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The Weekly Bulletin
Our school mission:
Alice Deal Middle School inspires excellence, curiosity, and compassion through intellectual and social engagement.
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Deal 8th grade promotion - June 18th at 10am - the Deal Auditorium
Principal's Message...
I just finished reviewing the extensive list for Deal Gives Back 2013 (far below). It is an impressive list of sites and activities. As Deal has grown, we have moved from trying to build a day of service for 800 to the point where we need work for nearly 1,200 - with extra teams and homerooms. Special thanks to those Deal parents and members of the community (including the Mayor's and Councilmember's offices) for giving us significant support in identifying activities. Many teachers also found places for their students in what has become a much bigger event than perhaps I ever imagined. Swing by on June 7th and see what we are doing!
This week we submitted our self-study report on our IB program in anticipation of our evaluation in 2013-2014. Thanks to the many of you who participated in the survey; the results of all this year's work go into planning for our future. The IB will be sending an evaluation team out in early November of 2013; they will love our school.
This is an exciting time for our students - for the 8th graders as the begin to disconnect from Deal, to the 7th graders as they wonder what next year is like, and to the 6th graders who have just figured it all out. As usual, please work with us to make sure that your student does focus on our continuing work at school - we will work to the very end with meaningful activities. Keep them coming to school on time, keep them dressed for the "student professional" environment, keep reminding them that by this time of the year they know what the expectations are and their job is to keep living up to those expectations.
Have a great week.
Principal Albright
PS - Our Algebra 1 testing starts on Monday with the schedule below, so wake them up on time, feed them a good breakfast, give them a hug, and wish them your best. This year every Algebra 1 student (7th and 8th grade) takes the same online test. We are very excited to see the results.
PPS - Register!
We need to know who is coming next year, and we need to know by June 20. You have had two months so far, and only 40 percent of you have re-registered. Please take the time to make this happen in the next couple of weeks - my staff will be glad to assist you.
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Stay Informed!
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Week of
June 3, 2013
Bell Schedule
Monday - Bell I
Tuesday - Bell I
Wednesday - Bell I
Thursday Bell - Deal Gives Back (prep)
Friday - Deal Gives Back
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Register Now!
All students must be registered for the 2013-2014 school year by June 20
Current 6th and 7th graders should bring their completed enrollment papers and proof of residency to Deal. We have scheduled evening hours every Thursday until 7 pm for families who are not able to come to the school during day. 8th graders should take their enrollment papers and proof of residency to the high school that they will be attending.
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Upcoming Dates
June 6
Deal Gives Back prep - Bell III
Faculty Meeting, 3:30 pm
Deal Embassy Fair
Team Mecca -
Civil Rights Field Trip
June 7
Deal Gives Back
June 10
Team LaPaz -
Civil Rights Field Trip
Deal Poetry Slam, 3:30 pm
June 11
Team Firenze -
Civil Rights Field Trip
June 12
Mecca Humanities
Portfolio Night
June 13
8th Grade
Kings Dominion Field Trip
6th and 7th Grade Talent Show
June 14
Deal Day
8th Grade Dance
June 18
8th Grade Promotion 10 am
7th Grade Kings Dominion Trip
6th Grade Cameron Run Trip
June 19
Faculty Meeting, 3:30 pm
Aftercare Ends
June 21
Last Day of School
(Students dismissed at 12:15)
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Get your
2012 - 2013
Alice Deal MS Yearbook Now!!!
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The 2012-2013 yearbooks will arrive soon! Don't miss out on the opportunity to purchase this keepsake of your memories!
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Please bring in cash or a money order in the amount of $35.00 made out to Alice Deal to Ms. Baxter in the Welcome Center during your lunch period or after school.
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There are a limited number of yearbooks so don't miss out!
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Library News
All Deal library books are due for the end of year inventory.
Please return all library books, and see Mrs. Allen or Ms. Redekopp if you have any questions.
Library Media Center Hours
Before School 8 - 8:40 am
After School 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Students must have parental permission to stay after school
The Alice Deal Library welcomes students for reading and homework after school! Students must have a permission form on file in the library to use the space after school. Students may pick up a form in the library, or may download it from the library website (Library Pass).
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PTA Sponsors
The following are the Deal PTA 2012-2013 business sponsors.
The Broad Branch Market
* Taylor Agostino Group
* Radifera Design Group
* W.C. & A.N. Miller Realtor
* Pete's New Haven Style Apizza
* Second Wind CrossFit
* edCount, LLC
Math Medics
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Elements Fitness and Wellness Center
* Discount Vacation Rentals for Deal Families
* Capitol Language Services
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Bus Information
If your child travels on the 4 bus routes that WMATA makes available for Deal students, here are some important phone numbers for you.
