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:
For those families that were able to celebrate Mother's Day with mom, please thank her for helping you be you. This is always a nice day to remind us that we didn't make ourselves - or make ourselves successful - without family by our side, behind us, or leading us. The bond between a mother and child is unique and deserves our celebration. For our students, there will come a time when their parents or guardians won't always be nearby as they go off to college and the rest of what life has in store, and for that they should be thankful. If your mom is around, enjoy her presence! If not, think of her role in shaping you. And to those many, many moms who work at Alice Deal, thank you for sharing your time with us!
I hope you were able this past weekend to see Bye, Bye Birdie on stage at Deal, which was a huge success. In addition to the tremendous student participation and the support of many Deal alumni from Wilson, parents were in evidence in every stage of the production - props, sets, cast party, music, supervision, and more. The show could not be what it is without all of our parents doing their part. From dancing to singing to emoting, BBB was a great celebration of what it means to be young - especially what it meant to be young in the 1950s!
This week, as PARCC testing winds down to its end, we have a number of really fun events to get everyone revved up. Our 8th graders are celebrated at the Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM) on Tuesday evening for their continued fine work with that museum, connecting world-class art with personal experience. On Wednesday, from 3:30 - 5:30, we celebrate with the 6th graders their IB Design Cycle projects at an Open House. On Saturday, DCPS students from many schools come to Deal for the 2nd Annual World Language Festival (10 - 2), the same day that our music students are traveling to Music in the Parks for their annual competition. As promised, and even in the face of PARCC technology struggles, life at Deal continues to roll on for our students. I hope you can come to some of these great activities.
Thank you - James Albright
NB - Register. We need you to do this as soon as possible. 'Nuff said.
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Each spring, DCPS students participate in the PARCC assessment to help the district learn more about both student and school progress towards college and career readiness. PARCC will be administered at Deal starting mid-April. Most 6th and 8th grade students completed testing, but make-up sessions will continue this week. 7th graders will continue testing this week. The 8th grade single-session DC Science test that will be administered on 5/13. Please see the chart below for information on which test your scholar will take on each given day to ensure they are present and ready for the assessment. Please email Ms. Giron with any questions (katherine.giron@dc.gov).
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Week of
May 9, 2016
Bell Schedule
Wednesday - Bell I
Thursday - Bell I
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Urgent
Register Now!
All students must be registered
for the 2016-2017 school year by
June 17th.
Current 5th, 6th and 7th grader's
parents should bring their proof
of residency to the Deal Welcome
Center to complete enrollment
documents. Evening hours are
scheduled every Thursday until 7
pm for families who are not able
to come to the school during the
day. 8th graders should take
their proof of residency to the
high school they will attend.
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Battle of the Deal Parent Bands
Join your fellow Deal Parents at the Tenley Bar and Grill (4611 41st St NW, DC)
for the 2nd annual Battle of the Deal Parent Bands benefiting The Deal ADCA!
May 14th, 6:30 - 11 pm
10% of food sales, votes placed for bands and $10 door fee benefit the Deal ADCA!
Thanks for supporting our school and the wonderful bands: Cheaper Than Therapy, Forever 51, Growler, Suburban Legend and Swampdonkey. (For more information, see
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May 9
DCPS Night at NATS Park
May 10
8th Grade I&S SAAM Reception
Diversity Group Meeting, 3:30 pm
May 11
Principal's Coffee, 10 am
May 12
Advisory Mid Point
Team Leaders, All 8:10 am
May 13
SCAC Meeting, 7:30 am
Deal Visit 10 am
8th Grade Common Project Training, 8:10am
May 14
2nd Annual IB World Languages Festival
Music in the Parks, 8 am - 7 pm
May 16
6th Grade Math, Finance Park
May 17
Pulitzer Center for Crisis Reporting,
6th Grade
6th Grade Math, Finance Park
May 18
ADCA General Meeting, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
6th Grade Math, Finance Park
May 19
Access for ELLs Testing
Faculty Meeting, 3:30 pm
