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Chocolatey Goodness
Fifth Graders put their own twist on the Charlie and The Chocolate Factory story in their class play performance on Friday, January 30 (snow forced cancellation of Thursday's performance, which has been rescheduled to Monday, February 2, weather permitting). Students enjoyed bringing the hilarious characters to life and used wonderful props and their own scenery to re-create the fabulous chocolate factory.
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Upcoming Events & Notices
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Be Prepared for Snow Days Ahead...
Did you receive this week's Alert Now message about the snow cancellation? Please let George Silvestri know if you did not receive it, or if it went to the wrong phone number.
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Family Skating Party This Saturday
Join fellow DCD families for a favorite winter activity, free skating at DCD's annual Family Skating Party on Saturday, January 31, 1:15-2:15 p.m., at the Noble and Greenough Bliss Omni Flood Rink, 170 Pine Street, Dedham. Hot chocolate and snacks will be served. There are no skate rentals, so please bring your own skates.
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Last Chance to Update Your Child's Information for Grandparents' and Special Friends' DayThe deadline to update your family's information for Grandparents' and Special Friends' Day is Monday, February 2. Students whose information for Grandparents' and Special Friends' Day has not been updated on their registration form will be unable to send personal invitations for this special event. If you would like a grandparent added or taken off this list, or your child would like to invite a special friend (for example: an aunt, uncle, or neighbor) in lieu of a grandparent, please contact Danise Cavallaro at ext. 2582 or dcavallaro@dcds.net.
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Clean out your closets for student-led Winter Wonder Drive to benefit Cradles to Crayons
The Middle School winter clothing drive concludes on Friday, February 6. You may bring coats, boots, hats, and gloves (sizes infant to age 12) to the collection bin in the front lobby. Thank you for your support. If you have any questions, please contact Nate Buffum at nbuffum@dcds.net.
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Help Prevent Malaria in Africa
On Friday, February 6, from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m., Middle School students will host a shoot-a-thon in the Primary Gym to raise money for Nothing but Nets, an organization that purchases mosquito netting to reduce the transmission of malaria among children in Africa. The shoot-a-thon is open to students in Grades 3-5. Click here to download the permission slip containing more information about the event.
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Camp Open HouseIt's not too soon to be thinking of summer! DCD's summer camp will host the first of two open houses on Sunday, February 8, 1:00--3:00 p.m. For more information, contact Lisa Kaplan.
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Mark Your Calendars for Parent-to-Parent Meetings
The Parent Association is sponsoring two evening gatherings for "Parent-to-Parent" conversations, the first about Middle School "life," the second about Lower School, that will be held on Wednesday, February 18, and Wednesday, April 8, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Herrick House.
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Saturday, January 31
Family Skating
1:15-2:15 p.m. Nobles Skating Rink
Monday, February 2
Day 6Grade 5 Play (rescheduled) 8:30 a.m. Lowell Center Tuesday, February 3Day 1PA Executive Committee Meeting 8:15-10:00 a.m. Ladd Conference Room Lower School Math Club 3:00-3:45 p.m. Diversity Committee Meeting 5:30-7:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 4Day 2Middle School Math Club 7:30-8:00 a.m. Admissions Pre-K Playgroup 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Thursday, February 5Day 3Grade 2 Play 8:30 a.m. Lowell Center Alumni Networking Event 6:00-8:00 p.m. off campus Friday, February 6Day 4Grade 2 Play 8:30 a.m. Lowell Center Middle School Service Afternoon 12:30-2:30 p.m. Nothing but Nets Fundraiser 12:30-1:45 p.m. Primary Gym Saturday, February 7Math Counts Competition 7:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. off campus Sunday, February 8Camp Open House 1:00-3:00 p.m. Click here to view the entire calendar
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| Read On, the DCD Library Blog |
There are many intriguing books about art and artists that open up new possibilities for children and young adults.  The Noisy Paint Box by Barb Rosenstock, illustrated by Mary Grandpre (Knopf, 2014) is a picture book biography that examines the life and passion of Vasya Kandinsky.When Vasya's aunt gave him a paint box as a gift, the young boy discovered that he could escape "proper" expectations and create. Kadinsky felt that he heard the sounds of the colors, and his paintings were not images of objects. They were a riot of color, and throughout his life teachers and artists didn't understand his abstract art. Kadinsky's style was unique, and when the art world recognized his genius, he became an influential leader.  Susan Goldman Rubin introduces our older readers to the Wyeth family in Everybody Paints! The Lives and Art of the Wyeth Family (Chronicle, 2014). This family of artists contributed extraordinary works of American art. N.C. Wyeth's illustrations of The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood and Treasure Island are iconic. His son Andrew's best know work may be "Christina's World". Grandson Jamie's portraits of figures from John F. Kennedy to Andy Warhol continue the artistic family's legacy.
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 Some Bunny Needs You
This adorable little two-year-old bunny needs a new home. Seamus FitzPatrick '07 and his parents Mary Anne and Rory are downsizing from their home in Milton to an apartment in Marina Bay where they cannot have pets. They are all so sad to have to part with Alfie, who has been such a fun, friendly companion for the past two years. Alfie is small, weighing less than four pounds, and comes with all the necessary equipment, e.g. cage, toys, pen, etc. Please contact Mary Anne at maryannewalsh@comcast.net if you are interested in adopting Alfie. While their house is on the market, Alfie is in foster care at the Whites' home in Dedham, where I'm sure he'd welcome interested visitors.
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Kindergartners pose with a new friend.
Photo by Cheryl Price
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