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Dear Friends, The DSU runs on the fertile imaginations of youth and so it came as no surprise when students were told they were in charge for the day, they had a list of awesome ideas to implement. The Building Inspectors checked everyone into the building making sure backpacks and shoes were against the walls and out of harm's way. The Health and Safety officers monitored the bathroom to ensure all hands were thoroughly washed before snack. Top Chefs kicked the menu up a notch with chocolate milk and a few surprise M&M's hidden in the bottom of the cup of pretzels, sun chips and goldfish.
Our Dj's of the day turned up the jams with Don't Wake Me Up, Diamonds, Don't Stop the Party and Girl on Fire. The program committee decided on inside games Scattergories, Four Corners and a game room tournament for next week.
The paparazzi did what they do best, taking tons of action shots of kids having a blast. Our sanitation crew jumped into action cleaning tables and washing cups while our Our Overtime Advisers helped with homework and tidying up the lounge for the next day.
What's for sure, kids love responsibility and thinking on their feet. We love their wild imaginations to bring a constantly changing after school program, fresh perspective on events and curiosity about our community and world. Stay tuned for more innovative happenings in 2013.
Cheers!  Sue Bradford, DSU Executive Director |
Freaky Friday
Foodies Taste Testers
This Friday DSU teams with Foodies to introduce the latest in healthy alternatives including the new soda substitute "Switch" that has zero of what you don't want. Try this and more.
Check out our Friday OT and come every Friday for a special price or drop-in for $25 from 2pm to 5pm. |
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DSU Movie Night
Friday Jan 25th at 6:30pm
Join us for the Odd Life of Timothy Green on the big screen at DSU. Movie night for ages 7 - 14 means night out for Mom and Dad!
Friday January 25th 6:30pm to 9:00pm
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 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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Lost and Found
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 25th.
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Bring Your Slippers to DSU
Keep the floors clean and safe
Just a reminder the rule for winter is "shoes off, please" at DSU. To reduce the mud and slippery floors, we ask students to remove their shoes in the lobby.
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FREE Friday for 6th Graders this Week January 18th
Skip the Millbrook Mayhem
 All 6th grade students are invited to attend DSU this Friday, January 18th from 2:45pm to 5:00pm. Enjoy treats from the Blender Cafe, join us as Foodies Taste Testers, "Battle of the Paddle" ping pong and "Battle of the Puck" air hockey tournaments, plan for the upcoming Not Your Sweetheart 6th Grade Dance.
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DMS All-Access Pass
Special mid-year price
Enjoy three floors of indoor/outdoor fun and our daily DMS homework club with tutoring assistance. DSU offers special mid-year price for January to June.
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**No Math and Munch this Week - It's DHS Midterms***
Math Tutoring goes on a break this week due to Midterms, returning next week with a new name and outlook.
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Starting January 23rd - Math and Munch Morphs to New
"Making the Grade"
Skilled DHS Tutors in All Subjects at your service every Wednesday from 3pm to 4pm
 Ask you're tween or teen and they'll surely deny the need for tutoring help. After all, it requires opening up to a complete stranger and sharing academic vulnerability. That's why we've combined DSU staff with National Honor Society students to provide an environment where everything middle school can be discussed - organization, preparing for tests, helping with homework, or even navigating middle school. Nothing's off limits. We have DHS mentors skilled in all subjects ready to help where needed. Take a leap and join us starting Wednesday Jan 23rd. Drop-in fee is $10 per week - with all access to DSU from 2:45 to 5pm.
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 "Not Your Sweetheart" 6th Grade Dance
Saturday Feb 2nd 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Come to our Valentine themed dance where it's all about fun. No date required. Stay tuned for tickets to go on sale.
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Good luck with Midterms!
Stop in for a snack at the Blender Cafe or grab some study space.
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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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Novice Knitting Class
Knitting for Novice to start Thursday January 24th
Sign up now - yarn must be ordered in advance of start
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!
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Beginner Knitting - Now Starts Jan 22nd
Knitting for beginners - Sign up now!
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 meet DSU counselors in the Alden Cafeteria Lobby and walk as a group to DSU at 2pm. Enjoy snack provided and knitting class, pick up at 3pm. 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:
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Join our Adult Fundraiser Planning Committee
January 23rd at 11:00am DSU. Light lunch will be served.
 Planners, creators, dreamers and doers unite for DSU's biggest fundraising event of the year! Join us on Wednesday January 23rd at 11am (hey, everyone needs a lunch break, right?) Come and share your ideas and expertise, a great way to meet other parents and get involved to help with our biggest fundraising event of the year. We encourage all DSU parents to help in some capacity to ensure we make it not only a fabulous evening of fun, DSU style, but also ensuring many more years of low cost after school programming and mission events to engage and inspire Duxbury youth. Together let's wipeout the old "Winter Wipeout" theme and come up with an evening that our peers and supporters will not want to miss! rsvp@duxburystudentunion.com |
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DSU February Vacation Camp!
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Plan ahead for DSU Camp during Feb Vacation
Join us Tuesday and Wednesday Feb 19th and 20th 9am to 3pm (or 5pm)
Not skiing, braving Disney World or visiting a tropical island? Experience DSU at it's best on Tuesday and Wednesday February 19th and 20th including swimming at Percy Walker Pool. Save the dates and sign up now. Offered 9am to 3pm with an option till 5pm if there is enough interest.
rsvp@duxburystudentunion.com
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Thank you for supporting DSU
It's never too late to donate!
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. |
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Don't miss this! Feel like your child could be more organized?
Speaker Event Sponsored by Parent Connection January 29th
"Mission: Organization - Help Your Kids Be Organized and Independent"
 Join The Parent Connection for an informative evening with Sarah Ward, Executive Functioning* expert and co-director of Cognitive Connections in Lincoln, MA. Sarah will explain and teach step-by-step procedures for how to help kids get - and stay - organized. She will give strategies and tips to help parents and teachers coach kids of all ages, including those with ADD or ADHD, on how to manage their time, class schedules, agendas, homework, backpacks, papers and personal belongings.
*Executive Functioning is a term for how our brains are able to organize, schedule, plan, pay attention and remember details.
Tuesday, January 29th 7:30pm discussion, 7:00pm reception - at Duxbury Middle School Auditorium. Tickets are $5 in advance, buy online now, or $7 at the door.
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DEF Spelling Bee
At the PAC February 14th Start Studying Now!
Bee sure to save the date for the 2013 Spelling Bee on
February 14th, 2013 at the Duxbury Performing Arts Center. An opportunity to have a lot of fun with words while supporting DEF! More Info and Sign-up
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