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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:
With Thanksgiving 2014 becoming a tasty memory in our past, we are now moving into three intense weeks in December. There are a number of activities to keep your eyes on before the Winter Break. Student mid-advisory reports will be coming out in a couple of weeks, there are some large field trips (8th grader Trolley Tour, 7th grade Natural History Museum), and our second round of Unit Assessments in English. Science Fair and National History Day (in 8th grade) continue as well over the next few weeks. The goal is to have rich instruction continue daily with all of this going on - and to let our students know that our goal is to challenge them with our best.
The school-focus of these weeks is tempered by some other great Deal events. We have held auditions for our latest Shakespeare Festival, schedule for the weekend of January 16. This will be the first time Deal students get to use the brand-new microphones purchases by the ADCA (nee PTA) from the proceeds of last year's Deal Auction. The first Deal Coffee House will take place fem 5 till 7 this Thursday, with many different types of acts on the stage. And next week will be the first concert of the season (new date: December 10) highlighting our choir and instrumental ensembles. Over the weekend we host another Scrabble tournament; if you have never seen one, it is especially exciting to watch. There will also be another debate competition on Thursday as well - our students are getting some excellent opportunities this year to practice their oratorical skills. Finally, we will participate in the Hour of Code next Monday, challenging as many students as possible to join our coders in the media center. Are your children in involved in one or more of these? If so, be sure to come out and watch them participate - you will always be glad that you did.
We are starting our registration for our winter session of Period 8 (see below). These classes have proven to be a successful addition to the world of Deal. We just completed a course called the Science of Happiness in which your middle school students participated in a college-level online class with the EdX program. The students who worked on this class were enrolled in the open course online and were supervised and supported by a Deal teacher. My guess is that there are many courses out there that are both appropriate and challenging for our students; this will be a rich area to continue to explore. This coming session we repeat our Forensic Science class. For this class, we team up with students at Kelly Miller Middle School to create virtual lab groups, with a culminating activity taking place at one or the other of the schools. This was a very popular class last year. If your child has never signed up for one of the Period 8 classes, this session starts at the beginning of January (we've stretched the season so that the schedules work for our students). If your child has already done a course, bring them back for another one! And, for the first time this year, Period 8 courses are open to 6th graders. Join in!
See you around the building!
James Albright
PS - Our appeal for the canned food drive paid off! Thank you to all who gave to their larger community. Our students brought in over 10,000 canned or non-perishable items as of Monday afternoon! These will be assembled by volunteers and delivered in the next week or so. Thank you for helping your children remember to bring in this food for someone else; it is surely and sorely needed.
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Alice Deal Community Association
Holiday Tree Sale
The Deal Holiday Tree Sales will happen the weekends of
December 6th - 7th and 13th - 14th from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
The sale is held at the school by the school's front doors; all
proceeds go to support Alice Deal students through the programs
of the Alice Deal Community Association (ADCA).
On sale will be a great selection of fresh cut trees in a variety of sizes.
Your choices will include fraser firs, balsam firs, and blue spruce from
5 feet to 10 feet tall. Wreaths, candle rings and garland are also available.
Cash, credit, and check are accepted. The earlier the better for best selection!