Community Project Meeting, 3:30 pm
Spring Concert, 6:30 pm
May 20
Access for ELLs Testing
8th Grade I&S Gettysburg Trip
May 21
Saturday Academy, 9 am - noon
Murch Musical, noon
Saturday Detention
Admin Party
May 23
Parent Teacher Conference Day
(No school for students)
May 24
8th Grade I&S NPG Reception
May 26
Team Leaders, Grade Level, 8:10 am
May 27
8th Grade Community Project Training, 8:10 am
Deal Visit, 10 am
May 30
Memorial Day
No school for students and staff
May 31
8th Grade I&S Civil War to Civil Rights Field Trip
Science 7 Field Trip
WL Film Festival
June 1
Deal Gives Back
Murch Musical Rehearsal, 3:30 to 6 pm
June 2
Community Project Meeting, 8:10 am
8th Grade Civil War Field Trip
Science 7 Field Trip
Faculty Meeting, 3:30 pm
Murch Musical Rehearsal, 3:30 to 6 pm
June 3
8th Grave Civil War Field Trip
Science 7 Field Trip
CJP Concert, 9 am
UK trip Meeting, 6:30 pm
Summer Bridge Lunch Bunch
Murch Musical 3:30 pm to 8 pm
June 4
Saturday Academy, 9 am - noon
Saturday Detention 9 am to noon
Murch Musical, 11 am to 5 pm
June 6
6th Grade Birthday Party
SAGE 8th Grade
8th Grade Civil War Field Trip
Science 7 Field Trip
June 7
Feeder School Counselor
Diversity Group Meeting, 3:30 pm
SRI EOY 6 - 8
Chancellors Cabinet 4 pm to 5 pm
June 8
SRI EOY 6 - 8
June 9
WTU Meeting, 3:30 4:30 pm
June 19
8th Grade Dance
Deal Day
June 11
Saturday Detention, 9 am to noon
June 13
8th Grade Kings Dominion Field Trip
June 14
8th Grade Promotion Practice
Nation MS Speech and Debate Tourney
June 15
8th Grade Promotion
6th Grade to Cameron Run
Lafayette Promotion, 1:30 pm
National MS Speech and Debate Tourney
June 16
National MS Speech and Debate Tourney
June 17
National MS Speech and Debate Tourney
Last Day of School
Students Dismissed at 12:15 pm
June 18
National MS Speech and Debate Tourney
June 27
First Day of Summer School
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Alice Deal Middle School Presents:
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Bravo!
Congratulations to the cast and crew of Bye Bye Birdie for their successful shows last weekend! The performance was a remarkable success and the whole school is proud of your work!
Questions or Concerns? Please contact Director Jill Roos (jill.roos@gmail.com)
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World Language Trips!
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Attention 7th Grade Families
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To learn more about next year's trips, including itineraries and pricing, or to sign up please click on the following links: Costa RicaTrip Leader: Ms. Cuffee EF Trip Number: 1846054AJFranceTrip Leader: Mr. Mbayu EF Trip Number: 1817749CHChinaTrip Leader: Mr. Zhi EF Trip Number: 1866938JY--- These trips are a blast! To learn more about previous years' trips, check out our blogs! |
International Baccalaureate Updates
Abby Atwood one of our 8 th grade Team Paris created this video
to highlight the IB learner profile as a part of her Student Award of Excellence application. Abby has knitted 15 hats and scarves and donated them to Martha's Cupboard, an organization that serves the homeless community in our city. Thanks for sharing you
work with us, Abby!
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Media Center News
The Deal Library will be closed after school this week due to PARCC testing.
Before School 8:00 - 8:40 am
After School 3:30 - 5:00 pm
Students are welcome for independent reading and homework. Please review the expectations and complete the permission slip available in the Library or on our website Alice Deal Library Pass.
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Bus Information
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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 the contacts at Metro who can help:
Bus Operations
(202) 962-1825
Northern
(D31, D33, and D34)
(202) 962-5800
Superintendent Priscilla Alston: (202) 962-5808
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
As always, please send an email about bus problems or concerns to james.albright@dc.gov.
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Alice Deal 
Have you lost something during the school day? Check out the lost and found section of the website ( http://alicedeal.org/lost-found/) for photos of items found in common areas at Deal, including in the cafeteria, field, and gallery. Lost items will be kept for approximately two weeks before they are donated. To claim an item, please ask a staff member in the cafeteria to guide you to the lost-and-found. We make an effort to identify labeled items and make announcements for students to pick these up in the Welcome Center. Please help us by putting your full name on all lunch boxes, back-packs, and other items you bring to school on a regular basis.
