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...
Washington is a city deeply connected to the idea of public service, and we commemorate Memorial Day in a way that is uniquely our own. Most of us were out and about this weekend, and may have shared time together at Arlington Cemetery, at the concert on the Mall, or even while observing Rolling Thunder. This time for reflection is much appreciated by the staff at Deal, and we are back tomorrow further refreshed.
In many quarters, this weekend means summer is here. Our students will have to wait just a bit longer to experience what a vacation means, but the rest of the trappings of the season are here. I reiterated a few weeks ago the need to ensure students are complying with the dress code (it is warm, these days). Some recent conversations lead me to address this a bit more in depth.
Last week, a group of young women from 8th grade met with me to discuss their concerns about the enforcement of the dress code at Deal. We had a great discussion. There was a strong belief on the part of the students (and others who were not there) that the dress code plays a role in the 'shaming' of young women for how they dress. Of great concern was how a student was "dress-coded," i.e., called to task for their particular outfit. The students recognized that there needs to be some form of dress code - and that reasonable people may disagree on what that should be.
I was moved by the conversation. Enforcing a rule as unpopular with students as a dress code is not what most teachers wake up looking forward to each day. Parents purchase for their boys and girls what is generally available and, frankly, currently in style. Students are not necessarily trying to "get away" with a certain outfit, but do want there to be a just enforcement of a rule.
It was important to hear that the language of enforcement of the dress code was seen not as one of compliance with a rule but as of minimizing attraction. In rewriting the dress code over the last few years, we have worked to eliminate gender-specific terms and create a more equitable balance between boys and girls. Whereas the rule was put in place to ensure a professional (student) work place, the students don't feel that this is the point of emphasis when they are being "coded."
At the end of the meeting, I proposed to convene a group of students to help support a review of the dress code (this is actually called for in the enabling legislation) before the end of the school year. The student perception on how they were being addressed by some led me to share our discussion with the staff at that day's faculty meeting. Above all, we seek to have a safe and peaceful environment - both following rules and enforcing them should encourage this.
At the heart of the matter is that there are rules that we use to establish the tone in our school - and some rules are more popular than others. Students need to comply with the dress code, a code which hasn't changed in substance in several years, at the risk of a consequence. The explicit consequence is for a student to correct the situation, or to have a parent provided some clothes to correct it. We can usually take care of this in house. We do need to have parental support on this and other rules; it doesn't mean that you yourself have to agree with it, just that this is part and parcel of being part of this academic community.
As I have said a number of times in recent bulletins - student activism is a good thing and is the natural outgrowth of an educated population. We are proud of our student Vikings - especially when they challenge us!
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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Deal Moms Update
The recently announced Deal Moms Cocktail Party is filled up and is no longer accepting RSVPs. For those of you who RSVP'd to the party last week, please secure your spot by sending your check, made out to Deal PTA for $25, to Anita Seline, 4329 Warren Street, NW Washington DC 20016.
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Week of
May 26
Bell Schedule
Monday - No School
(Memorial Day)
Wednesday - Bell I
Thursday - Pause
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Upcoming Dates
May 26
Memorial Day
No school for students
May 27
Team Leaders, 3:30 pm
6th Grade NPG Field Trip
7th Grade Science Field Trip
May 28
6th Grade NPG Field Trip
7th Grade Science Field Trip
8th Grade Civil Rights Trip
May 29
Battle of the Bands
6th Grade NPG Field Trip
7th Grade Science Field Trip
8th Grad Civil Rights Trip
May 30
6th Grade NPG Field Trip
7th Grade Science Field Trip
8th Grade Civil Rights Trip
May 31
Saturday Detention 9-12 am
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
PIA 5 - 8th grade Algebra
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
PIA 5 - ELA
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 Alice Deal PTA is Building Community
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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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Feeder School Math Assessment Schedule
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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Student & parent information
New: National Junior Honor Society
The Alice Deal 2013-2014 National Junior Honor Society inductees will be announced on Tuesday, May 27th. The induction program will be held on Monday, June 2nd at 10:00 am. We hope the families of the inductees will join us for this momentous occasion.
New: 8th Grade Humanities Field Trip
Our Civil War to Civil Rights field trip is this week!
Team Geneva - Wednesday, May 28th
Team Kiev - Thursday, May 29th
Team Toronto - Friday, May 30th
Students must arrive by 8:45 am and report to their first period class. Buses will depart at 9:00 am and return by 3:15 pm. Students will travel to three sites: Cedar Hill (the home of Frederick Douglass), the African-American Civil War Memorial and Museum, and the Mary McLeod Bethune House.
Students should wear their class t-shirt and must bring a bagged lunch, a pencil, and something to write on (a clipboard). There will be an assignment to complete for history class which is due the day after the field trip. If you are interested in chaperoning please contact your child's 8th grade Humanities teacher.
New: Partnership Programs with 8th grade Humanities
Thank you to the students and parents who came to the 8th grade Humanities National Portrait Gallery reception on Thursday. We have another wonderful opportunity THIS Wednesday, May 28th, at the Smithsonian American Art Museum. Students will share their creative writing at our "Creating Our Stories" reception from 6:30 - 8:00 pm. We hope to see you there! The museum is located at 8th and G Streets NW, next to the Gallery Place-Chinatown Metro stop.
New: World Language Film Festival
The World Languages Department in collaboration with the media center of Alice Deal present the third annual World Languages Film Festival. The Festival will take place from May 27-30. During the entire week, our students will enjoy excellent movies shot and produced in Chinese, French, and Spanish-speaking countries. The titles of the movies will be communicated during morning and afternoon announcements everyday.The movies will be screened everyday starting at 3:30 PM in the library.
