Student & parent information (In this section will go the latest news and announcements - items that are new for the week are bolded in red. As there are many activities going on, read this section carefully. Some items will be highlighted above in the Principal's Message) Hemlock Field Trip - 6th Grade Teams All 6th grade students will participate in our 12th annual community-building outdoor educational enrichment activity at Hemlock Overlook Center in Clifton, Virginia this month. At Hemlock, students participate in physical activities designed to help them form relationships with their peers and teachers. Through these activities, students get to know each other better and gain trust in each other.
On the day of the activity, students should wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing that they won't mind getting dirty and sneakers or footwear that is appropriate for a day in the woods. Students are also encouraged to bring a poncho or raincoat in case of rain. Flip flops, sandals, large earrings, long necklaces, and accessories will not be allowed. Students should pack a lunch with a couple of bottles of water.
On the day of their trip, students should arrive to school by 8:00 am so that our buses can leave on time. Students will return to Deal by 6:30 pm.
* Monday, September 15 - Istanbul (dealteamistanbul@gmail.com)
* Tuesday, September 16 - Baku (dealbaku@gmail.com)
* Wednesday, September 17 - Shanghai (dealshanghai@gmail.com)
* Thursday, September 18 - Seoul (deal.team.seoul@gmail.com)
Students will be given the permission slip for the trip on the first day of school. If you have any questions, please contact your child's team.
6th grade Parent Workshops
On September 3 and 4 (6:30 - 8:00 pm both evenings), Deal will offer parent workshops for 6th grade parents. The schedule will be repeated each night, so you do not need to come to both. Topics will be announced soon, but typically include how to communicate with your team, special education at Deal, the IB Middle Years Program, and how grading works at the middle school. You won't want to miss this! 7th and 8th grade New To Deal Parent Workshops On September 3 at 6:30pm (the same time as the 6th grade parent workshops above) Deal administrators will meet with parents of new 7th and 8th grade students. This will be an informal meeting to answer questions and provide needed information. No need to sign up - just come to the school (parking will be tight) and follow the signs. Welcome Team Seoul
Mr. Martini, Ms. Quinn, Ms. Azimi, Ms. Culp, and Ms. Jackson were delighted to meet our Team Seoul students on Friday at the 6th Grade Orientation! If you would like to contact our team, please email us at deal.team.seoul@gmail.com.
Attention all 6th and 8th Grade Students!
- An important message from your art teachers -
All 6th Grade Students:
You will have art for one quarter at some point during the academic year. Please keep in mind when shopping for school supplies that all 6th Grade students should purchase a blank bound sketchbook. The book should have 50 pages and be 8.5 x 11 inches. Please try to purchase a book that is either spiral bound or hard bound - glued edges similar to a pad will fall apart. You should be able to find this type of book at any stationary store, school supply store, school supply aisle in a pharmacy or grocery store, etc. Please bring the book to the first day of class along with a pencil.
All 8th Grade Students:
All 8th Grade students have art either 1st or 2nd semester. Deal purchased required IB sketchbooks for all 8th Grade Students. There is a $10 fee for the sketchbook which you can give to your art teacher during class. Checks should be made out to Alice Deal Middle School. Please bring your $10 and a pencil to the first day of class.
We are looking forward to seeing you!
Composting & Recycling Starts Day 1!
Beginning already the first day of school we will collect compostable and recyclable materials during lunch. Students: help make Deal as green as possible by sorting your waste.
Compost: all food waste and anything made from paper (napkins, cardboard, trays, etc.)
Recycle: EMPTY plastic bottles and containers, cans, milk cartons, juice/milk boxes, foil pouches (Capri Sun, applesauce, etc.)
Edline
Deal teachers use an online system called to share class information and grades with students and parents. Returning Edline users: your usernames and passwords remain the same. New-to-Deal students will receive account information the first (7th/8th grade) or second (6th grade) week of school. Homework for classes will be posted to Edline beginning August 31 and the first progress reports will be uploaded before school opens on September 8. Questions? Email DealEdline@gmail.com
Period 8
Deal's after-school blended-learning classes are back! The fall session of Period 8 will be open to Deal 7th & 8th grade students. Course offerings and registration information will be announced in next week's bulletin - stay tuned!
Speech and Debate Team
Welcome back to another great season of speaking and arguing! Last year the Deal speech and debate team was the TOP middle school debate team in DCPS and ranked 22nd nationwide!
If you are new to Deal or thinking about joining the speech or debate team now is the time to get involved. In order to make sure that everyone--experienced and inexperienced folks--have an understanding of what our year looks like and what it means to be involved in either speech or debate activities we will be offering three information sessions open to ALL students! Students will learn what representing Deal on the speech and debate team entails, find out from last year's team members 'what it's really like,' and pick up the necessary paperwork for participation. All information sessions will be held in W206 from 3:30 - 4:15 p.m.
Information Session Dates:
8th Graders - August 27, 2014 (This Wednesday)
7th Graders - September 2, 2014 (Tuesday after Labor Day)
6th Graders - September 9, 2014
All-Comers ("I couldn't make it on the day my grade met") - September 12, 2014
Our first competitive opportunity in speech and debate events are in early October! The team is looking forward to ALL interested folks getting involved!
Speech and Debate Team Parents
Mark your calendars now! You won't want to miss it! We will be holding a face-to-face meeting of all parents whose children are a part of the Deal speech and debate team on September 30, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. in room W206.
Deal Spanish Theatre Club!
Attention all Spanish students (or really any interested student): This year is the inaugural year for the Alice Deal Spanish Theatre Club! Join and practice your Spanish by reading, rehearsing and performing a play entirely in Spanish! We will read several works and explore the cultures and societies of various Spanish-speaking countries through the theatre. We will also be traveling to the Gala Hispanic Theatre to learn from professionals! The Deal Spanish Theatre Club will meet on Wednesdays from 3:30-4:30 beginning on September 10th. Location is TBD. If interested, please send Maestra Henderson an email at anna.henderson@dc.gov.
Yearbook Pictures
Have pictures you want in the yearbook?
I need YOUR pictures! Please send your first day photos, trips, events, ANYTHING and EVERYTHING Deal related to:
dealyearbook@gmail.com
Cafeteria Pay Pal Kiosks Machines are Temporarily Out of Service
If you would like to add money to a student account in the meantime; there are 3 other options that can be used.
1. By paying with cash at the cafeteria BEFORE or AFTER lunch service.
2. By paying with a credit or debit card at www.mylunchmoney.com, an online prepayment service.
3. By sending check or money order made payable to D.C. Treasurer to the following address:
DCPS Office of Food and Nutrition Services
1200 First Street NE, 11th Floor
Washington, DC 20002
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