Alice Deal Middle School Think globally - Listen compassionately - Act inclusively |
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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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Principal's Message...
On Friday, we concluded the Reading and Math portions of the DC CAS for all grades. Your students were magnificent - as I checked the building and spoke to teachers and administrators, I heard nothing but how wonderfully focused the test-takers were. It is a big undertaking, one that requires a lot of patience and perseverance, and I am proud of how the students responded to the tight rules and procedures. We have two more days of testing (and make-up days) on Tuesday and Wednesday; these will be for 8th grade Health and Science tests and 7th grade Composition tests. Please help us keep the momentum going through the middle of the week.
There is much going on in the city these days that has to do with middle schools. Nothing makes you look harder at yourself when others turn a sharp eye on your work. During weeks like the DC CAS week we can sometimes wonder about the effort that goes into making a school work and be curious about the outcome so many years down the road. Does a particular assignment connect to a child's life when they are an adult? Sometimes, if we are lucky, the answers pop up right before our eyes - as something this week showed me.
One of our students traveling with the 8th grade has taken a lot of responsibility in arranging her paperwork for the trip. This is not uncommon. In order to travel, this student had to have a particular travel document issued by the US Government and needed fingerprints from the immigration office. She applied six weeks ago for the process and received word just this week that her fingerprint appointment was on April 14, long after she was to have departed. She came to me with justifiable concern.
After discussing the situation with her and the trip chaperone, we determined that we would need to contact a federal-level representative who could expedite this process. With the girl present, I contacted one of our Councilmember's offices to get me the right person at Congresswoman Norton's office (being used to procedures!). While this was being checked, the girl waited outside. She came back ten minutes later to tell me that she had just called the Congresswoman's office, had explained the situation to Congresswoman Norton's staff, had arranged for the emailing of the proper form and the return faxing of the same form when completed. She said that she was bored with waiting so decided to call.
Events like this, when a student shows poise far beyond her years or when in the face of great disappointment that student takes matters into her own hands to resolve, serve to remind me (and us) that our mission is to nurture this young person, to get out of her way perhaps, and to give her opportunities to show who she is. If we despair that amid the distractions of daily life, our prospective leaders might become too distracted to learn (or care) how to run the world, we can remind ourselves that there are those of our students who are letting us know that they are already preparing themselves for that responsibility. A great reminder for the week.
Enjoy next week's Spring Break!
James Albright
This coming weekend, nearly 200 Deal students and staff will be traveling to Costa Rica, France, and China (with a few parents thrown in). Those of us who will be traveling will report on the trip via blogs or other social media linked on the main page of the Deal website. Thank you to the PTA for helping students in need be able to afford this important activity. (And if you are the parent of a 7th grade student, sign-ups for next year's trips are already underway.)
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Week of
April 7
Bell Schedule
Monday - Bell I
Wednesday - Bell I
Thursday - Bell I
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Upcoming Dates
April 8
Team Leaders, 3:30 pm April 10Family Fit Night, 6 - 8 pmApril 11France trip departsApril 12China, Costa Rica trips departApril 12 - 21
Spring Break
April 22 Principal's Coffee, 9 - 10 am
April 24 Faculty meeting, 3:30 pm
April 25 SCAC meeting, 7:30 am
April 26 Saturday Detention, 9 - noon Musical Rehearsal, 9 to 4 pm
April 27 Musical Rehearsal, 9 - noon
April 29 Grade Level Chair, 3:30 p.m
IB Assessment Workshop (staff)
Model UN Conference.
May 1 8th Grade Group Picture
May 2 No School for Students PD day for Staff
May 3 Musical Rehearsal, 9 - 4 pm Feeder School Math Test 6th Grade Awards Ceremony
May 4 Musical Rehearsal, 9 4 pm
May 6 Feeder School Math Test
May 8 Feeder School Math Test Spring Musical, 7:30 pm
May 9 Spring Musical, 7:30 pm
May 10 Saturday Detention, 9 - Noon Mulch Sale Spring Musical, 2 pm
May 13 Feeder School Math Test Team Leaders, 3:30 pm
May 14 ELA 7 Utopia Night, 5:30 pm
May 15 Feeder School Math Test Spring Concert, 6:30 pm
May 16 SCAC, 7:30 am
May 17 Mulch Sale Hands on DC
May 21 PTA Meeting, 6:30 pm
May 22 Feeder School Math Test Faculty Meeting
May 23 Music in The Parks Festival Hershey Park
May 24 Saturday Detention 9 - noon Fun run 8 - 9:30 am
May 26 No School For Students
Memorial Day
May 27 Feeder Math Test Team Leaders, 3:30 pm 7th Grade Science Field Trip
May 28 7th Grade Science Field Trip 8th Grade Civil Right Trip
May 29 Battle of the Bands 7th Grade Science Field Trip 8th Grad Civil Rights Trip
May 30 7th Grade Science Field Trip 8th Grade Civil Rights Trip
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The Alice Deal PTA is Building Community
Shop online anytime at Politics and Prose and earn contributions to
benefit the school's library.
