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News & Notices

Orientation for New Families and Students and Hosts
The New Student Orientation will take place on Tuesday, September 8, at 8:30 a.m. New students will join their student hosts on a scavenger hunt to get to know the school a little better, while parents visit with Administrators in the Valentine Center. The orientation this year is for all grades, Pre-K through 8.

First Day of School

Children should arrive at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 9, prepared for a full day of school. Sports practices begin that afternoon. Students will be given their athletic clothing, but please be sure to have your child bring in any necessary equipment specific to his or her sport (for example, field hockey stick, shin guards). An extra pair of sneakers is required for students in grades 1-5.

Traffic Reminder
Please review the traffic flow on campus (detailed in our August mailing and the handbook) and drive safely and carefully in these opening days, when there are many unfamiliar drivers and pedestrians on campus.

Carpool List
Save time and fuel costs by sharing the driving to and from school with a neighbor. Click here for a list of families by town.

PA Welcome Breakfast

All parents are invited to attend the PA Welcome Breakfast on Friday, September 11, at 8:00 a.m. in the Lawrence Room to reconnect with old friends and meet new ones. Members of the PA Executive Committee will describe the various activities that take place during the year for parents and ways for parents to get involved in the life of the school. Parents will have a chance to sign up for various volunteer opportunities at the conclusion of the meeting or you can send the sign-up form after the meeting to Julie Hagan in the Development Office.

Family Registration Forms
Please be sure to go online before the start of school to fill out your family registration form. Additional required forms along with summer assignments and school supply lists may be found under "Resources" after logging in to the DCD website in the box labeled "2015-2016 Required Forms and Information."

Music Lessons
Private music lessons will begin the week of September 14. Parents who have registered their children should have been contacted by their respective music teachers. Questions may be directed to Ms. Nicholas at cnicholas@dcds.net.

Weekly e-News
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Website Log In Reminder
The user name for all parents (who are not faculty members) is the full first and last name, all lowercase, no spaces or additional characters. If you have forgotten your password, you can click on "Forgot your password and login?" and follow the instructions. If you still have problems logging in, please contact George Silvestri in the Technology Department.

The Week Ahead

Tuesday, September 8

New Student Orientation
8:30-9:30 a.m.

Wednesday, September 9
Day 1

Opening Day Assembly
8:30 a.m. Lowell Center

PA Executive Committee Meeting
9:00 a.m.

Thursday, September 10
Day 2

Grade 8 Overnight Trip
2:30 p.m.

Friday, September 11
Day 3

PA Welcome Breakfast
8:00-9:00 a.m. Lawrence Room

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