Jonathan McHugh
jmchughdc@gmail.com
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Week of December 1
Bell Schedule
Monday - Bell I
Wednesday - Bell 1
Thursday - Thursday Bell
Friday - No School for Students
Professional Day for Teachers
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Upcoming Dates
December 1
8th Grade I&S:Trolley Tour
Shakespeare Rehearsal, 3:30 - 5
December 2
Deal Open House 9 -12
8th Grade I&S:Trolley Tour
Team Leaders, 3:30 (all)
Shakespeare Rehearsal, 3:30 - 5
December 3
Buddy Day - Shepherd
8th Grade I&S:Trolley Tour
Deal@Hearst
Shakespeare Rehearsal, 3:30 - 5
December 4
8th Grade I&S Trolley Tour
New-to-Deal, 3:30 pm
Coffee House, 5 - 7 pm
December 5
Professional Development Day - No school for students
December 6
ADCA Holiday Greens Sale
Deal Scrabble Tournament
December 7
ADCA Holiday Greens Sale
December 8
Shakespeare Rehearsal, 3:30 - 5
8th Grade ELA Unit Assessment & 7th Grade Teams Buenos Aires and Kyoto
December 9
Buddy Day - Janney
Shakespeare Rehearsal, 3:30 - 5
8th Grade ELA Unit Assessment & 7th Grade Teams Buenos Aires and Kyoto
December 10
Shakespeare Rehearsal, 3:30 - 5
Advisory 2 Midpoint
6th Grade ELA Unit Assessment & 7th Grade Teams Athens and Brussels
Winter Concert, 6:30 pm
December 11
8th Grade I&S: After School Film
Shakespeare Rehearsal, 3:30 - 5
6th Grade ELA Unit Assessment & 7th Grade Teams Athens and Brussels
December 12
LSAT, 7:30 am
Brussels Breakfast
6th Gr Sp Humanities to Guapos
Shakespeare Rehearsal, 3:30 - 5
Staff Holiday Celebration
ELA Unit Assessments Make-ups
December 13
ADCA Holiday Greens Sale
Sat Detention 9 -12
December 14
ADCA Holiday Greens Sale
December 15
Shakespeare Rehearsal, 3:30 - 5
December 16
8th Grade I&S: Mock Hearings
Deal@Bancroft
December 17
Principal's Coffee 9 am
8th Grade I&S: Mock Hearings
Shakespeare Rehearsal, 3:30 pm
December 18
Faculty Meeting, 3:30 pm
Shakespeare Rehearsal, 3:30 - 5
December 19
Winter Assembly
Visting Deal, 10 am
7th Gr Sp Humanities to Guapos
Tm Kyoto Breakfast
Shakespeare Rehearsal, 3:30 pm
December 22 - January 2
Winter Break - No school for teachers and students
January 5
Shakespeare Rehearsal, 3:30 pm
January 6
Shakespeare Rehearsal, 3:30 pm
January 7
Shakespeare Rehearsal, 3:30 pm
January 8
Deal School Spelling Bee
New to Deal, 3:30 pm
Shakespeare Rehearsal, 3:30 pm
January 9
LSAT, 7:30 am
Shakespeare Rehearsal, 3:30 pm
January 10
Saturday Detention, 9 am - noon
Shakespeare Rehearsal
9 am - 3 pm
January 11
Shakespeare Rehearsal
9 am - 3 pm
January 12
Shakespeare Rehearsal
3:30 - 7:15 pm
January 13
Team Leaders, 3:30 (all)
Shakespeare Rehearsal
3:30 - 7:15 pm
January 14
PTA Meeting, 6:30 pm
Shakespeare Rehearsal
3:30 - 7:15 pm
January 15
Shakespeare Rehearsal
3:30 - 7:15 pm
January 16
Visiting Deal, 10 am
Shakespeare Production
6:30 pm
January 19
Dr. Martin Luther King Holiday
No School for Staff and Students
January 21
Principal's Coffee, 9 am
January 22
Deal Geography Bee
Faculty Meeting, 3:30 pm
January 23
End of Term
Students dismissed at 12:15 pm
January 24
Saturday Detention, 9 am - noon
January 26
6th Grade Birthday Party
January 27
Team Leaders, 3:30 (gr level)
January 30
Visiting Deal, 10 am
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Team Tutoring
Team teachers will be available after school on the following days:
6th Grade Teams
Seoul: Monday (C128)
Shanghai:Tuesday (W103)
Istanbul: Tuesday
Baku: Tuesday (E101)
7th Grade Teams
Buenos Aires: Wednesday
Athens:Wednesday (E205)
Kyoto: Wednesday (W207)
Brussels: Wednesday
8th Grade Teams
Marrakesh: Tuesday
Dublin: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
Addis Ababa: Tuesday. Wednesday, and Friday
Tokyo: Wednesday
ELL Tutoring
ELL tutoring Mondays and Wednesday from 3:30 to 4:30 pm in room C213.
Spanish Humanities
Spanish Humanities tutoring will be in room C212 every Wednesday from 3:30 - 4:30 pm.
Spanish Tutoring
Spanish tutoring will be every Wednesday from 3:30 - 4:30 pm in room CG07.
