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Nov. 13 and 14 - DHS East Fall Play, "Boeing Boeing" at 7:00 pm Click here for tickets and information   

 

November 13 and 14 - DHS "Stage" West performs "A House Full of Letters at 7:00 pm. $5.00 at the door.  

November 17 - Diversity Committee Meeting.  

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November 23 -  Battle of the Brains Academic Team Competition pitting East/West and STEM Academic teams against each other.   At  DHS East.  $5.00 adults, free for students.  

 

November 24 - No School, Work Collaboration Day

 

November 26 and 27 - Thanksgiving Break.  All schools and offices are closed.  
Congratulations! 

 
DHS West Cross Country Team - PIAA State Champions!

Aislinn Devlin, DHS West - 2nd Place State Championship

DHS West JV Football Team - Beat DHS East on Monday with a score of 28-14 to end the season with a perfect score.

DHS East runner Maddy Van Blunc qualified for the state championships in Hershey. 
 
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FROM SUPERINTENDENT MUSSOLINE   
 In an effort to get everyone to hopefully moderate this information overload and to pay attention to their families over the Thanksgiving break, I am asking everyone, every family, every teacher and employee to join me in our first "Turn Off; Tune In...To Your Family" during the upcoming Thanksgiving weekend. 
 
Did you know that a recent Pew Research Study stated that 89% of adults indicated used their phones while in social settings with friends.  The article goes on to state, "Across generations, technology overload today is implicated in the assault on empathy. We've gotten so used to being connected all the time that we find ways around conversation-at least from conversation that is open-ended and spontaneous." Especially conversation with our families.
 

Honoring our Veterans
Lionville Middle School students and staff have long honored our service veterans.   Each year the student's Patriot's Club, under the direction of Susan Mousely, helps organize the school's annual Veterans Day and Memorial Day Assemblies.  This year's event on November 11, 2015 included a parade of veterans through the hallways, posters, speeches and placards designed and colored by students.   

 
Two new faces on DASD school board 
On 11/11/15, David Kring was appointed by the Board of Directors to replace Barbara Hurt-Simmons who resigned her seat in October.   Mr. Kring will serve out the remaining two years of Mrs. Hurt-Simmons's term.  On November 3, 2015 voters in Region 1 elected James "Ted" Rauth to the Region 1 School Board position.  Rauth will replace Jackie Fenn who did not run for reelection.   Region 2 Director Carl Croft, Region 5 director Colleen Cranney, Region 7 Director Jane Bertone and Region 9 Director Jaime Mehler were all reelected to another four year term. 
 

Our newest PIAA State Champions
Congratulations to the Downingtown High School West Whippet Boys Cross Country Team on their historic victory this past Saturday in Hershey. They are the PIAA STATE CHAMPIONS!!!! In addition, West girls runner Aislinn Devlin placed second in her state competition.

Website report
Our new website is now officially a year old.   Over 2,000,000 visitors have signed on to view the www.dasd.org website since November 13, 2014.  Our school principals and assistants have been attending trainings to make sure that their websites are kept up to date and are newsworthy for all of you.  
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No Shave November 
Many in our district have joined the "No Shave November" cause that seeks to defeat childhood cancer.  We are holding a fun and "different" staff contest that runs from November 1 through November 30th so you may see some "Grizzly Adams" types in our schools. Staff were invited to put down their razors and contribute what they would have spent on their hair to the St. Jude's Hospital for children.  Click here for more 
 
Holiday/Greeting Cards go on sale
For the 30th year, DASD high school student artists have created holiday greeting cards.  These cards are now available for sale to the public as are a collection of everyday greeting cards.  All proceeds from the sale of these cards will go to the DASD art department. Click here to see the cards.   
 
East vs. West Football Game 
It was a great night!  Beautiful weather, music, marching, cheers and a nail-biting finish helped make this sell-out game a night to remember.   Both schools have had great sports seasons.  Along with our two football teams, DHS East girls field hockey and DHS West Girls Soccer are entering post-season play this weekend. Click here for a short video.     
 
DHS East students visit PWC
Students from Mrs. Scott's business classes accompanied by Mrs. Alvarez visited Pricewaterhouse Cooper (PwC) offices in Philadelphia last week to learn about business career opportunities in Public Accounting.  Click here for more
 
Shamona Creek Murals
Shamona Creek held a contest to brighten up the halls by their gymnasium.   There were ten winners.  These students came in early on their days off to paint.  Click here to view the murals. 

Uwchlan Hills Sock Initiative
Uwchlan Hills Girl Scout Troop 41291 supported the Retired Senior Volunteer Program's 'Sock It To Us' effort by collecting new socks from students and faculty to help the less fortunate stay warm this winter.
Shamona Creek is on the cutting edge of technology. SC is the only elementary school at this time that uses an iPad and Googledocs for our morning Broadcast. Fifth graders work with an Encore teacher during recess to video the announcements for the next day. Teachers can then click on the link at a convenient time for their students. 
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