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DCD alumni and their parents were treated to a special preview in January of the exhibit of beautiful Shaker-inspired student work that will be on display at The Art Complex Museum in Duxbury, Massachusetts, in "Shaker Works Then and Now: Youthful Interpretations of the Shaker Form," from February 22 to May 17, 2015. For the past few weeks, the works have been lining the hallways of DCD before being shipped off to the museum. Created by DCD students in the woodshop under the artistic direction of Gerry Clifford, this extensive exhibit was made possible by the many alumni who graciously loaned their pieces. Click here to learn more.
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Head for the Day
After the long weekend, students can ease the transition back to school with the help of Charlotte Walkey, who will assume her reign as Head for the Day on Tuesday, February 17. By her decree, students may wear informal dress to school on Tuesday, including jeans and pajamas that are appropriate for public viewing.
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Parent to Parent
Please join us this coming Wednesday, February 18, 7:00-9:00 p.m., at Herrick House for the first of two parent discussions, "Demystifying the Middle School," sponsored by the PA. RSVP to Marie Nagode, msnagode@comcast.net.
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February ChallengeThe February Challenge is a friendly competition among alumni from local independent schools to determine the biggest increase in participation in annual giving during the month of February. This year, gifts from the Classes of 1994-2014 are eligible. At the end of Week 2, DCD is in 5th place, and there are only two weeks left! If you know any alumni who graduated between 1994 and 2014 and are considering making a gift to DCD's Annual Fund, please encourage them to give before the end of February. Remember, this competition is based on participation, so gifts of all sizes count equally. Go DCD!
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School Daze at DCD... Auction Item PreviewWoodworking afternoon at Mr. Clifford's barn studio. Mr. Clifford will host two DCD students in his barn studio in Needham for an afternoon of woodworking. Before the actual work commences, Mr. Clifford will share some of his tips on grilling as he prepares a barbeque lunch for his woodworkers. Date and time to be mutually agreed upon in the early spring. Join us on March 6 for this special event celebrating our teachers. Tickets are $75 per person and may be purchased online through the registration link. For more information, contact Ashley Linell.
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Nothing But Nets
Mrs. Leith and Mr. Edie would like to thank the 20 Lower School students and 13 Middle School students who participated in the Nothing but Nets fundraiser on February 6. Students had a great time shooting basketball free throws and taking hockey shots on net, and parents contributed $685, bringing the DCD eight-year total to $5,130. Thank you, DCD community!
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Math Counts!  Congratulations to DCD Mathletes, Sarah Leder, Molly Moir, Jared Ravech, Kai Dixon, Angela Giordano, Charlie Volpe, Alex Burmeister, and Matthew O'Rourke, who attended the MathCounts Competition in Melrose this past Saturday, February 7. It was an all day affair with over 260 students participating from schools all around the area. We managed to get back to DCD before the snow really started to fly!
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Timely TopicsClick here to check out the latest content on our Web site featuring articles on various topics by our faculty.
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Monday, February 16
No School: Presidents' DayTuesday, February 17Day 4Head for the Day: Charlotte Walkey Grade 3 to Sturbridge Village 8:45 a.m. Lower School Math Club 3:00-3:45 p.m. Wednesday, February 18Day 5Culture Club 3:00 p.m. Parent to Parent 7:00-9:00 p.m. Herrick House Thursday, February 19Day 6Grade 8 Play 8:30 a.m. Lowell Center Friday, February 20Day 1Grade 8 Play & Cast Party 8:30 a.m. Lowell Center Middle School Activity 12:30-2:30 p.m. Primary and Lower School Parent Conferences 1:15-5:00 p.m. Grade 8 Class Dinner 7:00-9:00 p.m. Herrick House Click here to view the entire calendar
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| Read On, the DCD Library Blog |
...This year's award and honor books are published for our older readers within that age range. It is also an unusual award year because two books, the award book and one honor book, are both written in verse. The other honor book is a biography that is written in graphic form where sequential art tells the story.  Crossover by Kwame Alexander (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt) is one of those books that is just plain great. I don't usually gravitate to novels written in verse, but I knew that I had to read it because of the buzz that it was getting from all of the children's book reviewers and bloggers. Now, I can't decide who will enjoy it more - a boy who is a reluctant reader or a girl who is an avid reader. The plot and themes are that gripping.  | | 5 Myths About The Crossover |
The narrator is Josh, a boy who lives for basketball, but is also always rhyming and rapping in his head. He and his twin brother have been playing with their father, a former semi-pro player, since they could hold the ball. His parents and his brother are as fully developed as characters as Josh is. Adolescence and life present him with challenges that could be insurmountable, but Josh perseveres because of his strong family. While parts of this book are tragic, they are also uplifting because of Alexander's talented storytelling.
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Make It Count! A Program for Mothers and Daughters
Our Admissions Director and Assistant Head of School Emilie Liebhoff invites you to come have fun with your daughters at Make It Count!, an educational and bonding program for moms and daughters, on Saturday, February 21, at Simmons College, 300 The Fenway, Boston. The morning session, 9:00 to 11:30 a.m., is for Grades K-2, and the afternoon session, 1:00-4:30 p.m., is for Grades 5-8. Both sessions will include age-appropriate activities focused on the theme of fostering entrepreneurship and empowerment. Our activities are designed to be enjoyable and approachable, regardless of your past knowledge and experience. The main theme of the program is to be together and have fun! Come join us. Click here to register. For more information, contact Leslie Coles.
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Apartment Hunting
DCD Spanish teacher Pamela Binder is looking for temporary lodging while her condo is on the market and she is looking for a new home. She is open to different options, including house-sitting opportunities or temporary vacancies. Please contact her if you know of a situation that may be suitable, by email at pbinder@dcds.net or ext. 2588.
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