French Tutoring
French tutoring wil be held every Wednesday from 3:30 - 4:30 pm in room C103.
Chinese Tutoring
Chinese tutoring will be held on Wednesdays from 3:15 - 4:30 pm in room N101.
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Shakespeare Festival Rehearsal Schedule
Monday Dec. 1
3:15-3:30 Full Cast Meeting
3:30-5:30 BLOCKING
"AS YOU LIKE IT"
Orlando, Adam, Oliver, Rosalind, Celia, Duke Frederick
"MACBETH"
3 Witches, Macbeth, Banquo, Ross, Lady M
Tuesday Dec 2
3:30-5:30 BLOCKING
"AS YOU LIKE IT"
Jaques, Duke Senior, Orlando, Adam, Corin, Touchstone, Celia, Rosalind, Audrey
Wednesday Dec 3
3:30-5:30 BLOCKING
"MACBETH"
Porter, Macduff, Lennox, Macbeth, Lady, M, Banquo, Donalbain, Malcom, Lady Macduff, Ross, Son, Messanger, First Murderer, Second Murderer
Thursday Dec 4
3:30-5:30 BLOCKING
"AS YOU LIKE IT"
Silvius, Phebe, Rosalind, Corin, Celia, Orlando, Duke Senior, Jaques, Touchstone, Phebe, Adam
Friday Dec 5
TBD
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Media Center News
The Deal Library will be closed after school on Wednesday, November 26th.
Center Hours
Before School 8:00 - 8:40 am
After School 3:30 - 5:00 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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Buddy Days are almost over!
Every year, Alice Deal Middle 6th grade students and teachers host a day for each feeder schools' 5th grade students and teachers to visit during the school day. This is our chance to proudly present Deal to our future middle school students. We make every effort to ensure our visitors have a wonderful "Deal" experience.
The following schools will visit from 8:50 to noon.
Shepherd ES
Wednesday, December 3
Janney ES
Tuesday, December 9
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Bus Information 2014 - 2015
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Here is a link to the bus route schedule.
If an issue occurs with your designated school transit service, below are contacts at Metro who can help.
Northern (D31, 33, and 34) (202) 962-5800
Superintendent Priscilla Alston: (202) 962-5808 (direct)
Assistant Superintendent Frank Machado: (202) 962-5809 (direct)
Western (Morning D32s, one of the afternoon D32s)
Superintendent Jackie Smith: (202) 379-8787; mobile: (202) 962-8785
Assistant Superintendent Amit Tonse: (202) 379-8787 mobile: (202) 570-6728
For longer-term bus planning needs (i.e., requests for new transit services, ongoing crowding, etc.), contact Kristine Marsh at (202) 962-6088 orkemarsh@wmata.com
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As always, please send an email about bus problems or concerns to james.albright@dc.gov.
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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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The DCPS Attendance Protocol
DCPS Attendance Protocol and Policy: Things to Remember
1. Students that miss two class periods will automatically be counted as being absent for the entire school day.
2. Students must submit a note from their parents to excused from being absent from school (please refer to the list of authorized excused absences)
Excused Absences According DCPS:
- Death in the Family
- Illness (doctor's note must be provided for absences that exceed 5 days)
- Medical Appointment
- Emergency
- Religious Holiday
- Court Summons
- School Activities (DCPS sponsored sports events, academic activities etc.)
- School Visit (tours, interviews, etc.)
If you have any questions or concerns more, please contact our Attendance Counselor:
Krystle Johnson
krystle.johnson@dc.gov
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International Baccalaureate
"Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success."
Henry Ford
Alice Deal Middle School is more than just students and teachers. Parents play an important role in our "coming together" to make a great school. Thanks to all those who attended last week's IB session on grading and provided quality feedback to Ms. Brown, our IB coordinator. As we work together to refine the process, please know that your student's needs are at the forefront of the conversation. |
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World Language Trips 2015 and UK Trip 2015
France Trip for 8th graders:
Registration for the 2015 spring trip to France is open for current 8th graders. To learn more about the trip, please visit www.eftours.com and enter the tour number 1538201VB. If you have questions, please email Mr. Mbayu (frederick.mbayu@dc.gov), Mr. Ngwa (terence.ngwa@dc.gov), or Ms. Brown (evette.lang@dc.gov). Merci!