If the D31 or D32 bus is late, misses a pick-up, or never shows up, please call the Western District Superintendent, Ms. Peggy Neils, at 202-962-5860 as soon as possible. Students who are passed should try to get the bus identification number. If your child rides the D33 or D34, the Northern Division contact is Sophia Coleman Hill, and she can be reached directly at 202-568-1446. As always, please send an email about a bus problem or concern to [email protected].Here is a link to the bus route schedule. |
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Rising 6th Graders - Math Assessment Schedule
Deal Counselors will be visiting our feeder schools to give a math assessment to our rising 6th grade students. Here are the scheduled dates:
- Monday, June 3rd: non-feeder schools 4 pm
- Friday, June 21: Make-up day 1:30 pm
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Student & parent information
New: Deal Gives Back 2013
We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give." - Winston Churchill
Serving others is an important part of the IB philosophy. Here at Deal we are dedicated to preparing students to become caring agents of change in the community. This year students have engaged in a variety of community service activities. They have collected food for needy families, jeans for teens, and provided funding for girls in Africa to attend school. Currently, they are collecting school supplies for students, and bikes for the needy. The major event of the year is a day of service. Deal Gives Back, the school's day of service, will take place on June 7, 2013. Deal students and staff will be going out into the community to serve others. Here is a list of locations or activities for our students:
Baking Cupcakes at Grand Oaks Assisted Living
Barnard ES
Capital Area Food Bank
Casey Trees
Chevy Chase Public Library
Common Goods City Farm
Deal Garden Work
Four-Square Mural
H. D. Cooke ES
Hains Point Clean-up
Hearst ES
Homeless Outreach Run
Hyde-Addison ES Library
Conversation about Education with Students in Peru
Latin America Youth Center
Letters, Cards, and Friendship Bracelets for Oklahoma School Children
Living Classrooms
Marie Reed ES
Maury ES
Mid-Atlantic Network - Gleaning (several homerooms) Ronald McDonald House
Moten ES
Murch ES
Orr ES
Patterson ES
Pay it Forward Car Wash
Plummer ES
Reading with Elementary Students
Rock Creek Park Clean Up
Sandwich Making
Shepherd ES
Smothers ES
Stoddert ES
Thomson ES
Tubman ES
Turner ES
Walkathon
Weeding and Planting Flowers at Deal
6th, 7th, and 8th grade students will be involved in different activities (with 6th graders mostly staying at Deal to work on theirs). 7th and 8th grade activities are organized by homerooms or teams. As you can see from the list, our nearly 1,200 students on in 12 teams and 34 homerooms will be all over the area, putting into practice what you have taught them about service.
New: Attention 8th Grade Students and Parents
Your teachers are busy planning the end of year activities. The dance decoration committee is looking for artistic students to create some decorations for the Luau themed dance. Students interested in helping should come after school to E300 June 5, 6, 10, or 12 to help create some fun backdrops for the dance. Any parents interested in helping set up before the dance on June 14 should contact Ms. Reynolds at [email protected]. Thanks for all of your support!
New: Congratulations Band Students
We would like to congratulate all students who participated and competed in the Music in the Parks festival trip. The students performed wonderfully, placing 1st in Concert Choir with a "Superior" performance, 1st in Jazz Band, 2nd in String Ensemble and 3rd in Symphonic Band. We appreciate students' dedication and hard work all year long!
New: Congratulations Zola Bzdek
A special congratulations to Zola Bzdek of Girls Outdoor Track team. In the outdoor championship meet, Zola broke the girls triple jump record with a jump of 30' 0". The previous record of 27' 91/2 " was set in 2003. Way to go, Zola!
New: Swim Club
Swim club is done for the 2012-2013 school year. Thank you to all of the swimmers who have participated this year.
New: GirlUp Shows "Girl Rising" on Wed., June 12.
The entire Deal community is invited to join us for one of two screenings of the United Nations film "Girl Rising" here in the beautiful Deal auditorium on June 12. "Girl Rising" is a stunning investigation of the special challenges girls face around the world as they enter and navigate their teen years. The underlying theme is the deep desire of each of these girls to get an education and some kind of opportunity within their culture. The film is appropriate for audiences from nine to ninety, so bring the whole family. The first showing is at 3:30 p.m. and the second at 5:30 p.m. We hope to see parents and siblings join with our students as we consider the potential that lies within our girls.
There is no cost, but we will gratefully accept cash donations to help support the GirlUp campaign for education and opportunity for girls everywhere. (As with all evening events, students must be accompanied by a parent!)
New: Outdoor Track Team Members
Outdoor Track team members, please turn in your uniforms this week to Coach Jenkins. He also needs your T-Shirt sizes so he can place the order for your championship T-Shirts.
