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 to Deal students and families:
Serving the community rests at the core of the IB curriculum and its world school community. This service looks very different from school to school as there is great latitude in how this call is framed in each community. For Deal, service (or service learning as it is more appropriately named) takes the shape of individual efforts (a teacher sponsors a service-oriented club such as GirlUp!), more systematic efforts (food drives, clothing drives) and finally, school-wide initiatives that involve all in the work (e.g., Deal Gives Back). Where the service arises out of the curriculum the most important lessons can be learned - bending our efforts to help others requires rigorous thought and effort,based on an understanding of the shape of the need.
On June 3, our 1,300+ Deal students and almost 100 teachers will fan out across the city in our annual Deal Gives Back event. At each grade, different activities and foci drive what is selected as their project. 8th grade will once again reach out to nearly 16 elementary schools in the city, sending homerooms of students to work with the staff and children in each. The design of the activities is based on what works at the selected schools, but what is consistent is the excitement of having older students reading, playing, sharing, and working with elementary students. Our 7th graders typically are the most diverse in activity, working with environmental and food causes, often on a team basis. Our 6th grade approach lays the groundwork for the following two years at Deal. They often choose a number of in-school and outreach activities following a particular theme.
This year, the 6th grade has spread its work on homelessness in our city throughout the year. This includes lessons and assemblies around educating our students about the nature of the crisis, who is affected by homelessness, and what are some avenues of action. On June 3rd, our 6th graders will take this drive for action to heart. The students have organized a demonstration in front of the Wilson Building to encourage the Council to include the homeless as a protected category in legislation. Around 100 of the youngest Vikings will make their voices heard and their placards read. As a community we should be incredibly proud of their work. Further, we should see this as a harbinger of a more active, civic-oriented DCPS graduate who can master the ropes of the political process.
For this event, I do have a request. Given the amount of hard work and sheer gumption that the 6th grade has shown in this endeavor, it would be wonderful to have some press coverage of the event. This demonstration strikes me as profoundly press-worthy. If there are any parents, guardians, family-members who are familiar with someone in our local press corps (and you know there are!) it would be helpful if you could alert editors to keep an eye on the event. Although the work itself is noteworthy and justifies the efforts, it seems appropriate that the community recognize that our students truly care about the impact of homelessness and are seeking a way to participate in the struggle. Your support will be welcomed!
Take care,
James Albright
PS - By now, the roar of motorcycles has probably passed its crescendo, as Rolling Thunder prepares to leave our city. Each year, this tradition grows more impressive as a tribute to the women and men we acknowledge on Memorial Day. Although there were many other pieces that helped changed our national perspective on military service, I am always struck by the enduring impact of Maya Lin, the artist/architect of the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial. If there was ever an argument that the work of the artist was not central to a society, I hope the connection she helped forge lays that to rest.
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Register Now!
Enroll for SY 2015-2016 this Saturday
Staff will be at Deal this Saturday, May 30th to enroll students for the upcoming school year from 9:00 - 1:00 pm. If you have not already enrolled your child this is a great time to get it done before the June 17th deadline.
All students must be registered for the 2015-2016 school year by June 17th.
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 the day. 8th graders should take their enrollment papers and proof of residency to the high school that they will attend.
Wilson HS has late nights for enrollment for incoming 9th graders Thursday nights in May and June from 4:30 - 6:45 pm starting this week.
