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 Pre-K doubled in size last week with the addition of its new friends, the multicultural puppets, who were introduced at the assembly on Friday, January 15, to open the school's MLK Jr. Day of Service. Click here to view pictures of the day's activities by Danise Cavallaro. |
Grandparents' and Special Friends' Day Is Coming Up Soon
A favorite annual event for both students and their grandparents and special friends will take place on Friday, April 8, from 8:00 to 11:30 a.m. Children will begin writing personalized invitations in February. Please make sure we have the correct information on file for the grandparents or special friends you would like your child to invite. Contact Danise Cavallaro in the Development Office by January 27 with any changes.
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Notice to all DCD dads
Due to declining attendance and scheduling conflicts, the January 23rd DCD Fathers' Breakfast has been canceled. All fathers (whether or not accompanied by mothers) are encouraged to attend the screening of the documentary "Most Likely To Succeed" in the Lowell Center on Thursday, January 21, at 7:00 p.m., where there will be an opportunity for discussion after the film.
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Register now to reserve your spot!
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Cradles to Crayons Winter Drive
DCD is sponsoring a school-wide winter drive to help provide essentials for young children. The drive will begin on Monday, January 19 and run through Friday, January 29. Items to be collected include: New or gently used coats, hats, gloves and mittens, and scarves, along with assorted hygiene products (shampoo, powder, lotion, brushes and combs). Please look for DCD's winter drive posters and the specially marked bins for placing your donations in the front lobby. We can't do this without your help!
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Spring Events Committee Meeting
Please join fellow parents at an informal meeting on Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at 8:15 a.m. in the Lawrence Room alcove to discuss the upcoming spring events planned for Nick Thacher's retirement. Contact Ashley Linell, alinell@dcds.net, in the Development Office for more information.
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Admissions Events
The Admissions Office is hosting an off-campus coffee for prospective parents on Tuesday, January 26, 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. at the home of Jake and Katie McDonnell in Needham. Click here to share the invitation with friends.
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Sign Up Now for Family Bingo
Join us for a fun family event on Saturday, January 30, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the Rand Gym. Bring the whole family and try your luck! Pizza, bingo and prizes! Click here for the flyer and registration form. Forms and payment should be returned to the Bingo mailbox in the front office. Contact Ellen Volpe or Amy Starmer for more information.
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Sol y Canto Brings a Latin Beat to DCD
Puerto Rican/Argentine singer and bongo player Rosi Amador and New Mexican guitarist and composer Brian Amador treated us to a musical fiesta at morning assembly on January 11.
The musicians are members of the pan-Latin ensemble Sol y Canto, a nationally-touring musical group. Their high-energy sound, featuring the rhythms, songs, and instrumentation of Latin America, helped the audience shake away the winter blues and had them singing and clapping to the music.
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Planning for the DCD Fair Has Begun
Mark your calendars for DCD's Groovy 65th Annual Fair on Saturday, May 7, 2016. We are looking for parents to chair the following activities: Face Painting, Bead Making, and Toys. If you'd like more information about what being a chair entails or if you have specific staffing preferences, please contact us. Click here to see pictures from last year's Extreme Fun Fair.
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Check Out What's Happening on the Web
By now, you have all logged into the website to view your child's reports, but did you know there is more to see beyond the password than just your child's progress? There are lots pictures, classroom updates, news stories, and curriculum resources. Visit the Resource Board to see the latest photos from special assemblies and events as well as homeroom snapshots. If you encounter any problems or have any questions or suggestions, let us know by emailing us at DCDWebhelp@dcds.net.
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 Jack's Kitchen
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 Nutritionists tell us to fill our plates with foods having lots of different colors. You can't go wrong at our salad bar, where children can find a colorful array of many fruits and vegetables, including tomatoes, cucumbers, and red and green peppers. DCD also offers a number of different high-protein options at the salad bar, including black beans, chickpeas, tuna, grilled chicken, boiled eggs, egg salad, cheese, and sun butter. Students can always find something healthy to eat that they like at the salad bar!
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Monday, January 18
No School: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Tuesday, January 19
Day 4Grade 5 to the MFA 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 20Day 5 Middle School Math Club 7:30 a.m. Spring Events Committee Meeting 8:15 a.m. Lawrence Room alcove Thursday, January 21Day 6Morning Assembly: Geography Bee 8:15 a.m. Lowell Center Film Screening of "Most Likely to Succeed" 7:00 p.m. Lowell Center Friday, January 22Day 1Class Parent Representatives Meeting 8:15 a.m. Herrick House Middle School Dance 7:00 p.m. Click here to view the entire calendar |
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Read On! The Library Blog
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 Award Season
On one Monday morning every January, everyone who is involved with children's books anxiously awaits the announcement of the awards that are given by the American Library Association. Librarians, teachers, students, authors, illustrators, booksellers, and publishers all wonder whether their favorites will be mentioned for the Caldecott and Newbery Awards or whether a little recognized book will be honored. Will we agree with the choices? Will there be controversy? Who will get the awards?
This year, the committees had a number of books from which to choose in many categories. As someone who promotes books to young people, I felt that there were many outstanding books published in 2015. The award that is nearest and dearest to me is the Randolph Caldecott Medal, which is given "to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children."
The 2016 Caldecott winner is Finding Winnie: The True Story of the World's Most Famous Bear, illustrated by Sophie Blackall and written by Lindsay Mattick (Little, Brown). I have especially shared this book with our third graders as an introduction to my Winnie-the-Pooh unit. This true story chronicles the life of a bear cub that became the inspiration for A.A. Milne's classic, Winnie-the-Pooh. ...
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Chamber Music Concert
Two of DCD's private music teachers will be performing in a Chamber Music Concert at Christ Congregational Church in Brockton on Sunday, January 24. Susan Kenney, cellist, and Christine Nicholas, violinist, both members of the Blue Hills Chamber Players, will be presenting the Bach double Concerto in d minor, featuring violin and flute, as well as viola, cello, and piano. The concert will include varied music for brass, winds, keyboard, and harp spanning many musical periods. For more information, please contact Christine Nicholas or click here for the poster. |
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Faculty Request
I am looking for a very small key (about 1" long) for a student to embed in a mosaic. If you have a tiny key that is no longer of any use, please put it in my mailbox at school. Thank you. Lisa Houck
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