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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... What a wonderful weekend to be outside and getting re-energized. Our students are definitely getting outside - the 8th grade is just back from Gettysburg on their annual journey to this signature American place, our musicians are heading to Hershey on Friday, the 7th grade is traveling to stream valleys in Montgomery County for water sampling next week, and the 6th grade is off to the National Portrait Gallery - experiential learning at its best. Speaking of the 8th grade, I received an email immediately upon their return from Gettysburg from one of the official guides. She wrote:
You should be extremely proud of your 8th grade students that were on my bus at Gettysburg! I was their Licensed Guide. I was so impressed by their behavior and eagerness to learn what happened on this sacred battleground. We stopped in the National Cemetery first. I was so moved by the ceremony of one of the students reading Lincoln's Gettysburg Address within 25 yards of the actual site and another student placing flowers at the Soldiers National Monument to remember the 3,512 soldiers who gave their lives for the country buried here!
These unsolicited comments (which come more often than one would expect) always remind me why it is a pleasure to work with your children. That trip was led by our troika of 8th grade Humanities teachers - Ms. Mostoller, Ms. Simpson-Wayne, and Ms. Trenkle. Their commitment to US History is remarkable and powerful for our students. The Gettysburg trip, for example, was recently expanded at their initiative to include all 8th grade students because the teachers felt it was a meaningful, accessible site that everyone should experience.
There is much stirring in our curricular work at Deal. In preparation for the implementation of what is, in essence, a new, more rigorous IB Middle Years Program, the teachers at Deal have been receiving extensive professional development in MYP assessment practices. Many have also been sent to subject training (and others will follow this summer). I will be addressing what is called the "Next Chapter" in the MYP over the next few bulletins and over the summer, but we are excited as a staff for this next stage. The changes will be rolled out over a couple of years, but will start with the 6th grade next year and grow from there.
While the IB MYP is our overall framework, each of our subjects has a curriculum that teachers work on - both a DCPS (or Common Core) set of standards and IB objectives. Our English team has been working for a couple of months on an intense study of their curriculum. The work, still in progress, is exciting: everything is being evaluated to make sure that we provide the strongest instruction for your children.
One thing that has been made apparent through these multiple efforts is that we need to provide more information about assessments (current and planned), course sequences, how rubrics work, and much more. Look for these documents to be developed and shared widely between now and mid-summer.
Enjoy the beautiful week ahead of us, and especially the rest of today!
James Albright
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Register Now!
All students must be registered for the 2014-2015 school year by June 20th.
Current 5th, 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 forms and proof of residency to the high school they will attend.
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Week of
May 19
Bell Schedule
Monday - Bell I
Wednesday - Bell I
Thursday - Viking Time
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Upcoming Dates
May 21
7th Grade Utopia Night, 5:30 pm
PTA Meeting, 6:30 pm
May 22
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
Memorial Day
No school for students
May 27
Team Leaders, 3:30 pm
7th Grade Science Field Trip
May 28
7th Grade Science Field Trip
8th Grade Civil Rights 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
June 1
Ultimate Frisbee Tournament
June 2
NJHS Ceremony, 10 am
Feeder School Math Makeups
June 3
SCAC, 7:30 am
June 4
Deal Gives Back
June 5
Faculty Meeting
June 6
LSAT, 7:30 am
June 7
Saturday Detention, 9 - 12 noon
June 9
PIA 5 - ELA
June 10
PIA 5 - ELA
8th Grade Locker Clean Up
Team Leaders, 3:30 pm
June 11
8th Grade Book Collection
7th Grade Locker Clean Up
June 12
PIA 5 - Math
8th Grade King's Dominion Trip
7th Grade Book Collection
June 13
Deal Day
8th Grade Dance
June 16
6th Grade Birthday Party, 3:00
6th Grade Locker Clean Up
June 17
8th Grade Promotion
6th Grade Book Collection
7th Grade King's Dominion Trip
June 18
6th Grade to Cameron Run
June 19
Talent Show
Faculty Meeting, 3:30 pm
June 20
Last Day for Students
June 23
Last Day for Teachers
June 30
First Day of Summer School
Summer Bridge Begins
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The Deal Moms Want You!
It's that time of year again - time for The Deal Moms' Party - also known as "The Mamas and the Tapas" !!!