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Week of May 25
Bell Schedule
Monday - No School
(Memorial Day Holiday)
Tuesday - Bell I
Wednesday - Bell I
Thursday - Activity Bell Friday - Bell I
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Upcoming Dates
May 25
Memorial Day
No school for staff and students
May 26
iReady - 6th
8th Humanities: Civil War to Civil Rights Field Trip (Addis)
World Languages Film Festival
Team Leaders, 3:30 pm
May 27
iReady - 6th
8th Humanities: Civil War to Civil Rights Field Trip (Tokyo)
World Languages Film Festival
May 28th
iReady - 6th
8th Humanities: Civil War to Civil Rights Field Trip (Dublin)
8th Humanities: SAAM Reception
May 29th
8th Humanities: Civil War to Civil Rights Field Trip (Marrakesh)
World Languages Film Festival
May 30th
Saturday Detention, 9 am - noon
Saturday Academy 9 am - noon
Deal Enrollment 9 am - 1 pm
June 1
NJHS Community Service Due
June 3
Deal Gives Back
June 4
Faculty Meeting, 3:30 pm
June 5
LSAT, 7:30 am
June 8
6th Grade Birthday Party
NJHS Induction Assembly, 10 am
June 9
Team Leaders, 3:30 pm
June 10
Team Leaders, 3:30 pm
June 11
8th Grade King's Dominion Trip
June 12
8th Grade - Grades due
Deal Day
8th Grade Dance
June 13
Saturday Detention, 9 am - noon
6th Grade Cookout
11:00 am to 2:00 pm
June 15
Promotion Practice
6th Grade to Cameron Run
June 16
7th Grade King's Dominion Trip
8th Grade Promotion
June 18
Faculty Meeting, 3:30 pm
End of the Year Staff Celebration
June 19
End of Term
Last Day of School
Students Dismissed at 12:15
6th/7th gr - grades due from teachers
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Y After School Program
We are very happy to announce that the YMCA has been selected to lead our aftercare program. The YMCA is a well-known provider of youth programs, has a long and distinguished history in our area, and is eager to ensure that our aftercare program transitions to a new provider with a minimum of hitches. We are glad to partner with them and look forward to having their presence in our building.
Contact Nick Knauer (YMCA Program Director) at (P)202-23BOWEN (202-232-6936) ext. 1726 for more information.
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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 C217.
French Tutoring
French tutoring wil be held every Wednesday from 3:30 - 4:30 pm in room CG06.
Chinese Tutoring
Chinese tutoring will be held on Wednesdays from 3:15 - 4:30 pm in room N101.
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Media Center News
Center Hours
During PARCC testing, the library will be closed after school.
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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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 or kemarsh@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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UK Trip 2015
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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Students of the Month
Congratulations to the hardworking students who are featured on the final Student of the Month Bulletin Board outside of the Welcome Center. The I.B. Learner Profiles represented are Thinker, Communicator, Knowledgeable, and Caring.
Thinkers:
Julia Daniels, Hansy Berrios, Ce-Ce Sneed, Chris Bond, Sebastian Murrell, Lily Forte-Fast, Nick Koryukin, Donovan Daniels, Nico Snotherly, Ilina Edwards, James Stewart-Aday, Rachell Molina, Daisy Blumenthal and Emmett Patterson
Communicators:
Shrouq Albdour, Ghassan Giroud, Sydney Forman, Noah Gross, Tim Berger, Leela Yadav, Murphy Harlee, Rachel Martinez, Alejandro Diaz-Lopez, Abby Brickman, Isabella Amoruso, Dante Delgado, Zannat Faria, and Miles Davis
Caring:
Joaquin Ortega-Elorza, Yirui Zhao, Cristin Pearson, Charles Ballad, Lena Kohls, John Pollock, Sydney Forrester-Wilson, Rowan Gjersvold, Robert Angvall, Sara Tillghman, Edson Demata-Ribiero, Emma McCready, Avery Wright, Ethan Slager
Knowledgeable:
Olivia Wood, Kenneth Wong, Refal Bahabri, Juraj Bystriansky, Brendan Smith, Anna Gorlick, Colin Powell, Talia Zitner, Josh Landweber, Lauren Chineme, Nadav Oren, Gabi Aladjem, Edward Dong, Grier Marshall
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Student & Parent Information
New: End of Year i-Ready Assessment
i-Ready Testing for grades 6-8 will be administered in math classes from Tuesday, May 26th to Thursday, May 28th. Make-up testing will take place on Friday, May 29th.
New: Girls' City Soccer Champions 
Deal defeated Lincoln 6-0 to win the Girls City Soccer Championship. Congratulations to our student athletes!
New: 8th Grade Field Trip: Civil War to Civil Rights
Students will visit three sites on their field trip day: Frederick Douglass National Historic Site, Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site, and the African American Civil War Memorial. Students will meet in homerooms at 8:45 am and will return to Deal no later than 3:15 pm. Students need a bagged lunch, a pencil, and something to write on (a clipboard or notebook). A group picture will be taken at each site and posted on Edline for the team for their Passport to History assignment. The students' Curriculum Journey from the day is due the next day in History Class. We look forward to a great trip!