Don't see what you've lost? Most classrooms have individual lost-and-found areas. Consider checking in with your teachers. You can also stop by the lost-and- found in the cafeteria as not all items may be pictured. |
Team
Team Dakar
Team Dakar students looking to continue their growth in their Team Dakar classes are invited to join us after school on Tuesdays for Team Dakar Study Hour. Students will work on assignments, meet with teachers for help with class content, and use their peers as a resource.
Team Dakar Study Hour will be Tuesdays from 3:30 - 4:30 pm in Ms. Hailfinger's room (E104). Bring your GRIT and GROWTH MINDSET for optimal success!
Team La Paz Team La Paz would like to thank its students for being wonderfully engaged learners who are working hard to advocate on their own behalf. We appreciate all of you who have come to us of their own accord to ask about missing assignments and makeup work. Keep it up! As always, remember that our tutoring days are:
Monday - Individuals and Society
Tuesday - Science Wednesday - Math and English
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DCPS Attendance Protocol and Policy: Things to Remember
Important: please provide a note for any absence as soon as possible (day of or soon after) to hah-nah.wright@dc.gov. The note can be emailed to her or brought to her office next to the school entrance. It is also suggested that you email your child's teachers so that they can plan accordingly.
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 be excused from being absent from school. DCPS' list of reasons an absence can be excused are limited to:
- 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.)
Notes can be provided as paper notes or as emails from the parent or guardian to our Attendance Counselor, Ms. Wright. If you have any questions or concerns more, please contact our Ms. Wright, at
Hah-nah.wright@dc.gov
or by calling (202) 939-2010.
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Summer Bridge 2016
For rising 6th graders
(current 5th graders)
This year, Summer Bridge will focus on the following:
- Organizational skills
- Deal culture & expectations
- Study Skills
- Annotating texts (English)
- Problem-solving (Math)
- Technology Skills
There will be three one-week sessions
- Session 1: July 11th - July 14th
- Session 2: July 18th - July 21st
- Session 3: July 25th - July 28th
8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Monday - Thursday
$50 per session
*Students should only register for ONE session
*Spaces are limited
Please contact us at (202) 939-2010 if there are any problems with the link.
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Student & Parent Information
New: Parent-Teacher Conferences
The final round of Parent-Teacher Conferences will take place on Monday, May 23rd from noon - 7:00 pm. Conferences with team teachers will be held by-appointment-only and appointment sign-up will take place online. Beginning Monday, May 9th, please visit this link to sign up for appointments with your child's team teachers. All non-team teachers (World Language, PE, Art, Music, Resource, etc.) will be available for drop-in conferences. A detailed description of the online sign-up process will be posted on Edline and Deal's website. Note: you will need an email account to use the online process. If you will be unable to create appointments online or know someone who may need assistance, please contact your child's team to set up an appointment.
New: World Language Festival
This Saturday from 10 -2 Deal will host the 2nd Annual World Language Festival. We have invited schools from across the District to send their students to play, speak, draw, learn, and just enjoying using the foreign languages they are learning at school. Deal students who are interested but not already involved should contact their World Language teachers this week for more information.
New: Deal Sailing Club is Back!
Ahoy! It is officially sailing season at Deal! All students are invited to join us for one of our small-boat days or on DC Sails 65' schooner on 5/17! The Deal sailing club is open to all students (experience is NOT required). Invite a friend and sign up here for the following dates:
- 5/10 - small boat, 15 person limit
- 5/17 - big boat, 35 person limit
- 5/24 - small boat, 15 person limit
- 5/31 - small boat, 15 person limit
Permission slips and more information are located with Ms. Law (E101) and Ms. Philips (W104). Students who signed up for last week's trip, which was cancelled due to storms, may attend any other trip as a make-up. To see what the sailing club is all about, check out last year's video here!
New: Deal Archery Team
Alice Deal Middle School participated in the 2nd Annual DCPS NASP Archery Tournament on March 5th and won first place! As such, the top three team members qualified to go to the National Archery Tournament in Louisville, KY, on May 13th - 15th. The top three of the Deal team are Jesse Crawford, 7th grade, Vance Gootman, 6th grade, and Tucker Patterson, 6th grade. Good luck to these boys as they represent Alice Deal Middle School and DCPS next weekend in Louisville!
New: Vikings Ultimate!
