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September 18
Photo of the Week

Students share the bounty of the DCD garden.
Photo by Erin Epker
News & Notices
Head Search Finalist Visits DCD
The third finalist for the Head of School position will be visiting DCD on Monday and Tuesday next week. A session for parents to meet with the candidate will take place in the Valentine Center on Tuesday, September 22, 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.
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.
School Photos
Tuesday, September 22, is school picture day at DCD. Bring your smile, and make sure your child has turned in the order form to the homeroom teacher by Monday, September 21. Children must provide either the order form or the online order confirmation sheet. If you have questions, please contact Barbara Laneau.
After-school Programs Starting Up
There are still spaces in the Jewelry Making and Chess Wizards programs offered after school through the Extended Day Program. Click here to learn about our new jewelry making program offered through Denault Studios. Click here to sign up. For questions, contact EDP Director Tom Nash.
PA Volunteer Sign Up
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.
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 21
Day 2

Morning Assembly: Music with Rob Thacher and Duane Claussen
8:15 a.m. Lowell Center

Tuesday, September 22
Day 3

All-School Photos

Community Outreach Meeting
8:15 a.m. Lawrence Room

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

Lower School Math Club
3:00 p.m.

Wednesday, September 23
No School: Yom Kippur

Thursday, September 24
Day 4

Lower School Back-to-School Night
6:30-8:00 p.m.

Friday, September 25
Day 5

Grades 6 and 7 Day Trips

Middle School Service Afternoon
1:00-3:00 p.m.

Pre-K Class Dinner
7:00 p.m. Herrick House

Click here to view the entire calendar
Read On! The Library Blog
Massachusetts Children's Book Award
 Once again, we will be promoting the nominees for the Massachusetts Children's Book Awards (MACBA) during the 2015-2016 school year at DCD. Even though I've written about this program before, I would like to explain it to parents who have never had a fourth, fifth, or sixth grader before now. This voluntary reading incentive program has become a popular event for many students, and it was started by Dr. Helen Constant in 1975. It is administered through Salem State University. Twenty-five books are nominated for the award, and our voting for the DCD favorites will take place in late winter. ...Read On