This week at Deal...
Monday: International Cooking Club - Group B
The International Cooking Club Group B will meet today at 3:30 in Room C216 (Teacher's Lounge). Parents: students should be picked up at 5 pm so there is enough time to prepare and cook food. The following students are in Group B.
Alexandra Tomkin
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Sydney Forman
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Ariana Wehoz
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King Cambell
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Avi Faber
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Leo Saunders
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Ellika Edelman
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Isabella Rhein
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John Pollack
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Olivia Howard
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Kendra Brown
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Emilia Menjersik
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Leah Pearcy
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Cyrus McDowell
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Madeliene Yando
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Vanessa Castillo
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Zach Crouch
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Caleb Bush
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Zenon Melynk
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Sarah Desta
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Zigmund Annaville
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Myles Duncan
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Monday: Girls on Track Practice begins this Monday. We will meet from 3:30 to 4:30 starting in Ms. Wisniewski's room E103 and then moving outside to run. Bring clothes and shoes that you can run in and get excited for a fantastic season! Monday: Afterschool Outdoor Hoop Club The Afterschool Outdoor Hoop Club will meet on Monday afternoon from 3:30 - 4:30 pm with Mr. Namian on the basketball court behind the school next to the "Cottage." Dress appropriately. In the event of inclement weather, the Club will meet in Room W205 on Monday from 3:30 - 4:30 pm. Monday: Garden Club Join the Garden Club this Monday! This week we will be picking the basil leaves from the garden and making pesto. We will first meet at the garden in the back of the school and then move to W201 to make the pesto. Hope to see you there! Monday: There is Nothing Boring about Board Games. :) Monopoly, Yahtzee, Trouble, Scrabble, Cranium, Hit or Miss, Connect Four, Scattergories, Othello, Checkers, Uno, Taboo, Chess, Twister and more! If you would like to spend an afternoon enjoying a game that you've played a thousand times or challenging yourself to learn a new one, please come to W106 (Ms. D. Jackson's classroom) from 3:30 - 4:30 pm on Mondays. Monday: Girl Up Welcomes Guests Today The Deal Girl Up Club invites you to come join us this afternoon for a discussion about the plight of girls in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Two speakers from the Service Employees International Union will share research and outreach in their efforts to support girls in this Central African nation. The meeting starts at 3:30 in E305. All members of the Deal family are welcome. Refreshments will be offered. Monday: Student Council Student Council is gearing up! Homerooms have elected their representatives, and our first full student council meeting will be Monday at 3:30 pm. We're looking forward to an exciting year of activities to make the school the best it can be for all students! Monday and Tuesday: From the Deal Music Department We are excited for the start of the 2012-2013 music program! The week starts off with the Young Men's Choir on Monday morning at 7:45 am in CG04. 6th grade Concert Band, 7th/8th grade Symphonic Band and Jazz Band (current and potential members) will also have an important first meeting in the auditorium at 3:30 pm on Monday. On Tuesday, September 18th String Ensemble will meet at 7:45 am in the auditorium, Jazz Band in CG20 and Concert Choir in CG04. Tuesday afternoon will also be the first meeting the Music Workshop club at 3:30 pm. Please register for any band or choir ensemble at https://sites.google.com/site/dealmusicdepartment OR see Mr. Lewis, Mr. Pavy or Mr. Washington after school Monday through Friday. Check out the calendar for days and meeting times for each ensemble and music club. DEAL MUSIC ENSEMBLES REHEARSAL SCHEDULE
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MONDAY
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TUESDAY
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WEDNEDSDAY
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THURSDAY
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FRIDAY
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7:45am
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Young Men's Choir
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String Chamber Ensemble
Jazz Band
Concert Choir
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6th Grade Concert Band
Advanced Concert Band
Young Men's Choir
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String Chamber Ensemble
Jazz Band
Concert Choir
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6th Grade Concert Band
Advanced Concert Band
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3:30pm
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6th Grade Concert Band
Advanced Concert Band
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Music Workshop
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Music
Workshop
