Welcome Back!
We look forward to welcoming you back to campus on Wednesday, September 3. The first day of school is full of the promise and excitement of beginning a new year. The day will start with the traditional opening day assembly at 8:30 a.m. in the Lowell Center.
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Sports Practices Start Wednesday
Middle School athletics begin on the first day of school, and students are expected to have the necessary equipment (for soccer, bring cleats and shinguards, and for field hockey, stick, goggles, cleats, shinguards, and mouthguard).
All students should also have their own water bottle, labeled with their name, that they can keep in their PE locker. Everyone will be issued a pair of shorts and tee shirt on the first day of school.
The fall sports schedule is published on the school Web site. Please be sure to check it for the latest information and schedule changes. Click here for the fall schedule. |
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PA Breakfast
Please join us for the annual PA Welcome Back Breakfast on Friday, September 5, 8:00-9:00 a.m. in the Lawrence Room. You'll have the chance to reconnect with old friends and meet some new ones as well as meet this year's PA Executive Committee and explore the many volunteer opportunities that are available throughout the year. Click here for information about volunteering.
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Family Registration Form
Please remember to fill out and return your family registration form. You can fill it out online and return it by e-mail to Danise Cavallaro or fill it out by hand and mail it to her attention at DCD. Please return it no later than September 5. Thank you!
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Extended Day
The rates for Extended Day were incorrectly listed in the Handbook of Information. Please click here for an addendum containing the corrected information. If you have questions, please contact Tom Nash, Director of Extended Day. |
Smile, Picture Day Is Coming Early This Year!
School pictures will be taken on Monday, September 8. Order forms will go home with students on the first day of school and should be returned by Friday, September 5. You can place your order online at any time before Picture Day at www.coffeepond.com.Or, if you prefer, you may fill out the order form by hand and have your child bring it in to the main office on Friday. (Please note: Orders placed after Picture Day must be ordered online and will be subject to a handling fee.) If you have questions, please e-mail lifeguards@coffeepond.com or call (508) 907-6633, ext. 0. |
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School Store Is Now Online
You can now get your DCD gear and more online by clicking on the following link:
http://www.amerasport.com/DEDHAM-COUNTRY-DAY-SCHOOL/departments/1483/
A big thank you goes to Beth Ravech and Allison Mankivsky for the wide selection of DCD branded items that is now available.
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Got Wood?
Mr. Clifford is looking for wood for two fall courses. If you are pruning a fruit tree or know of someone trimming or removing an interesting tree (Birch, Cherry, Pear), please contact Mr. Clifford by email at gclifford@dcds.net.
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Tuesday, September 2
New Student Orientation for Grades 1-7
11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Wednesday, September 3 Day 1
Opening Day Assembly
8:30 a.m. Lowell Center
PA Executive Committee Meeting
8:45 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Ladd Conference Room
Thursday, September 4
Day 2
Pre-K & K New Parent Coffee
8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m. Valentine Center
Grade 8 Overnight Retreat
Friday, September 5
Day 3
PA Welcome Back Breakfast
8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m. Lawrence Room
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Dedham Country Day School:
Provides to each child a unique educational balance of challenging academics, arts, and athletics;
Embraces
an inclusive, interdependent community of students, teachers, and
parents that fosters trust and encourages children to take risks;
Creates
independent, resilient, lifelong learners through engaging,
developmentally-based teaching designed to meet varied learning styles;
Inspires
students to become caring, ethical members of the larger world by
emphasizing thoughtful citizenship and respect for self and others.
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