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Dear DCI School Community,


Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! DCI is celebrating our Hispanic/Latino/a/x/e staff, students and families from now until October 15 through a variety of activities and events, including the outstanding yearly cultural event, La Gran Fiesta, on Saturday, Oct. 5th! 


During this year’s celebration, Hispanic/Latino/a/x/e staff and students are sharing their pride and excitement for this month by providing a snapshot into their cultures. This week, our student president of the Latin X Student Union, Maria Hernandez Najera and her advisor and Spanish teacher, Monica Vivar, would like you welcome you and invite you to the celebration:


My name is Monica Vivar, I am a high school Spanish teacher and LXSTU student advisor. Myself and student President Maria Hernandez Najera together we would like to welcome the DCI community to Hispanic Heritage month which takes place between September 15th through October 15th. DCI will be celebrating with many activities throughout the month and we will have our annual La Gran Fiesta on Saturday, October 5th from 11 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. We will also be asking our DCI community to contribute to our potluck at our Gran Fiesta. We would love for you to share a dish from your country.



Gracias, 

Ms.Vivar & Maria


Key Tech Updates


Chromebook Monitoring Now Available

On Friday, September 20th, all families will receive invitations to access Securly, one of our three main filtering mechanisms on the Chromebooks. This software will send a weekly email detailing your student’s Chromebook activity, as well as provide you access to the Securly Parent Portal/SecurlyHOME mobile app to also assist in monitoring. In addition, Securly also allows you to restrict various website use at home. Click here to watch a video of what the app can do! If you do not receive Securly emails, please email carlos.alfaro@dcinternationalschool.org.


Chromebook Insurance Available for Purchase 

We are now working with a company called Seccuranty to provide optional Chromebook insurance for families to purchase this year. The one-year, $29.95 (per device) policy will cover the price of one screen break in addition to loss and theft, and liquid damage. 


If you purchase the policy and your student’s device sustains damage, we will be able to file and manage the claim on your behalf through Seccuranty. If you have not elected to purchase insurance, you will be billed for the amount of the repair or for the depreciated cost of the device if it is irreparable.


DCI families will be able to purchase insurance for each device until Nov 1, 2024. Please click this link to purchase a plan.


Toddle Transition Reminder

We are transitioning from ManageBac to Toddle for managing student academic success (assignments and grades) and IB requirements (projects and learning portfolio). Toddle helps you stay connected with your child’s learning journey. Please reference the Toddle one-pager/FAQs for more information. 

Notifications

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FARM Forms SY 2024-25: Families may qualify for free or reduced price school meals based on household income. Complete the FARM Application Linked Here (English) with instructions linked (here) and submit the completed form in person at DCI reception or by email to reception@dcinternationalschool.org before September 30, 2024. If you have any questions about your eligibility for free or reduced price school meals, please reference the FARM FAQ. You can learn more about DCI's regular Meal Charge Policy here. 


September is Suicide Awareness Month Did you know that DCI has a Department of Mental Health with a School-Based Behavioral Health Program? For suicide prevention resources, check out this link.


Fun Run Tickets Available for Purchase 🏃 

Get ready to lace up your sneakers in the crisp autumn air as the Athletic Booster Club debuts its new FALL Fun Run + Community Bash on Saturday, October 26, 11:30am-3:00pm! Ticket sales are now open


Family Engagement Survey – we want to hear from you! 

We are always looking to better understand how to best share information and engage with our families! Please take this short survey to provide us with your preferences and suggestions on how to best communicate with you this school year! Your thoughts are important to us, thank you in advance!


The CCR Weekly Update will keep you informed on everything going on within the College and Career Readiness (CCR) Team and the surrounding community! Please email Andrew Sanchez, Director of CCR, with any additional questions.


Help Support the DCI Back-to-School Supply Drive 🎒

Thank you to everyone who has supported the DCI back-to-school supply drive so far! There is still time to help stock our supply closets. Shop our Amazon Wish List and learn more about the Supply Drive here


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.

Reminders


🏫 MAP Testing = Sept. 19 and 20 (Early dismissal on Sept. 20)


🎒 No ACE = Sept. 27 


🎒 Middle School Back to School Night = Sept. 17


📸 Middle School Picture Day = Sept. 27


📸 High School Picture Day = Oct. 4


💃 La Gran Fiesta = Oct. 5

Important Info

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SY24-25 Calendar


Important Dates


DCI Family Portal

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