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 Seventh graders went on a snow hike during advisory period. Photo by Rick Edie |
Reminder to all DCD dads
The DCD Fathers' Breakfast originally scheduled for Saturday, January 23 has been canceled.
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DCD Celebrates the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
DCD's annual day of service in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. took place on Friday, January 15, with children of all ages engaging in various community service projects. ...
- Third graders made bookmarks to go along with books and other items included in gift bags for children at the Italian Home in Boston.
- Fourth graders learned about animals at the Dedham branch of the Animal Rescue League.
- Fifth graders used GarageBand on the computer to make books on tape for students at St. Francis of Assisi in Braintree.
- Middle School students made Valentines for residents of Brookdale Assisted Living in Dedham.
Students learned that small acts of kindness make a big difference in the lives of others.
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| Geography bee contestants listen to a question. Winner Matthew Volfson is at right.
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Geography Bee
Though the thermometer featured cold temperatures outside, DCD's annual Geography Bee, a competition sponsored by National Geographic, heated up the Lowell Center. Ten students from grades 4 through 8 competed for the coveted spot of school wide geography wiz kid. Read on...
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Admissions Coffee
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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Reminder: Information needed for Grandparents' and Special Friends' Day
Children will begin writing personalized invitations to their grandparents and special friends 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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Cradles to Crayons Winter Drive Continues
DCD's school-wide winter drive for Cradles to Crayons continues through through next Friday, January 29. Please bring any new or gently used coats, hats, gloves and mittens, and scarves, along with assorted hygiene products (shampoo, powder, lotion, brushes and combs) to the specially marked bins in the front lobby.
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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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Parent to Parent Event for Primary and Lower School
Parents are invited to an open discussion of their child's journey through the Primary and Lower Schools at DCD. The event will take place on Tuesday, February 9, at 7:00 p.m. at Herrick House. This is an informal gathering where you will hear from experienced parents about what to expect as your child progresses from one grade to the next. There will also be plenty of time for questions. Your invitation will arrive via Paperless Post soon!
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Save the Date for a Special Evening Celebrating Diversity
February 18, 6:00 p.m.
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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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 Jack's Kitchen
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All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy!
This week our head chef Jack O'Donnell decided to have some fun playing the pots, that is, using his kitchen pots as drums, much to the delight and amusement of his young audience in the lunchroom. Kitchen staff have lots of fun with students during the year, but especially when they take on special projects that involve cooking, like making cake castles, baking pies, and making homemade bread. There are probably more than a few budding chefs among them, and they can say they had their start in Jack's kitchen!
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Monday, January 25
Day 2
Tuesday, January 26
Day 3Admissions Coffee 8:30 a.m. Off-campus Wednesday, January 27Day 5 Middle School Math Club 7:30 a.m. Thursday, January 28Day 6Grade 3 Play 8:30 a.m. Lowell Center Friday, January 29Day 1Grade 3 Play 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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 Award Season 2
CJ pushed through the church doors,
Skipped down the steps.
The outside air smelled like freedom,
But it also smelled like rain,
Which freckled CJ's shirt and dripped down his nose.
He ducked under his nana's umbrella, saying,
"How come we gotta wait for the bus in all this wet?"
"Trees get thirsty, too," his nana told him.
"Don't you see that big one drinking through a straw?"
CJ looked for a long time but never saw a straw.
These are the first three pages of Last Stop On Market Street written by Matt de la Pe�a and illustrated by Christian Robinson (G. P. Putnam's Sons). This picture book was just chosen for one of the most prestigious awards that is given by the American Library Association. Yes, it was named as an honor book for the Caldecott Award where the illustrator, Christian Robinson, was recognized for excellence in illustration. The book was also named as an Honor Book for the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award which recognizes "... outstanding African American authors and illustrators of books for children and young adults that demonstrate an appreciation of African American culture and universal human values." ...
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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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