Yard Sign Pick Up and More
Principal's Message
Good afternoon!
We were happy to see so many families yesterday! Thank you for participating in the 8th Grade Promotion Yard Sign Pick-Up and National Jr. Honor Society Drive Through Celebration. We are so proud of our students and welcome to opportunity to celebrate them. Shout out to the parent and teacher volunteers who made yesterday's events so successful.
8th Grade Yard Sign Pick-Up Volunteers
Bethann Siegel
Beth Colleye
Scott Stuart
Shannon Behm
Astrid Ruggeri
Dara Goldberg
Clara Cohen
Carol Cohen
Dan Israel
Elise Israel
Marc Ponchione
Anna Ponchione
Katie Milner
Clara Milner
Trena Mills
Heather Powers
Cam Powers
Deidre Swesnik
Lisa Connor
Lynne Person
Noah Person
Dasha Pavlova
Jennifer Landry Jacks
Keri Sikich
Mr. Downing
Mr. Selph
National Jr. Honor Society Drive Through Volunteers
Camille White
Hilary Katz
Bryan Burt
Tilney Wickersham
Shannon Behm
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 | New Dates (June 16 and June 26
In preparation for our full return to daily in-person learning for FY 21 - 22, we are offering opportunities for enrolled students and families to tour the building on Wednesday, June 16 from 6:00 pm until 7:00 Saturday, June 26 from 10:00 am until 12:00 noon. 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.
Congratulations to the Cast of Pride and Prejudice
We are so proud of our student-thespians who flawlessly performed in our virtual production of Pride and Prejudice. Thank you to the entire cast, crew, directors, and supporters!
Gratitude From Sophie Schell
Thank you to the Deal community for coming out to volunteer at my Eagle Project this past weekend with a special shoutout to Mr. McVey-Finney and Mr. Selph! With the help of 103 volunteers we were able to devote 489 hours of volunteer time towards revitalizing the George Washington Carver Trail. We made 9 rolling grade dips (water drainage feature), bench cut (cut into the trail to widen it it) 15 feet of trail, removed invasive species, repaired the land bridge, sunk 2 posts and repainted all 10 of them, blazed the trail, repainted the bench and picked up 20+ bags of trash. All of this should work to better the trail and make it a more enjoyable experience and will hopefully have a long-lasting impact on the community. Feel free to check out the trail behind the Anacostia Community Museum and please visit http://ward8woods.org if you’re interested in volunteering more with this great organization or want to make a contribution to their work.
Discussion with Attorney General Racine and Professor Fauntroy (Reschedule)
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.
Alice Deal in Wonderland - 5th Edition
This edition, includes written submissions from Arjun Bhat, Blue, Jacqueline M. Cooper, Kate Decker, Finn Farell, Sonya Goldberg, and Lvl 20 Elf Wizard, as well as a variety of anonymous art submissions. Read the edition here or on our website (tinyurl.com/ADWLit) under Published Issues.
ADCA and LSAT elections: Don't forget to vote for the ADCA slate and LSAT candidates. Voting remains open until Monday June 7th at 10am. Click HERE to vote.
The next meeting of the Ward 3 - Wilson Feeder Education Network (W3EdNet) will take place tomorrow at 7:00 pm via Zoom (link below). They will host Matt Chingos of the DC Education Research Collaborative and State Board of Education (SBOE) representative for Ward 3, Ruth Wattenberg.
You will first hear from Matt Chingos and have an opportunity to ask questions. The DC Education Research Collaborative is a consortium of 15 organizations, headed by the Urban Institute, that conducts research designed and implemented in partnership with members of the DC education community.
Then you will talk about SBOE (https://sboe.dc.gov/) happenings. In particular, Representative Wattenberg will talk about the work that the School Board is doing looking again into the School Transparency and Reporting (STAR) framework for school-level report cards as required by the Every Student Success Act (ESSA).
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Final ADCA General Meeting: Please come to the last ADCA General Meeting of this school year on Wednesday, June 9th at 6:30pm. The ADCA will present the proposed SY2021-2022 ADCA budget and vote for approval. You can preview the budget here. Questions? Email: alicedealtreasurer@gmail.com. We will also meet current and new board members and thank outgoing members for their service. Join on Zoom using THIS LINK
Final Author Discussion Series: Calling all baseball fans! Join us on June 17 at 6:30 pm over Zoom for a discussion with author Jessie Dougherty about his book Buzz Saw: The Improbable Story of How the Washington Nationals Won the World Series. The discussion will be moderated by Deal Parent and ABC News Political Director, Rick Klein. This is the final author series discussion for the year. Click here to join.
