Robots were a blast! All the students really took to it and were programming off the computers like experts by the end. Thank you to all for being part of the first Mindstorms class at DCD! We will offer more Mindstorms fun in February so stay tuned.

Students displayed their complex machines and science projects on Thursday, December 18, concluding the three-week science mini-term unit. The science labs were abuzz with activity as Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth Graders shared their work with the rest of the DCD community. Balls were rolling and levers were cranking as Eighth graders activated their complex machines. Seventh Graders displayed all they had learned in their research and construction of sustainable and green living. And Sixth graders were on hand to discuss the various scientific questions they posed and tested. Parents and fellow students had an opportunity to ask questions and view a great variety of projects. Eighth Graders will present their complex machines at assembly on Thursday, January 8, at 8:15 a.m.

Thank you to all participants, both large and small, who helped with our EDP "Holiday Shop" We raised $66.76, which we donated to the Dedham Food Pantry, the charity chosen by the EDP Pre-Kindergartners. It was a wonderful experience to create this project with the students. They made their own decisions throughout and created amazing decorations for our tree.

On Thursday, December 18, children gathered in the Rand Gym in preparation for the annual Holiday Assembly, making handmade decorations at more than twenty different craft tables staffed by parent volunteers. Everyone got into the holiday spirit. This year there was a  special opportunity to donate and make a card for veterans being cared for at the Veterans Hospital in West Roxbury. 

Thank you to all the volunteers who helped this special event possible, especially co-chairs Sharisse Perry, Melissa Smith, and Ellen Volpe. Click here for the thank you from the PA.