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Dear Friends,  | Getting ready for the Dropping the Ball Dance
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DSU is back in full swing with quintessential winter time fun planned for this chilly season. We welcomed several new DMS students to our After School Program this week, taking advantage of our special January to June rate and finding DSU to be a warm oasis in the center of the school campus. Our New Friday Only Overtime Program is filling up with a few spots still available, giving Alden students an opportunity to enjoy the best day of the week at DSU from 2pm to 5pm. Come to DSU to enjoy the outdoor fun including playing in the snow, cooking s'mores at our outdoor fire pit and then escape the cold and enjoy three floors of indoor fun with something for everyone. Details below!  New this month, we invite registered DMS students to enjoy our mid-level lounge for homework club from 4pm to 5pm daily with tutoring assistance. Stay tuned as we announce even more programs for the DMS crowd, including a dedicated DMS youth counselor, DMS leadership program, and new enrichment activities. Please take a moment to review important program updates below including an invitation for DMS and DHS students next Sunday to hear speaker Matthew Martin on Hunger, our plan to keep the floors clean this winter, lost and found, a new knitting program, and our very important Annual Appeal. As always, please consult our web site for up to the minute program information and our calendar of events. Cheers!  Sue Bradford, DSU Executive Director |
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Bring Your Slippers to DSU
Keep the floors clean and safe from snow and mud
Baby, its cold outside! DSU is the perfect refuge on a chilly day with hot chocolate and all the winter favorites.
To reduce the mud and slippery floors, we ask students to remove their shoes in the lobby. Afternoon participants are welcome to bring in their slippers from home and enjoy the cozy indoors.
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 Friday Overtime
A few spots left for Fridays from 2pm to 5pm
If you missed out on the Alden After School program this year, Friday OT is a great way for your student to enjoy the best of DSU and be eligible to sign up as a current family when registration opens for the 2013-2014 school year. Sign-up or Learn more
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Holiday Coffee House Rocked!
Our recent coffee house was a great success with performers from sophomore  through to college graduates. Guests enjoyed the acoustic and full band performances and performers loved the laid back vibe of the night celebrating all genres of music. |
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Math Tutoring Continues  Every Wednesday 3pm to 4pm
Is your child finding math is now less about reviewing foundations and more about mastering new concepts? Is that ideal grade getting harder to achieve? If you are not quite ready to pay $60 hour for a professional tutor, check out our amazing National Honor Society math tutors ready to help every Wednesday 3pm - 4pm for only $10 per session. Consider these sessions more than just completing homework but also mastering those new concepts with a thorough understanding. Drop in fee is $10, get your math done and enjoy a little DSU fun too.
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DMS All-Access Pass
Special mid-year price
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7th and 8th graders were in a New York state of mind Friday with DSU's own interpretation of NYC's celebration at the Dropping the Ball Dance. It was West Coast meets East Coast with DJ's Nate Files and Tristan Cary spinning dance mixes and mashups that had everyone dancing till the last song!
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 Novice Knitting Class
Knitting for Novice to start week of Jan 15th
Novice knitters are invited to join knitting guru Kim Felty to learn "long  tail cast on" and make a scrumptious cowl (a.k.a neck warmer, kindly modeled here by Sara). The class is limited to 5 students and takes place on Thursdays from 3pm to 4pm. Open to all Alden and DMS Students (comfortable with knitting and purling). Program Fee: $48 for 4 weeks ($32 for students registered in DSU After School Programs) Includes cowl pattern. Supplies: $23 (needles & yarn) Subsequent sessions will be offered with more projects! Limited to only 5 students. Yarn must be ordered, color choices on our web site. Class begins when yarn is in stock. Sign up now! rsvp@duxburystudentunion.com |
Beginner Knitting Class Starts Jan 15th
Knitting for beginners
Never tried to knit before but always wanted to? Learn the basics with Kim Felty, two classes each week on Tuesday and Thursday from 2pm to 3pm. The 4-week session limited to 5 kids. Week 1 cast-on and knit Week 2 knit stitch Week 3 purl stitch Week 4 knit, purl, bind-off Kids walk to DSU at 2pm Alden dismissal, enjoy snack and knitting class. Approximately 1hour of knitting between the two classes each week. Open to all Alden students. Fee: $48 for 4 weeks ($32 for students registered in DSU After School Programs) Supplies: Needles $8.50, yarn will be provided Sign up: rsvp@duxburystudentunion.com |
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Join our Babysitter Database
Let DSU connect you with a great weekend gig
If you'd like to be part of the DSU Babysitter Database, please contact us and provide your name, email, phone numbers and experience level. |
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Unclaimed items to be donated on Jan 14th
Are you missing that favorite Under Armour hoodie or North Face Jacket? How about that wicked cute lunchbox, seahorse purse or text book? Check out our rolling rack and basket of gloves, hats, water bottles and more. Our lost and found will be displayed for one week. Any unclaimed items will be donated on January 14th.
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 Thank you for supporting DSU It's never too late to donate!
The 2012 tax year has come to an end, but the Duxbury Student Union financial year end is July. We are extremely grateful to the many families who have already participated in our Annual Appeal. Those who have not already donated, your gift is still welcome and encouraged!  Your gift ensures our ability to continue to provide our after school programming at low cost to all Duxbury families. Our goal is to provide even more amazing programs where the schools leave off, at low to no cost to users, like our Math tutoring, lunch on the lawn, social media workshops, girls empowerment, special guest speakers and events in line with our mission to bring big world opportunities to all Duxbury Youth.
In lieu of financial donations, we always welcome volunteer involvement and donations of sporting goods, school supplies and more. Thank you to all the families who have already fulfilled wishes from the DSU wish tree in our lobby! |
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Sunday Night Out Jan. 13th
Speaker Matthew Martin on Hunger
DMS and DHS students are invited to attend a special event at Pilgrim Church on Sunday, January 13th from 6:30 to 8:00pm.
Speaker Matthew Martin, the Regional Manager of New England, Outreach, Inc. - Kids Care will share his both personal and professional experience with the hungry and homeless.
Before he fought hunger, he experienced it. Matthew spent several months hungry and homeless during his college years. He will share his story and answer your questions. Q&A will be followed by dinner (Tex-Mex by Moe's Southwest Grill)
Matthew will share how he fell into hunger, how he overcame food scarcity and what inspired him to work for Kids Care. Learn how hunger is present even here in Duxbury and Plymouth County, how you can recognize hunger in another person and how you can help when you suspect someone is hungry.
This event is open to DMS and DHS students and there is no cost to attend. Please rsvp directly to Janna Guinen.
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