Did you miss the Deal Auction this year? Or were you just unable to find the sign up sheet for the party? We are opening the party up to another 15 people - sign up with some friends, or sign up on your own and plan to meet some new friends. Toast another successful year at Deal Middle School with some delicious drinks and tapas created by your host committee. Please RSVP and send $25 payment, with check made out to Alice Deal PTA to: Anita Seline, 4329 Warren St., NW Washington DC 20016
We look forward to seeing you!
Amy Murphy
Lisa Oakley
Lisa Jensen
Kristi Teems
Kelsey Bzdek
Maria Petaros
Marissa Jacobson
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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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Media Center News
The Deal Library will be closed this Thursday, May 22nd, for the faculty meeting.
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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Feeder School Math Assessment Schedule
The Deal Counselors will be visiting our feeder schools to administer the Deal Math Assessment. The schedule for our visits is as follows:
Bancroft ES
Tuesday, May 20th
Murch ES
Thursday, May 22nd
Lafayette ES
Wednesday, May 21st
Non-feeder schools are scheduled for May 28th at 4:00 pm.
Make-up for feeder and non-feeder schools are scheduled for June 2nd at 4:00 pm.
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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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DCPS Stakeholder Survey
Parent or Guardian,
DC Public Schools wants to know what you think about Alice Deal Middle School. Please complete the survey that we sent home last week to give us your feedback and influence what happens at Deal. It should take about 10-15 minutes to complete.
This survey is anonymous. Your response will be combined with those of other parents at Deal so that individual responses will not be reported. This survey is voluntary, be we hope you will answer as many questions as you can. If you have more than one child at Deal, please complete only one survey. If you have children at two or more DCPS schools, please fill out a separate survey for each school.
You can also complete the survey online. Go to DCPS Stakeholder Survey and use the 8-character access code that is located on the survey that you received. The survey must be completed by May 23, 2014. If you need an additional survey or access code please contact Ms. Baxter at roslyn.baxter@dc.gov.
If you have questions, please call toll free 1-855-490-9650 or email stakeholdersurveys@dc.gov.
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PTA Offices for 2014-2015
It's that time of year, as we draw closer to another successful school year. The Deal PTA Executive Board, although they have individual roles, collectively make decisions on behave of the Deal Parent Community in the best interest of the students and parents. The following offices of the 2014-2015 Deal PTA Executive Board are available for election. *denotes vacancy
President: Provide effective leadership to the executive board.
*Vice President Auction (Solicitation): Create and oversee a small committee to solicit items within 4 to 5 categories for the 2015 Auction/Party
*Vice President, School Musical Liaison: Parent Liaison to the Musical Director; coordinating the parent support
*Vice President of Sponsorship: Maintain and establish business community/donor relationships
*Vice President of Speakers for PTA Meetings: Invite Speakers to cover topics applicable to Middle School Parents and Students
*Vice President of Alumni Database creation: Create a database of alumni as a gift to the Alice Deal Middle School
Vice President of School Directory: Coordinate the 2014-2015 School Directory
*Vice President of Community Building: Maintain and execute events that unify the Deal parents and students of the seven feeder schools
*Treasurer: Assist in budget creation and management, write checks for school expenses, work closely with bookeeper
*Recording Secretary: Record the minutes at the minimum of four executive board and four general PTA meetings to be placed on the Deal Website
*Correspondence Secretary: Send out constant contact messages to the Deal Community; Assist in the management and updating of the Deal Website
*LSAT Representative (2): The Local School Advisory Team (LSAT) is a group of elected and appointed members that exist in every DCPS. The team consists of parents, teachers, non-instructional school staff, and a community member to advise the principal on matters that promote high expectations and high achievement for all students. The Local School Advisory Team was previously called the Local School Restructuring team (LSRT).
If you would like to be part of what makes Alice Deal Middle School successful, please send your brief biography to, dealpta@gmail.com as soon as possible. The elections will take place at the final General PTA Meeting, Wednesday, May 21, 2014, 6:30 - 8:30 P.M. If you should have questions, please send them to dealpta@gmail.com.
Your support means a great Deal!
Cathy House and Addy Schmitt, Co-PTA Presidents
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Student & parent information
New: Congratulations Ellida Parker
7th grade Babylonian student Ellida Parker won First Prize (Youth division) for the Larry Neal Short Story Competition for 2014, for her story "The Wanderers." This is an important and prestigious prize sponsored by the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, with $500 as prize. Great Job Ellida!
New: Spring Concert
The music department would like to congratulate all students who performed in our Spring Concert. Thank you for your hard work and we look forward to the performances at the Music in the Parks festival this Friday!
