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At morning assembly on Thursday, November 19, students enjoyed a Skype session with Alison Ospina, a green wood furniture maker from Ireland, and woodworking teacher Gerry Clifford (pictured bottom right). Alison was a visiting artist at DCD two years ago. Photo by George Silvestri
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DCD Emergency System Tested Monday
A final test of DCD's emergency communication network will take place on Monday, November 23, at approximately 9:00 a.m., with many numbers that have been updated since the first test. Families who do not receive a call from the school Monday morning should alert the Front Office; those who receive the call should ignore it.
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 A New Face in the Front Office
Please welcome Fiona Edwards who will covering the front desk while Barbara is out recovering from surgery. Please stop by to welcome her and introduce yourself. She will have a lot to learn in a short time! Good luck, Fiona!
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Sports Assembly Celebrates JV Teams
Coaches and players will gather for the second of two sports assemblies on Monday, November 23, to celebrate the JV teams in the Lowell Center.
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Thanksgiving Assembly to Honor Janine Saint-Louis
DCD is collecting samples of needlework done in Janine's classes over the years. There is a collection bin in the front office with plastic bags and labels for identifying the artwork. The pieces will be displayed at the assembly in the Rand Gym and at the alumni breakfast and reception for Janine in the Valentine Center.
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Parent to Parent
Tuesday, December 1, 2015
7:00 - 8:30 p.m. at Herrick House
"Exploring DCD's Middle School"
The DCD Parent Association invites you to join fellow DCD parents for an open discussion "Exploring DCD's Middle School." The discussion will explore both the academic and social aspects of middle school, with the emphasis on the experience of students at DCD. Possible academic topics might include longer days, more homework, looking ahead to high school, and finding the right balance between school and other activities. Social topics may include peer interactions, conflict resolution, and the impact of social media on our teens. The meeting is open to all DCD parents, and you are encouraged to bring your questions. To learn more about Parent to Parent, visit our page on the DCD website: https://dedhamcountryday.myschoolapp.com/page/Parent-to-Parent-?siteId=758
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New Programs Offered at EDP During Winter Term
It's time to sign up for winter at EDP, and they are offering a number of new afternoon programs this term, including soap making, cooking, and crafts along with robots, tennis and chess. Click here and log in for more information and to register.
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 Great holiday gift ideas!
Is holiday gift giving on your mind? Beautiful print reproductions of the whimsical original painting of the DCD campus by Cape Cod artist Elizabeth Mumford are available for purchase from the Development Office. The prints come in two sizes: 20" x 26" for $20 and 11" x 14" for $50. Boxed note cards are also available for $10 for a set of 8 cards. Please contact Ashley Linell if you are interested in purchasing any of these items. A wide selection of DCD branded activewear, outerwear, and additional gift items are also available for purchase online. Click here to view all the items for sale in our online store. Orders should arrive at your home within 14-21 days, so don't delay!
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Use Scrip for your holiday shopping and support DCD!
Scrip are gift cards, including e-cards, to major stores that give a rebate from each gift card purchase back to DCD. With cards from more than 300 of the country's biggest brands, including Gap, Shaw's, Home Depot, and Whole Foods, you can shop at your favorite stores, and DCD earns money with each purchase. The deadline for submitting scrip orders in time for holiday giving is December 14.
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If you're doing any of your holiday shopping on Amazon, you can choose DCD as the charity to receive a percentage of your purchase. Click here to sign up.
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DCD Annual Fund 2015-16
As a parent of a current DCD student, you might receive a call in the next few weeks from a fellow parent asking you to join them in supporting the 2015-16 Annual Fund. Last year, 97% of current DCD parents made an Annual Fund gift to the school. Contact Ashley Linell, 781-329-0850, ext. 2562, or alinell@dcds.net, for more information. Click here to make your gift online.