Costa Rica Trip for 8th Graders:
Registration for the 2015 spring trip to Costa Rica is open for current 8th graders. To learn more about the trip, please visit www.eftours.com and enter the tour number 1610673CH. If you have questions, please email Ms. Cuffee (britney.cuffee@dc.gov) or Ms. Thompson (kathy.thompson@dc.gov). Vamos Nacionales! Gracias!
China Trip for 8th graders
Registration for the 2015 spring trip to China is open for current 8th graders. To learn more about the trip, plesae visit www.eftours.com or speak with anyone who attended last year's trip. If you have questions, please email Mr. Zhi at yanming.zhi@dc.gov.
The trip will visit Beijing, the capital of China; Xi'an, the historical city with terracotta warriors; Shanghai, the famous economic center; and Guilin, one of the most scenic places in the world. Go Nationals!
United Kingdom Trip for Current 7th Graders Summer 2015:
Registration for the 2015 summer trip to the United Kingdom is open for current 7th graders. To learn more about this trip, please visit www.eftours.com and enter the tour number1605005AT. If you have questions, please email Mr. Otterstatter (robert.otterstatter@dc.gov).
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Student & parent information
New: Announcing Period 8 Winter Session Course Offerings & Registration
Period 8 is Deal's unique blended-learning enrichment program, offering academic courses on a variety of exciting topics. Period 8 courses meet once per week for an hour after school. In addition, students work online to complete additional course activities and assignments. The Winter Session of Period 8 will begin the week of January 5th (immediately following Winter Break) and run through the end of February.The following courses will be open to ALL Deal students:
Architecture through Minecraft - Mr Donlon - Tuesdays
Forensic Science - Ms Giron - Wednesdays
Storytelling through Video Games - Mr Eckel - Wednesdays
Mapmaking - Mr Martini - Wednesdays
Computer Programming - Ms Wellersdick -Wednesdays
Registration for the Winter Session of Period 8 is now available online at http://tinyurl.com/Deal-Period-8
Want to know more about Deal's FREE blended-learning enrichment courses? Check out the Period 8 website: https://sites.google.com/a/dc.gov/period-8-catalogue/
New: Alice Deal Coffee House The Alice Deal Coffee House will be held December 4th from 5:00 - 7:00 pm in the Gallery.The sign up sheet for the Alice Deal Coffee House posted outside Ms. Neal's office on the first floor is nearly full! Any visual artist who would like to donate work to be sold at the coffee house should contact Ms. Lombardo, Room C217. All proceeds from the sale of art will benefit arts in DCPS schools. New: Hour of Code On Monday, December 8th from 3:30 - 4:30 pm, Deal will hold its 2nd annual Hour of Code in the library. In honor of Computer Science Education week, our Deal coders will try to recruit as many students as possible to participate in the Hour of Code. The Hour of Code is an international event held to show students what computer coding is all about. Last year, 15 million students from over 180 countries participated. There will be coding games and activities for students to enjoy and no experience is necessary! For more information visit www.hourofcode.com or see Ms. Wellersdick in room C215.
New: 8th Grade Field Trip: Constitution Extravaganza
8th grade students will take a trip to various federal buildings this week as part of their study of the Constitution. They will visit the US Capitol, the White House, the Federal Courts and the National Archives.
Please note the following:
- Students should dress nicely for our day in the city (Wear comfortable walking shoes, but no t-shirts or no jeans.)
- Students will need to have $7.00 on a Smartrip card for round trip subway fare (the cost is $9.00 for a paper fare card). If students are adding money to their DC One Card, we ask that it be added BEFORE our field trip to prevent congestion in the station.
- Students will meet in homeroom at 8:45 am and leave shortly thereafter; they will return to Deal by 1:30 pm for their lunch and to work on their projects.
- Phones/Cameras are not permitted on the trip. If students bring phones they must not be on and should not be seen. Each homeroom teacher will take a picture of the group at each site and share it with the History teacher to share with students for their passport assignment.