Believe it or not, we only have three weeks remaining in this school year. Let's work together to support each other so that we can cross the finish line together.
Here We GROW!
Upcoming Events | Próximos Eventos
June 24 | Last Day of School
School Year 21-22 Enrollment
DCPS is excited to open enrollment to our families and welcome new students to our community! This year enrollment will be done online at enrolldcps.dc.gov. Please click on the following link to complete the online application and upload proof of residency. If you have any questions please email dealmsenroll@k12.dc.gov.
Wilson High School Coding Camp
Wilson High School is running a free 2-week SUMMER CODING CAMP for incoming freshmen. The camp runs from August 2nd - 13th, Monday - Friday from 10:00am - 3:00pm. The camp is free of cost (a DCPS iPad will be provided for the duration of the camp) and the program is hosted virtually. The deadline to apply is Friday, June 25th (or until full).
QUESTIONS? Email us:
Qi Guo: qi.guo@k12.dc.gov
Nathalya Ramirez: Ibet.Ramirez-Urrea@k12.dc.gov
Sign-Up Form: Apply here.
DCPS Health Enrollment Requirements
All students must have an Universal Health Certificate and Oral Health Assessment on file annually. If you have not submitted your child certificates please submit them to dealmsenroll@k12.dc.gov.
Please do not leave this requirement outstanding as these forms allow our school nurse to anticipate and prepare for the health needs of all of our students. Health forms can be downloaded from the DCPS Enrollment website. Parents who would like to opt of of the HPV vaccination please click on the following link.
District law requires schools to verify student compliance with school immunization requirements as part of enrollment. Beginning with SY20-21, all public and public charter schools in DC are required to implement the immunization policy, even though students will not be removed from virtual learning.
If a student is non-compliant at the end of the 20 school-day immunization compliance period (October 15, 2020), the student will not be able to participate in any in-person learning opportunities until the necessary immunization documentation is received.
Need health insurance or dental insurance? You may qualify for Medicaid or subsidized health insurance. Visit https://dchealthlink.com for more information.
Requisitos de inscripción de salud de DCPS
Todos los estudiantes deben tener un Certificado universal de salud y una evaluación de salud bucal en el archivo anualmente. Si no ha presentado sus certificados para niños, envíelos a dealmsenroll@k12.dc.gov.
Por favor, no deje este requisito pendiente, ya que estos formularios permiten a nuestra enfermera escolar anticiparse y prepararse para las necesidades de salud de todos nuestros estudiantes. Los formularios de salud se pueden descargar desde el sitio web de inscripción de DCPS.
La ley del distrito requiere que las escuelas verifiquen el cumplimiento de los requisitos de inmunización escolar como parte de la inscripción. A partir de SY20-21, todas las escuelas públicas y públicas chárter en DC están obligadas a implementar la política de inmunización, a pesar de que los estudiantes no serán eliminados del aprendizaje virtual.
Si un estudiante no cumple con las normas al final del período de cumplimiento de la inmunización de 20 días escolares (15 de octubre de 2020), el estudiante no podrá participar en ninguna oportunidad de aprendizaje en persona hasta que se reciba la documentación de inmunización necesaria.
¿Necesita seguro médico o seguro dental? Usted puede calificar para Medicaid o seguro médico subsidiado. Visite https://dchealthlink.com para obtener más información.
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8th Grade Updates
Call For Pictures/Video - 8th Grade Slideshow (Deadline Extended to June 11)
We need your help! 8th graders and parents are asked to use this form to share pictures and videos we can display during the promotion ceremonies and virtual 8th grade dance. We want to see your friendships, schoolwork, hobbies, artwork, and accomplishments from the year. All files must be uploaded by Friday, June 11th to be included. If you are unable to upload files to the form, please email them directly to Patrick.Rottman@k12.dc.gov.
Promotion Dues (Due June 11)
For families who are able, we ask 8th grade families to contribute $35 for 8th grade dues and $10 for the 8th grade memory book. These dues will help cover a portion of the cost of these events and families who need assistance will be covered. Regardless of payment, all promoting 8th grade students may attend all promotion celebrations and will receive a memory book.