Search for books through the search bar at the top of the page, and 5%
of the proceeds from any purchases will go to fund the Deal library.
The library, our teachers, and Deal kids all benefit!
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Before School 8:00 - 8:40 am
After School 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Students must have parental permission to stay after school
The Alice Deal Media Center 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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Bus Information '13-'14
Metrobus Contacts for Schools
If an issue occurs with your designated school transit service, below are contacts at Metro who can help.
For emergency issues or time-sensitive questions (i.e., safety, late buses, missed stops, etc.), contact the Bus Operations Communication Center at (202) 962-1825.
For longer-term bus planning needs (i.e., requests for new transit services, ongoing crowding, etc.), contact Brooke Fossey at (202) 962-5203 or btfossey@wmata.com.
As always, please send an email about bus problems or concerns to james.albright@dc.gov. Here is a link to the bus route schedule. |
Immunization News
Thanks to the parents who have been sending in immunization information. Please continue to send in documentation every time your student receives new immunizations. It is important to have all students immunized to prevent the spread of childhood diseases.
All 6th graders 11 years or older must have the following:
Tdap (tetanus, diptheria and pertussis)
Meningococcal (meningitis)
HPV (human papilloma virus)
For the HPV vaccine, three doses are required for females or you may complete an opt out form.
All immunization forms must be stamped, signed and dated before the Immunization Registry will accept them.
If there are any questions, please call Nurse Whitlock at (202) 939-2009.
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PTA Sponsors
The following are the Deal PTA 2013-2014 business sponsors.
The Broad Branch Market
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W.C. & A.N. Miller Realtor
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Pete's New Haven Style Apizza
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Discount Vacation Rentals for Deal Families
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Capitol Language Services
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Acacia Bistro
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The DCPS Attendance Protocol
***REMINDER****
ACCORDING TO THE DCPS ATTENDANCE POLICY, ONLY ABSENCES DUE TO THE FOLLOWING REASONS ARE EXCUSED:
ILLNESS
MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS
EMERGENCIES
RELIGIOUS HOLIDAYS
COURT SUMMONS
DEATHS IN THE FAMILY
HIGH SCHOOL VISIT
In order to be acknowledged as "excused", parents must provided a note (email or written) to Ms. Johnson, the attendance counselor, indicating the reason for the child's absence.
Ms. Johnson's email address is krystle.johnson@dc.gov. If you have any questions, please contact the Welcome Center and ask to speak to the Attendance Counselor, Ms. Johnson.
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DC CAS Testing Schedule
The overall schedule is as displayed in the chart. 7th and 8th graders have content-specific assessments this week. We will be doing make-up tests throughout the period (as needed); students with special needs will have their assessments administered per their accommodations.
Monday, April 7 |
DC-CAS Test
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Make-Up Testing
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8:45 AM - 11:00 AM
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Tuesday, April 8 (8th Grade Only) |
DC-CAS Test
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Science Session 1
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8:45 AM - 10:05 AM
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Science Session 2
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10:25 AM - 11:05 AM
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Science Session 3
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11:05 AM - 11:50 AM
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Tuesday, April 8 (7th Grade Only) |
DC-CAS Test
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Composition Planning Draft
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8:45 AM - 10:05 AM
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Final Composition
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10:25 AM-11:25 AM
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Wednesday, April 9 (8th Grade only ) |
DC-CAS Test
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Health Test
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8:45 AM - 11:00 AM
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Afternoon Make-up Testing
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We have followed this testing schedule successfully over the last few years and made adjustments as necessary. On your side, please:
- make sure your child is well-rested and well-fed
- send them in with a book (if they don't have one at school)
- make sure they get in the building on time. Otherwise, they have to wait through a section and retake during the afternoon.
