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Thank You!
Thank you to all the volunteers, especially our talented and hard-working committee, who helped make School Daze such a success last Friday night. The Primary Gym was transformed, and everyone in attendance had a great time bidding, eating, dancing, and socializing. More than $20,000 was raised to support faculty professional development, making it possible for faculty to take advantage of a range of opportunities. These include all-day workshops for the entire faculty, attendance at conferences, such as NAIS and CASE, training in such programs as Open Circle and Responsive Classroom, and underwriting the pursuit of advanced degrees and study. Click here to view more pictures from the event.
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Massachusetts Book Awards Celebrated in the Library
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| | Four students read all twenty-five books, left to right, Patrick Berg, Christiane Fallon-Bacardi, Gunner Peterson, and Carly Ward. Congratulations! |
Twenty-two of our Fourth and Fifth Graders celebrated reading at this week's Massachusetts Children's Book Award voting party. In order to participate in this voluntary reading incentive, our requirement for the children was that they had to read at least six of the nominated books. The more books the children read, the better they were able to discuss the strength of the plots of the books. Four children read all twenty-five titles on the list! There was a spirited discussion of the merits of many of the titles.
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Winter Sports Awards Announced
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| Twelve Middle School students received recognition for their performance during the winter sports season. Left to right, back row, Maeve Dardinski, Susan Rowley, Molly Moir, Clare Quinn, Sophia Perry, Ryan Bogar, and Campbell Resnick; front row, Liam Wilson, Thomas O'Connell, Aleesa Borghi, Kai Dixon, and Caroline Hoffman. Congratulations to all!
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Chess Wizards Program Is Back!
Let your child be part of this fun program in learning to play chess. DCD's EDP Program will offer the nationally recognized Chess Wizards program on Thursdays after school, from 3:20 to 4:20 p.m. for children in Kindergarten through Grade 5. The cost is $140 for seven classes: April 9, April 16, April 23, April 30, May 7, May 14, and May 21. Click here for the flyer and registration form. For more information, contact Tom Nash.
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Learn to CodeCoding is computer science, problem solving, and creativity. Mrs. Farquharson and Mr. Silvestri will be offering an after-school activity in coding for children in Grades 3 through 5 this spring, from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. on the following six Wednesdays: April 1, April 8, April 22, April 29, May 6, and May 13. The class will accommodate 16 children. To register, contact Mrs. Farquharson.
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 Extreme Fun Fair: Update
A harbinger of spring, the trailer for collecting gently used books, toys, and sporting goods to sell at the Fair has arrived in the parking lot next to Huntington House. Please keep in mind as you're doing spring cleaning to donate items to Toys and Books at the DCD Fair. Click here for a list of acceptable items. Fair T-shirts are now on display in the Bower Lobby. Orders are due April 2. Click here for an order form. Stay tuned for more information about the Fair after spring break! The Fair Kickoff Assembly is Thursday, April 2. If you have questions about the Fair, contact Julie Hagan.
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Parent-to-Parent Save the Date!
We invite you to attend our second Parent-to-Parent event on April 8, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. This PA-sponsored event will bring DCD parents together to discuss "The Lower School Years." First-time Lower School parents will hear from experienced families about everything from homework to after-school activities. Current Lower School parents will have an opportunity to ask questions and share their experiences. Finally, parents of older children will be available to offer their perspectives. Parents are encouraged to bring questions to this meeting. Please mark your calendar and keep an eye out for the invitation!
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Just a Few Spots Left for Volunteers at Grandparents' and Special Friends' Day
Go online to Sign Up Genius, http://www.signupgenius.com/go/805084cafab2aa75-grandparents, if you would like to volunteer to help out on Grandparents' and Special Friends' Day, which is coming up soon on Friday, April 10. Thank you! Kristen Cloonan, Debbie Haggerty, and Marie Nagode, Co-chairs
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Family and Friends Strings Concert Rescheduled
The Family and Friends Concert presented by the DCD Strings students is being postponed from April 1 to Wednesday, April 15, at 4:30 p.m.
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Discussing Culture and Diversity
Please join us for an informal evening on Thursday, April 16, when we will come together as a community to continue our discussions about diversity at DCD, focusing on the future. How do we think about diversity as the school embarks upon a strategic planning process and a Head of School Search? Looking ahead 10 years, how will we describe our DCD community in terms of diversity? These are important questions, and we would love to share in the gift of your perspective and experience.
Katie Binda and David Coleman, Co-Chairs, Diversity Committee
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DCD at the James Joyce Ramble! 
Wanted: Steady hands, no running shoes required! DCD is sponsoring a Water Stop at the race this year, and we are looking for parent volunteers and Eighth Graders to help keep the runners hydrated. The race is on Sunday, April 26, at 11:00 a.m. Volunteers are needed at the water table from 10:35 a.m. until 12:00 noon. Please contact Hilary Rochelle if you would like to participate. Click here to register for the race.
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"Shaker Works, Then and Now" On Display in Duxbury 
If you're looking for something to do over the break, head down to Duxbury to view "Shaker Works, Then and Now: Youthful Interpretations of the Shaker Form," featuring pieces completed by our students in the DCD Woodshop on display along side original Shaker works through May 17 at The Art Complex Museum in Duxbury.
The museum is located at 189 Alden Street in Duxbury, Massachusetts, approximately 30 miles south of Boston. Hours are 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday.
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Summer Scrapbooking Workshop
Does your child love paper crafts or looking at photos? Mrs. Holden is offering two separate week-long summer workshops for students in Grades 2 through 8 to be held Monday through Friday, June 15-19 and June 22-26, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Each session is limited to 10 students. Tuition per session is $275. Click here for the poster showing some of last year's projects. For more information, contact Christine Holden.
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Summer Woodworking Workshop Full
Both of Mr. Clifford's summer wordworking sessions are now full.
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Monday, March 30
Day 4School Resumes Morning Assembly: Performance by Harpist Mimi Cook 8:15 a.m. Lowell Center Tuesday, March 31Day 5Wednesday, April 1Day 6Thursday, April 2Day 1Fair Kick Off Assembly 8:15 a.m. Lowell Center Alumni Council Meeting 5:30 p.m. Harvard Club, Boston Alumni Association Networking Event 6:00 p.m. Harvard Club, Boston Friday, April 3No School: Good FridayClick here to view the entire calendar
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| Read On, the DCD Library Blog |
The clear winner was Capture the Flag by Kate Messner (Scholastic, 2012). In this  contemporary mystery, three seventh graders, who never met previously, join forces when they learn that the flag that inspired The Star-Spangled Banner is missing from The Smithsonian. Anna, Jose', and Henry team up to try to find this important piece of Americana. When they are snowed in at the D.C. airport, they begin a quest that opens their eyes to more than they expected. The children also voted for "honor books." These were other books that also received top votes or might have been a second favorite book. DCD's honor books are The Familiars, Liar and Spy, and The Son of Neptune. ...Read On |
Dedham Choral Society Celebrates 60th AnniversaryDedham Choral Society is celebrating its 60th Anniversary this year with a performance of Felix Mendelssohn's Symphony No. 2, "Hymn of Praise," performed in the original German with full orchestra and featuring soloists Deborah Selig and Gregory Zavracky. The concert takes place on Sunday, April 12, at 3:00 p.m., at the New England Conservatory's Jordan Hall. Tickets are $20, $35, $45 and can be purchased through Elizabeth Pyle Handler '79, 781-449-5247, by visiting the DCS website at http://www.dedhamchoral.org, or at the door.
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