Link to pay promotion dues ($35): Pay Promotion Dues Here
Link to purchase memory book ($10): Purchase Memory Book Here
We ask all families to make payments by Friday, June 11th. If you need assistance with all or a portion of these fees, please contact Patrick.Rottman@k12.dc.gov.
Promotion Events
This year's promotion celebrations will include a combination of in-person and virtual events. Please note that DCPS guidance will require all participants to properly wear and approved mask while on school grounds, maintain social distancing from those outside your household, and participate in a health screening before entering the events.
8th Grade In-Person Gathering - June 21st from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Deal 8th graders are invited to the front lawn of Deal on Monday, June 21st from 1:00 - 3:00 PM to collect and sign their memory books and participate in fun, outdoor activities. This optional event will allow us to socialize and share memories across teams before promotions start. Please note this event is for Deal 8th graders only. Regardless of vaccination status, attending students are required to socially distance and wear masks.
Promotion Ceremonies - June 22nd and June 23rd
Promotion ceremonies for the 8th grade class will take place in-person, outdoors, on the Deal Middle School field between June 22nd and June 23rd. Students will be allowed a maximum of three guests and students will sit with their household. Student attire should be "dressy" with dresses, ties, and dress shoes encouraged, but not required. All attendees, regardless of vaccination status, will participate in a brief health screening and must agree to wear a mask at all times. For family and friends who cannot attend the live ceremony, the event will be streamed live and recorded for later viewing.
Ceremonies will take place by team at the following times:
Accra - June 22nd from 9:00 - 10:00 AM
Disko - June 22nd from 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Gogogogo - June 23rd from 9:00 - 10:00 AM
Kobe - June 23rd from 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Port au Prince - June 23rd from 3:00 - 4:00 PM
Virtual 8th Grade Dance - June 24 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM
This year's 8th grade dance will be virtual and streamed live online. We hope this option will give families the flexibility to celebrate students in the manner that best fits your style and comfort level. Whether you invite friends to dress up and watch together or stream on your phone while you make dinner, our DJ will get you moving and grooving as we reminisce and celebrate all we've accomplished.
We look forward to celebrating our promoting class! If you have questions or needs, please contact 8th grade assistant principal Patrick.Rottman@k12.dc.gov.
Last Week of School Schedule
The last week's schedule has been adjusted to accommodate our promotion celebrations and ensure students can attend every class at least once during the last week. Attendance in virtual class the last week is required and will be tracked by teachers. No in-person learning will take place for 8th graders during the last week and all classes will be virtual.
See below for the last week virtual schedule:
Monday (6/21)
Huddle - 9:00 to 9:30
A1 - 9:35 to 10:20
A2 - 10:55 to 11:40
*8th Grade Gathering from 1-3.
Tuesday (6/22)
Accra & Disko will not have virtual class 6/22.
Gogogogo, Kobe, & Port au Prince will attend:
B2 - 10:55 to 11:40
B3 - 12:55 to 1:40
Wednesday (6/23)
Gogogogo, Kobe, & Port au Prince will not have virtual class 6/23.
Accra & Disko will attend:
B2 - 10:55 to 11:40
B3 - 12:55 to 1:40
Thursday (6/24)
A3 - 12:55 to 1:40
A4 - 2:15 to 3:00
*8th Grade Dance from 6-8.
ADMS Virtual Library Media Center
We're making every effort to ensure that just because you're not in the building during the Covid-19 crisis, you'll still have access to a rich array of databases, ebooks and other on-line resources that will be available to you at home. All are available regardless of your device-type or operating system - be it a smartphone, tablet or computer. Check out the vast resources, events, and activities put together by Deal's librarian, Ms. Vollin, here.
Parent and Student Information | June 6, 2021
LUNCH n MUNCH with Author/Poet: Derrick Weston Brown
WHEN: Tuesday, June 8th From 12:15pm–12:50pm
Click this link to join the meeting.
Derrick is a visiting writer for the PEN/Faulkner foundation’s arts outreach program Writer’s in Schools, and a teacher of Creative Writing in the English Dept. at Duke Ellington School -DC. He comes to us to read from & talk about his timely new book Wisdom Teeth.
Free Physicals for Student/Athletes June 12th
The DCIAA is proud to announce the return of our free physical day for student-athletes. This is a great opportunity for students to complete their paperwork and become eligible for the upcoming 2021-22 school year. Students will need a valid physical on file to participate in any athletic activities over the summer or during the school year.