- Students must bring a bagged lunch. Eat a hearty breakfast; we will eat lunch on our return to Deal.
- When students return they will work in small groups to create a presentation about their field trip. They will present it in History class on an assigned due date.
- We will need all chaperones from 8:30 am until we return to Deal.
- Students need to bring paper to take notes on and a pencil (students should not bring pens).
New: Attention Team Brussels Parents
Team Brussels teachers would like to invite their team parents to join us for breakfast at 7:30am on Friday, December 12th in the cottage. We will provide bagels, doughnuts, fruit, and coffee. This will be an opportunity for fellowship amongst families and teachers. We are looking forward to building on our relationships with you!
New: A "Thank You" from Team Seoul
At the end of this Thanksgiving weekend , Mr. Martini, Ms. Quinn, Ms. Azimi, Ms. Culp, and Ms. Jackson would like to express heartfelt gratitude to the parents of each of our Team Seoul students. You have entrusted us with your child's education this year and we appreciate your patience as we all learn the IB grading system. Your children are incredible!
New: Speech and Debate
On November 22nd, the speech and debate team attended their second high school tournament of the year. Over 400 students attended the tournament from throughout the DC/VA/MD metro area. Deal was the ONLY middle school in attendance and made a splash.
Zach Crouch received 5th place in Extemporaneous Speaking and is now able to compete in the high school national qualifying tournament in two different events. Quite an outstanding accomplishment given that many of the students that he competed against were seniors in high school.
Not to be outdone, the 14 debaters that competed in Lincoln-Douglas debate also made their mark on the competition. The following students ended the tournament with a 3-1 record and placed accordingly:
Tim Berger (7th place)
Levi Berger (8th place)
This week, the speech and debate teams will travel to Thomas Edison High School for an afternoon of fun. This is the first opportunity for our new 6th and 7th grade team members to show their stuff. Go Vikings!
New: Book Club
The next Book Club meeting will be Friday, December 12th in C128. Book Club students should read to the scary pig face picture in The Mysterious Benedict Society by then!
New: Fantasy Football!!
Drum roll.....current standings are:
1 - EKM
2 - DC Dominators
3 - Acraxian Warriors
4 - The Ligers
5 - Kaleb's Team
6 - Shayna's Swaggy Team
7 - Silver Stripes
8 - Dylan's Team
9 - Evan's Boss squad
10 - Luke
Last week was close for all teams! 7th place Silver Stripes almost upset #1 ranked EKM, 90 to 97. Top scores were Acraxian Warriors and DC Dominators with 112 and 136 pionts. Only 2 more weeks of regular season as week 15 starts the playoffs! Good Luck!
Week 13 match-ups are:
Silver Stripes vs. Acraxian Warriors
Dylan vs. EKM
Evan's Team vs. Shayna's Swaggy Team
Luke's Team vs. The Ligers
Kaleb's Team vs. DC Dominators
Reusable Bags
If you have any extra reusable bags that can be donated for students to use to deliver items on our upcoming homeless outreach runs, we would greatly appreciate it. They can be left in the Welcome Center for Mr. Gueltig.
Sign Up for a Table at Janney Winter Market
Hello Deal artists, crafters, cooks, and other entrepreneurs: Are you interested in selling your wares at the Janney Winter Market on Saturday, December 6th, from 11:30 am - 3:30 pm? Tables are only $10 (half) and $20 (full) for students and $30 for all other vendors. Registration for tables is now open, so visit www.tenleywinterfest.org to download a form or register online. Register soon to guarantee your spot!
Yearbook Photos
Requesting photos of Deal events and students for yearbook! Email dealyearbook@gmail.com or come see Mr. Klauber in W207.
No supervision for early arrivals
Parents, please keep in mind that the staff does not arrive at Deal until 8:00 am. Therefore we can't be responsible for children who arrive to school before that time.
Follow us on Twitter
Do you want to know more about daily life at Deal? Follow us on Twitter @DealVikings. Mr. Albright has generously offered to buy dinner for the millionth follower so act fast; with over 630 followers, we could have a winner any day!
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Deal Athletics ...
The Football Vikings are the CHAMPIONS!!!