- do not schedule any appointments that aren't absolutely necessary.
We are really proud of the learning that has taken place at Deal over the year and are looking forward to moving through this assessment cycle with success. Please check in with any of the staff at school if you have a question about any part of this.
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Student & parent information
New: Family Fitness Night
Which is the fittest family on the planet?
Bring your family for a night of fun and fitness in
the Deal Gymnasium from 6 - 7:30 pm on Thursday, April 10th for fitness testing, CrossFit Kids drills, and WholeFoods nutritious food tasting. This event is fun for the entire family. Contact Neal Downing for additional information: neal.downing@dc.gov
FUN & FITNESS
New: Music in The Parks Festival
The music department's trip to the Music in the Parks festival in Hershey, Pennsylvania is Friday, May 23rd. Instrumental and choir students should return the permission slip and payment to an ensemble director by Wednesday, April 9th.
New: Choir and Instrumental Rehearsals
All morning choir and instrumental rehearsals will resume this week, April 7th - 11th at their regularly scheduled time.
New: Debate
With DC-CAS just about complete, debaters should finish up their research for their championship tournament topics. We will debate, for the most part, for the next four weeks so students will each need to come ready to debate any of the three propositions.
New: GirlUp Projects This Week
- Our busy GirlUp Club will celebrate the five homerooms who raised at least enough funds to sponsor one girl for a full year's tuition with donuts this morning. We salute the generosity of the following homerooms: Mr. Siddiqui, Ms. Venezia, Ms. LoFaro, Ms. Cadavid, and Ms. Mostoller.
- Look for GirlUp in the cafeteria during the lunch periods this week. Club members will collect statements of support and encouragement for our Girls Garden of Hope.
- Drop in for Monday's meeting in E305 to help us plan our Amani Mother's Day sale. We will offer hand-crafted items from five African countries in celebration of our mothers here and the mothers who work so hard to support their families around the world.
New: Sixth Grade Didgeridoo Performance!
As part of the Embassy Adoption Program, a guest from the Embassy of Australia will visit Deal for a special didgeridoo musical performance during 7th period on Thursday, April 10th. Teachers of 6th grade students are asked to escort their classes to the auditorium at the very beginning of 7th period.
New: 7th grade First In Math Update
Seventh grade students' First In Math independent project will be a little different for the 4th advisory. Each student will be responsible for earning an extra 1,000 stickers from 3rd advisory. Each child will need to check on their beginning sticker amount to calculate what they will need to get 100 percent of the grade. Students can earn these points through any of the games, skills sets, bonus rounds, etc. This will be due May 30th. There is no extension for this project so make sure your student gets off to a strong start now!
Example:
Joe Student's end of 3rd advisory sticker counts was 3,589. To earn the top score, Joe would need to have 4,589 stickers by May 30th.
New: Scholastic Reading Clubs
Books and ebooks are available online for students at a discounted rate. Go online, register, and order today! Ms. Kinzer will process your order and have books delivered to your child at school. To order:
1. Register at scholastic.com/readingclub
<http://scholastic.com/readingclub>
2. Enter the Class Activation Code: LWMM6
3. Choose from thousands of print titles, value packs, and Storia eBooks
Orders should be placed no later than Friday, May 2nd. If you have any additional questions, please contact Ms. Kinzer at Harlan.Kinzer@dc.gov.
National Junior Honor Society
Last week, Deal invited seventh and new eighth grade students who earned a 3.5 grade point average to apply for membership in the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS). This organization serves as more than just an honor roll; it honors students who demonstrate excellence in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service, character, and citizenship. We are pleased to invite 168 students to apply for this phenomenal program and look forward to the induction of our students into NJHS later in the spring. If you have questions, please reach out to Tonya.Harris@dc.gov or Patrick.Rottman@dc.gov.
Period 8 Sign Up Continues
It's not too late to sign up for Period 8! Deal will offer the following classes 4th advisory: Computer Programming, Forensic Science, Map Making, Storytelling in Video Games, The Civil Rights Movement, and Philosophy.
