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Allison D. Webster Named as DCD's Next Head of School
 The Board of Trustees of Dedham Country Day School has announced the appointment of Allison D. Webster as its next Head of School, commencing July 1, 2016.
With 23 years of experience as a teacher, advisor, and administrator, Allison is an exceptional educator and leader with a rich understanding of children, school communities, and the local independent school environment. Allison currently serves as assistant head at Shady Hill School in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where she has been involved in all aspects of its Pre-K through 8 academic program since 2006. |
There's so much to discover at DCD! 
Pre-Kindergarten students embark on a discovery walk through the woods.
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Annual Meeting
Everyone is invited to the annual community gathering of current and former DCD parents, trustees, faculty, staff, and friends, to be held in the Rand Gymnasium on Thursday evening, October 22. Traditionally a highlight of the school's fall calendar, the meeting will provide updates on the current state of DCD and review its plans for the future. Please contact Danise Cavallaro in the Development Office to confirm your attendance by October 13.
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Culture Club Begins in October
Culture Club, a group for Lower School children of color in Grades 1 through 5, will meet on the following Wednesday afternoons after school from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m.: October 14, November 18, December 9, January 13, February 17, April 6, and May 18. The mission of the group is to create a comfortable place where children can feel free to talk about their experiences, nurture self-esteem, appreciate differences, and celebrate similarities. Age-appropriate games and activities are integral to each meeting. Children from the following racial/ethnic groups are invited to attend: African American, Latino/Hispanic American, Asian American/South Asian, Native American, Middle Eastern American, or Multiracial American. Please contact Lynne Mayard at lmayard@dcds.net to sign up or request further information.
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 A Garden Grows in Dedham
As fall descends on New England, DCD's garden continues to bear fruit, allowing students to harvest and enjoy freshly grown late-season produce during lunch. Read on...
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Monday, October 5
Day 5
Website Training and Tips
7:45-8:30 a.m. Adams Lab
Morning Assembly: Selected Grades 3 & 4 Summer Projects
8:15 a.m. Lowell Center
K/Grade 8 Buddies Field Trip
8:55 a.m.
Horizons Committee Meeting
2:00 p.m. Ladd Conference Room
Secondary School Admissions Evening (for DCD Grades 7 & 8 only)
7:00-8:00 p.m.
Tuesday, October 6
Day 6Lower School Math Club 3:00 p.m. Horizons Board Meeting 6:00-8:00 p.m. Valentine Center Wednesday, October 7Day 1Middle School Math Club 7:30 a.m. 8th Grade Ambassador Meeting 8:00-9:00 a.m. Valentine Center Thursday, October 8Day 2Grade 4 Play 8:30 a.m. Lowell Center Friday, October 9Day 3Grade 4 Play and Cast Party 8:30 a.m. Lowell Center Click here to view the entire calendar |
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Read On! The Library Blog
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God in His wisdom made the fly
And then forgot to tell us why.
~Ogden Nash, "The Fly"
Readers are just "buzzing" about some of the new insect books that are just "flying" off our shelves. While that is a bad pun, the quality of non-fiction books that are being published about this group of arthropods has never been higher. I'd like to share three new science books.
 I, Fly: The Buzz About Flies and How Awesome They Are by Bridget Heos, illustrated by Jennifer Plecas (Henry Holt), shares information about flies in a humorous story told by a fly. The poor insect is tired of the butterfly always being used as the example of insect metamorphosis. He does acknowledge that maggots aren't as cute and furry as caterpillars. When the children in the class ask the fly questions, he answers them truthfully, even if he doesn't like to admit that he can spread diseases during his 21 days of life.  A book that is a bit more scientific, yet perfect for elementary school readers is Good Question! How Strong Is an Ant? And Other Questions About...Bugs and Insects by Mary Kay Carson (Sterling). The title of each chapter is a question about the insect world. Can dragonflies see in all directions at the same time? Can butterflies taste with their feet?
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Parent Talk Looking for Donations
Parent Talk's Used Clothing, Toy and Equipment Sale will be held Saturday, October 17, at Christ Episcopal Church, 1132 Highland Avenue, Needham (across from the Needham Library). The sale will feature clothes, baby gear, sports equipment, toys, books, maternity clothes, and more! General sale runs from 8:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. The famous bargain bag sale begins at noon. Stuff a brown paper bag with anything that fits for just $10. Donations of gently used kids items (0-8) and maternity clothes are being accepted NOW. If you are interested in donating, consigning, or volunteering, please email clothingsale@parenttalk.info or visit www.parenttalk.info/community/used-clothing-toy-sale.php for more information.
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