When: Saturday, June 12 from 8:30am-1:30pm. No registration is needed.
Where: Eastern High School (1700 E Capitol St NE). Parking is available behind the school on A St.
Who: All returning and incoming student-athletes (grades 4-12 in school year 2021-22).
How to Prepare: Parents must complete and sign Part 1 of the Universal Health Certificate (UHC). Students must bring this document with them to the free physical day.
School Behavioral Health Survey
The last day for completion is Friday, June 18, 2021.
The Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is partnering with Child Trends, a non-profit research organization, to better understand the experiences of all public and public charter schools in DC regarding behavioral health services and supports. We need to hear from as many voices in the Deal community as possible about what has been working, and what can be done to improve what comes next. This survey is a first step in understanding schools' experiences.
Child Trends Survey
Child Trends, a nonprofit research organization has been contracted by the Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) to learn about school behavioral health (SBH) services and supports at all public and public charter schools in DC. The information that is collected will help DBH make decisions about school behavioral health priorities and the allocation of resources.
Links to the Survey:
Staff: http://s.alchemer.com/s3/Strengthening-Schools-Staff-Survey
Students (in English, Spanish, Amharic): http://s.alchemer.com/s3/Strengthening-Schools-Citywide-Youth-Survey
Parents/caregivers (in English, Spanish, Amharic): http://s.alchemer.com/s3/Strengthening-Schools-Citywide-Family-Member-Survey
Ultimate Frisbee Lunch-Time Throw Around!
Every Monday starting May 3, interested students are invited to a frisbee toss on the Deal field from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm. All experience levels are welcome! We will meet on the Deal field at the end of period A2. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Martini at michael.martini@k12.dc.gov.
Please note that 7th & 8th-grade students are still expected to attend A3 classes starting at 12:55 pm.
Shout out to Mr. Martini for sponsoring this activity!
DC One Card
The DC One Card is a consolidated credential designed to give students access to DC government facilities and programs, including public schools, recreation centers and libraries. It is no longer used to ride Metro. Please complete the attached form if you need a replacement DC One Card. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact
Lisa.winston-stokes@k12.dc.gov.
Athletics Update
Preseason conditioning:
Workouts are tentatively scheduled to start District-wide beginning Monday, March 22nd, contingent upon coach availability and athlete clearance. If your student is interested in participating in spring sports at Deal, please email their respective team's coach (listed below) to indicate such interest. If you have already submitted the electronic eligibility forms via Seamless Docs, please note that in your email, so your child's file can be pulled from the system. If you have not submitted documents for your child, please do so ASAP using this link.
Immunization requirement (new this season):
In addition to the standard health certification required for athletic participation, your child must be fully immunized and that form must be on file with the school nurse at Deal.
Spring sports coaches:
Coed outdoor track and field - Jasmine VanStory: jasmine.vanstory@k12.dc.gov
Baseball - Marlon Mitchell: marlon12.mitchell@gmail.com
Softball - Kelsey Curran: kelsey.curran@k12.dc.gov
Boys Lacrosse - Ryan Jones: ryan.jones.lax@gmail.com
Girls Lacrosse - darieal.wimbley@k12.dc.gov
As always, we appreciate your patience with this evolving situation. Please be on the lookout for additional information in the coming days.
Aspen News
For support with Aspen, please contact DealAspenHelp@k12.dc.gov.
SY 20-21 Free and Reduced-priced Meals (FARM) Application
Parents, please complete the 20-21 FARM application even if you decline the service. We need an application on file for every student. You can complete the application here.
Join the Universal World Builder's Club
Tuesdays at 2:15 pm!! We had a great 1st meeting...but you can still join us - Just click the link below!!
Is your student a rising author? The Universal World Builders Club will teach students how to explore the components of how to create their very own fantasy, science fiction & futuristic worlds from pure imagination coupled with the study of cultures, history, science math, language, races, geography, religion, flora & fauna, music, and art. It will be a lot of FUN! The culminating project will be to end this school year with the creation of a new world.
Please use this link to join the club at 2:15 pm. Email Ms. Vollin at sharon.vollin@k12.dc.gov for more details!!
Online Wrestling Clinic
Here are some important reminders about "Wrestling Wednesdays" (formerly known as Throwdown Thursdays).
