Dear DCI School Community,

We kicked off our recruitment season last weekend at the high school EdFEST and met so many enthusiastic families interested in learning more about DCI and the unique opportunities we have to offer! We will be welcoming Yu Ying’s 5th grade class tomorrow at our next Buddy Day, our team will be at EdFEST again this weekend, and we have information sessions, including a high school session specific to current 8th graders, at the school coming up, so as you catch up with your friends and family over the next few weeks, be sure to share your DCI story and encourage them to come learn more about us! And, with a little more than a week to go before the winter break, we are sharing some family engagement opportunities taking place next week and some accolades from our outstanding students in this week’s edition. 

More Ways to Engage and Accolades!

We Need Two More Players per Team! Sign Up for the Parent vs. Faculty Basketball Game!

Don’t be shy! Sign up to meet and beat your student’s teachers on the court at DCI’s Parents vs Faculty basketball game on Wednesday, December 18th players per team and a coach for both teams to join us. Don’t miss out on the fun— sign up by Monday, December 16! 

Save the Date: High School Information Session January 8th

Calling all DCI 8th grade families! Join us on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 from 6pm - 7:30pm for refreshments and a presentation about all that DCI High School has to offer. We will be discussing the curriculum, culture, extracurricular activities, and how to set your students up for success as they prepare for life after high school. There will be presentations from the IB team, the College and Career team, and the Leadership team on what high school will look like next year for your 8th grade student. This will be an opportunity to get all of your questions answered and start to discuss options for your student’s high school experience. RSVP here to join us!

Students Win Accolades in Robotics 

DCI's FIRST Tech Challenge team, 14315 MobiUs, won the Union Bridge Qualifying tournament on December 8th. The team went 8-0 in its competitive matches, ending the tournament as the only undefeated team out of 33 teams from all over DC, MD, and VA. The team has now earned a spot at the regional championships on February 8th at Wheaton High School in Montgomery County, MD.  

Our second FIRST Tech Challenge team, 18230 LuminUs, is competing this Sunday, December 15th in Glen Allen, VA; we will take inspiration from our first team's successes! Congratulations to all DCI student competitors!