Register now for Period 8
The catalog for our first set of Period 8 classes is available at https://sites.google.com/a/dc.gov/period-8-catalog! These innovative, partially-online courses, created by our teachers, will be offered during the 2013-14 school year. Students can learn about topics ranging from philosophy to computer programming to immigration, each with a one-advisory commitment of one afternoon per week and outside-of-school time online. Registrations for the first advisory of 2013-14 are due by this June 3 - don't miss out! Period 8 sessions will be limited in size to no more than 15 students.
9th Grade Wilson Orientations
The schedule for Wilson orientation in August for rising 9th graders is as follows:
August 12: 8:30 - 2:30 - Orientation for students with last names A-D August 13: 8:30 - 2:30 - Students E-K August 14: 8:30 - 2:30 - Students L-R August 15: 8:30 - 2:30 - Students S-Z August 16: 8:30 - 2:30 - Make Up Session for all students August 21: 7 pm - New Parent Orientation Sept 12: 6 - 9 pm - Back to School Night.
Voyage Culturel et Linguistique en France 2014
Registration for the France trip (Spring 2014) is still open for current 7th graders taking French. The tour number is 1344248. To register, go to www.eftours.com and click on Have a tour number? Enter tour number "1344248."
If you have any questions, please contact Mr.Mbayu ([email protected]) or Mr. Ngwa ([email protected]). Merci!
Wilson Academy Application - Extension
Students interested in the Woodrow Wilson High School Academies can obtain an application from Ms. White. Ms. White will be collecting applications until the end of the school year and will transfer them to Wilson by the end of June.
Transcripts for 8th Grade Students
If your child is attending any other high school besides Wilson next school year, please let Ms. White know as soon as possible so that transcripts are sent to the correct place. This would include private schools, public charter schools, schools which are out of state or specialized public high schools. Email [email protected] or call 202-939-2012.
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This Week at Deal...
Monday: The Afterschool Outdoor Basketball Club
The Afterschool Outdoor Basketball Club will meet on Monday, June 3 at 3:30 p.m. behind the school on the court next to the "Cottage." In the event of rain, we will meet with Mr. Namian in Room W205.
Monday: Student Council
Student Council thanks all staff that helped during our Spring Dance!
Representatives please remember to come Mondays to E205 from 3:30 to 4:30 for our meetings.
Thursday: Team Mecca Field Trip
Team Mecca students have their Civil War to Civil Rights field trip on Thursday, June 6. Students do not need to bring any money, transportation and museum fees are covered. Students MUST HAVE a bagged lunch with them. We will depart school by 9 am and return by 3:15 pm.
Friday: Deal Gives Back - All-day
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Staff information ...
Faculty Meeting
Our first June Faculty meeting will take place at 3:30 this Thursday. We will review the close-out needs for the end of the school year. (Wait! Is it June already?)
Summer Bridge Meeting
All teachers who have agreed to be a part of Summer Bridge 2013 are asked to meet at 8:10 on Monday, June 3 in Room C114.
8th grade Teacher Meeting
8th grade teachers will meet Wednesday morning, June 5, 2013 at 8:10 in W300 (Ms. Reynold's classroom). We will discuss upcoming 8th grade activities: Deal Day, King's Dominion, Dance and Promotion Day.
New: Algebra 1 Test (June 3 - 6) Administrator, Proctor, and Room List
Algebra 1 End of Course Exam (online)
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Team
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Test Administrator
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Test Proctor
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Room
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Monday, June 3
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Team La Paz
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Mungai
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Redekopp
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Computer Lab
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Jakubowski
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Scott
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C308
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Team Mecca
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Eckel
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Banal
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W306
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Trenkle
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Turner
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C304
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Tuesday, June 4
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Team Firenze
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Reynolds
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Redekopp
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Computer Lab
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Otterstatter
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Darkjian
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W307
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Team Rome
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Assael
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Lewis/Arnold
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C308
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Giron
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Pavey/Boney
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C315
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Wednesday, June 5
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Team Mumbai
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Parish
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Redekopp
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N112
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Klauber
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Allen
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N111
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Team Sparta
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McCarron
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Ngwa/Berry
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Computer Lab
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Lerum
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Namian
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C315
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Thursday, June 6
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Team Alexandria
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Milikin
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Redekopp
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Computer Lab
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Rhoads
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Chang
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C315
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(Changes to room assignments still possible.)
