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September 11

Photo of the Week

Mrs. Glaser and her second-grade helper for the performance of Rattlin' Bog celebrate the start of school at Opening Day Assembly on September 9.

Photo by Hilary Rochelle

News & Notices

PA Volunteer Sign Up
It was great to see everyone at the PA Welcome Breakfast this morning. The PA Executive Committee invites all parents to get involved in school activities. Click here to view the various volunteer opportunities that are available this year, and if you haven't had a chance yet to sign up, click here to fill out the form online. Please contact Julie Hagan for more information.

PA Executive Committee

PA Executive Committee, l-r, Kristine Chitkara, Linda Shih, Marie Nagode, Melanie Guerra, Elaine Gage, and Christine Argiros

Head Search Finalists Visit DCD

Two of the three finalists for the Head of School position will be visiting DCD next week. Sessions for parents to meet with the candidates will take place in the Valentine Center on Tuesday, September 15, and Friday, September 18, from 8:30 to 9:00 a.m. A short bio and feedback survey link will be posted on the DCD website a day before each candidate's visit.

After-school Programs Starting Up

Three programs are starting up at DCD that are open to all students after school: Robots, Jewelry Making and Chess. Click here to learn about our new jewelry making program offered through Denault Studios. Students may sign up for a maximum of two of the three programs. Click here to sign up. For questions, contact EDP Director Tom Nash.

Web Tech Support for Parents
Need some help logging in and navigating the DCD website? We will be offering a series of technology help drop-in sessions starting the third week of September. Bring your device to the Adams Lab or use one of ours and we will give you some tips! In the meantime, if you encounter any issues, please send an email to DCDwebhelp@dcds.net.

September 21, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
September 28, 7:45 - 8:30 a.m.
September 28, 3:45 - 4:30 p.m.
October 5, 7:45-8:30 a.m.

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.

Family Registration Forms
If you haven't already done so, please fill out your family registration form and return it as soon as possible to Danise Cavallaro in the Development Office. Returning families do not have to return the form if nothing has changed since last year, but we would appreciate knowing if that is the case.

The Week Ahead

Monday, September 14
No School: Rosh Hashanah

Tuesday, September 15

Day 4

Parent Reception for Head Search Candidate
8:30-9:00 a.m. Valentine Center

Technology Intro for Grade 6 and New Middle School Parents
7:00-8:30 p.m.

Wednesday, September 16
Day 5

New Parents' Dinner
6:30-9:00 p.m.

Thursday, September 17
Day 6

Morning Assembly: Intro to New Pre-K Students
8:15 a.m. Lowell Center

Friday, September 18
Day 1

Class Parent Representatives Coffee
8:15 a.m.

Parent Reception for Head Search Candidate
8:30-9:00 a.m. Valentine Center

Click here to view the entire calendar