Students staying after school to watch the movies are required to have parental permission. Address all questions or concerns to terence.ngwa@dc.gov.
New: Books for Deal Gives Back!
Seņora Cadavid's homeroom is collecting children's books to donate to Nalle Elementary School, a school in Southeast DC, where we will visit for Deal Gives Back. Our goal is to promote reading by donating at least 100 books to their school library. We need your help! If you have any books that you enjoyed in elementary school, please bring them to Seņora Cadavid's room by June 4th.
New: Wilson Choir
The Wilson High School choir will be in concert during 2nd period on Friday, May 30. All students who are in the Deal choir are invited to attend. Teachers who would like to bring their 2nd period class should contact Ms. Neal by Wednesday.
New: Viking Ship Store Open June 3 Get ready for the Deal Gives Back (June 4) by purchasing your Deal gear on Wednesday, June 3rd during every lunch period! For sale are comfy Deal zip-up hoodies, handsome Deal IB Viking t-shirts, a newly designed car magnet and gym bags, and our popular pajama pants. Check the website for prices (search: Viking Ship). Cash or check to Deal PTA accepted. 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! 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
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!
Track Uniforms All track runners should return their washed track uniforms to Coach Downing as soon as possible.
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. 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 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 370 followers - remember that Mr. Albright has promised to cook dinner for the lucky millionth follower!)
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Baseball - Coach Monaco & Coach Downing
Tuesday - Deal vs Stuart Hobson 4pm @ Deal (Semi-Finals)
Wednesday - Deal 8th vs Bullis 8th 2:30pm @ Deal
Wednesday - Deal 6th/7th vs Bullis 7th 2:30pm @ Bullis
Thursday - DCIAA Baseball Championship 4pm Site TBA
Softball - Coach Spann
DCIAA City Softball Championship
The Lady Vikings will continue playing the DCIAA Softball Championship game at 4pm on Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at the National Baseball Academy. Walker-Jones leads Deal by the score of 13-8.
All softball gray pants and softball gloves must be submitted to Coach Spann by Thursday, May 29, 2014. I would like to thank the softball team members and Coach Parker & Coach Murray for all of their hard work.
DC Scores Boys and Girls Soccer
Practice this week on 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...
Tuesday: Softball Championship
The Lady Vikings will continue playing the DCIAA City Softball Championship at 4:00 pm at the Nationals Baseball Academy. Good luck!
Wednesday: Team Santiago Study Hall
Mr. Martini, Ms. Nakamura, and Ms. Jackson will be available to provide academic support to all Team Santiago students every Wednesday from 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm in Room C130. Please feel free to come for help or simply for a quiet place to work.
Thursday: TAGS Trip to National Geographic
The TAGS DC club will meet after school on Thursday, May 29 to finalize our Fort Reno map and presentation. After school on Friday, May 30 we will be traveling to National Geographic to present our project! We will depart Deal at 3:30pm and return to Deal at 6:15pm. Be sure to bring $6 for metro fare and your DCOne or SmartTrip card.
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Eighth Grade Corner
8th Grade Dance Volunteers
Deal's 8th Grade Dance is Friday, June 13th. We're using VolunteerSpot to organize our upcoming activity.
Please sign up for Alice Deal MS 8th Grade Dance - here's how it works in 3 easy steps:
1. Click this link to go to our invitation page on VolunteerSpot: http://vols.pt/y6jDFL 2. Enter your email address: (You will NOT need to register an account on VolunteerSpot) 3. Sign up! Choose your spots - VolunteerSpot will send you an automated confirmation and reminders.
Note: VolunteerSpot does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, please contact me and I can sign you up manually. Thank you.
Maria Emanuel 8th Grade Dance Parent Volunteer Coordinator
Summer Bridge for Rising 9th Grade Jump start 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 |
Staff information ...
New: Field Trips this Week
There are many trips this week; please check attendance carefully.
New: Edline Update
Gradebook data will be uploaded after midnight on Monday (a day later than usual) due to the long weekend.
Tuesday: Team Leaders
Team leaders will meet in the conference room at 3:30
Tuesday: ELA ALT
All staff are invited to join the ELA Academic Leadership Team as we continue planning for next year
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 27--8th grade teachers' planning periods (2, 3, 4)
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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
RM C116
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6th Grade Concert Band
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6th Grade Concert Band
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(all activities begin at 3:30 pm unless otherwise stated)
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Music Workshop
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Investment Team E207 |
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
| 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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Student Council meeting
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GSA club
N116 or
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Team Babylon tutoring
W207
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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
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Science Olympiad Team W200
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Digital Recording Club
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| After School String workshop |
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| Illustrator's Club C224
| DIY club
E105
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Artist Journaling
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Community Information
(Items in this section are not sponsored by Deal) Summer Field Hockey Opportunity Summer Field Hockey Opportunity for rising 8th graders who played on the Deal KOA Field Hockey Team. Brookewood School and Wilson High School are hosting two FREE field hockey play days at Wilson HS on Saturday, July 12 and Saturday, July 19, from 9:30 - 11:30 am. The emphasis will be on scrimmaging, not drills. Come out and shake off those cobwebs - the hockey season is right around the corner! If you are interested, please email Sarah Whitener, Head Coach at Wilson, at mdwhitener@aol.com, or call at 202-841-0499. Deal Squash Team Deal Squash Team is up and running at the home of Deal Squash at Chevy Chase Athletic Club. Like to try Squash over summer and try and make the Deal squash team for the Fall? Chevy Chase Athletic Club is holding camps throughout summer Here are the details aussienicksquash.com Financial assistance available contact Coach Connie for more information conniesquash@gmail.com
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. Please see the attached application for more information. Summer Enrichment Application.
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
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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