New: "Music in the Parks" Festival This Friday, May 23rd, the music department travels to the "Music in the Parks" festival in Hershey, PA. Students should report to the Deal Auditorium at 5:30 am on Friday wearing their performance polos and attire. New: Wizard of Oz DVDs for Sale! Now that another spectacular ADMS musical performance is in the books, it's time to place an order for a DVD of the show. For the low price of $12, you can revisit the production again and again. Please contact parent volunteer Kurt Fritts (kfritts@gmail.com, 202.834.6581) to order your copy today! New: Thank You from the ELL Department Thank you to all the teachers and students who helped us have a successful Access for ELLs test and Access 2.0 field test. The ELL team administered a total of 249 tests in one week! The ELL team would especially like to thank the administration, office staff, Ms. Redekopp, Ms. Allen, Mr. Ngadjui, Ms. Lerum, Ms. Rhoads, and Mr. Schloss for their contributions. New: Deal Book Review Deal Library will be publishing the inaugural issue of the Deal Book Review this June. Written by students, for students, edited by students! Student reviews (100-300 words, more review than summary) can be emailed to Daniel Chineme, student editor at DealBookReview@gmail.com New: Author Visit Award-winning author Kekla Magoon will visit Deal on May 20th. She will speak to all 6th graders and conduct a reader's theatre based on her book Camo Girl. Students in 7th & 8th grade who have read at least 2 books by Kekla Magoon will have a chance to have lunch with the author. See Ms. Redekopp for for details. New: Free Audio Books (all summer long!) Each week from now until August 13th, two free audiobooks will be available though http://www.audiobooksync.com. Each duo is a contemporary Young Adult novel paired with a more "classic" title (some may be appropriate for mature readers--check to make sure the title fits your reader). See or e-mail tasara.redekopp@dc.gov with any questions. Happy listening!
New: Track Uniforms All track runners should return their washed track uniforms to Coach Downing as soon as possible. New: 7th Grade IB Night 7th grade parents are invited to join us on Wednesday, May 21st at 5:30 pm to view the latest IB Design projects their children have been working on in English class. Your scholars have been working hard and are excited to share with you what they have produced. There will be light nibbles and information to educate you on what it means for you child to attend an International Baccalaureate school! New: 7th Grade Team Dubai, Babylon, or Mumbai Parents If you are a parent of a team Dubai, Babylon, or Mumbai student, please consider whether you can chaperone the Science field trip. We would greatly appreciate your help! - Dubai: May 28 (1 parent needed) - Babylon: May 29 (2 parents needed) - Mumbai: May 30 (2 parents needed)
New: Model UN New York Trip Meeting 6th, 7th, and 8th graders going to New York City with Model UN are asked to attend a meeting on Wednesday, May 21st from 3:30 - 4:00 in C103. This is a required meeting to prepare for our trip. Please plan to be there for the full half hour.
New: 8th Grade Students, Parents, and Community Members are Invited
- May 22nd will be our National Portrait Gallery Heritage and Identity reception. It will be at Alice Deal MS in the media center in the evening from 5:00 - 6:30 pm. Please come out and celebrate the culmination of our year long project.
- May 28th will be our Smithsonian American Art Museum reception at the Smithsonian American Art Museum. It will be held from 6:30-8pm. Student and family invitations were sent home with students last week. Join us in celebrating our writing partnership.
Exciting 7th Grade Science Field Trip:
During the week of May 27th - 30th, the 7th Grade Science Department will take your student on a field trip to Little Bennett's Creek Park in Clarksburg, Maryland. Students will receive their permission slips with additional details on Monday. Permission slips are due back to science teachers as soon as possible. On the trip, students will hike to one of five creeks, calculate the speed of water flow, and collect samples of aquatic invertebrates. We'll then meet back as a large group to see if there is a correlation between the speed of the water and the quantity and diversity of animals found there. We'll also enjoy a nice picnic lunch at the park's amphitheater. If you would like to chaperone the trip, we welcome you! Please contact Christine.Rhoads@dc.gov if you are interested in accompanying your child. Students will go on the field trip with their team (rain or shine) on the following dates: Tuesday, May 27th: Alexandria (Ms. Rhoads) Wednesday, May 28th: Dubai (Ms. Giron) Thursday, May 29th: Babylon (Ms. Schuettpelz) Friday, May 30th: Mumbai (Ms. D'Antonio)
Blessing Bags for the Homeless: Deal Gives Back
As part of our service-learning program, 6th grade homerooms will collect items to make Blessing Bags for the homeless - small packages of helpful items and personalized messages. Items will be collected up until the first week of June. These packages will be assembled and delivered by students on Deal Gives Back day (June 4th) during an outreach run with the National Coalition for the Homeless. |
Assorted nuts
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Travel Size hand sanitizer
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Chap stick/lip balm
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Bags of M&Ms
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Travel size toothpaste
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Toothbrushes (1 or 2 in a pack)
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Dried Fruit (Craisins/Raisins)
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Travel size tissues or wipes
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Fruit Snacks
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Granola Bars
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Ziploc baggies (quart or gallon)
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Travel size soaps and moisturizing lotions
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Band-Aids
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Travel size deodorant
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Granola Bars
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Small gift cards ($1-5 value) to major fast food or chain restaurants/ stores
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Small handwritten cards, notes, or pick-me-up messages!