Teams will travel on the following dates:
Addis Ababa - May 26th
Tokyo - May 27th
Dublin - May 28th
Marrakesh - May 29th
New: 8th Grade Students with IEPs - Transition to HS
On Tuesday, May 26th at 6:30 PM at Deal, Wilson HS Assistant Principal Dr. Peggy Peagler will discuss Wilson's HS student support program for students with IEPs.
New: Musical Congratulations
The music department would like to congratulate all students who participated in the Instrumental and Vocal Program this year! Students performed wonderfully at the spring concert and festival at 6th Flags America. Our ensembles were awarded four gold ratings and one silver rating. The following Alice Deal students also received the "Outstanding Soloist" award:
Jordan Bell (saxophone)
Catherine Hammes (piccolo)
Virginia Suardi (voice)
Thank you for your hard work this year!
New: Speech and Debate
This week, the speech and debate team will be hosting their end-of-the-year dinner at Guapo's. If you still need to turn in your check, please make sure that you make contact with Mr. Conway by Tuesday morning.
New: National Junior Forensics League Honor Society
The Alice Deal chapter of the National Junior Forensics League Honor Society is pleased to announce that the following students were invited to join the prestigious ranks of a very long list of America's most important people:
Willa Beckerman
Skylar Clay
Zora Colleye
Julian Kerns
Luke Kennelly
Tristan May
Aidan Moorehead
Toren O'Brien
Giulia Setola
Iona Volynets
Savannah Waymer
Members are selected based their ability to demonstrate excellence in the classroom, in speech and debate activities, and upholding the highest standards of honor and commitment. The formal induction of new members will take place during the annual speech and debate end-of-the-year dinner on May 28, 2015.
New: Speech & Debate Team Ranked 10th in US
Of the 550 middle schools across the country who offer competitive speech and debate activities, the Deal Vikings ended the year ranked 10th in the nation according to the National Speech and Debate Association. Congratulations team members for another year of hard work!
New: Team Istanbul Embassy Fair
Team Istanbul had an awesome time with the diplomats who visited our Embassy Fair on Friday, May 8th! Thank you to all the friends, families, and students who participated. We enjoyed showing off our student's hard work!
New: Softball Semi-Final Game
The Vikings will host a semi-final game on Tuesday, May 26th at 4:00 pm at Deal. Please come support your team as they take on the 4th seeded team and honor the 8th grade "seniors" for their contributions to the team. The seniors include: Shayna Brotzman, Janae Chambers, Anna Fisher, Aleisha Hopkins, Suzanna Strauss, Nadia Tewolde and Vera Walsh-Aker.
A victory Tuesday will secure a place in the DCIAA City Championship on Thursday, May 28th at the Nats Academy. Coach Spann and Coach Murray are very proud of the hard work of all of the team members. Go Vikings!
New: A Special Invitation from Eleanor Holmes Norton
Students in all grades interested in exploring college options through our armed forces academies should consider attending the U.S. Service Academy College Fair and Recognition Event. This event includes Academy Admissions Officers from the U.S. Military, U.S. Naval, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Merchant Marine, and U.S. Air Force Academies. The Service Academy Selection Board and DC Alumni of the academies will personally meet with students and explain how they can begin to plan for a tuition-free education at one of five world-class colleges. This is an evening event that takes place on June 2 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm at Columbia Heights Education Campus. Families can receive additional information by contacting Ms. White, calling 202-408-9041, or sending an email to Cartwright.Moore@Mail.House.Gov.
New: Chopped! Congratulations!
Participants included:
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Team AA
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Team BB
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Team CC
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Team DD
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Team EE
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Team FF
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Aja Topps-Harjo
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Francesca Vichr
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Alexis Mundle
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Madeline Kessler
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Britney Rivera
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Olivia Bock
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Ally Han
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Alexa White
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CJ Berstch
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Lara Gillingham
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Jenniffer Villeda
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Hannah Dorosin
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Angeline Daniels
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Constance Meredith
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Gigi Cestari
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Cecilia Nogueira
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Zoe Walls
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Sabina Harrison
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Peter Milius
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Molly Johnson
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Amelia Bergeron
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Rosalina Inglima
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Raegan Crowe
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Sarah Sebhatu
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Brenda Cruz
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The secret ingredients were lemons, quinoa, and rainbow chard. Teams BB, DD, and EE will advance to the final competition at Whole Foods Market on Saturday, May 30th from 10:00 - 12:00 am. Please come support us and email Harlan.Kinzer@dc.gov with any questions.