Thank you to all the administrators, teachers, Ms. Baxter, Ms. Baker and cheerleaders for supporting the football team last week. Deal defeated Mckinley Tech Middle School 31-13 in the DCIAA Middle School Football Championship. We are proud of our Student/Athletes. It's A Great Day To Be A Viking!
Deal Swim Team
To receive information about joining the Deal Swim Team, please email us at dealswimming@gmail.com so that we can add you to our email listserv.
Basketball Practices This Week:
6th Gr Girls: Tuesday/Wednesday 3:30 - 5 pm
6th Gr Boys: Monday 3:30 - 5pm, Tuesday 3:30 - 5:45pm, Wednesday 5:30 - 6:45, Thursday 3:30 - 6pm
7th/8th Gr Girls: Monday 5 - 7pm @ Wilson, Wednesday/Thursday 3:30 - 5pm,
7th/8th Gr Boys: Monday/Wednesday 5:00 - 6:45pm
Indoor Track
Indoor track practice will be from 3:30 - 4:30 pm Mondays and Wednesdays. We will meet in the Gallery at 3:30 pm before heading outside. If you have any questions, please email Coach Farrar at emily.farrar@dc.gov. See you Monday!
Cheer Cheer practice will be Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:30 - 5:30 pm. |
Monday: The After School Basketball Club Cancelled this Week
The After School Outdoor Basketball Club will NOT meet after school on Monday, December 1st.
Monday: Girl Up
Girl Up will meet on Monday, December 1st in room E306. See you then!
Monday: Cooking Club
Cooking Club Group A will be meeting at 3:20 in Ms. Kinzer's room and will be walking to Whole Foods for our store tour. We will leave at 3:30 sharp and will return to Deal at 5:00 pm. Please dress appropriately for the weather as we walk rain or shine!
Monday: Creative Writing
Don't forget to join us for creative writing club every other Monday. We are currently working on entering two contests. See you in Ms. Smith's room (W307)!
Monday: Open Studio Club
Come join us Monday afternoons from 3:30 - 4:30 pm in room C217 for an open studio session. Work on your own ongoing projects, experiment with new materials, or create a mixed media masterpiece.
Monday: GeoPlunge!
GeoPlunge will meet this Monday during recess periods in room C130.
Tuesday and Friday: Swimming
The Deal Swim Team practices on Tuesdays and Fridays from 4:00 - 5:00 pm at Takoma Aquatic Center. The bus leaves Deal promptly at 3:30 pm and returns between 5:45 and 6:00 pm. Our first meet is Wednesday, December 17th at Stone Ridge. We have approximately 40 kids on the team and our first few weeks of practices have been really fun! Thanks to all who support us!
Wednesday: Comic Book Club
Comic Book Club with Mr. Siddiqui will meet Wednesday, December 3rd from 3:30 - 4:30 pm in room E103.
Wednesday: Art from the Heart
Come join Ms. Kim and the rest of the club in room C224 on Wednesdays from 3:30 - 4:30 pm. We are currently knitting scarves for the homeless!
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8th Grade Corner 
Like Basketball?
Georgetown is offering a free student ticket (with purchase of an adult ticket) to two games for any 8th grade student with an "A" on their report card! The games are December 20th against Charlotte and January 3rd against Creighton. To participate: - Visit Ticketmaster.com/Georgetown
- Select the Charlotte or Creighton game
- Enter code "AGAME"
High School Application Season is Here
Although the DCPS Common Application won't open until December 15th, you should be aware of the following key points as you gather materials for applications:
- Ms. Giron (Katherine.Giron@dc.gov) has graciously volunteered to help with high school applications!
- Please sent transcript requests to Ms. Giron at least 2 weeks in advance of deadlines.
- Please provide addressed, stamped envelopes for any documents you need sent to schools.
- Recommendation requests should be given directly to teachers with all supporting documents and an addressed, stamped envelope.
- When requesting recommendations for multiple schools, please provide the information for all schools at one time with clear deadlines.
