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April 24, 2015

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Reading specialist Kathy Suchma as the Queen and woodworking teacher Gerry Clifford as the King share a moment of hilarity with Fourth Graders at today's Medieval Feast.

News & Notices

Medieval Feast

Fourth Graders recreated life in a Medieval castle on Friday, April 24. The young lords and ladies presented shields they had made in wood shop and performed a dance to music in addition to answering questions from parents and other visitors about life during the Middle Ages. Gerry Clifford and Kathy Suchma made a guest appearance as the king and queen.

Pre-Kindergartners Show Their Powers of Prestidigitation

Pre-Kindergarten students gave two absolutely charming performances on April 23 and 24 of their class play, "Once Upon a Time." It was pure magic!

Every Day Is Earth Day at DCD!

Did you know that DCD composts food waste and uses it in the community garden? Students also routinely recycle milk cartons, cans and bottles, and classroom paper.

On Wednesday, April 22, DCD celebrated Earth Day with a Food Waste Awareness event. The project was intended to highlight our community's continued efforts to support our environment and minimize food waste. Students in grades 3-8 and faculty were challenged to reduce the amount of food waste produced during their lunch periods. All liquid and food waste was weighed and the impressive results graphed for comparison. We managed to produce less than one ounce of trash per person on average, and that included liquid waste. That is smaller than a cube of cheese. Be sure to learn more about the results by viewing the Community Outreach Committee bulletin board outside the Lawrence Room.

Holocaust Survivor Speaks to Students

Ralph Samuel, a participant in the Kindertransport during WWII, spoke to Eighth Graders during a Facing History and Ourselves class on Wednesday, April 22. Mr. Samuel is a family friend of Fifth Grade teacher Joanna Bemis, having stayed with her grandparents in England during the war. He is pictured at right with Joanna and her daughter Julia, an Eighth Grader.

Show Your DCD Spirit at the James Joyce Ramble!

Sunday, April 26, 2015

Runners, water stop volunteers, all DCD ambassadors, ready, set, go! The race begins at 11:00 a.m. at the Endicott Estate, 656 East Street, Dedham.

Even if you don't participate, you can cheer on the runners from the sidelines. If you do decide to run, do it in style! Come by the DCD tent at the Endicott Estate to grab a t-shirt for the race.

Monday Is a Jeans Day

Children may wear jeans on Monday, April 27, if they wear a Fair T-shirt. If you are still in need of a T-shirt, please contact Barbara Laneau.

Champions of the Fair

The Champions of the Fair will be drawn at morning assembly on Monday, April 27.

Next Week Is Final Week to Sell Raffle Tickets

The deadline for submitting raffle tickets to be eligible for SELLER PRIZES is Friday, May 1, by 1:00 p.m. Click here for a detailed list of all the great prizes children can win. Additional tickets are available in the front office. Please submit sold tickets and money to the Fair mailbox in the front office. For questions, contact Ellen Volpe.

Shifts Still Need Staffing

Click here to sign up today. We have 20 shifts that still need to be filled in order to run everything. For more information, contact Sharisse Cail Perry.

Donate Toys, Sporting Goods, and Books

The trailer for collecting toys, sporting goods, and books is located in the Herrick House parking lot. Please bag or box your items and place toys and sporting goods along one side of the trailer and books along the other side. Please refer to the list of accepted donations for toys and sporting goods or contact Lee Peterson. For questions about donating books, contact Mimi Harrington.

Baked Goods

Click here to sign up to contribute a home-baked or store-bought item to Baked Goods at the Fair. For more information, contact Marta Keith.

Pre-Sale Fair Tickets

If you forgot to order tickets for the Fair and Extreme Obstacle Course before April 15, you will have another chance to purchase them in the carpool line on Thursday, April 30, at 3:00 p.m. and Friday, May 1, at 12:30 p.m.

Thanks for everyone's help in advance! If you have questions about the Fair, please contact Julie Hagan.