New: Rally for the Homeless
6th grade students on the Homelessness Student Action Committee will meet in Mr. Martini's room (C130) after school on Friday, May 29th to continue planning for our Deal Gives Back event.
New: Museum Partnership Receptions
All 8th grade students, families, and community members are invited to the following museum partnership receptions:
Creating American Stories - May 28th
Please join us for a special reception at the Smithsonian American Art Museum on May 28th from 6:30 - 8:00 pm to celebrate the publication of "Creating American Stories." Eigth grade students at Deal and Capital City Public Charter School studied artworks from the collection of the Smithsonian American Art Museum. Their creative responses are collected in five books. Selected students from each 8th grade team will read their work. Each student will receive a copy of the book and dessert will be served.
Leadership, Legacy and Portraiture - June 2nd
A reception to celebrate the year-long partnership between Deal 8th graders and the National Portrait Gallery will take place in the media center on June 2nd from 5:00 - 6:00 pm. We will showcase photos, projects, and share our journey from the past year.
Crosswalk and Fort Drive Safety
Almost any parent can attest to how hard it is to have students cross a street safely; as adults, however, we can control our behaviors when it comes to safety. We urge parents to always drive with caution when in the area of the school, and particularly on Fort Drive. Drive slowly, look both ways as you approach the school, and resist the urge to do a three-point turn in front of the school. The traffic at the end of the day is horrendous and concerning, but since we have over 1,000 children out in front of school, we have to be willing to be a little bit late so that a tough situation isn't made worse. Cars that block the street - either lane - or that speed through the road once they have made their pickup are significant hazards. We are a community called together to help our children; all of us need to be extra careful where driving is going on.
DCPS/UConn Summer Enrichment Program for Rising Middle School Students
DCPS will offer the DCPS/University of Connecticut Summer Enrichment Program for rising middle school students (those students currently enrolled in grades 5, 6, and 7) as a collaboration between DCPS and the University of Connecticut's Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development.
This free summer program is geared towards students in need of an extra level of academic challenge and requires a competitive student essay application to be admitted. The summer program relates to the "Schoolwide Enrichment Model" (SEM), which already exists in 10 DCPS schools. The program is meant to develop the gifts of students who show high levels of ability, creativity, and drive.
The program will operate two sites from Monday, July 6th through Friday, July 31st: Stuart-Hobson MS and Hardy MS. Student hours are 9:00 am - 1:00 pm with free breakfast and lunch served daily. Space is limited to only 120 students and enrollment is based a competitive application.
Please see the application (DCPS/UConn Summer Enrichment). The deadline to apply is May 31st.
Deal Gay Straight Alliance (GSA)
The Deal GSA is planning some exciting things for Pride Week (June 8th - 12th). If you are interested in joining the alliance or have fallen off the bandwagon, now is the time to start showing up! We meet on Monday afternoons in Mr. Helsabeck's classroom (W204).
Tune-in to the Deal VikingCast!
Alice Deal's podcast is free on iTunes! Subscribe today to receive the latest episodes capturing the sights and sounds of life at Deal. Click here to listen in: https://t.co/vKjSVdAfAk (iTunes) or www.tinyurl.com/VikingCast (non-itunes). Please email Mr. Martini (michael.martini@dc.gov) if you have feedback or ideas to improve the show!
School Newspaper
Our student journalists have been busy sharing the latest in news, sports, and entertainment. Check out your school newspaper at alicedealvq.org!
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 870 followers, we could have a winner any day!
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Deal Athletics ...
Summer Sport and Fitness Camp
The Alice Deal Athletic Department will offer a four week youth sport and fitness camp in July!
What: Four weeks of rotating sports instruction, fitness and nutrition education, and fun!
When: Four sessions, from July 6th - July 31st, from 8:00 am - 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
Who: All rising 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students.