Congratulations to all players who participated in our tournament in New Jersey last weekend! They fought through three challenging games coming away with one huge win, the Spirit Award, and 11 pies of pizza. Our next tournament will be the Spring Fling at Deal on Saturday, May 21st. Players should be sure to submit their waivers to attend as soon as possible. Lastly, parents are reminded to sign up for our Shutterfly site for upcoming events and forms https://vikingsultimate.shutterfly.com
New: GeoPlunge
6th grade GeoPlunge participants are reminded to join Mr. Martini in room C130 during GRIT on Monday, May 9th to practice for our upcoming tournament on May 17th. Players must also pick up a permission slip to submit as soon as possible.
New: Girl Up
Girl Up will host an open recruitment meeting for all 6th and 7th graders interested in learning more about our club on Monday, May 16th from 3:30 - 4:30 pm in W305. Come speak to current students, learn about the issues we advocate for, discuss activities we plan throughout the year, and enjoy some snacks!
Girl Up will have it's final sale of Amani ya Juu items on Monday, May 9th from 3:30 - 4:00 pm in the main gallery in front of the auditorium. Find a fun, handmade gift and support women in East Africa. All items must be paid for in cash or check.
New: Model UN The last Model UN Meeting of the year will be on Wednesday, May 11th from 3:30 - 4:20 pm in RG03. Come celebrate our successes for the year!
New: SAAM Reception for 8th Graders Join us May 10th from 6:30 - 8:00 pm at the Smithsonian American Art museum (8th and G St., NW) for the Smithsonian American Art Museum Reception for History and English! All students, parents, community members, family members are invited. Invitations from the museum went home with 8th grade students in History class. Each student will receive a copy of his/her team book with the published creative writing!
New: May is Mental Health Awareness Month!
Come to our Mental Health Awareness Workshop on Tuesday, May 17th at 6:30 pm. Dr. Nancy Ingraham, licensed clinical psychologist, will discuss how to talk with your child about sadness and depression and ways you can support your child.
Wilson Field-Hockey Meeting
Attention 8th-grade girls: If you're interested in playing field hockey at Wilson, please mark your calendars for a preseason meeting on Tuesday, May 24th from 5:30 - 6:30 pm in the Wilson atrium. Wilson field-hockey coach, Sarah Whitener, will introduce the coaches and team and discuss equipment, uniforms, summer conditioning, camps, and volunteer positions for parents. New players are invited to learn about how to prepare over the summer for tryouts during the first week of school. For further information, contact Coach Whitener at mdwhitener@aol.com.
Snow Day Clarification
Due to the 2.5 snow days this winter, there has been some reasonable confusion as to how many days must be made up. The attached letter clarifies that the school year will be extended one day to Friday, June 17th. Also, DCPS has announced the SY16-17 calendars. Please note that there are two different calendars - one for the 11 schools following an Extended Year calendar, and one for the majority of our schools following a traditional calendar. Deal will follow the traditional calendar.
Music Department Field Trip
The bands and choirs will travel to Six Flags America to perform in Music in the Parks on Saturday, May 14th. Permission slips and money are due to Ms. Van der Horst or Mr. McKeithen were due by Wednesday, April 13th.
Alice Deal Community Choir
Did you miss your opportunity to sing with our students in the Winter Concert? Fear not! The time is coming to prepare for the Alice Deal Community Choir's performance at the Spring Concert. Email arthur.mckeithen@dc.gov if you are interested.
Yearbook Pictures Needed
Do you have pictures from Snowmageddon? Is your student a sports pro? Do they rock our school band or attend a club/after school activity? If you have pictures of these events or any others, please feel free to send them to dealyearbook2015@gmail.com!
Follow Deal on Twitter
For the latest news and a glimpse in to daily life at Deal, be sure to follow us on twitter @DealVikings!
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Looking for a Great Summer Camp?
The Alice Deal Athletic Department will offer a four-week youth sport & fitness camp in July!
What: Four weeks of rotating sports instruction, fitness & nutrition education, and FUN!
When: Four sessions from July 5th - July 29th from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday with no camp on Monday, July 4th.
Who: Any rising 6th, 7th, and 8th Graders
This summer, Deal Fit & Sport Camp will provide
fitness, sport, and nutritional education in a fun and nurturing environment. In addition, the Deal Fit & Sport Camp will offer opportunities for enrichment, team building, and peer mentoring.
- Weekly swimming and water play
- Weekly rotating sports and games
- Skills instruction
- Indoor/outdoor free play
- Stretching and exercise instruction
- Daily fun runs
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Nutrition and diet education
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Weekly field trip
Camp rates per session:
1 week session: $300
2 sessions: $550
All 4 sessions: $1,000
Drop in daily rate: $50
Register now using the following link (paper registration forms are also available):
Space is limited, register now!