Check out the Period 8 promotional video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JhUQ8vH37o
http://mybigcampus.dcps.dc.gov/library/420968 (within DCPS network)
For more detailed information or the link to register for classes, please visit: https://sites.google.com/a/dc.gov/period-8-catalogue/
Shop at AmazonSmile
Shop at AmazonSmile now through 3/31/14 and Amazon will donate an extra $5 to the Alice Deal PTA. Click on this link to get started: http://smile.amazon.com/ch/52-6042415.
Sailing Club at Deal
Keep an eye on the horizon for Deal's first sailing club! Starting after spring break, Deal will partner with local nonprofit, DC Sail, to bring the excitement of the seven seas to a classroom near you. After learning some safety and skills, active club members will have opportunities to get out on the water in the spring! No experience is necessary and all land-lubbers are welcome. Please reach out to ian.donlon@dc.gov or patrick.rottman@dc.gov with any questions.
Are you so excited you can't wait to get started? Check out dcsail.org for more information on classes and affordable summer camp opportunities.
Yearbook/Newspaper pictures are requested!
Please email any pictures for the yearbook and/or the newspaper to Mr. Klauber at eklauber@gmail.com
New Issue of School Newspaper
Be sure to check out The Vikings Quarterly for Deal news, human interest pieces, reviews, and more! You can find us at: http://alicedealvq.org
Follow @DealVikings on Twitter!
Be sure to follow, mention, and retweet Alice Deal's new Twitter account for updates and pictures from the daily happenings at Deal. If you already follow us, you know that we have been posting pictures and narratives that show what is happening during each of our Deal days. Don't miss out! (We are up to and over 280 followers - remember that Mr. Albright has promised to cook dinner for the lucky millionth follower!)
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Track - Coach Turner, Coach Downing & Coach Helsabeck
Outdoor track practice will be on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 3:30 - 4:45 pm.
Lacrosse - Coach Downing
http://www.winnerslacrosse.org
Girls practices will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Boys will practice on Mondays and Fridays. Contact Coach Downing with questions (neal.downing@dc.gov)
Softball - Coach Spann
Softball practice for the week of April 7th will be:
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 3:30 - 5:00 pm
Girls Soccer - Coach Ngwa
Terence.ngwa@dc.gov or dealgirlssoccer@gmail.com.
Baseball - Coach Monaco & Coach Downing
The Deal baseball teams will practice Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday of this week.
DC Scores Boys and Girls Soccer
Practice this week on Monday and Wednesday from 3:30 - 4:30 pm with games on Friday. Be on the field by 3:30 ready to play!
Spring Sports Coaches
Ultimate Frisbee - Ms. Kouri & Mr. Martini
Girls Soccer - Mr. Ngwa, Ms. Rosenthal
Outdoor Track - Mr. Turner, Mr. Downing, & Mr. Helsabeck
Lacrosse - Mr. Downing
Softball - Ms. Spann
Baseball - Mr. Monaco
Student-athletes with later start times for practice are required to be in study hall until practice starts. With permission, students may work with other teachers as needed. Students must be under adult supervision at all times.
Please ensure that your athlete has sufficient food for snacks or meals; individual teams may make arrangements for their students. Students are not allowed to leave school to travel for food in the neighborhood, nor are they allowed to ask others to do so.
Please speak with your child's coach if you have questions about any of these procedures.
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The Wizard of OZ!
PERFORMANCE DATES
May 8th, 9th and 10th
This Week's Rehearsal Schedule
Monday 4/7 MUSIC
3:15 - 3:45 The Winkies
3:45 - 4:15 Emerald City Chorus/Ozians
4:15 - 4:45 All Munchkins
SCENE WORK 4:45 - 7:15 Scenes 2, 5, 6, 7 Dorothy, Wizard of Oz, Scarecrow, Crows, Tin Man, Apple Trees, Wicked Witch, Lion Tuesday 4/8 SCENE WORK 3:15 - 6:45 Scenes 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14 Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man, Lion, Doorman, Witch, Guard, Wizard of Oz, Flying Monkeys, Auntie Em, Winkie Leader, Glinda STAGING 6:45 - 7:45 "If I Were the King . . . " Lion, Dorothy, Tin Man, Scarecrow Wednesday 4/9 DANCE 3:15 - 5:30 Emerald City Chorus, Ozians, Dorothy, Tin Man, Lion, Scarecrow, All Munchkins RUN 6:30 - 7:30 "If I Only Had A . . ." Scarecrow, Lion, Tin Man, Dorothy Thursday 4/10 SCENE WORK 3:15 - 4:30 Scenes 12, 15 Dorothy, Auntie Em, Uncle Henry, Wizard of Oz, Scarecrow, Lion, Tin Man RUN 4:30 - 5:30 "Ding Dong . . . " with music All Munchkins, Glinda, Dorothy, Witch STAGING 5:30 - 6:00 Optimistic Voices Friday 4/11 DANCE 3:15 - 5:15 Winkies, Dorothy, Tin Man, Lion, Scarecrow 5:15 - 6:15 Jitterbugs Dance Troupe, Dorothy, Lion, Tin Man, Witch, Scarecrow
Questions or Concerns? Email Director Jill Roos jill.roos@gmail.com
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This Week at Deal...