Here is the recurring zoom link for "Wrestling Wednesdays."
Interested students should complete the Google form.
Please get the word out, and share it with any and all people in your community that you think may be interested in attending.
Here is the calendar invite if you want to add the event!
7th Grade Wednesday Fun and Team Building Time
School involves more than learning how to write a five paragraph essay, solving math problems, or even learning a new language. It also should include opportunities for students to participate in fun activities that promote school spirit and healthy competition. Beginning this Wednesday, October 21st, 7th grade teams will spend time engaging in interactive and fun activities with each other. These sessions will take place every Wednesday with Dean Baxter. To join your team on Wednesdays, please log in to Canvas, click on Mr. Moore’s MS Study Block A(4) homepage, and click the meeting link for your team.
Please see the meeting times below for your team:
Team Name, Team Fun Time
Cordoba, 9:10 – 9:30
Sparta, 9:40 – 10:00
Obama, 10:10 – 10:30
Chihuahua, 10:40 – 11:00
Seoul, 11:10 – 11:30
Virtual Office Drop in Hours with the 7th Grade Counselor
Virtual Office Drop in Hours with the 7th Grade Counselor occurs every Thursday from 2:00-2:30 during Term 3. Use the link below for access.
+1 202-539-1291 United States, Washington DC (Toll)
Conference ID: 844 887 321#
Coding Club
Interested in getting ahead in our new digital reality? Look no further than 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! Please join us on Fridays from 2:15-3pm on Teams. Use the following link to sign up for coding and be invited on Teams for this upcoming Friday.
GeoPlunge Club
How well do you know the 50 states? Join GeoPlunge to learn geography while playing this exciting card game! To sign up, complete the interest survey here. For information, reach out to Mr. Martini at Michael.Martini@k12.dc.gov.
Honored Schools
Alice Deal’s great teachers deserve to be recognized! We’re proud to partner with Honored Schools again this year to do just that! Go to HonoredSchools.org to tell Alice Deal teachers how they’ve made a difference. They’ll get an email with your recognition story and we’ll celebrate them! Each recognition will serve as a nomination for the Life-Changing Teacher Award and a $5,000 cash award!
High School Series
Thank you to all who attended Deal's first High School Series. A link to each recorded session is listed below.
Recorded Sessions:
DCPS Visit on High School Applications (Recorded on 11/17): Link to Recorded Session
Duke Ellington (Recorded 11/24): Link to Recorded Session
Bard HS Early College (Recorded 12/1): Link to Recorded Session
School Without Walls (Recorded 12/4): Link to Recorded Session
Coolidge (Recorded 12/8): Link to Recorded Session
Banneker (Recorded 12/11): Link to Recorded Session
McKinley Tech (Recorded 12/15): Link to Recorded Session
Wilson HS (Recorded 1/15): Link to Recorded Session
LSAT Updates
The LSAT is a group of elected and appointed members, including
parents, teachers, non-instructional school staff, and a community member that advises the principal on matters of policy, strategy, curriculum, budget, goals and priorities for the school. The meetings, with the exception of meetings concerning the budget, are open to the school community. For more information, please visit https://www.alicedealmiddleschool.org/lsat or contact Gwen Washington at gwenmcdo@yahoo.com.
Here is this week's Alice Deal Community Association update. Feel free to contact the ADCA with questions and comments at ADCAPresident@gmail.com.
Calling All Parents & Guardians: Please enroll your child as soon as possible!
· This year, electronic enrollment is available
· You DO NOT need medical forms to enroll.
· It takes less than 10 minutes to complete.
· Enrolling now makes it much easier for Ms. Neal to plan, make student schedules, and get subject teachers Deal wants.
· Click here to find out what info to have ready.
· Click here to go directly to the electronic form.
· Rules about proof of residency are available here.
Do your part to help Deal meet its enrollment benchmark!
VOTE VOTE VOTE for ADCA and LSAT candidates
Click here to check out who's running, then...
Click here to vote, Voting is open until Monday, June 7 @ 10 am
ADCA General Meeting – June 9th at 6:30 - 8pm - Zoom Link.
Hear about the initial fundraising and spending plan for the ADCA in SY 2021-22 and get ready to vote for the next year’s slate of ADCA/LSAT representatives.
Everyone is welcome. Click here for Zoom link.