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7th Grade Deal Gives Back Some of our seventh grade students will be doing our Deal Gives Back community service project at Ronald McDonald's houses in the DC area. The houses have asked that we prepare and bring grab and go bags to the houses. As such we are looking for the below items: - Non perishable food items in individual packaging: Soup, pudding packs, bottled water, peanut butter, applesauce, juice boxes, trail mix, or other similar items.- Activities for children and adults: Coloring books, sketch pads, activity, notebooks/journals, card games, or other similar items. We appreciate anything that you are able to donate. Please send items into your student's homeroom class. Thank you for your support!
Student Council Food Drive
Student Council is sponsoring our second annual Spring Food Drive. Please send in any non-perishable food items (canned goods, boxed foods such as pasta and cereal, jars of peanut butter) to your student's homeroom teacher. One in eight households in DC is struggling against hunger and spring is usually the time of year when food banks receive the fewest donations. Please help Student Council contribute to our community!
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 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 360 followers - remember that Mr. Albright has promised to cook dinner for the lucky millionth follower!)
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Baseball - Coach Monaco & Coach Downing
Baseball Schedule for the week:
Tuesday: Practice
Wednesday: Game Deal vs. Hardy @ Taft 4:00pm.
Friday: Deal vs. Lincoln @ Taft 4:00pm.
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
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This Week at Deal...
Monday: Chopped Competitions
Group B will have their competition on Monday, May 19th. Teams will be formed at 3:15 and mystery ingredients will be revealed at 3:30. We can't wait to see what Group B cooks up! The final Chopped Competition will take place on Saturday, June 7th.
Monday: The After School Basketball Club
The After School Outdoor Basketball Club will meet on Monday, May 19th 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: Art Journaling
The Art Journaling club will hold its last meeting of the year on Monday in room C217.
Tuesday: 6th Grade Deal Intramural Basketball League
The 6th grade Intramural Basketball league will meet on Tuesday from 3:30 - 5:00 pm in the gym. Please be dressed and ready to play at 3:30 pm.
Wednesday: 7th & 8th Grade Deal Intramural Basketball League
The 7th and 8th grade Intramural Basketball league will meet on Wednesday from 3:30 - 5:00pm in the gym. Please be dressed and ready to play at 3:30pm.
Wednesday: 7th Grade IB Night (Creating Utopias)
All 7th graders will be sharing their finished design projects associated with the current unit in the Cafeteria from 5:30 until 6:30.
Wednesday: PTA Meeting
This final PTA meeting of the year will be held in the media center, starting at 6:30. Join us in electing the new board and approving next year's budget.
Thursday: National Portrait Gallery Reception
Join the NPG Education Staff and Deal 8th graders for the Heritage and Identify Procect's culminating reception. The event runs from 5 - 6:30 in the media center.
Friday: Hershey Park "Music in the Parks" Trip
Students performing in our school ensembles will be traveling to Hershey, Pennsylvania to compete in multiple categories. Students must be at Deal no later than 5:30 am for departure!
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Eighth Grade Corner
Summer Bridge for Rising 9th Grade
Jumpstart your high school career by attending Summer Bridge. Summer Bridge will help make your transition to high school successful. Summer Bridge runs for five weeks, from June 30 - August 1. The program is free and open to all incoming 9th grade students. Use the link below to register and reserve a seat at your child's future school. DCPS Summer Bridge; Letter to Parents from Mr. Albright; Summer Bridge Flyer
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Staff information ...
Tuesday: ELA ALT Meeting
All ELA teachers are invited to join the ELA Academic Leadership Team to continue out discussion of the International Baccalaureate objectives and Common Core standards at 3:30 in Mr. Otterstatter's room.
