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Oh, the places you'll go...
Mrs. Maloney's Kindergarten class celebrates Dr. Seuss's birthday. Photo by Mary Ellen Maloney |
Important schedule details for next week
- On Monday, March 7, sixth and seventh graders may be picked up at 3:00 p.m. (optional dismissal)
- On Friday, March 11, dismissal for all students will be at the conclusion of the Lower School Visual and Performing Arts program or approximately 11:30 a.m.
- There is no Extended Day on Friday, March 11.
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Middle school students receive recognition from SISAL
There was exciting news this week for DCD middle school students who received nine awards at the annual Small Independent School Art League (SISAL) show hosted by the Bancroft School.
A reception and award ceremony will take place this Sunday, March 6, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Read more...
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Matthew Volfson qualifies for Massachusetts National Geographic State Bee 
After winning DCD's geography bee for the second year in a row, fifth grader Matthew Volfson has qualified for the 2016 Massachusetts National Geographic State Bee, which will be held on Friday, April 1, 2016, at Elms College.
This is the second level of the National Geographic Bee competition. School Bees were held in schools with fourth- through eighth-grade students throughout the state to determine each school champion. School champions then took an online qualifying test. The National Geographic Society has invited up to 100 of the top-scoring students in each of the 50 states, District of Columbia, Department of Defense Dependents Schools and U.S. territories to compete in the state Bees. Read more...
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Alumni Speaker Kate Woodworth '65 talks about the importance of mentors
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As part of DCD's Alumni Speaker Series, students were treated to a visit from Kate Woodworth, writer and member of the DCD class of 1965. At morning assembly on Thursday, March 3, Kate spoke about the importance and value of mentors and how a special mentor here at DCD inspired her to become a writer. "Mentors can help you know who you are and who you want to be," she told the students as she recalled the moment she decided to become a writer.
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Massachusetts Book Awards are celebrated in the Library 
Fourth and fifth graders gathered in the library on Thursday, March 3, for a special reception to celebrate the Massachusetts Book Awards.
Thirty-five fourth and fifth graders participated in the Massachusetts Children's Book Award reading program this year, and eleven students read all of the twenty-five books nominated.
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DCD wins the February Challenge!
With a total of 81 new gifts made to the Annual Fund during the month of February, DCD came back from 4th place to win the 2016 February Challenge, a friendly annual competition among peer schools to increase giving among young alumni. What an incredible rally! Congratulations to the Classes of 1995-2015. DCD students are really excited about this win too!
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Sign up now for Extended Day spring programs
This spring, EDP is offering three after-school programs in Fused Glass with Denault Studios, Robots with Mr. Nash, and Chess with Chess Wizards. Students may join these programs whether or not they are enrolled in EDP. All three programs will run from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. and originate at Extended Day. Click here for a registration form with more detailed information about dates and cost, and sign up now to ensure your space! |
RSVP for DCD's Strategic Planning Meeting
All parents, faculty, and staff are invited to kickoff the strategic planning process on Saturday, April 2, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Please confirm your attendance by contacting Danise Cavallaro in the Development Office at extension 2582 or dcavallaro@dcds.net by March 11. |
Calling all runners and poets! 
Save the date for the James Joyce Ramble on Sunday, April 24, and get involved in this great community event by representing DCD, a sponsor of this year's race. There are three ways you can take part in this year's event: 1) Join the DCD running team and run or walk in the race; 2) join the hydration team and hand out water along the race route to thirsty runners; and 3) join the tent crew at the Endicott Estate and help spread the word about DCD. The deadline to sign up is April 8. Click here for more detailed information and directions for registering for the DCD team.
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Feeling Groovy! Get ready for this year's DCD Fair
 Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 7, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Click here for a letter about the Fair. Contact Julie Hagan if you have any questions.
The trailer for collecting gently used books, toys, and sporting goods to sell at the Fair is located in the parking lot next to Herrick and Huntington House. Please keep in mind as you're doing spring cleaning to donate items to Toys and Books at the DCD Fair. Click here for a list of acceptable items.
T-shirts made of 100% cotton and featuring the Fair logo on the front and a peace sign on the back can be ordered now. Click here for the order form.
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Jack's Kitchen
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The composting bucket was filled to the brim this week after students enjoyed an array of tantalizing fruits during lunch.
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Monday, March 7
Day 6
Middle School Sports Assembly
8:15 a.m. Lowell Center
Optional 3:00 p.m. dismissal for grades 6 and 7
Grade 8 vs. faculty basketball game
3:15 p.m. Rand Gym
Family and Friends Strings Concert
4:30 p.m. Lowell Center
Tuesday, March 8
Day 1
Grade 7 to Pinkham Notch
Grade 8 English final
Grade 8 Parent Secondary School Meeting 8:00-9:00 a.m. Lawrence Room
Early dismissal for grades 6 and 8 3:00 p.m.
Diversity Committee meeting 5:30 p.m. Adams Lab Wednesday, March 9Day 2
Grade 6 to Farm School
Pre-K Alphabet Museum 7:45 a.m.
Grade 8 History final 8:00 a.m.
Early dismissal for grade 8 3:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 10
Day 3
Grade 5 to Wheelock Theater
Grade 8 day trip to Boston
Early dismissal for grade 8 3:00 p.m.
Friday, March 11
Day 4
Lower School Visual & Performing Arts Assembly
10:30-11:30 a.m. Lowell Center
All-school dismissal at 11:30 a.m.
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Discover Summer! Camps and Activities Fair
Considering overnight camp for your child or teen this summer? Interested in exploring a wide variety of day options? Join us at Dedham's Avery School on Saturday, March 5, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to chat with representatives from more than 50 summer programs. Traditional day and overnight camps, unique programs focusing on academic enrichment, STEM, the arts, sports - we have something for everyone. Exclusive discounts and chances to win free or reduced weeks of tuition. Local non-profit Catching Joy will also host a sock drive in conjunction with the event. Bring new socks with you to donate to area children in need and do good while looking for something good-to-do this summer! Find us on Facebook to learn more.
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Maple Magic
The Natick Community Organic Farm will host a special event, Maple Magic, on Saturday, March 5, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., featuring a pancake breakfast and maple sugaring tours and demonstrations. Click here for a flyer. |
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International music featured in local concert
Alan Johnson, brass instructor in DCD's Private Music Program, will perform at the Marlborough Public Library, Bigelow Auditorium, 35 West Main Street, at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 9. He will join fellow members of the musical group the Solstice Sackbuts in performing an international program of folk and pop music featuring sambas, tangos, tarantellas, polkas, horahs, waltzes, jigs, and calypsos as well as rock, jazz, and other popular music from around the world. The event is free. Click here for the flyer or visit mpl-friends.org to find out more. |
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