· Hear the co-treasurers present the proposed SY 2021-22 ADCA budget and VOTE for approval. You can preview it here.
· Meet current and new board members and thank outgoing members for their service.
8th Grade Families!!!
Volunteers needed to support 8th grade promotion ceremonies and celebration activities. Over the next month, the ADCA needs your help to support several school-sponsored activities for the 8th grade class:
· Monday, June 21 (afternoon) an outdoor in-person gathering of 8th grade students
· Tuesday and Wednesday, June 22 and 23 to support the 8th grade promotion ceremonies
Families from all grade levels are encouraged to volunteer. Students can earn community service hours but due to the nature of the tasks must volunteer with an adult. Please sign up to volunteer here and show your support for the first 8th grade class to spend half their middle school years virtually!
Alice Deal Middle School Presents PRIDE AND PREJUDICE
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.
· 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. Available as Video on Demand through June 13th, purchase a free ticket for a viewing link by visiting Alice Deal Middle School Presents: Pride and Prejudice (onthestage.com).
Did you know Broad Branch Market (5608 Broad Branch Rd. NW) has generously donated food, coffee and more to our teachers and volunteers for years? Please support this generous establishment not too far from Alice Deal. You'll be amazed by all they offer.
Thank You to our Generous Auction Sponsors!!!
Thank you for all you do to support ADMS!
Nelson Jacobsen and Sam Washington, 2020-2021 ADCA Co-Presidents
Community Information
(Items in this section are not sponsored by Deal)
STA Basketball Skills Academy
Rising 7th – 9th grade boys
STA Basketball Skills Academy: Session 1 (June 21 – 25); Session 2 (June 28- July 2)
Time: 9:00 am–3:00 pm
Cost: $225 per week
The STA Basketball Skills Academy is an instructional basketball camp for rising 7th-9th grade boys. Each day participants will focus and work on 2 fundamental skills and will play at least 3 games to develop their skills. Please visit the following link.
Located in Washington, D.C., St. Albans Summer Programs – a combined summer camp and summer school for area and out-of-town boys and girls in grades Pre-K through 12 – provides half- and full-day academic and art classes and athletic camps for football, golf, rowing, swimming, and tennis at state-of-the-art athletic facilities.
summer.stalbansschool.org for additional information and to register.
*Each participant will be required to wear a face mask.
Interested in Playing Field Hockey at Wilson?
Any rising 9th grade girls who will be attending Wilson this fall and would like to try out for the field hockey team in August are invited to attend our pre-season interest meeting on Monday, June 21, from 5:00 - 6:00, place to be determined. At this meeting you can meet coaches and players, learn about summer conditioning, camps, equipment, fees, and parent volunteer opportunities. If you would like to attend and/or learn more, please email Coach Sarah Whitener, at mdwhitener@aol.com.
Summer Coding Camp
Wilson High School is running a free 2-week SUMMER CODING CAMP for incoming freshmen. The camp runs from August 2nd-13th, Monday-Friday from 10:00am - 3:00pm. The camp is free of cost (a DCPS iPad will be provided for the duration of the camp) and the program is hosted virtually. The deadline to apply is Friday, June 25th (or until full).
QUESTIONS? Email us:
Qi Guo: qi.guo@k12.dc.gov
Nathalya Ramirez: Ibet.Ramirez-Urrea@k12.dc.gov
Sign-Up Form
APPLY: https://forms.office.com/r/pC9rNB9sU1
DeMatha Catholic High School Soccer Camp
Summer soccer camps are back! Registration for summer soccer camps for boys and girls ages 6-15 is now open!
https://www.demathasocceracademy.org/
Summer Math & Academic Writing Acceleration Available
Chevy Chase Prep coaches students through successful high school transitions all year around. We have extensive Deal experience with math acceleration, academic writing, test preparation, and competitive high school admissions. Local references attest to students' confidence and performance, as well as to our overall expertise.
We:
-- Offer individual tutoring in math and academic writing to motivated students. Our summer students normally advance a year or more on standardized tests.
-- Coach the ISEE/SSAT, and HSPT. We boast a 95-plus percent record with first-choice high school placements.
-- Deliver in the COVID-19 environment. Earlier we launched successful global learning initiatives at Georgetown and Harvard Universities.
-- Are lifelong NWDC neighbors and 100 percent woman-owned.
Please visit us on the web at chevychaseprep.com; email us at chevychaseprep@gmail.com.