Deal Fit and Sport Camp will provide fitness, sport, and nutritional education in a fun and nurturing environment. In addition, the Deal Fit and Sport Camp will offer opportunities for enrichment, team building, peer mentoring, and...
- Weekly swimming and water play
- Weekly rotating sports and games
- Skills instruction
- Indoor/outdoor free play
- Stretching and exercise instruction
- Daily fun runs
- nutrition and diet education
- Weekly field trips
Camp rates
Full Day Rate:
1 week session: $275
2 sessions: $500
All 4 sessions: $900
Partial Day Rate:
1 week session: $175
2 sessions: $300
All 4 sessions: $650
Register now using the following link (paper registration forms are also available):
Deal Fit and Sport Camp Online Registration Form HERE
Please email dealfitandsportcamp@gmail.com with any questions or contact Coach Downing directly at
Deal Swim Team
To receive information about joining the Deal Swim Team, please contact dealswimming@gmail.com to join the email list!
Football
Sign up for the Deal football team in the locker room area with Coach Downing. Spring and summer preseason workouts are fast approaching! Contact neal.downing@dc.gov for more information.
Softball
The semi-final game will take place May 26th at 4:00 pm at Deal. Our next practice will be on Wednesday, May 27th from 3:30 - 4:45 pm.
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This Week at Deal...
Tuesday: Ultimate Frisbee
The Deal Ultimate Team will meet for practice on Tuesday after school in room C130. Please also mark your calendars for our Spring Fling tournament on Saturday, May 30th from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm.
Tuesday: Babysitter's Club
All Babysitter's Club members should attend club on Tuesday to discuss their progress.
Tuesday: Sailing Club
The Sailing Club will take our final voyage of the year this Tuesday. Students who signed up or made arrangements with a sponsor should meet in the auditorium at 2:50 pm. Remember to bring a jacket, metro fare, and sense of adventure! If you missed the trips this season, we look forward to seeing you on the water this fall!
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8th Grade Corner 
This Thursday, May 28th is the last day payments for promotional activities will be accepted in person or online.
Final Saturday Academy
May 30th will be our final Saturday Academy of the year. Thank you to the students and teachers who put in the time to make this program such a success!
8th Grade Students with IEPs - Transition to Wilson
On Tuesday, May 26th at 6:30 pm at Deal, Wilson HS Assistant Principal Dr. Peggy Peagler will discuss Wilson's HS student support program for students with IEPs. Parents are encouraged to attend.
Extra Tickets to Promotion
Your student's promotion fee of $25 covers your student and two guests. Additional tickets are $20 each. Families requesting additional tickets can pay in person to their child's team lead or online (be sure to note "additional tickets" when paying). As we have limited space, families are asked to limit requests to 3 extra tickets. Extra tickets are not guaranteed.
Key Dates for 8th Grade
Mark your calendar for the following big dates! We have so much to look forward to this year:
June 3rd - Deal Gives Back
June 11th - 8th Grade Kings Dominion Trip
June 12th - Deal Day
June 12th - 8th Grade Dance
June 15th - 8th Grade Promotion Rehearsal
June 16th - 8th Grade Promotion
A letter was sent home with additional information and pricing. If you need financial assistance for any event, please contact Patrick.Rottman@dc.gov as scholarship funds are available.
Wilson Freshman Orientation is August 10th - 14th!
The focus will be on high school readiness, study skills, orientation, and academic enrichment. Please contact assistant principals Tennille Bowser and Tamara Clemmons with questions.
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Staff information ...