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6th Grade News
Contact Information
Do you have concerns, questions or comments? Contact the 6th grade team:
Ms. Howard - Counselor
Robin.Howard@dc.gov
Mr. Kling - Social Worker
Jason.Kling@dc.gov
Ms. Neal - Assistant Principal
Diedre.Neal@dc.gov
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7th Grade News
Do you have concerns, questions or comments?
Ms. Humphrey - Counselor
Eunice.Humphrey@dc.gov
Mr. Boccardi - Social Worker
peter.boccardi@dc.gov
Mrs. Stallworth - Assistant Principal
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8th Grade Corner
Activities PaymentsIn an effort to reduce costs for our families, this year's 8th grade promotion is free! However, students will still need to pay for the optional trip to Kings Dominion ($85) and 8th grade dance ($35). A letter went home with 8th grade students outlining the process for paying for the 8th grade dance and 8th grade trip to Kings Dominion. Update: Online Payment Not Available
Due to circumstances beyond Deal's control, the online payment system will not be available this year. We apologize for any inconvenience this causes and encourage students to turn in cash or check payments to their team teachers on Thursdays after school.To pay in person:
- Team leaders will collect payments on Thursdays from 3:15 - 3:30 pm - Due to the large number of payments, teachers will not accept payments outside of this time
- Payments will be accepted until May 19th
- The deadline for check payments is extended until May 19th
It is our sincere hope that all 8th grade students will participate in all end-of-year activities. If you are in need of financial assistance, please reach out to Patrick.Rottman@dc.gov.
8th Grade Dance Help
Parents, the 8th Grade Dance is approaching fast! Each year, 8th graders gather one last time to dance and celebrate before venturing off to high school. We need your help to ensure this night is memorable and fun!
Volunteers are needed for:
- Set Up (1:00 - 6:00 pm - 2-hour shifts)
- Chaperoning (7:00 - 10:00 pm)
- Clean up (9:00 - 10:30 pm)
If you are interested in helping out, please email michael.haller@dc.gov. Last year, we had 12 parents help. We hope to double that number this year and look forward to hearing from you!
8th Grade Transition to High School
As our 8th graders prepare to transition to the next level, we need to know where they will attend high school next school year. Once a decision is made, it is important for families to let us know so that school records transfer to the next school smoothly. Please note that Wilson Senior High School is our feeder school and records will be transferred there if it is unknown where the student will attend. To help with this process, students who are
not attending Wilson should send Ms. White an email to Camille.White@dc.gov with the following information:
Student's first and last name and the name and address of the school they will attend next school year.
YouTube Fridays
Do you know where to find the coolest dance videos, most amazing skateboard stunts, or inspiring messages online? Every Friday morning in the gym before school, 8th grade students get to sit back and relax as they watch a variety of inspirational, entertaining, and interesting YouTube videos. If you have any suggestions for videos to watch, please let us know using the following Google spreadsheet:
Mark Your Calendars
The second semester is a busy time for our 8th grade students as we celebrate their hard work and promotion to high school! Please mark your calendar for these important dates:
- Deal Gives Back - June 1st
- Deal Day - June 10th
- 8th Grade Dance - June 10th
- Kings Dominion Trip - June 13th
- Promotion Practice - June 14th
- Promotion - June 15th
Deal Gives Back, Deal Day, and the promotion are free events. Payments for the 8th grade dance and the Kings Dominion trip will be accepted after spring break and additional information will be sent home in late March.
Contact Information
Do you have compliments, questions or comments? Let the 8th grade team know:
Ms. DeAngelis - Social Worker
margaret.deangelis@dc.gov
Ms. White - Counselor
camille.white@dc.gov
Mr. Rottman - Assistant Principal
patrick.rottman@dc.gov
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This Week at Deal...
Monday: DCPS Night at Nationals Park
DCPS Night at Nationals Park kicks off at 6:45 pm! If you received tickets through our online sign-up or the softball and baseball teams, we hope you enjoy the evening. If your plans change and you are unable to use your tickets, please turn them in to the Deal Welcome Center so we can give them to another family. Go Nats!
