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Faculty members Duane Claussen, Kathy Suchma, and Gerry Clifford joined fourth graders in going back in time to the Middle Ages during Friday's Medieval Feast.
Photo by Hilary Rochelle
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Deadline Extended to Monday, April 23
 Pre-order your child's required summer reading through the DCD Book Fair!
Parents can pre-order required summer reading through the DCD Book Fair. Purchasing these books through the Book Fair helps support DCD.
There is no need to send payment now; books you pre-order will be added to the cost of the books purchased at the Book Fair.
Click here
to place your pre-order.
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Slots Are Filling Up Fast!
We ask that all parents, faculty, and staff participate in the Fair! Please review the list of available slots
here. Hurry and sign up now, so you get the shift you want!
Help Us Advertise with a Lawn Sign
Lawn signs advertising the Fair are available in the front office. Please take one, especially if you live in a high-traffic area.
Raffle Sellers: DON'T MISS OUT!
The drawing for the two Champions of the Fair and the two Heads of School for a Day will take place on
Monday, April 30,
at morning assembly. To be eligible for the drawing, students must sell and submit at least THREE raffle books (18 tickets) by
Friday, April 27, at 12:30 pm.
The Champions of the Fair will enjoy special privileges at the Fair including FREE rides, games, food, and turns at the Cake Walk, until they win a cake!
Additional books of raffle tickets are available in the front office. Please return the sold raffle tickets and money to the Fair mailbox in the front office.
Contact Ellen Volpe at
ellenhvolpe@gmail.com
with any questions.
Leave that cash at home!
We are significantly increasing our capacity to process credit card transactions at the Fair this year - you will be able to pay for tickets, food, and books with credit cards and don't have to worry about bringing cash on Fair day!
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Students Walk Out to Protest Gun Violence
Eighth graders left their Facing History and Ourselves class on Friday, April 20, to walk out of school in protest of gun violence and to mark the 19th anniversary of the Columbine massacre. Their action was part of the National School Walkout scheduled for 10:00 a.m. in schools across the country.
One of their Facing History teachers, Rob Thacher, commented, "they are doing the work the class was meant to teach, by choosing to participate."
Students, who organized the action themselves, stood outside the school for 13 minutes of silence to honor each of the 12 students and one teacher who were gunned down in the national tragedy.
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Second Grader Ivy Glenn Honored by 4-H
Second grader Ivy Glenn, a member of the Stoughton Barn Bums 4-H Club, was one of the winners of this year's Visual Presentation Day held on April 14.
She received a Second Place rosette in the Junior Rabbit/Cavy category for her presentation, "Pig Problems: Common Health Care Issues of Guinea Pigs." It is her first year in 4-H, as well as her first Visual Presentation.
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The Giant Turnip
Pre-K students embarked on their ten-year theatrical journey with the premiere of the play "The Giant Turnip." The youngest students in the school entertained the audience with their acting, dancing, and singing.
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Community Service Spotlight
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Cakewalk for Homeless Children
DCD is sponsoring a team for the CakeWalk on
Sunday, May 20, from 9:00 a.m. to noon at Mt. Ida College, to benefit Birthday Wishes, an organization that helps homeless children celebrate their birthdays. The mission of Birthday Wishes is to improve and empower the lives of homeless children and their families by providing joy, play, and hope through the magic of a birthday party. Join our family friendly, fun walk that includes children's activities, refreshments, and family raffle.
Click here to view and download the flyer. To join the Dedham Country Day School Team, go to
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Seventh Grader Creates "Rescue Bones" to Help Animals at ARL
 A huge animal lover, Ethan Rosensweig has been baking and selling dog treats in support of the Animal Rescue League of Boston for h
is "Mitzvah Project" with DCD Community Outreach. Ethan and his pal Max (with a little help from their moms) created
Rescue Bones, a healthy canine snack made of pumpkin, peanut butter, banana and cinnamon, all rolled in liver dust (every dog's favorite ingredient). One hundred percent of the profits are being used to buy "wish list" supplies that will make animals at the ARL shelter happier and more comfortable. Ethan is having a doggone good time working on his Mitzvah project, and his dog, CJ, is really enjoying it, too.
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If you or your child is doing community service outside of DCD and you'd like to share it here, please email
Leslie Bowen.
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Don't Forget to Reserve Your Spot for DCD Connects:
What helps a child build a meaningful life?
Grounded in the field of positive psychology, she has been on the TED Stage as a speaker, and her articles and essays have appeared in the
Wall Street Journal, New York Times, The Atlantic, The New Criterion,
and other publications.
DCD is fortunate to have Emily on campus to share her research and thoughts on how we as parents can re-think our drive for constant happiness for our children and, instead help them pave the path for a meaningful life.
Click here for a flyer to share with neighbors and friends.
Reserve your spot here.
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Ready, Set, Go!
Sign up now for the James Joyce Ramble!
Calling all runners and poets! Sign up now to represent DCD at the James Joyce Ramble, a 10-K race that will wind through the hills of Dedham on
Sunday, April 29.
DCD is a race sponsor again this year. There are three ways you can get involved: 1.) Join the
running team (
register for the race here) and be a moving ambassador for DCD; 2.) be part of the
hydration team handing out water along the route; 3.) or help the
tent crew at the Endicott Estate.
Go to our event page on
SignUpGenius to let us know how you're planning to participate (runners who register for the race on the James Joyce website should also sign up on DCD's SignUpGenius page).
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Re-Enrollment Contracts Due Soon
Families have until April 30 to re-enroll in Smart Tuition for the 2018-2019 school year. Please click here for the re-enrollment instructions. If you have any questions related to your Smart Tuition account, contact Maura McCarthy in the Business Office at 781-915-2555.
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Grade 7 to Challenger Center
Day 5
Grade 5 to Stone Environmental School
Grade 3 Parent Meeting
8:00 a.m.
DCD Connects: What Helps a Child Build a Meaningful Life
6: 30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 25
Day 6
Grade 1 Insect Museum
7:30 a.m. Ms. Pereira's Science Room
Thursday, April 26
Day 1
Kindergarten Play
8:30 a.m. Lowell Center
Horizons 10th Anniversary Event
6:00 p.m. WGBH Studios
Friday, April 27
Day 2
Kindergarten Play & Cast Party
8:30 a.m. Lowell Center
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Click here
to view next week's lunch menu.
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 A few months ago, I was sent a novel by from Chris Schoebinger at Shadow Mountain Publishing. After I read it, I've shared it with some readers who have enjoyed it as much as I did. I now have a waiting list to read it.
Mustaches for Maddie (2017) was written by Chad Morris and Shelly Brown. The authors tell the story of their daughter, Maddie, and her struggles with a serious medical condition. (No spoilers here!)
Maddie loves mustaches, and she has many different ones that she puts on to brighten up her day or lighten up a situation.
Maddie faces navigating the social mores of sixth grade that so many children of her age encounter.
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A Few Spots Left in Summer Woodshop Workshop
Mr. Clifford has four spots remaining for the first week of his Summer Woodshop, June 13-16. Please email him directly for details at
gclifford@dcds.net. The second week is now full.
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