Wednesday: PTA Meeting
Come join the PTA at 6:30 in the Media Center.
Thursday: Faculty Meeting
The faculty meeting will be held in the cafeteria at 3:30 pm.
New: DC Stars Instructions
Teachers are asked to review the attached instructions for accessing STARS on their computer. DCSTARS Instructions
New: May is National Mental Health Awareness Month!
This is a great time to highlight the importance of mental wellness and school-based mental health services to children's positive learning and development. Good mental health is critical to children's success in school and life. Research demonstrates that students who receive social-emotional and mental health support achieve better academically. School climate, classroom behavior, on-task learning, and students' sense of connectedness and well-being all improve as well. Mental health is not simply the absence of mental illness but also encompasses social, emotional, and behavioral health and the ability to cope with life's challenges. As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, members of the school-based mental health team will be available in the conference room offering informal information/ Q & A about various school-related mental health topics. Teachers are invited to attend according to the following schedule (refreshments will be provided!!):
Tuesday May 20--7th grade teachers' planning periods (2, 3, 6, 7)
Tuesday May 27--8th grade teachers' planning periods (2, 3, 4)
New: Union Elections
During the Faculty Meeting on May 29, we will have Union elections. Look for an email soon with ways to serve and committee descriptions. Please see Mrs. Mostoller, Ms. Kinzer, Ms. Lerum, Ms. Hailfinger, or Mr. Gueltig if you have any questions.
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(all activities begin at 7:45 am unless otherwise stated)
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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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
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6th Grade Concert Band
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Investment Team E207 |
Alexandria Library E205
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Art from the Heart
C205
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Team
E207
| Cheerleading practice - gym
| GeoPlunge
E105
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New to Deal Transition Workshop
| Meditation Club C213
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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
| African Drumming CG21
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Photography Club
W204
| Music Workshop
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GSA club
N116 or
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Team Babylon tutoring
W207
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History club
W304
| Vinyl club
C203
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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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Cafeteria
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Digital Recording Club
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Community Information
(Items in this section are not sponsored by Deal)
Field Hockey Camp for rising 8th grade girls who participated in the Deal KOA Field Hockey team this year!
Last summer, 16 Deal and Wilson players had a great time together at the first ever Wilson Field Hockey Camp, and this summer we expect that KOA Sports will provide an even better experience. The camp will be held at the Wilson stadium July 28-31st, from 5:00-7:00 pm. A limited number of Wilson and experienced Deal students will be able to attend the camp for free, so sign up early! Register at https://campscui.active.com/orgs and enter the promocode "WilsonFH". For Grade, enter "9" even if you are/have a rising 8th grader. If you have already registered and paid, you will be refunded. If you are interested in the camp but have no experience, please email Sarah Whitener at mdwhitener@aol.com. For all other questions, contact Koa Sports CEO Tony Korson at 301-213-8669 or at www.koasports.org.
Summer 2014 UCOnn application for rising Middle Schoolers
DC Public Schools is collaborating with the Neag Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development at the University of Connecticut to provide DCPS students a 4 week free summer enrichment learning opportunity for students entering 6th, 7th, or 8th grade in the 2014-15 school year.
Mark your calendars for Wilson ArtsFest 2014!
Wilson High School would like to invite all Deal Middle School families to its ArtsFest Open House on Thursday, May 22nd from 4 to 8pm. Admission is free! The Open House will feature visual art exhibits, as well as dance, musical and dramatic performances that showcase the talents of Wilson students and the excellent arts programming at Wilson High School. In addition, the whole family can participate in interactive art projects and games, shop at the student marketplace and sample delicious selections from our food vendors (no need to race home for dinner). Look for more details in the coming weeks, or e-mailwilsonartsfest@gmail.com with questions.
Lola's Laboratory Summer Camp
Lola's Laboratory, in partnership with The National Theatre, is offering a Reader's Theatre and Writing Camp at The National Theatre this summer for upcoming 4th - 8th grade students. Please read the attached flyer for more information: Lola's Lab Summer Camps
Summer Community Service/Leadership Opportunity
The Spark the Wave Organization is hosting WAVE Week 2014 once again this year. WAVE Week is a weeklong service leadership camp help in Philadelphia, PA and Washington, DC for students ages 12-17. For more information please visit the website at sparkthewave.org or contact Kathryn R. Oleksiak at katie@sparkthewave.org.
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.
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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