Exciting details will be revealed during a short meeting this Monday at 3:30 pm in W206 for a city-wide speech and drama tournament/festival to be held in late May. If you have a favorite story to tell, like to talk about current events, can think quickly on your feet, or want to work with a friend to bring a dramatic or funny tale to life then stop by! It's a first of its kind event in the city. Come be on the cutting edge of 'the next great thing'!
Monday: The After School Basketball Club
The After School Outdoor Basketball Club will meet on Monday, April 7th at 3:30 pm behind the school on the court next to the "cottage." In the event of rain, we will meet with Mr. Namian in Room E-204.
Monday: Ultimate Frisbee
It's not too late to join ultimate frisbee to learn new skills and take part in the spirit of the game. Practices are on Mondays from 3:30 - 4:30 pm but we will meet in Mr. Martini's room (C130) to take attendance before heading outside. Be sure to bring your completed forms to Ms. Kouri, Mr. Martini, or Ms. Reynolds and we'll see you on the fields!
Wednesday: Art From The Heart Club
Our final meeting will be this Wednesday at 3:30 pm in C205 to finish our printing project. See you there!
Thursday: 7th/8th Model UN Meeting
There will be a 7th/8th Grade Model UN meeting on Thursday, April 10th in W304 from 3:30 - 4:00 pm to address position papers, position paper deadlines, the spring conference, and New York. Students who wish to stay and work on their position paper after 4:00 pm are free to stay until 4:30 pm to use the space and computers and receive feedback.
Thursday: Family Fitness Night
Join us from 6 - 7:30 pm for a night of fun and fitness in the Deal gymnasium.
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Eighth Grade Corner
New: 8th Grade Health Test
All 8th grade DCPS students will take a Health test this year on April 9th. The attached letter was sent home with students for informational purposes with an understanding that "participation in the age-appropriate questions regarding sexual health is optional." Parents who wish their student to opt out of answering the sexual health questions please return the signed letter to Ms. McFarland. Health Test Opt Out Letter
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8th grade students planning to attend Wilson High school please click on the following link for
High School Common Application Schedule:
May 1st: Deadline to claim your seat by turning in your enrollment forms. If you need a transcript to send to a private school, please provide Ms. McFarland an addressed and stamped envelope to use to mail your transcript.
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Staff information ...
New: VAL-ED 360 Survey
In order for the results of the VAL-ED 360 survey (Principal review) to be valid, at least 50 percent of the teaching staff needs to participate. If you have done so already (20 percent have), then thanks. If not, we need you to find the form and go online with your access codes. No copies were made to protect anonymity, so if the form is missing we will be unable to help.
Tuesday: Team Leaders
Team leaders will meet at 3:30 pm.
Tuesday: ELA Academic Leadership Team
The ELA ALT will meet in at 3:30 pm.
New: Change in District PD Schedule
Please note that May's District Professional Development Day has been moved from May 9th. The May PD will now be held on May 2nd.
