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Dear DCI School Community,


We hope this email finds you enjoying the last few weeks of summer! As we eagerly anticipate the start of the new school year on August 26th, we have some exciting updates to share.


9th Grade Orientation is August 22nd

We're excited to welcome our incoming 9th graders to high school! Our orientation for all rising 9th grade students will be held on Thursday, August 22nd from 8:30 AM - 12:15 PM. Students new to DCI will have an extended session until 2:00 PM, including lunch, a building tour, and a student panel Q&A.


During orientation, students will meet their advisors, familiarize themselves with their schedules, and start building our DCI community. Breakfast and grab & go lunch will be available, though students may also bring lunch from home if they prefer.


We're looking forward to a great year ahead! For any questions, please contact our 9th grade Assistant Principal, Natalie Barbieri, at Natalie.Barbieri@dcinternationalschool.org.


6th Grade Orientation is August 23rd

We're thrilled to welcome our new 6th graders! Our mandatory middle school orientation for new-to-DCI students will be held on Friday, August 23rd from 8:20 AM - 1:00 PM. Students will meet their advisors, familiarize themselves with their schedules, and start building our DCI community. Breakfast will be provided. Please indicate if your student would like a DCI lunch in this request form


For more details or questions, please contact 6th Grade Assistant Principal, Monique Henderson, at monique.henderson@dcinternationalschool.org or Middle School Principal, Jolene Galpin, at jolene.galpin@dcinternationalschool.org.


ACE Information Coming Soon!

Get ready for exciting after-school opportunities! We'll be sharing comprehensive information about our Activities, Clubs, Extracurriculars (ACE) program shortly. Keep an eye on your inbox for details about enriching activities for all students.


Quick Reminders:


  • School Lunch: Lunch will be available at $4.25 per meal this school year. Breakfast and after-school snacks will continue to be provided at no cost. We're committed to offering healthy meals through our partnership with Whitsons Culinary Group.
  • New Learning Management System: We're transitioning from ManageBac to Toddle. This system will help manage student assignments, grades, IB requirements, and learning portfolios. We'll provide more information on family account access soon.
  • Attendance Reporting: We're implementing SafeArrival, a new system that will allow guardians to easily report absences and provide reasons for all their children in one simple communication. More details will be shared as we approach the school year.


We'll continue to provide more detailed information on each of these topics as we get closer to the start of the school year.

Notifications

Click the links below

Get Ready for 2024-2025 Athletic Tryouts at DCI! Tryouts for High School start August 12th. Middle School tryouts begin September 5th. To be eligible for tryouts, students must be registered on DragonFly Max and ensure all necessary documents are completed and uploaded. Please email athletics@dcinternationalschool.org with any questions. 


Middle School Supply List: A recommended supply list for incoming 6th grade students is available to help you plan ahead.


Metro Transit Police Hosts Back to School Event. 

On August 17th, the Metro Transit Police will host their annual back-to-school event at the Fort Totten metro station. Click here for more information.


DC Youth Summer Meals: This summer, youth 18 and younger have access to no-cost meals at over 100 sites across the city. Click here for information or to find a site near you.


Staying Connected. Ways to stay connected with DCI and its community: (1) Add our school Google calendar to your calendar; (2) Join our DCI Parent Listserv; and (3) Text "Yes" to 67587 to opt-in to receive text alerts from DCI.


Are you interested in making a difference as a DCI Trustee? Or do you know others, including individuals not already part of the DCI community, who would make a great Trustee? To apply, interested individuals should complete the DCI Board of Trustee Interest Form.

Reminders


🏫 9th Grade Orientation: August 22nd 


🏫 6th Grade Orientation: August 23rd


🎒 First Day of School: August 26th

Important Info

Click the links below

DCI Family Portal


Important Dates


Athletics Calendar


School Year Reminders


2024-2025

School Year Calendar

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