New: TAS Deadline Extension
The new deadline for submission of TAS items is May 30th. Teachers should contact their content administrator with any questions. Tuesday: Team Leaders Meeting Team Leaders should meet with their grade-level administrator at 3:30 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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C115
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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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Wednesday
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Friday
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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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C212
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Science Tutoring
W301
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Art from the Heart
C224
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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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Girls on the Run
E206
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Game Club
N116
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Vinyl Club
C203
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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
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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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Student Council
E205
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String Club
CG04
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Music Workshop
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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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Japanese Culture Club
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Minecrafters 6th
W207
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History Film Club
W305
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Chess Club
C315
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Minecrafters 7th
W201
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CG20
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International Cinema
Club E101
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The Sports Rap
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Socratic Club
E304
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A Cappella
CG21
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Scrapbooking & Collage
C104
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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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Socratic Club
E304
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GSA
E305
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Community Information
(Items in this section are not sponsored by Deal)
Essay Tutoring for Deal Students One of the most important skills for students is writing a "five paragraph essay". These essays are assigned throughout numerous classes - English, Science, History, for example - and are the foundation for clear, convincing writing in high school and over a lifetime. As professional writers dedicated to teaching students effective writing skills, we are offering private in-home tutoring sessions specifically designed for Deal students. Working with existing assignments and clear examples, students will take away: ** A simple and lasting blueprint for constructing 5-paragraph essays. ** The ability to assess and edit their own work. ** An appreciation of the clarity and beauty of the English language. Rate: $50/hr. About the Tutors: Syd Butler and Nick Paul are experienced, professional writers with a passion for teaching students lifetime writing skills. Both are Deal parents and neighbors and have assisted with English tutoring for Deal 7th graders. Both Syd and Nick are published authors, having written hundreds of essays, stories and articles over their long careers.
DC Hoops Academy Spring Basketball Clinic DC Hoops Academy will be hosting a spring basketball clinic. Call now to register!! DC Hoops Academy Basketball Clinic Date: April 25, 2015 Phone: 202.309.2319
Keegan Theater Summer Camp!The Keegan Theatre, located in the heart of Dupont Circle, is excited to announce their Bright Stars Summer Camp 2015! Keegan Theatre's "Bright Stars" Summer Camps provide an opportunity for budding artists to grow their craft and commitment to the arts. Participants are given a safe, nurturing environment in which to freely develop their creative potential under the guidance of Keegan artists and educators. Each week will be a different experience, as camp participants will determine which avenue of the theater process they want to passionately explore: storytelling, acting, directing, playwriting, or improvisation. The open format allows young people with a range of experience (from the new-to-theater to the ready-to-take-the-stage) to explore theater together in a collaborative and playful setting. This summer we will return for a week to Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church in Arlington to provide summer camps for rising 6th-12th graders. We are also introducing two weeks at our newly renovated theatre on Church Street in Northwest Washington- one week for rising 6th-12th graders and a week for our budding stars- rising 1st-5th graders. Interested parties should visit http://keegantheatre.com/brightstars/ and use code "BRIGHT" to receive a $50 discount for early registration. Also, use the code "DCPS" to receive a $50 discount for all DCPS students.
2nd Annual Unleashed Conference
A Bigger Picture, Inc is hosting a youth
conference on April 25, 2015 from 9am-3pm at E.L. Haynes Public
Charter School. The event is open and free to girls in grades 6th-12th
and will focus on self-confidence, goal setting, making healthy
decisions and developing your personal brand. The event will also have
music, food, tutorials, spoken word performances, interactive breakout
sessions and a keynote address. Please see the attached flyer and the link for registration is:
https://unleashedconferencepresentedbyabiggerpicture.eventbrite.com.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact info@abiggerpicture.org.
Summer Enrichment Opportunity
Are you interested in service and leadership in your local community? If so, you may want to check out Spark the Wave. This weeklong, summer service-learning experience is held in Philadelphia, PA and in Washington, DC annually. If interested, please contact Katie Oleksiak, Program manager via email- katie@sparkthewave.org, by phone- 215-913-6107, or the website- www.sparkthewave.org. You may also see Ms. White for a flyer with more information.
Summer Enrichment Opportunity through the Army Educational Outreach Program (AEOP) Gains in the Education of Mathematics and Science (GEMS)
The Army Educational Outreach Program (AEOP) Gains in the Education of Mathematics and Science application is open and accepting applications for the summer of 2015. Students from elementary school through high school who are interested in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) are eligible to apply to participate in GEMS at Army laboratories.
The AEOP GEMS Program is a one-week summer program in which students learn about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields at Army research facilities. The program requires all prospective students to complete an application online, and only those who are selected to participate can attend. Once selected, all GEMS students will receive at a $100 stipend to participate in the 1-week program.
More information can be found on the GEMS website http://usaeop.com/programs/stem-enrichment-activities/gems/
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