Monday: Outdoor Basketball Club
The After School Outdoor Basketball Club will meet on Monday, May 9th at 3:30 pm behind the school on the court next to the "Cottage." In the event of bad weather, we will meet with Mr. Namian in E207. Tuesday: Sailing Club
Ahoy! The Deal Sailing Club will metro down to DC Sail in Southwest DC this Tuesday. Students should grab a permission slip from Ms. Law (E101) and meet in the auditorium at 3:00 pm with metro fare, a jacket, and their sense of adventure! Students will return between 7:00 - 7:30 pm.
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Deal Athletics ... 
Athletics Calendar
Check out the Deal Athletics Calendar for the latest information on games and practices. Athletics schedules can change on short notice, so this calendar is the best place to keep up to date.
Spring Sports
Visit this link for the team's practice schedule. Visit this link for the game schedule. Please address any questions or concerns to terence.ngwa@dc.gov.
Outdoor Track
Spring track is up and running. Practices are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 - 4:30 pm. All paperwork must be received by this Wednesday in order to participate. Please contact Coach Farrar at emily.farrar@dc.gov for information.
Cheerleading
Cheerleading practice will be held on Monday and Wednesday from 3:30 - 5:30 pm. All cheerleaders must have the required forms in order to participate.
Outdoor Distance Track
The season has begun! If you ran cross country or are interested in joining us for the first time, reach out to him at mrhelsabeck@gmail.com or in person to join the roster.
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Staff Information
Tuesday: Diversity Team Meeting
The Diversity Team will meet at 3:30 pm. Thursday: Team Leaders All team leaders will meet as a group with the administrators at 8:10 am. Friday: SCAC Meeting There will be a SCAC meeting in the conference room at 7:30 am. Friday: Community Project Training All teachers of 8th graders should attend a second community project training in E307 at 8:10 am. Saturday: Saturday Academy Saturday Academy continues this weekend for 7th and 8th grade students. Team teachers should contact Ms. Lerum with their availability and list of invited students.
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Alice Deal Club/Activities
(Clubs continue to be added)
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| | Book Club | E105 | Friday | 3:30-4:30 | | Baseball | Gym | Monday - Friday | AM/PM | | African Drumming | CG21 | Monday | 3:30 - 4:30 | | Art of the Month Club | C205 | Monday | 3:30 - 4:30 | | Caribbeans on Board | E103 | Monday | 3:30 - 4:30 | | Dance Club | C128 | Monday | 3:30 - 4:30 | | Future Teacher Club | R102 | Monday | 3:30 - 4:30 | | GeoPlunge! | C130 | Monday | Recess | | Girl Up Club | W 305 | Monday | 3:30 - 4:30 | | International Cinema Club | R109 | Monday | 3:30 - 4:30 | | Meditation | CG06 | Monday | 3:30 to 4:30 | | Muay Thai Fundamentals and Fitness | TBA | Monday | 3:30 - 4:30 | | Open Studio | C224 | Monday | 3:30 - 4:30 | | Outdoor After School Basketball Club | Cottage | Monday | 3:30 - 4:30 | | Podcast Club | E207 | Monday | 3:30 - 4:30 | | Run Girls Run! | W306 | Monday | 3:30 - 4:30 | | Scrabble Club | Cafeteria | Monday | 3:30 - 4:30 | | Sixth Grade Soccer Club | E104 | Monday | 3:30 - 4:30 | | Student Council | | Monday | 3:30 - 4:30 | | The Poetry Cafe | C222 | Monday | 3:30 - 4:30 | | Board Games | E100 | Monday | 3:30 - 4:30 | | History through the city | E307 | Monday (alt.) | 3:30-5:30 | | Peer Mediation | C302 | Monday and Wednesday | 3:30 - 4:30 | | Concert Choir | Auditorium | Monday, Wednesday, and Friday | 7:45 - 8:30 am | | Cross Country | Reno Park | Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday | 3:30-5:00 | | Ultimate Frisbee | R101 | Tuesday | 3:30 - 4:30 | | Debate - Beginning | R103 | Tuesday | 3:30 - 4:30 | | Crocheting/Knitting Club | E207 | Tuesday | 3:30 - 4:30 | | Power Walking Club | C302 | Tuesday | 3:30 - 4:30 | | Science Fair Help | E201 | Tuesday | 3:30 - 4:30 | | Speech | W101 | Tuesday | 3:30 - 4:30 | | Adult Coloring | W307 | Tuesday (alt.) | 3:30 - 4:15 | | Jazz Band | CG20 | Tuesday and Thursday | 3:30 - 4:30 | | Debate - Advanced | W301 | Tuesday and Thursday | 3:30 - 4:30 | | Vocal Ensemble | CG21 | Tuesday and Wednesday | 3:30 - 4:30 | | Concert Band | CG20 | Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday | 3:30 - 4:30 | | Art from the Heart | R109 | Wednesday | 3:30 - 4:30 | | Comic Book Club | N103 | Wednesday | 3:30 - 4:30 | | Creative Writing Club | E106 | Wednesday | 3:30 - 4:30 | | D.I.Y. Club | W105 | Wednesday | 3:30 - 4:30 | | Fencing | R103 | Wednesday | 3:30-5:00 | | Model UN Club | RG03 | Wednesday | 3:30 - 4:30 | | Robotics Club | CG07 | Wednesday | 3:30 - 4:45 pm | | Scrapbooking & Collage | C104 | Wednesday | 3:30 - 4:30 | | Sports Rap | W100 | Wednesday | 3:30 - 4:30 | | Student Congress | W301 | Wednesday | 3:30 - 4:30 | | Los Vikingos Latinos- Deal's Spanish Club | C314 | Wednesday | 3:30 - 4:30 | | Calligraphy & Tea | C213 | Thursday | 3:30 - 4:30 | | Gay - Straight Alliance | W207 | Thursday (alt.) | 3:30-4:30 | | Book Club | E105 | Friday | 3:30-4:30 | | #FindYourPark | TBA | Saturday | 10:00 - Noon | | Photography (Motography-the art of travel photography) | TBA | TBD | 3:30 - 4:30 | | Sailing Club | E101 | TBD | 3:30 - 4:30 | | Vinyl Club | W300 | TBD | 3:30 - 4:30 |
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Community Information
(Items in this section are not sponsored by Deal)
Do you have a community event or organization you would like to see included in the weekly bulletin? Please contact dealbulletin@gmail.comwith submission requests.
Free Summer Enrichment Program for Highly Motivated Rising Middle Schoolers:
Now Accepting Rising 5th Graders!
Due to popular request, the Advanced and Enriched Instruction division is excited to announce that they are now accepting rising 5thgraders into the Summer Enrichment Program! This four-week summer program for highly motivated and precocious rising middle school students (those currently in grades 5, 6, 7) are invited to apply for a spot at Burrville ES, Hardy MS, or Stuart-Hobson MS. The program runs from 7/5-7/29, from9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. daily, and is free for DCPS students. Students will work in small groups of no more than 15 students on topics directly related to their areas of academic interest, as well as go on several exciting field trips. Please visit bit.do/SEPapp for the online application or bit.do/SEPpaperapp for a downloadable application. Application deadline is 6/1. For questions, contact Angela Novak.
PPA FALL SOCCER TRY-OUTS: Individual Players and Existing Teams Welcome!
PPA's Team Programs offer travel-level soccer with a focus on player development and experience. All Girls and Boys interested in joining a U12 through U18 PPA Premier Team for the fall 2016 season should attend.
Our program is designed to provide a competitive developmental environment which also emphasizes teamwork, friendship, and an overall positive player experience. Through our flexible scheduling system, players have the ability to choose their weekly clinic day/location.
The Verizon Minority Male Makers Program
The Verizon Minority Male Makers Program, directed by the University of the District of Columbia, is offering a free all-expenses paid 4-week intensive summer program designed to engage students in high quality, hands-on learning in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) in order to increase access to STEM focused careers and higher education. In addition to the summer program, students will receive a mentor and participate in STEM workshops during the academic year at UDC and host sites across the District! The program is for young males of African American and Hispanic descent in grades 6th- 8th. Those selected will have the opportunity to learn 3D printing, app development, and robotics. There will be competitions, prizes and exciting field trips. Please see the attached PDF for details. For more information, contact Jacqueline.gartrell@udc.edu.
Black Girls Lead Conference
Applications are now open for the Summer 2016 Black Girls Lead Conference. The BGL Conference is a 4-day international leadership conference hosted in New York City July 28 - July 31, 2016. The applications are due on Friday, May 20. The conference is for girls between the ages of 13-17 who come from various socioeconomic and geographical backgrounds, and is designed to advance young women's leadership development, critical thinking skills, academic achievement, civic engagement, and philanthropy. Additional information and the application can be found on the conference website. For questions, email blackgirlslead@blackgirlsrock.org.
