Memorial Day
Principal's Message
I hope you are enjoying this cool May weekend. Mental Health Awareness Month may be coming to an end, but our efforts to maintain a healthy and balanced life should not stop. Let's continue to eat well, express gratitude, practice mindfulness, and find joy in the small things.
Simplify, slow down, be kind. And don't forget to have art in your life - music, paintings, theater, dance, and sunsets.
Eric Carle, Author of The Very Hungry Catepillar
Memorial Day
As a reminder, there is no school for students tomorrow, May 31, in observance of Memorial Day. The holiday, which was originally known as Decoration Day, is day for us to reflect on the service and sacrifices of the men and women of the US military who have bravely given their lives to protect our freedom.
DCPS Travel Guidance (Updated)
Moving forward, the updated travel guidance from DC Health will apply to DCPS staff, students, and families.
Enrollment for SY 21 - 22
We are looking forward to welcoming our 6th, 7th, and 8th graders back into the building for in-person learning next year. If you have not done so, please complete the online enrollment process here. Blackboard is one of our primary platforms for communicating with families. Please do not opt out of receiving Blackboard announcements.
School Walk-Through and In-Person Enrollment | Saturday, June 12
In preparation for our full return to daily in-person learning for FY 21 - 22, we are offering an opportunity for incoming students and families to tour the building on Saturday, June 12 from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm. There will be a Q&A session with Principal Neal at 10:30 am and 11:30 am. Please sign up here if you plan to join us.
Fit Mind/ FIT Body Camp @ Deal
After a long pandemic break, FitCampNation is excited to be back at Deal this summer! Rising Deal 6th graders are invited to join us for structure play, mindfulness, group sports, and fun games. Students may sign up for one week or all four weeks.
Week 1 I Monday, July 6 - Friday, July 9
Week 2 I Monday, July 12 - Thursday, July 15
Week 3 I Monday, July 19 - Thursday, July 22
Week 4 I Monday, July 26 - Thursday, July 29
Group 1 I 12:30 - 2:30 pm
ALL Rising 6th Graders
Group 2 I 3:00 - 5:00 pm
ALL Rising 6th Graders
Please register here by 3:30 pm on Friday, June 4.
Discussion with Attorney General Racine and Professor Fauntroy
DC’s Attorney General and Deal alum, Karl Racine and Howard University Professor, Michael Fauntroy will host an interactive discussion about “hate” and its history at 10:00 am on Friday, June 4. AG Racine is the president of the National Association of Attorneys General, and his presidential initiative is hate.
Pride and Prejudice | June 4 at 7:00 pm
Sit back and follow the adventures of the Bennet sisters of Hertfordshire, England. Pride and Prejudice is like a fairytale, only with a dose of scandal and amusing interludes in the form of comic characters. It has great characters, an intriguing plot, is full of surprises, and the longed-for happy ending. This love story transcends the class boundaries and challenges the traditional role of women, encouraging partnerships of mutual affection and respect – an ideal that has endured through to the current day.
We have an incredible cast featuring 6th, 7th, and 8th graders from across the community. Come on out and cheer on your friends, family, and schoolmates.
This is a virtual performance that has been previously recorded. Premiering Friday, June 4 at 7:00 pm, and available as Video on Demand through June 13. Get a free ticket for a viewing link here.
Promotion Sign Pick-Up | June 5
Our generous ADCA designed and purchased promotion signs for every student in our promoting class. All 8th graders are encouraged to join us for a drive-up/walk-up event at Deal from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm on Saturday, June 5 to pick up your sign and say hello to Ms. Neal and Mr. Rottman. Signs will also be available for pick-up at the promotion ceremonies.
Deal School Addition Project
We are very excited about the upcoming Deal addition. This past week, we received the following update from DCPS Chief Operating Officer, Patrick Davis.
With the release of Mayor Bowser’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) budget for Fiscal Year 2022 to Fiscal Year 2027, DC Public Schools (DCPS) is reaching out to ensure you and your community understand the implications for your school’s addition.
The timeline and funding for the Deal School addition project has not changed. The project will begin planning and design in Fiscal Year 2023, with construction continuing in Fiscal Year 2024. The anticipated project completion is slated for School Year 2024- 2025. Please note, the DC Council will review and potentially make revisions in the coming months.
Throughout the modernization, DCPS will continue to share information with the community and offer opportunities to provide feedback. We appreciate your continued engagement in this process. We look forward to partnering with you in the coming years to support DC students with a world-class education in modernized facilities.
Con la publicación del presupuesto del Plan de Mejora de Capital (CIP) de la Alcaldesa Bowser para el año fiscal 2022 al año fiscal 2027, las Escuelas Públicas del DC (DCPS) se están comunicando para asegurarse de que usted y su comunidad comprendan las implicaciones del proyecto de ampliación de su escuela. El cronograma y los fondos para el proyecto de ampliación de la Escuela Deal no han cambiado. El proyecto comenzará con la planificación y el diseño en el año fiscal 2023, y la construcción continuará en el año fiscal 2024. La finalización prevista del proyecto está programada para el año escolar 2024-2025. Tenga en cuenta que el Consejo del DC revisará y posiblemente hará modificaciones en los próximos meses. Durante todo el trabajo de modernización, las DCPS continuarán compartiendo información con la comunidad y ofrecerán oportunidades para que proporcionen sus comentarios. Agradecemos su participación continua en este proceso. Esperamos asociarnos con usted en los próximos año
Here We GROW!
