Wednesday Weekly
January 4th, 2023
Upcoming Dates
1/4 Varsity BBall @ Floyd Light 4:30pm
1/4 JV BBall @ DCD vs GRMS 4:30pm
1/5 Varsity BBall @ Ron Russell 4:30pm
1/5 JV BBall @ Dexter McCarty 4:30pm
1/6 House System Kick-Off Assembly
1/9 Varsity BBall @ DCD vs Clear Creek 4:30pm
1/9 JV BBall @ Clear Creek 4:30pm
1/11 PTO Meeting @ 6:30pm in the DCD Library
The House System Returns to DCD!
The House System (think Harry Potter) returns to DCD this week! All students will be sorted into new houses on Friday morning. Beginning next week, there will be weekly activities for students to earn points for their House.
The houses are named after species of Tigers. In the Spring, students selected this category for our team names.
Students will remain in the same house for the duration of their time at DCD.
The house system provides opportunities for all students K-8 to interact in a fun and positive manner. This supports our school community and culture.
OST for Session 2
Homework Club 4th - 8th Must be signed up for OST. It can be used as a drop in “as needed” class, or use it everyday as a quiet place to do homework. A teacher is there to help and guide students in their homework. Mon/Tues - Mrs. Cameron Wed/Thurs - Mrs. Secor
Battle of the Books 3rd-8th Mrs Neiger will continue to supervise Students from 3-5 grades and also 6-8 grades to help them prepare for the Oregon Battle of the Books in the Spring. New students are welcome if they are ready to buckle down and read! Students must be interested in reading from a list of 16 selected books. Students who are interested ,will start practicing for the DCD OBOB competition and the team that wins will be able to go to the regional finals! OBOB days depend on interest. Most likely the same as the Fall OST if we have same amount of interest.
Leadership 5th& 6th Hosted by Mrs. Wright Are you interested in finding ways you can help support your school? Want to help plan fun activities and become a part of our School Leadership team? Then consider joining our Leadership club, with Mrs. Wright! We will plan House activities, support the student store, plan socials and other school activities.
Newspaper 6th - 8th Hosted by Mrs. Wright Middle Schoolers! Interested in writing for our school newspaper? The DCD times? Consider joining us in Newspaper Club, with Mrs. Wright. Each week we will work on a new edition of the DCD Times that will be shared with your classmates.
Learn to Play Ukulele 6th-8th Hosted by Mrs. Reviere Have you always wanted to learn how to play an instrument? The ukulele is easy to learn and fun to play. You'll learn how to hold the instrument, how to play chords, how to strum, and how to sing and play at the same time. Ukuleles will be provided for school use only and cannot be taken home. Hope you can join us!
Art 5th-8th Hosted by: Anna Litzenberg Come use your imagination and creativity. Together we will create pieces of modern/contemporary art. Some of the projects will possibly be drawing, painting, origami, and collages.
7th & 8th Grade Girls Basketball
- All levels of experience are welcome.
- The fee is being waived this year.
- A sports physical will be needed to participate in practice and games.
- Tryouts will Begin on Monday, January 23rd through Wednesday, January 25th.
- First Practice will be Thursday, January 26th.
Attached Below are the : OST form, Physical Form and Athletic Waiver Form (all three are required to participate)
**Physicals are only good for two years.
News from the PTO
January PTO Meeting: Join us Wednesday, January 11th at 6:30pm in the DCD Library!
DONATIONS NEEDED: We’re actively collecting donations for our Spring Dinner/Raffle Fundraiser. This is our biggest fundraiser of the year. We need your help to bring in exciting raffle items to help make this fundraiser a success!
We’re in need of airline miles, vacation rentals/gift certificates, and more! We already have some great donations from Persimmon Golf Course, Anish Winery, US World Class Taekwondo, and King Pins! Do you have a donation you’d like to make - Email dcdk8pto@gmail.com or reach out to Faith Colish or Renee Smoot. All donations are tax deductible.
Save the Date: Our annual spring dinner and auction will be held Saturday, May 6th, 2023. More information to come!
Cell Phone and Electronics Policy Reminder
A reminder - Students are not allowed to use cell phones, earbuds, or other personal electronic devices in school. If you need to reach your student during the day please call the office and we will get them the message.
Consequences for violating the Cell Phone/Electronics Policy
1st time: item is taken to the office and student may get it after school
2nd time: a parent/guardian must come and claim the item
3rd time: parents and student will meet with an administrator to create a plan