplos can be brought to the donation boxes in the front lobby until October 31. Please contact Kate Reardon at kreardon@dcds.net with any questions. Click here to read more.
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Classroom Observation for Current Families
Take the mystery out of middle school! Step into the shoes of a DCD middle school student for a morning during our Classroom Observation for current families on
October 16, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Although middle school may seem far down the road for your child and family, we have developed this event just for DCD families to get a sense of our program, meet our talented faculty, and have a glimpse of the opportunities your child has awaiting in his or her middle school journey.
Take in a pre-algebra class with Brenda Leith, sit in on a history discussion with Rob Thacher, explore earth science with our new science teacher, Sarah Walsh. And of course, check out the breadth of creative opportunities in our middle school arts program during the arts period.
Schedule
8:30 - 9:45
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Visit classes
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9:45 - 10:00
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Q&A with 8th grade students
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10:00 - 10:30
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Visit arts classes
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Help Us Spread the Word about DCD!
As a current parent, 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!
- 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
).
Join Us for Coffee after Carpool!
The PA invites you to drop by Caffe Nero at Legacy Place for an informal get-together after morning carpool on the following dates: October 10, November 6, December 5, January 9, February 6, April 10, and May 8.
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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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Travel to Germany
We "traveled" to Germany with pre-K and we made alpine hats and ate pretzels.
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Fun in the Gym
EDP used the ropes in the Primary Gym last Friday and had a lot of fun.
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No School: Columbus Day
Middle School Math Club
7:30-8:00 a.m. Mrs. Leith's classroom
Yoga for DCD Parents
8:15 a.m. Herrick House
Day 5
PA Parent Coffee
8:15 a.m. Caffe Nero, Legacy Place
Thursday, October 11
Day 6
Workout Bootcamp for DCD Parents
8:15 a.m. Primary Gym
School Assembly: Author/Carpenter Nina MacLaughlin
8:15-9:00 a.m. Lowell Center
Friday, October 12
Day 1
PA Executive Committee Meeting
8:15-10:00 a.m. Ladd Conference Room
Pre-K Class Dinner
7:00-10:00 p.m. Herrick House
Middle School Dance
7:00-9:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 13
Moms as Mentors "Stronger Together" Workshop
10:00-11:30 a.m.
Grade 4 Class Dinner
7:00-10:00 p.m. Herrick House
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Fiona the Hippo
 There are some books that just make you smile.
Saving Fiona: The Story of the Worlds' Most Famous Baby Hippo
by Thane Maynard (HMH) is one of those. Fiona was born prematurely at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden on January 24, 2017. When baby hippopotami are born, they usually weigh between 55 and 120 pounds, but Fiona only weighed 29 pounds. The journey to save Fiona became a social media sensation, as people all over the world cheered for her to survive.
Survive she did, and Thane Maynard has chronicled her progress in Saving Fiona. In the information about the author, who is the Director of the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, Maynard wrote that the love that is shown Fiona is unlike anything that he's seen in his work. "As she has grown up, Fiona has proven that she puts the 'fat' in indefatigable!"
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| Baby Hippo Fiona Turns 1 - First Year Highlights - Cincinnati Zoo |
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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. |
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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