FREE Summer Field Hockey Camp with Wilson Players
Are you interested in learning to play field hockey or to improve your skills? This summer you have the opportunity to participate in a FREE field hockey camp run by players on the Wilson Field Hockey Team. We hope you can join us from 9am-12pm the week of July 18th at Deal. Players will have the opportunity to learn new skills. Open to rising 6th-9th graders. All skill levels are welcome! If you are interested, please email sjkfieldhockey@gmail.com to confirm registration. Also feel free to contact us with any questions!
FREE Parenting Series: Making Sense Of Anxiety
Does your child struggle with anxiety? Do the children you work with appear anxious? This FREE five-part course focuses on the anxiety of our children and what we can do about this, both as a society and as the adults responsible for them. The dynamics and insights however apply to all ages. We will meet Wed. nights, from 7-9 PM at Metropolitan Church on Nebraska Ave., May 4th - June 1st. Visit this link for more information and to RSVP to this very special event!
3rd Annual Unleashed Conference-Defining Your Power, Purpose and Passion
On April 30, 2016 we will hold our 3rd annual Unleashed Conference-Defining Your Power, Purpose and Passion. The event is open and free to all middle and high school girls and focuses on topics such as: developing your personal brand, building self-confidence, goal setting, college readiness and youth entrepreneurship. Our keynote speaker this year is 15 year old Entrepreneur, Author, Speaker and BET's Black Girls Rock Honoree, Gabrielle Jordan and our DJ is 14 year old DJ Beauty and the Beatz. The event will be empowering, exciting and a fun experience! We would greatly appreciate it if you would take the time to share this event opportunity with the parents and students you work with. Please see the attached flyer for more information.
FREE Summer Enrichment Program for Advanced Rising Middle Schoolers 
The Advanced and Enriched Instruction Division is excited to announce that they will be offering the Summer Enrichment Program for the third year! This four-week summer program for highly motivated and precocious rising middle school students (those currently in grades 5, 6, 7) are invited to apply for a spot at Burrville ES, Hardy MS, or Stuart-Hobson MS. The program runs from 7/5-7/29, from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.daily and is free for DCPS students. Students will work in small groups of no more than 15 on topics directly related to their areas of academic interest as well as go on several exciting field trips. Please visit this link for the online application or this link for a downloadable application. For questions, contact Dr. Angela Novak.
Girls U14 MSI Classic Soccer Team Girls U14 MSI Classic Soccer Team looking for a couple of field players or goalie for the spring. It's a great group of girls who had a strong Fall season. Professionally coached team practices 2x week in Bethesda (generally the closer to NW DC parts of Bethesda). Please email for additional details: sgrundman@verizon.net
Washington Performing Arts Society Summer Camps
Join us this summer for a series of fun-filled music and dance camps led by professional teaching artists. For ages 8-18. Capital Jazz Camp (June 27-July 1) Capital Strings Camp (June 27-July 1) Capital Voices Camp (July 18-22) Summer Steps with Step Afrika! (August 8-12) Apply today and get the Early Bird discount! $25 early bird registration price will expire March 15. More information can be found at the following link: Washington Performing Arts DC Youth Orchestra Program Spring Registration for New Students is Open!! DCYOP offers beginner through advanced group lessons and ensemble training on all orchestral instruments for students ages 4 ½ to 18. Nearly 500 students participate in group classes, ensemble rehearsals, and performances each semester at Eastern High School on Capitol Hill. Every student has the opportunity to perform in at least one concert every semester. All concerts are free and open to the public. To learn more about DCYOP programs and register for the spring semester, please visit www.dcyop.org.
Summer Program Opportunity for grades 6, 7, and 8 Have fun and enjoy personal enrichment classes with academically-motivated students from around the world in Duke University's Honors Institute. This international and elite program challenges young students to explore advances in technology to design robots or advances in forensic science to solve crimes. Students can also learn the science behind making new medicines and new developments in genetics. For more information visit their website at summersession.duke.edu. The John's Hopkins Center for Talented Youth The John's Hopkins Center for Talented Youth is currently seeking candidates for their CTY Talent Search. The programs offered through CTY are recommended for students who have scored in the Advanced range on the DC state tests or who have demonstrated superior academic performance in their school coursework. Brochures for the CTY program are available in each grade level counselor's office or you may find more information on their website - cty.jhu.edu
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