Family Conferences, ABAR
Principal's Message
Good afternoon,
Thank you to the families who joined us for the first Alice Deal Community Association (ADCA) meeting of the year. We are grateful to our IB Coordinator, Ms. Daniels, for sharing information about the IB-MYP at Deal. I'm sure our families who were able to attend the meeting truly appreciate the advice provided by parent educator (and friend to Deal) Paige Trevor. In addition to sharing tips about upholding limits with dignity and grace, she mentioned a great resource - The Blessings of a B-Minus. The book includes reassurances like teenagers need to make dumb mistakes to get smart.
Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) @ Deal This Week
We are continuing our focus on developing students' capacity to make responsible decisions. This week, students will explore the connection between empathy and responsible decision-making. Students will be challenged to try to make at least five decisions based on empathy each day for the next seven days.
Families can support their child's ability to make responsible decisions by including students in decisions that impact the family. Additionally, families can highlight opportunities for empathy.
Family Conferences
Deal teachers will host family conferences on Thursday, October 7 (8:10 am – 3:30 pm). Conferences with all teachers will require an appointment regardless of the subject area and there is no expectation that families will be able to meet with every teacher on Thursday. Please visit the Deal Conference Scheduler to make appointments. Families may request interpretation using the “Special Request” field in the appointment system. On the day of conferences, teachers will call families using the phone number you provide via the appointment system. Conferences will be 5 minutes in length and we encourage families to schedule time in between appointments to allow for transitions.
Vaccination Requirement for Student-Athletes
Beginning on November 1, any DCPS student participating in any school-based extracurricular athletics must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless the student-athlete has received an exemption. Unvaccinated, non-exempt individuals will not be allowed to participate in any team activities, including practice, competitions, scrimmages, and pre-season activities. It is especially imperative that student-athletes ages 12-17 receive their first vaccination dose as soon as possible to be on track to remain eligible for athletics participation on November 1, 2021. Please visit Get Vaccinated for information about walk up locations.
The Deal ABAR Initiative | Talking Across the Lines
The term ABAR refers to a journey that one consciously chooses to take regarding being Anti-Bias Anti-Racist. Anti-Bias Anti-Racist means opposing unfair discrimination against people based on race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, language, culture, abilities, socio-economic class, etc. If you are interested in participating in the Deal ABAR Initiative, please join us for a brief meeting on Thursday, October 7 at 6:30 pm. We will send the Zoom Link later this week.
¡Celebremos! Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month offers a valuable opportunity to evaluate the kinds of books our students are reading. Here are a few books that speak to key themes about LatinX people in America.
Living Beyond Borders: Growing Up Mexican in Mexican in America, The Insiders, Don't Ask Me I'm From, Where I Belong, and When We Make It.
The FLAME Show Choir
All interested students should come out to the Pre-Audition Day for the Deal FLAME Show Choir on Wednesday from 8:10 until 8:55 am in the Reno Multi-Purpose Room.
This Week's Schedule
Due to Family Conferences and Staff Professional Development, there is no school for students on Thursday, October 7 nor Friday, October 8. Additionally, there is no school for students on Monday, October 11 - Indigenous Peoples Day. DCPS Travel Guidance is available here.
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DCPS Immunization Requirement
To protect the health and wellness of all students, District of Columbia law requires that all students attending school in the District provide up-to-date immunization certification or proof of medical or religious exemption. Information about immunization is available here.
The 2021 Congressional App Challenge
The Congressional App Challenge encourages students to learn to code and inspires them to pursue careers in the various STEM fields. Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton has challenged D.C. students to collaborate in teams to create innovative apps that solve problems. Online submissions are due November 1, 2021. The winning apps will be exhibited in the U.S. Capitol for one year. Registration can be accessed here.
Fall Extra-Curricular Activities
Coding Club
Welcome to Coding Club! You will have a chance to learn about innovative coding techniques (primarily Python) through the CodeHS application with the help of a professional coder! Join us on Tuesdays in Room E201 from 3:40-4:40 pm and sign up through the link: Coding Club Sign Up
F.L.A.M.E Show Choir
ALL interested students should come out to the Pre-Audition Day, which will be Wednesday, October 6th, 2021 from 8:10-8:55am in the Reno Multi-Purpose Room. Students who attend will be scheduled for an official audition day and time!
Math Club
Math Club will be meeting on Thursdays this year from 3:35 – 4:20. Do you like to solve math problems in unusual ways? Do you enjoy a numerical challenge? Then the math club is for you! The Deal Math Team participates in multiple competitions throughout the school year, including Math Olympiad and Math Counts. If math club is for you, our first official team practice is Thursday, October 14 from 3:35 – 4:20 in RG01. Questions or concerns? Email Ms. Lashley at Allison.Lashley@k12.dc.gov
Running Club
Welcome to Running Club! You will have a chance to run with a variety of runners: anyone from speed walkers to cross country runners are welcome. We will all train to run an optional 5K through the Fletcher's Cove Park Run program in Georgetown (free to all participants!). Join us on Mondays from 3:40-4:40 pm in Room E201 with your running gear!
