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January 29

Photo of the Week

Snow Superman!

Children had so much fun this week enjoying the first real snowfall of the season. photo by Colleen Hultgren

Click on the video to see more snow scenes!

News & Notices

Third Grade Play

The third grade students traveled back to Colonial times this week in their class play. In their play, a group of students find a magic book in the library that transports them back in time where they have to learn about Colonial trades in order to return to their time.

Family Bingo!
You could be a winner at this fun family event. Please join us this Saturday, January 30, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the Rand Gym. Pizza, bingo and prizes! Walk-ins are welcome - you can pay at the door! Click here for the flyer and registration form. Contact Ellen Volpe or Amy Starmer for more information.

Nothing But Nets
On Friday, February 5, from 12:30 to 1:45, middle school students will hold a fundraiser shoot-a-thon in the Primary Gym for Nothing But Nets, an organization that purchases mosquito netting to reduce the transmission of malaria to children in Africa. Students in grades 3-5 are invited to participate. Click here for the sign-up form. For more information, contact Rick Edie.

Parent-to-Parent Event for Primary and Lower School
Parents are invited to an open discussion of their child's journey through Primary and Lower School 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!

Save the Date for a Special Evening Celebrating Diversity
February 18, 6:00 p.m.

Jack's Kitchen

Have you ever wondered what your children like to eat for lunch? Watch the video and find out.

Click here to see what's for lunch.

The Week Ahead

Sunday, January 31

Camp Open House
1:00-3:00 p.m.

Monday, February 1
Day 1

Morning Assembly: Culture Club
8:15 a.m. Lowell Center

Tuesday, February 2

Day 2

New Families Coffee
8:15-9:15 a.m. Valentine Center

Diversity Committee Meeting
5:30 p.m. Adams Lab

Wednesday, February 3

Day 3

Middle School Math Club
7:30 a.m.

Thursday, February 4
Day 4

Grade 2 Play
8:30 a.m. Lowell Center

Kindergarten/Grade 8 Buddies Skating
10:00-11:00 a.m. Nobles rink

Friday, February 5
Day 5

Grade 2 Play
8:30 a.m. Lowell Center

Middle School Service Afternoon
12:30-3:00 p.m.

Click here to view the entire calendar

Read On! The Library Blog

Megan McCarthy

There are some authors who have the gift for entertaining their readers while they are educating them. That describes Meghan McCarthy, an author and illustrator of numerous non-fiction books for children.

One of McCarthy's latest books is Earmuffs for Everyone: How Chester Greenwood Became Known as the Inventor of Earmuffs (Simon & Schuster, 2015). She describes the way people protected their ears from the cold throughout history. Along the way, the author infuses her story with other facts about inventors and inventions, including the work of Thomas Edison.

Chester Greenwood employed many women in his factory, and this may be because his wife, Isabel, was active in getting women the right to vote. ...

Read on....