Fun Run to Benefit ARL
Mark your calendars! Students in Grades 1-8 are invited to participate in the DCD Fun Run on Friday, May 8, at 1:00 p.m. The one-mile run is sponsored by the Fourth Grade as a community service project. All proceeds go to the Animal Rescue League in Dedham. Click here for the registration form for additional information and to register your child. We are hoping for 100% participation!

Do Some Scrapbooking This Summer
There is still room in both weeks of the summer scrapbooking workshop taught by Christine Holden, June 15-19 and June 22-26. Click here for a flyer. Contact Christine Holden for more information or to register.

The Week Ahead

Sunday, April 26

James Joyce Ramble
11:00 a.m. Endicott Estate

SISAL Art Exhibit Reception
1:00-4:00 p.m. Dexter-Southfield School

Monday, April 27

Day 4

Grade 5 to Stone Environmental School

Fair Raffle Assembly
8:15 a.m. Lowell Center

Tuesday, April 28
Day 5

Wednesday, April 29
Day 6

Grade 1 Insect Museum
7:30-8:30 a.m. Room 270

Thursday, April 30
Day 1

Grade 5 Returns from Stone Environmental School

Kindergarten Play
8:30 a.m. Lowell Center

Friday, May 1
Day 2

No School: Grade 5 only

Kindergarten Play
8:30 a.m. Lowell Center

Alumni Association Reception
6:00 p.m. Kindergarten Classrooms

Saturday, May 2

64th Annual DCD Fair
10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Click here to view the entire calendar

Read On, the DCD Library Blog

Pedro Mart�nez

Matt Tavares shares an inspirational story in Growing Up Pedro (Candlewick Press, 2015). Pedro Mart�nez got his first real baseball glove when his older brother, Ram�n, signed a contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers for five thousand dollars. The Mart�nez family lived in the village of Manoguayabo in the Dominican Republic, and Ram�n was the baseball star of the family. Ram�n told Pedro stories of his struggles in the United States because he couldn't speak much English. Pedro began to study English, and when he was eventually given a shot in the Dodgers' minor-league system, he could be interviewed without an interpreter.

Pedro Martinez starts game with immaculate inning

Many players and fans implied that Pedro only made the team because Ram�nwas a star pitcher. Pedro was determined to prove them wrong, and he became one of the best relievers in the league. When the Dodgers traded Pedro to the Montreal Expos, Ram�n encouraged him to prove his talent. ...

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Community Bulletin Board

Fundraiser for the Motherbrook Art and Community Center in Dedham
The Motherbrook Art and Community Center is holding a fundraising dinner event on Saturday, May 2. Head on over after the Fair! Visit their website for more information: www.motherbrookarts.org

First Annual JB's Keys to DMD Trail Run for Life
Help raise funds to support the Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Northeastern Scholarship Fund at the Trail Run for Life on Sunday, May 17. The 5K race begins at 10:00 a.m. at Hale Reservation in Westwood. A one-mile fun run for kids starts at 9:15 a.m. To register, visit jbskeys.org and click on Trail Run for Life, or click here. Contact Antonietta O'Toole, (857) 991-2330 or agotoole@gmail.com.

The Dedham Historical Society & Museum Spring Tour
On Sunday, May 31, from noon to 4:00 p.m., celebrate Dedham's rich architectural history with a self-guided walking tour of wonderful homes in one of Dedham's historic neighborhoods. This year's tour includes five great houses plus the Fairbanks House, the oldest timber-frame house in New England. The tour will take place rain or shine. We welcome children age ten or older. Refreshments will be served along the way. Raffle tickets for an original Dedham Pottery Swan Plate are $5.00 for one or $10 for three. The drawing takes place at 4:00 p.m. at the Dedham Historical Society & Museum. You do not need to be present to win. Tickets purchased in advance may be picked up on the day of the tour at the Dedham Historical Society & Museum, 612 High Street, beginning at 11:30 a.m. Ticket sales the day of the tour begin at noon.

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