National History Day Workshops
8th Grade Students: National History Day workshops are offered at the National Archives throughout the Fall. These workshops focus on the process of the project, topic selection, and theme. The following workshops remain:
- Research at the National Archives - Saturday, December 6th 10:00 am - noon
Interested students must RSVP to Missy McNatt at missy.mcnatt@nara.gov by noon of the Friday before the workshop.Please contact your child's Individual and Societies teacher if you have any questions.
Wilson 9th Grade Parent Course Selection Night
Attention 8th grade parents: Wilson High School will have a parent course selection information night at Wilson on January 27th from 7:00 - 8:30 pm in the auditorium.
High School Open House Dates
The High School Common Application opens up in December. Don't miss the opportunity to visit upcoming Open Houses. Be sure to register or RSVP where indicated.
Benjamin Banneker High School
www.benjaminbanneker.org
Ellington School of the Arts
www.ellingtonschool.org
December 3rd, 3:00 - 4:15 pm
December 13th, 11:00 am - 12:15 pm
RSVP to www.ellingtonschool.org/contact-us/forms/open-house-form/
Eastern Senior High School
http://easternhighschooldc.org
To schedule an individual or group tour, contact
info@easternhighschooldc.org
McKinley Technology High School
www.mckinleytech.org
December 10th, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
January 24th, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
RSVP to http://bit.ly/McKinleyTechOpenHouse
Phelps Architecture, Construction & Engineering School
http://www.phelpshsdc.org
December 12th, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
January 16th, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
February 20th, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
March 20th, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
May 15th, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
May 29th, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
School Without Walls High School
http://www.swwhs.org
December 12th, 9:00 - 11:00 am
January 9th, 9:00 - 11:00 am
January 30th, 9:00 - 11:00 am
February 6th, 9:00 - 11:00 am
Wilson High School
www.wilsonhs.org
December 12th, 9:00 - 11:00 am
January 9th, 9:00 - 11:00 am
February 6th, 9:00 - 11:00 am
March 13th, 9:00 - 11:00 am
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Staff information ...
We will have another Open House, from 9m until 12pm on Tuesday.
All team leaders will meet at 3:30 pm.
Thursday: Period 8 teacher open house
All Period 8 teachers (Fall & Winter Session) and any teachers interested in learning more about Periohd 8 are invited to attend a Period 8 open house on
Thursday, December 4th beginning at 3:30 in room C116.
Thursday: New to Deal Meeting
New-to-Deal Meeting will be held on Thursday at 3:30pm in Room E100.
Friday: Professional Development Day All teachers will take part in professional development on Friday. Please check with your content administrator for your department's details.
New: Washington Teacher's Union
On December 11th, President Liz Davis will join teachers to answer questions and share the latest on issues facing teachers in DCPS. Please make the time to attend. We will meet in E104 from 3:30 - 4:30 pm.
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Schedule of Before School Activities
(all activities begin at 7:45 am unless otherwise stated)
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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CG20 | String Orchestra
CG04 | Peer Mediators
C115
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Auditorium | Symphonic Band - CG20 | Concert Choir
Auditorium | Symphonic Band - CG20 | Concert Choir
Auditorium
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Percussion Ensemble
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Schedule of After School Clubs & Activities
(all clubs and activities end at 4:30 pm unless otherwise noted)
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Tuesday
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Yoga
C310
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Au Cinema
N112
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National Junior Honor Society
W304
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Book Club
C128
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Creative Writing W307
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Dance & Choreography
Auditorium
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French Tutoring
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Cottage Comic Book
N113
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Open Art Studio
C217
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Debate Team
W206
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East Asia Studies
C212
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Science Tutoring
W301
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Gay Straight Alliance
E305
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Fencing
E106
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Board Games
W106
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Bocce Ball
E300
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Ultimate Frisbee
C310
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Robotics
E307 (to 5pm)
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Peer Mediators
C115
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Tennis Club
N115
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Spanish Theatre
C217
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Yo-Yo Club
Corner Nurse & Neal
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BDOG
E100
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Team Shanghai
Study Hall
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DIY Club
E105
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C308 | |
Girls on the Run
E206
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Game Club
N116
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Vinyl Club
C203
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GSA
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Intramural Volleyball
E305
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Film Making 101
C203