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Monday and Tuesday: Ultimate Frisbee Be sure to turn in your forms in Mr. Martini's room (C130) prior to practice. We will meet in his room both Mondays and Tuesdays from 3:30 - 4:30. Be sure to bring water and cleats if you have them. Go Narwhals! Monday and Wednesday: Volleyball Volleyball practice from 3:30 - 5:15 on Monday and Wednesday of this week. NO practice Thursday because of a faculty meeting. Please continue to bring in report cards and current physicals. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday: Football There will be practice on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Our first game will be held on Thursday at 6:30 pm vs. Jefferson @ Coolidge HS. Tuesday: Conflict Resolution and Peer Mediation On Tuesdays after school, Ms. McFarland will be available to talk with students who have been referred to mediation or are having conflicts in school or out of school. Parents can refer a conflict by calling Ms. McFarland directly at 202 939 2014. Tuesday: Intramural Soccer Starts on Tuesday! The brackets and schedule will be posted on the soccer board outside the cafeteria. This is a fun, school-wide tournament which leads over the next month to the crowning of the Deal intramural soccer champion! Tuesday: Bocce Ball Club Have you ever wanted to play a game played during the time of the Roman Empire? Join Ms. Zannelli and Ms. Law this Tuesday in front of the school from 3:30 to 4:30. Wear comfortable shoes and a smile. The game is easy to learn, but hard to master. Wednesday: Tennis Anyone? Want to channel your inner Rodger or your inner Serena? Then this is the club for you! The club welcomes all ability levels. So whether you have been swinging a racquet since you were two, or if you never held a tennis racquet but want to learn this amazing sport, please join us. On club days we will meet at Deal and walk together to the tennis courts at Fort Reno Park. During inclement weather, we will meet to discuss strategy and watch old tennis matches for fun and study. We normally will meet on Mondays; this week our first meeting will take place on Wednesday. This is just an organizational and information meeting, so no need to bring your racquets. Please come to room E300 by 3:30 on Wednesday to learn more. Wednesday: Typing Club Starting this Wednesday at 3:30 pm Mr. Helsabeck will be hosting TFN (Type Faster Now!) - a once-a-week opportunity for students to practice their typing skills so that they can churn out papers at 90 words a minute. The club will be held every Wednesday during the first advisory in room W204. Wednesday: New Student Transitions Workshop - Grade 7 & 8 In an effort to support our new 7th and 8th grade students with the transition to Deal Middle School, we are pleased to offer an after school group during the 1st advisory. This group is specifically designed to give students the extra support and knowledge in order to build their confidence navigating this new environment. Some topics covered will be organization/planning, effective communication and academic/personal goal setting. All new 7th and 8th grade students are invited to attend. We will meet on Wednesdays, beginning September 19 from 3:30 - 4:30 pm. Students may pick up a permission slip from Ms. McFarland or Ms. White to attend. Wednesday: Roman Holiday Team Rome teachers will be hosting Roman Holiday, our team study hall, every Wednesday after school in Room E204. Team Rome teachers will be available to help with homework, review class work, or help study for tests. Come set yourself up for success! Wednesday: Attention Deal Scientists Do you like figuring out how things work? Would you like to do experiments with your friends after school? Would you like to be part of pilot group to work closely with the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History? There are lots of exciting things to discover. Join Ms. Purcell and Ms. Law this Wednesday in E101. All grade levels welcome! 3:30 - 4:30 pm. Wednesday: Painting for the Soul We will be meeting on Wednesday at 7:45 am in room C224. Mrs. Bustos' will pick up students from the front of the school at 7:45. Please bring your signed permission slip and sketch of your first painting idea. Wednesday: Team Mecca to Air and Space Museum Team Mecca will be taking an exciting interdisciplinary trip to the Air and Space Museum on Wednesday. Students should arrive at school by 8:30 and will return to school in time for lunch. No money is needed for the trip. Wednesday: Team Sydney to Hemlock Thursday: Team Santiago to Hemlock Students should wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing that they won't mind getting dirty and sneakers or footwear that is appropriate for a day in the woods. Students are also encouraged to bring a poncho or raincoat in case of rain. Flip flops, sandals, large earrings, long necklaces, and accessories will not be allowed. Students should pack a lunch with a couple of bottles of water. Students should arrive to school by 8 am so that our buses can leave on time. Students will return to Deal between 6:30 and 7 pm. Thursday: Viking Time Choices On Thursday during the afternoon activity time, students will list their top choices for Viking Time for the year. Students will return to their homerooms after 7th period. Viking Time will start in October, and students will remain in the same Viking Time throughout the year. Get ready for a fun and interesting time with new friends and, possibly, a new teacher! Thursday: Deal/Stoddert Soccer Team
Tryouts will be Thursday at 3:30pm. Please meet in the courtyard to check-in before going on the field. Contact coachdowning@yahoo.com for more information.
Friday: International Peace Day - September 21, 2012 The Deal Peer Mediators will make an announcement about International Peace Day (IPD) on Friday, September 21, 2012. IPD is a day designated by the United Nations as a day to stop any hostile actions toward others and to devote part of the day to educating on issues related to peace. |