Friends of Holy Child Summer Information
This summer, Holy Child will offer enrichment programs for rising 4th through 8th grade students. Attendees do not need to be incoming or currently enrolled Holy Child students to participate. All young women interested in arts, athletics, and theater are encouraged to attend. Please click Here to sign up.
Two Great Youth Soccer Opportunities
The DC Youth Futbol Club (DCYFC) is a non-profit youth soccer organization based in Washington DC with more than 45 countries represented in the club. While Spring 2021 continues to be a challenging season with remaining apprehension about youth sports participation due to Covid, DCYFC is moving forward with two events in addition to its current Spring 2021 program offerings. We are conducting Fall 2021 tryouts for numerous Girls and Boys Select/Premier Travel Teams for ages 8-17. Further information can be obtained at www.DCYouthFutbolClub.org or contacting Joao@DCYouthFutbolClub.org. Nearer term, First Touch Soccer is planning many summer camp weeks beginning June 21 and continuing through the end of August. Additional information and registration available at www.FirstTouchSoccer.org.
Wilson HS PTSO
We at the Wilson HS PTSO are beginning the process to recruit new folks to the Wilson HS PTSO.
1. If you know of any individuals from Deal who have a student headed to Wilson next year and they are interested in participating on the PTSO - please have them reach out. We really would like to get incoming 9th grade parents involved!
2. Calling all Rising 9th Grade future Wilson HS parents - If your scholar is headed to Wilson and you are interested in serving on the Wilson HS Parent Teacher Student Organization (PTSO) - please reach out to Wilson PTSO Co-Presidents Amy Hall hall.amy50@yahoo.com and Kesha Lloyd Lee kesha441@gmail.com. There are many opportunities to participate! More information on the Wilson PTSO can be found here.
Virtual Workshops on Saving for Higher Education Expenses
DC 529 offering Virtual Workshops on Saving for Higher Education Expenses.
If interested, please register for one of the upcoming events. And please, blast the email to family, friends plus co-workers & stakeholders if you can.
What: Webinar about DC College Savings Plan – DC’s 529 plan
· Did you know that savings in a 529 plan can be used to pay for costs other than tuition? In addition to tuition, you can also use your savings to pay for room & board, books, fees, computers etc.
· Save for anyone – You can save for yourself, your child, your grandchild, your nieces/nephews.
How: Click HERE to register for an upcoming Webinar about DC College Savings Plan – DC’s 529 plan and learn how you can save directly from your paycheck!
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
The Virtual Sessions will be available on Tuesday’s at 4PM. Please choose a date best for your calendar.
*Please note that by registering for this webinar, you may receive email communications in the future from DC College Savings Plan. You may unsubscribe from such email communications at any time by selecting the unsubscribe link at the bottom of the email communications.
Ward 3-Wilson Feeder Education Network
W3EdNet is very happy to host Deputy Chancellors of DC Public Schools, Dr. Melissa Kim (https://dcps.dc.gov/biography/melissa-kim) and Dr. Amy Maisterra (https://dcps.dc.gov/biography/dr-amy-maisterra). They will be on hand to update us about reopening, resourcing of schools (such as technology), and future planning (such as how to handle overcrowding).
Join us at https://interactivestrategies.zoom.us/j/89989782346?from=addon
Join by Telephone 301 715 8592, Meeting ID: 899 8978 2346
Future W3EdNet Dates:
Monday, May 10
Monday, June 7
LASAGNA LOVE
Lasagna Love is helping families in the entire DMV. We’re a group of local volunteers who are happy to provide a free meal to families. It’s a free meal, made with love, no strings attached. If your family needs a meal, or you know a family that does, it only takes a moment to request through our website https://www.lasagnalove.org/
DC Office of the Student Advocate – Request for Assistance Line
The Office of the Student Advocate is here to guide and support students and their families trying to navigate the complex DC public education system. We continue to operate our Request for Assistance (RFA) line as a "311" system for public education. We answer the line LIVE Monday - Friday, 9 am to 5 pm. We encourage your families to contact us at (202) 741-4692 for resources, referrals, and one-on-one coaching on all public education issues.
In addition to offering direct support to families, we provide workshops on various educational topics, and we facilitate community-centered discussions. We would also like to highlight several resources our office has produced including our Dyslexia Guidebook, our Don't Mute Mental Health podcast series, and our Parent & Family Go-To Guide.