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Halloween Candy Drive
During the week of November 2-6, DCD students and their families collected Halloween candy to help Operation: American Soldier in a partnership with Chestnut Dental, located in Needham and Franklin, Massachusetts. Middle school volunteers sorted the collected candy by type (hard candy, sticky candy, chocolates) and then prepared these treats to be mailed to our soldiers overseas along with toothbrushes and toothpaste from Chestnut Dental. More than ten 10-lb bags of candy were collected and donated.
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 DCD Winter Coat Drive Spreads Warmth
As a community service project, a group of Middle School students organized a school-wide Winter Coat Drive, collecting winter clothing for children in need. On Friday, November 13, students representing all grades at DCD and their parents delivered donations made by our school community to the Cradles to Crayons' Giving Factory in Boston and stayed for an afternoon of volunteering. They sorted clothes, cleaned and sorted shoes, and wrote cards for the children who are supported by C2C. It was a great day and a wonderful opportunity for the kids to give of their time to others. |
 Jack's Kitchen
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 Sandwich Bar
Students can make themselves a sandwich instead of the main course at lunch, choosing from a wide selection of lunch meats and salads, including cold cuts, cheese, tuna, chicken salad, egg salad, seafood salad, and ham salad as well as many types of rolls or bread. And there is always sun butter and jelly at the salad bar for those picky eaters!
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Monday, November 23
Day 2
JV Sports Assembly
8:15 a.m. Lowell Center
Dismissal for all grades
3:00 p.m.
Tuesday, November 24
Day 3Dismissal for all grades 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 25
Thanksgiving Assembly 9:00 a.m. Rand Gym Alumni Breakfast and Reception for Janine Saint-Louis 10:00 a.m. Valentine Center No EDP Thursday, November 26-Sunday, November 29Thanksgiving Break Monday, November 30Day 4School Resumes Tuesday, December 1Day 5Parent to Parent Meeting 7:00 p.m. Herrick House Wednesday, December 2Day 6Thursday, December 3Day 1Strategic Planning Meeting 8:00 a.m. Ladd Conference Room Morning Assembly: Holiday Guitar Presentation 8:15 a.m. Lowell Center Grade 4 Field Trip to Worcester Art Museum 8:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Friday, December 4Day 2Grade 8 Visiting Day Grade 7 Class Dinner 7:00 p.m. Herrick House Click here to view the entire calendar |
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Read On! The Library Blog
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 Historical Fiction
Some books that I pick up as just an entertaining read pique my interest to further investigate the subject they present. That's what happened with Rebecca Behrens' contemporary story, When Audrey Met Alice (Sourcebooks, 2014). The main character portrayed in the book is Audrey Rhodes, and she is the "First Daughter" in the White House. With her mother as President of the United States and her father a busy scientist, Audrey has no one to share her challenging experience as an only child who faces the spotlight. She attends Friends Academy in Washington, D.C., and it is difficult for Audrey to determine whether her fellow students are interested in being her friend only because of her mother's position. It is also a bit difficult for a middle school girl to even talk to a boy when her Secret Service agent is hovering nearby....
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Shop Locally for the Holidays
Needham Winter Marketplace
Sunday, November 22, 1:00-4:00 p.m.
ParentTalk invites you to shop locally for all your holiday gifts at the Needham Winter Marketplace on Sunday, November 22, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Needham Town Hall. Vendors include Perennial Designs, Hamilton Grace, Madley, Stella&Dot, Westborough Wicks and others. Tickets are $5.00 and may be purchased online at parenttalk.info/events/winter-marketplace.php. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Circle of Hope. Coffee, treats, and gift wrapping will also be available. Click here for the flyer.
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Ring In the Holiday Season with Music
Dedham Choral Society Holiday Concert
Friday, December 4, at 8:00 p.m.
Dedham Choral Society invites you to its 2015 Holiday Concert, Joyeux Noel,
at Holy Name Church in West Roxbury on Friday, December 4, at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are now available online for this exciting performance, featuring sacred works and traditional carols in French and Latin, with full orchestration. Visit their website for more information: www.dedhamchoral.org
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Happy Thanksgiving!
Have a happy, healthy Thanksgiving holiday. The next issue of the Weekly e-News will be publised on December 4.
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