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| | Fair maven Jule Hagan was crowned Queen of the Fair at Monday's assembly in honor of her more than 20 years of helping to put on the annual event, a favorite of generations of children. Photo by Colleen Hultgren |
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 Feeling Groovy! See you at the Fair!
Saturday, May 7, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
We look forward to seeing everyone at the Fair on Saturday! This year, with the unpredictable forecast, it will be an Inside/Outside Fair. Click here for a chart showing where each activity will be located. Click here for information about staffing and parking.
Thanks for everyone's help in advance! If you have questions about the Fair, please contact Julie Hagan.
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First graders give a moo-ving performance of their class play!
First graders delighted their audiences with two performances of their class play, When the Cows Sang, on May 5 and 6 in the Lowell Center. |
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DCD team joins the Walk for Hunger
On Sunday, May 1, 2016, a team of DCD walkers joined the more than 40,000 people who came together for the annual Walk for Hunger, which is now in its 48th year. It has become a DCD tradition as well over the years, usually falling on the day after the Fair. Read more...
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Nothing but Nets Fundraiser 
Middle School students will host the Nothing but Nets shoot-a-thon on
Friday, May 13, from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. (originally scheduled for Friday, February 5) in the Primary Gym to raise awareness of the issue and money for the organization. Students in grades 3 through 5 are invited to participate. Click here for more information and to download the permission slip.
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 Book Fair It's that time again! DCD's annual Paperback Book Fair will be held on Thursday, May 19, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Valentine Center. You will find some great summer reading for all reading levels! Grades K through 8 will attend with their classes. Pre-K students may visit the Book Fair with a parent or caregiver either before or after school. Parents are welcome to visit at any time. Permission slips must be returned to your teacher no later than May 18. Click here for a permission slip. Hard copies of the permission slip are available in the Front Office or in the Library. Please note: Students should not bring cash to the Book Fair; you will be billed later by the DCD Business Office. For more information, contact Alida Coo-Kendall, Book Fair Chair. |
 Fun Run to benefit Animal Rescue League
The annual fourth grade community service project is the one-mile Fun Run. This year's race will be on Friday, May 20, at 1:00 p.m. Students in grades 1-8 are invited to participate.
Please see the attached registration form for additional information and to register your child. We are hoping for 100% participation!
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Chefs Jack O'Donnell and Karen McPherson got in the spirit of Cinco de Mayo this week with a special Mexican lunch served on Thursday.
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Saturday, May 7
65th annual DCD Fair
10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Alumni Luncheon at the Fair 12:00-2:00 p.m.
Monday, May 9
Day 3
Morning Assembly: Story telling with Marge Farquharson
8:15 a.m. Lowell Center
Music Party
6:30 p.m.
Community Outreach Meeting
8:15 a.m. Lawrence Room alcove
Wednesday, May 11
Day 5
Current Kindergarten Parent Meeting 8:00-8:30 a.m. Lawrence Room alcove
Middle School Math Club 7:30 a.m.
New Families Picnic 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 12
Day 6
Grade 6 Play
8:30 a.m. Lowell Center
Friday, May 13
Day 1
Grade 6 Play
8:30 a.m. Lowell Center
Nothing but Nets fundraiser 12:30 p.m. Primary Gym
Middle School Service Afternoon 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Middle School Dance 7:00-8:30 p.m. |
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Read On! The Library Blog
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The Beatles
...But tomorrow may rain, so I'll follow the sun. - The Beatles
 As a baby boomer, I enjoy sharing my memories of growing up and the music that I enjoyed and still enjoy with children. They have a vague concept of a band named The Beatles, but few know anything about the "Fab Four" or their songs.
Two recent additions to our collection should intrigue intermediate and middle school readers. Fab Four Friends: The Boys Who Became the Beatles by Susanna Reich, illustrated by Adam Gustavson (Henry Holt) is a picture book biography and a fine introduction to the early lives of John, Paul, George, and Ringo. The young men had much in common, growing up in Liverpool, England and finding escape in music.
A more sophisticated and more comprehensive title is How the  Beatles Changed the World by Martin W. Sandler (Bloomsbury). There are many black and white and color photographs throughout the book that chronicles the rise of one of the most influential musical groups in history.
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Summer Sports and Games
Dan Balk and Mark Jackson are offering sports and games weeks June 14-17 (no program on Monday) and June 20-24. The hours are 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (half day) and 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (full day) in the Rand Gym (first week) and Primary Gym (second week). There will be activities outside (weather permitting) on the fields. These include soccer, kickball, wiffle ball, floor hockey, racquet sports, pillo polo, capture the flag, cooperative games, and other fun activities. We provide snack, and there are daily prizes and awards. Full-day students must bring their own lunch. The cost is $30 for a half day or $60 for a full day. Participants can sign up by the day. This program is open to students who are presently in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. Contact Dan Balk to sign up.
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 Summer Scrapbook Workshop at DCD
Second grade teacher Mrs. Holden is offering a summer scrapbooking workshop at DCD. Scrapbooks are a great way to save and share memories in a creative way. Kids will learn how easy it is to make adorable and interactive scrapbook pages that will keep their memories safe and organized for a lifetime. Throughout the workshop, children explore different scrapbooking techniques: cropping, matting, journaling, and layouts. Also, children become comfortable with different tools to create interesting pages for their personal album, including stamps, punchers, cutters, Sizzix, and Cricut machine. If your child loves paper crafts and photos and showing them off, this summer activity is for them! Contact Christine Holden for information on the 2016 Scrapbook Workshop to be held June 14-17 and June 20-24 at cholden@dcds.net.
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Need help this summer?
Tricia Maloney, Mary Ellen's daughter, is looking for summer work nannying or tutoring. Following in her mother's footsteps, Tricia has been teaching Kindergarten in Brookline for the past three years. She is centrally located, has her own car, and is available weekdays from June 23 until the end of August. Contact her by email at maloney.tricia@gmail.com or call at 508-505-5375 if you are looking for some fun summer help with your kids!
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