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PLEASE NOTE: The Dispatch Will Move to Bi-Weekly in January 

Thank you so much for your interest and readership in the Dispatch! Starting January 9th, the Dispatch will be sent to your inbox every other Thursday, instead of weekly. If a news item needs to be shared between editions, there will be a stand-alone email shared with the community.

As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, there are so many things DCI is thankful for this school year. Our Board of Trustees approved our five-year strategic plan for 2024-2029 in October prioritizing input from our community (teachers, staff, students, guardians, member school leaders, and trustees) to inform our final plan; DCI students and their families welcomed students and chaperones from four of our five Voyager partner schools in Argentina, Spain and Taiwan (we now have two in Taiwan!); the DCI Dragons High School Theatre performed Mamma Mia! Nov. 14-16 and it showed off the many talents of our students during each performance; and our Athletics program had many successes this season with six PCSSA championships: MS Boys Soccer, Varsity Girls Soccer, Varsity Boys Soccer, JV Boys Soccer, MS Girls Cross Country and Varsity Girls Volleyball! So many things to be thankful for! 


We want to take this opportunity to remind you that students do not have regular classes scheduled for Monday, November 25 and Tuesday, November 26 due to student-led conferences (SLCs), which will be conducted virtually this year via Zoom. As a result, DCI’s building will be closed to students next week as Thanksgiving break is from Wednesday, November 27 – Friday, November 29.


As we head into Thanksgiving break, we hope you and your families take time to be with one another and stop to celebrate togetherness during this break.


Important Information and Updates


Reminder: The DCI building will be closed to students next week (Nov 25-29).

Due to our fall student-led conferences (SLCs) being conducted virtually via Zoom, DCI’s building will be closed to students next week.


Two IB Family Engagement Sessions Coming Up December 3rd and 6th

Two upcoming family engagement sessions will be held on the IB Career Programme (CP) and the IB Diploma Programme (DP) the first week of December. The first session will be virtual, held on December 3rd from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM. The second session will be a Café y Charla (only in Spanish), taking place in person on December 6th from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM in the inner library. Please complete this form to RSVP for these sessions. 


Please Note: The Dispatch Will Not Run Thursday, November 28  

The Dispatch will not run next Thursday, November 28 due to the Thanksgiving holiday. The next edition of the Dispatch will run on Thursday, December 5th. 


Join Us for a Parent vs, Faculty Basketball Game!

Looking to meet and beat your student’s teachers on the court? We will be hosting a DCI Parents versus Faculty basketball game on Wednesday, December 18th from 4:00–5:00 pm in the gym! We’re inviting 10 parents from our middle school and 10 from our high school community to participate, with spots available on a first-come, first-served basis. We're also seeking a volunteer coach to lead the team. Don’t miss out on the fun— sign up today! 

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Reminder: Winter ACE Registration Opens Saturday, November 23rd

Winter ACE Registration opens on SATURDAY, November 23rd at 10:00 a.m.! Please reference this guide for all of the details about registration, clubs, and pricing. For more information about the winter session, including the CommunityPass system, please reference the full message here.


RSVP Now for Fitness with Families on December 4  

Join us Wednesday, December 4th for our monthly Fitness with Families session with Ms. Hendricks! Doors will open at 7:00 a.m., and we'll kick off our 30-minute fitness session in the gym/weight room at 7:10 a.m. RSVP here to secure your spot, as space is limited!


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

🧑‍🏫 Student-led Conferences = Nov. 25 and 26 (Virtual Only)

🚫 School Closed for Break = Nov. 27-29

📚 IB DP/CP Virtual Family Engagement Session = Dec. 3 (5:30-6:30 p.m.)

🏋️ Fitness with Families = Dec. 4 (7 a.m.) 

Cafe y Charla IB DP/CP Family Engagement Session = Dec. 6 (1-2 p.m.)

🏀 Parent vs. Faculty Basketball Game = Dec. 18 (4-5 p.m.)

Important Info

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SY24-25 Calendar


Key Reminders


Important Dates


DCI Family Portal

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