If you or your families ever need assistance navigating DC Public Education, we are here to help! Let us know if you would like to learn more about the services our office can provide the students and families that you serve.
The OSA Team
Office of the Student Advocate
State Board of Education | District of Columbia
202.741.4692 (intake line)
Community Service
8th grade students can begin accruing up to 25 hours of community service (which can be applied to high school). Please see the following link for virtual community service opportunities: https://bit.ly/DCPS_VCSH
Project Athlete Training
Project Athlete offers personal and small group training to middle and high school student-athletes in DC. We currently have group training at the field at Jelleff Rec Center on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 4:30pm and Saturdays at 11am. If you are interested in learning more please email Joe Barlia at joe@projectatheletedc.com and visit https://www.projectathletedc.com/.
Boy Scout Troop 90 Welcomes Alice Deal Students!
All boys eleven or older are invited to join Boy Scout Troop 90 at Blessed Sacrament School. Scouting gives young people the opportunity to explore a world beyond the boundaries of everyday life. You get to try new things, develop friendships, provide service to others, build self-confidence, and develop leadership skills. And have fun while doing it! Our troop meetings are Wednesday nights from 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm. While we are meeting virtually for now, we will continue to hold monthly socially distant outdoor activities such as virtual campouts, hikes, and kayaking. Last spring our scouts were enthusiastic participants in the virtual meetings earning merit badges, practicing scout skills, and celebrating with an end-of-the-year court of honor. Other Troop 90 activities have included learning first aid, emergency preparedness, wilderness survival and other merit badges, rock climbing at Seneca Rocks, caving at Whitings Neck, fishing in the Chesapeake Bay, camping in Gettysburg National Military Park, backpacking in Philmont Scout Reservation in New Mexico, ski/snowboard trips to Wisp, performing community service projects, and others. We have scouts from Alice Deal Middle School and other schools throughout the area. Please check it out. No obligation! No scouting experience necessary. For any questions please contact Keith Morrison at (202) 236-1624 or kmorrison@vsadc.com. You can also see our website at troop90dc.org which was created and is updated by the scouts.
Interested in After-School Yoga?
Past Tense offers YAY: Young Adult Yoga on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:15-5:15 pm starting September 8 and 10. This virtual class provides a non-competitive environment for students to explore poses, breathing exercises, movement games, mindfulness activities and much-needed relaxation techniques. Students learn techniques for concentrating, reducing stress, and connecting to their bodies in a loving way, while still being playful and fun. Classes often revolve around a philosophical theme and may include discussion, journaling, or mindful art. Students are welcome to drop in and try the class out. And, the studio offers a BOGO pass – Buy One, Give One – in which the studio matches each purchased pass with a donated one to make it accessible to any kid who wants to participate. Apply for a BOGO pass here.
If you have any questions, please email us at info@pasttensestudio.com.
Harmonic Music Studios – Virtual Lessons
One-on-One Private Music Lessons for ages 5 and up. Beginners are welcome.
Lessons offered: Voice, Ukulele, Piano, Harp, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Violin, Viola, Cello, Upright Bass, Recorder, Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, French Horn, Tuba, Euphonium, Accordion, and Drums
Schedule: Mondays to Fridays, 12 pm to 6 pm
Pricing: 30-minute lessons for $40 and 60-minute lessons for $80
For more information go to: www.harmonicmusicstudios.org
If you are interested, please send an email to: info@harmonicmusicstudios.org
Or call: 202-248-8863
Virtual Musical Theater classes this Fall
Musical Theater Performance and Appreciation: Acting through Song for grades 6-12
Come explore different musical productions, themes, and composers. Look at how stories are developed, and different cultures represented. We will take a deep dive into acting through song, exploring techniques used by actors and artistic choices made by production teams. Participants who are interested will have the opportunity to perform and receive feedback. Come learn about the drama behind the curtain and what makes a show a show.
Musical Theater Appreciation for Adults
Do you love Broadway? Dive into musical theater genres, from the Golden Age to the present. How has the art form changed to embrace modern music and cultural norms? What can we look forward to when Broadway resumes in 2021? Will discuss the drama behind the curtain and what makes a show a show.
Classes are taught by Karen Harris. Karen has been teaching, performing and directing musical theater in DC schools for 14 years including past shows at Janney, Deal and Wilson.
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