Ultimate Frisbee Club
The Ultimate Frisbee Club will practice this Wednesday from 3:30-4:30 pm. Players must meet in room E106 (Mr. Martini) immediately after school before heading out to the turf. All skill levels are welcome as #Ultimateisforeverybody! Be sure to wear comfortable athletic clothing and sneakers and bring an extra bottle of water! Students must turn in the Club Sports Forms (available here) to be able to play. Be sure to also to sign-up to receive club text message reminders by sending the message @dealulty to the number 81010.
Updates from the Athletic Department:
Greetings families! Please see the practice and game schedules and reminders for the upcoming week. Please keep in mind that all games are subject to change, sometimes with short notice. Thank you!
The deadline to submit new athletic participation paperwork for fall sports has passed. If you have not yet submitted documents for your child they will not be eligible to participate on any fall sports team.
If you have already submitted paperwork and there was a processing error or delay, we will continue to work with you and the athletic trainers to resolve the issue.
If your child has an expired or near expiring Universal Health Certificate you will need to resubmit the updated form to SEAMLESS DOCS.
Please review and review with your child the DCIAA Return to Play mask mandate as outlined below:
Outdoors:
Face coverings must be worn at all times unless the student-athlete is engaged in physical activity during workouts, practices or competitions.
Coaches, athletic trainers, officials, spectators, athletic personnel and all staff must wear face coverings at all times outdoors.
Cloth face coverings are acceptable.
Face coverings should not be shared.
Plastic shields covering the entire face will not be allowed during athletic participation due to the risk of unintended injury to the person wearing the shield or others.
Indoors:
For indoor sports, face coverings must be worn at all times, except as noted below: Cheerleading – when actively engaged in stunting/tumbling.
Coaches, athletic trainers, officials, spectators, athletic personnel, and all staff must wear face coverings at all times outdoors.
Cloth face coverings are acceptable.
Face coverings must not be shared.
Plastic shields covering the entire face will not be allowed during athletic participation due to the risk of unintended injury to the person wearing the shield or others.
Students may remove themselves from practice and/or competition, if needed, to remove masks and rest. Breaks will be scheduled during athletic activity to provide rest. Coaches should schedule breaks during athletic activity to allow for student-athletes to rest, hydrate, and remove masks while social distancing.
Please review the new DCIAA vaccine requirement information below:
Fall Student-Athletes and Coaches
There is no vaccine mandate for Fall sports (archery, cross country, football, soccer, and volleyball). Fall student-athletes and coaches may finish out the season under the existing student eligibility and coach certification rules. Student-athletes and coaches participating on both Fall and Winter teams must be fully vaccinated by November 1 to participate with their Winter teams.
Winter Student-Athletes and Coaches
Beginning on November 1, any student-athlete or coach participating on a winter team must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Unvaccinated individuals will not be allowed to participate in any team activities. Winter sports include basketball, bowling, indoor track, swimming, and wrestling. Spring student-athletes and coaches wishing to participate in pre-season activities must also be fully vaccinated.
Please see the practice/game schedule for the upcoming week below:
Archery:
Tuesday 10/5 - Match vs Leckie @ Deal, 4 pm
Wednesday 10/6 - Practice 7:30 to 8:30 am
Girls Soccer:
BYE week
Tuesday 10/5 - Practice 3:30 to 5:00 pm
Boys Soccer:
Tuesday 10/5 - Game vs Eliot-Hine @ Deal, 4:00 pm
Cross Country:
Monday 10/4 - Practice: 3:30 to 5:15 pm
Tuesday 10/5 - Practice: 3:30 to 5:15 pm
Friday 10/7 - Practice: 3:30 to 5:15 pm
Volleyball:
Monday 10/4 - Game vs Oyster @ Hardy, 4: 30 pm
Wednesday 10/5 - Practice 3:30 5 pm
Flag Football:
Tuesday 10/5 Practice - 3:30 to 5:30
Cheer:
Tuesday 10/5 - Practice 3:30 to 6
Lacrosse Conditioning with Coach Jones:
Tuesday 10/5 - 3:30 to 4:30 pm
The Alice Deal Athletic Calendar will be updated weekly with the most accurate schedule information.
Please see coach contact information below:
General sports/athletics inquiries: deal.athletics@k12.dc.gov
Boys Cross Country - Ryan Deak, ryan.deak@k12.dc.gov
Girls Cross Country - Allison Beckley, allison.beckley@k12.dc.gov
Boys Soccer - Frederick Mbayu, frederick.mbayu@k12.dc.gov
Girls Soccer - Kwabena Osei, kwabena.osei@k12.dc.gov
Volleyball - Darieal Wimbley, darieal.wimbley@k12.dc.gov
Football - Michael Oliver, michael.oliver3@k12.dc.gov
Archery - Staci Pugh, staci.pugh@k12.dc.gov
Cheerleading - Lalani Stevens, lalanistevens21@gmail.com
Adapted Bowling - Eian Jackson - eian.jackson@k12.dc.gov
Lacrosse Conditioning - Ryan Jones - ryan.jones.lax@gmail.com