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Monday AM
8:00am/Rm N111
Spanish tutoring with Ms. Cadavid
8:10 am/RM C314
Spanish tutoring with Ms. Jackson
8:10am/Rm C212
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Tuesday AM
Spanish tutoring with Ms. Jackson - RM C212
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Wednesday AM
Spanish tutoring with Ms. Jackson
8:10am/Rm C212
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Thursday AM
Chinese tutoring
8:00am/Rm N111
Spanish tutoring with Ms. Cadavid
8:10 am/RM C314
Spanish tutoring with Ms. Jackson - RM C212
French tutoring
8:10 am/Mr. Ngwa
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Friday AM
Peer Mediators
8:00/Rm C116
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Monday PM
(All at 3:30
unless otherwise noted)
Girl Up
Rm E305
Newspaper
Rm N116
Student Council
Rm E205
Viking Quarterly
Rm W103
African
Drumming
French Club
Rm CG07
GeoPlunge
Rm C130
Board Games
Rm W106
Deal Relief
Council
Rm E104
Comic Book
Creators
Rm C203
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Tuesday PM
Reader's Theater
Rm E205
Conflict
Resolution& Peer Mediation
McFarland's office
Bocce Club
Front lawn
Music workshop
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Wednesday PM
Student Librarian
Library
Roman Holiday
Rm E204
After School
Sports Rap
Rm W104
Team Santiago
Study Hall
Rm C130
Debate Team
Rm W100
New Student
Workshop
Ms. White's office
Roman Holiday
E204
Deal Scientists
Rm E101
Team Alexandria
Rm E200
Santiago Study
Hall
Rm C130
Spartan Barracks
RM W101
Parlons Fran�ais
Club
Rm C308
Literature-to-
Film Festival
Library
Discovery Club
Rm E101
Salva Las Focas/Save the Seals
Rm C314
Creative Writing
Rm C305
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Thursday PM
No activities -
Faculty Meeting
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Friday PM
8th Grade Model UN
Rm W304
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Tennis Club
Rm E300
Vikings Soccer
Ultimate Frisbee
Girls on Track
Rm E103
After School
Outdoor Hoop
Rm W205
Tennis Club
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Football
Conditioning
Weight Area
Ultimate Frisbee
Rm C130
Girls' Running
Rm E304
Girls on Track
Rm E103
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Community Information
(Items in this section are not sponsored by Deal)
Summer Community Service and Leadership Opportunity
Spark the Wave is an organization where youth leadership is fostered. Their mission is to empower, train, and mentor the next generation of leaders who will impact the world through a lifelong commitment to community service. A 6-day overnight camp "Wave Week 2013" is being held at Villanova University in Villanova, PA from July 14-19. 40 hours of Community service can be earned during this week. Those interested must be at least 13 years old. Please see Ms. White for contact information and a flyer.
AFS Intercultural Programs
Each year, AFS Intercultural Programs welcomes more than 2,300 international high school students to the US. These are outstanding young people who were selected in their home countries to study in US high schools and are eager to experience what it's like to live in America. Sharing daily life with a teenager from another country and culture is a rich and rewarding experience and is a wonderful way for you and your family to bring more understanding into the world. Local AFS Volunteers will support you and your hosted student throughout your experience to help you both receive the most from your time together. You provide a bed and meals for your student, but most importantly, you should be eager and excited to share your life and activities while providing the same kind of care, support, and comfort as you would to your own child or family members. AFS welcomes all kinds of families. Host an AFS Exchange Student and build bridges of intercultural understanding. It's a gift you'll give and receive. Most families have no idea how much they'll gain until they say yes! School Without Walls hosts more students than any other school in the region. Be a part of the excitement. Start the process at www.afsusa.org/hostfamily, or call Chana Hays 202 265 8744 or email [email protected]
Wilson Field Hockey Camp *** New Dates! *** and Pre-Season Meeting
Wilson High School will be hosting a 5-day camp, Academy International, from July 29 - August 2. Middle schoolers are welcome. The energetic and knowledgeable coaches come from England, Spain, Holland and elsewhere. One or two families may have the opportunity to host the coaches. The camp will be 3 hours a day, from 4 - 7 pm, on the turf field in the Wilson stadium. The price is $215 per player. If you are interested, please email Sarah Whitener, head coach of the Wilson Field Hockey Team,
Also, rising 9th graders interested in playing field hockey at Wilson are invited to attend a pre-season meeting next Tuesday, May 21, from 6-7 pm, in the Wilson cafeteria. Parents, please come with your players if possible.
Play travel soccer with CapitalFC CapitalFC is holding tryouts for the Fall 2013/Spring 2014 season on May 19 for new teams (U9 boys and girls and U12 girls) and June 1 for existing teams (U10-U15 boys). Please sign up online at www.CapitalFC.org. CapitalFC is a travel only soccer club that fields teams from U9 through U15. CapitalFC teams play in area travel leagues including NCSL and ODSL. All of our team coaches are professionally licensed with personal, professional, and travel team experience; please visit their bios on our website. CapitalFC teams practice on lighted turf fields in the Capitol Hill area, accessible from Metro and I-395/695.
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