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(all activities begin at 7:45 am unless otherwise stated)
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Tuesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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All School Chorus
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Percussion Ensemble
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String Chamber Ensemble
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Percussion Ensemble
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String Chamber Ensemble
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Jazz Band
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Symphonic Band
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Jazz Band
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Symphonic Band
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Peer Mediators Meeting 8:00 am
RM C116
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6th Grade Concert Band
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6th Grade Concert Band
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Music Workshop
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Alexandria Library E205
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Art from the Heart
C205
| Robotics/Investment
Team
E207
| Cheerleading practice - gym
| GeoPlunge
E105
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New to Deal Transition Workshop
| Chinese tutoring |
Cheerleading practice - gym
| Cooking Club Group B CG03
| Swim Team Practice to 5:30 pm
| Team Santiago study hall C130 |
Team London study hall
E104
| The Big Deal Acappella
Choir
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Investment Team E207
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Photography Club
W204
| Music Workshop
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GSA club
N116 or
W305
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Team Babylon tutoring
W207
| TAGS DC
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Literary Magazine club CG07
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History club
W304
| Vinyl club
C203
| Speech Club
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Board Games
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Debate Team
W206
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Art From the Heart C205
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French tutoring
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| Chess Club
Cafeteria
| Jiu Jitsu
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| Model Un
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Science Olympiad Team W200
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Meditation Club C213
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Digital Recording Club
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| DIY club
E105
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C217
| Outdoor Basketball Club
Cottage |
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Community Information
(Items in this section are not sponsored by Deal)
Summer Program Middle School Girls at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center - July 2014
NASA is sponsoring a summer program for middle school girls, July 14-18, 2014, at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC). SISTER (Summer Institute in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Research) will introduce the students to non-traditional career roles for women and increase their awareness of the educational preparation and job opportunities. The objectives will be met by exposing them to "hands-on" activities, bonding and interaction with current students and professionals in these roles, and fostering a learning environment with scientific and mathematic enrichment.
Visit the website http://education.gsfc.nasa.gov/sister/index.html for more information and contact resources.
Additional program information includes:
The SISTER program is designed to increase awareness of and provide an opportunity for female middle school students to be exposed to and explore nontraditional career fields with GSFC women engineers, mathematicians, scientists, technicians and researchers. The objectives of the program include introducing young women to a technical working environment; acquainting students with GSFC missions; providing an awareness of educational programs and internships available during high school, undergraduate and graduate study; providing observations and experiences with real hands-on projects researched and developed by women at GSFC. The SISTER program components include such activities as women scientist, engineers, technicians, researchers, and mathematicians as mentors; women speakers in various fields at GSFC; women entrepreneur role models; multicultural experiences; a tour of facilities; building and launching rockets; hands-on science experiments; and written communication experiences; and interpersonal and human relations skills building.
Spring Tennis for Alice Deal Students at Lafayette
Tennis is a great sport you can play all your life with friends and family. If you want to learn how to play tennis or develop you tennis game with your friends at Deal, we have classes for teens at 5:30 on Monday through Thursday starting March 16 right. Check it out at www.LafayetteTennis.org . Classes are for beginners and advanced players. If you have questions you can call or text Paul Rosenbaum at 202 441-0925 or email to rosenbaumpaul@msn.com.
Asian American Lead Program is Recruiting
The program offers bi-weekly sessions during the school year, Monday through Saturday, and the summer months, Monday through Friday. The program is designed to provide comprehensive programming for our youth. Youth are incorporated into the program's design and decision-making, ensuring that they are empowered and invested in their program. Programming covers academic needs, leadership and team skill building, positive social engagement and healthy active lifestyles. Programming sessions include Youth Council, SAT prep, College prep, ESL, tutoring, peer process discussion groups, enrichment workshops (i.e., yoga, dance, cooking), and gender specific groups.
Right now, our recruitment is targeted specifically to Vietnamese American students.
Any student who you think would benefit from this program, please refer to:
-- My Nguyen
DC Program Coordinator AALEAD
Squash Team
Would you like to try the new cool sport in town? Dealsquash team is open for spring registrations!
Where - Chevy Chase Athletic Club, Barlow Building, Friendship Hts (opp Wholefoods)
Equipment - loaner equipment provided, need to wear non marking shoes.
Activities - we will have training days and play other MS teams in a friendly competitive league and work on fitness.
Financial assistance available
Contact Connie Barnes directly at conniesquash@gmail.com with any questions.
www.aussienicksquash.com
www.chevychaseathleticclub.com
Bancroft Elementary School Chess Program.
Bancroft is looking for middle school chess players to help 3rd-5th grade beginners. The program meets every Tuesday from 4:30 - 6:00 pm at Bancroft Elementary.
Interested students may contact Devon Bartlett at devonbartlett@yahoo.com
or 202-288-0009.
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