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6th Gr Comic Book
E103
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Cooking Club
Cafeteria
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Meditation Club
C213
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A Cappella
CG21
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Calligraphy Club
TBD
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Cultural Discovery Club
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Fantasy Football
N103
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Classic Card Games
W205
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7th/8th Model UN
C308
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Girl Up
E306
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Learn to Swim Club
E201 (to 5:10pm)
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C203 |
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Student Council
E205
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String Club
CG04
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Music Workshop
CG20 |
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African Drumming
CG20
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Science Olympiad
W201
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Dance Club
Auditorium
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6th Gr Soccer Club
W105
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Photography Club
E301
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GSA
E305 |
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Japanese Culture Club (Loc TBD)
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Babysitter's Club
W100
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History Film Club
W305
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Chess Club
C315
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Minecrafters 7th
W201
| Global Cardboard Challenge
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International Cinema
Club E101
| Minecrafters 6th
W207 |
The Sports Rap
W104 |
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Socratic Club
E304
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Art from the Heart
C224
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A Cappella
CG21
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Workout Warriors
W103
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C308 |
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Scrapbooking & Collage
C104
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CG20 |
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Journalism
W207
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After School Basketball Club
W204
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Spelling Bee Club
E104
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W300 |
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E304 |
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Community Information
(Items in this section are not sponsored by Deal)
Wilson Crew Wreath Sale Extended
The Wilson Crew Wreath sale is extended until Friday, December 5th. If you have not had a chance to place your order, please do so now! They are beautiful 24" inch fresh cut wreaths with a big red bow for just $25. Go to www.wilsoncrew.org and select your favorite rower or 'any rower' from the drop-down lists. Look at the novice squads to find the Deal rowers. A rower will deliver the wreath to your house.
Join Fit to Inspire for Holiday Power Walk on Saturday, December 6th at 9:30 am
Fit to Inspire, the women's wellness community, is holding a "Holiday Waddle" (power walk) here in Chevy Chase (meeting point is Lafayette School). The walk is FREE, but any optional donations raised will go to Operation Smile, the medical charity that repairs facial deformities in needy children around the world. Sponsored by Athleta and Somersault Snacks, participants will be in the drawing for many great prizes. Join Alice Deal mom, Rebeca Plantier, for this simple and fun event! Register on www.fittoinspire.com or contact Rebeca on rebecaplantier@yahoo.com.
Annual Winter Market at Janney
For all of you crafters and entrepreneurs at Deal... mark your calendars now for the Annual Winter Market on Saturday, December 6th from 11:30 am - 3:30 pm at Janney Elementary School. Tables are only $10 (half) and $20 (full) for students and $30 for all other vendors. The Winter Market packs Janney with eager holiday shoppers looking for everything from crafts, baked goods, and boutique accessories to second-hand toys, unique art pieces, and hot lunch fare. We welcome Deal students and families to offer items for sale at the market and, of course, to come and enjoy great food, music, and shopping. Registration for tables at the Winter Market is now open, so check out www.tenleywinterfest.org and register soon to guarantee your spot!
Writopia
Do you have a story, poem or essay you still want to share?
There is just one month left to submit to the DC Metro Regional 2015 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards!
You're invited to join us for a 5-hour intensive Scholastic Art & Writing Workshop.
Come and work with Genna Kohlhardt, Writopia Instructor and Scholastic Submissions Coordinator. You can start a piece to submit, develop one you've already started, or refine one you've been working on while learning more about the submission and judging process.
WHEN: Saturday, December 6th, 2014, 12:30 PM - 5:30 PM
WHERE: Writopia Lab, 4000 Albemarle Street, Suite 308, Washington, DC, 20016
COST: $228
Middle School Self Defense Class
Grand Master Kim of the National Defense University is offering a self-defense class geared specifically for sixth and seventh grade students. The class will stimulate simple, real life situations and teach self defense techniques for children. Students will gain confidence, learn respect and discipline in a safe environment.
The class will be held at a martial arts studio just across Fort Reno Park from Deal Middle School. Classes will be held Tuesday and Thursday from 4-5 pm for ten weeks starting September 23rd. The price of the class is extremely affordable.
For more information and to reserve a spot email deal.self.defense.class@gmail.com
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