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DASD E-News Weekly 
November 1, 2019  
    
  
Be Thankful and Thoughtful

While November engages us in traditional celebrations of Thanksgiving for a bountiful harvest and blessings of the preceding year, it is also a time to recognize diversity, service, and meaningful events that remind us to be caring, thoughtful, and thankful all year long, including:
  • National Adoption Awareness Month
  • National American Heritage Month
  • Military Family Appreciation Month
  • National Alzheimer's Month
  • November 11 - Veteran's Day
  • November 13 - World Kindness Day
  • November 23 - National Adoption Day
  • November 28 - Thanksgiving
Happy November!
History and Outdoors Night
   
The Dallastown Area High and Middle School History Clubs will host the 2nd Annual History and Outdoors Night on Wednesday, November 6th, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., a free event for the community.

Held in the middle school cafeteria, students will present projects related to historic events of various topics. Local scout troops will demonstrate skills and information related to outdoor activities.
 
Best-selling author Ron Kirkwood will also be in attendance.
 
For information, access: History and Outdoors Night or contact Club Advisor/7th Grade Social Studies teacher Ben Abeles at [email protected]
A Red, White, and Blue Celebration 

The community is invited to attend Veterans Day activities on Thursday, November 7th, at Dallastown Area High School. The JROTC drill team will perform in the high school lobby during lunch. Then, at 4:00 p.m. the 15th Annual U.S. Marine Corps Birthday Ball will be celebrated in the high school cafeteria with guest of honor Lt. Col. Mark Johnson, USMC (Retired).

Veterans Day is also celebrated at other schools in the district. Contact your child's school for details. 
HS DPAC Presents Fall Play
GAME OF TIARAS
  
When the aging king of a Magical Kingdom (England) decides to split his empire between his three daughters, (who in no way resemble copyrighted characters), tragedy ensues.

Combining the gut-wrenching plot twists of Game of Thrones and the soul-numbing despair of classic Shakespearean tragedy, Don Zolidis's farcical adaptation of King Lear will make you laugh.
  
All performances are held in the Dallastown High School Auditorium.
Show dates and times are 7:00 p.m., Thursday, November 14th, Friday, November 15th, and Saturday, November 16th. Matinee performances are 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 16th, and Sunday, November 17th.

Tickets, at $10 (premium seats), $7 adults, and $5 for senior citizens and students who present a valid ID, may be reserved online at www.dahsdpac.booktix.com or by calling (717) 244-4021, Extension 3120.  
Healthcare Careers Summit

Dallastown Area High School will host its inaugural Healthcare Careers Summit on Friday, November 15th, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:50 a.m.

Wellspan Health will present information to participants about various career options including 2-year associate degree/pre-licensure programs, 4-year bachelor's degree programs, master's and doctorate degree programs, as well as other training options.
  
Many types of careers are available in the healthcare industry; this is not focused on pre-medical options only.

For additional information, contact James (Tad) Gould, Anatomy & Physiology teacher, at [email protected]  or by calling (717) 244-4021, Extension 3232.

For program details, access: Healthcare Careers Summit
Guidance Department News
STRENGTHENING FAMILIES
 
Strengthening Families is a free, seven-week family workshop series for parents and youth ages 10 to 14 provided by the Children's Home of York and York County Children, Youth, and Family Services. The program meets on Tuesday nights each week beginning Tuesday, February 18th, and includes family discussions, group skills, family games and activities, and video presentations. 

Parents and youth will learn valuable techniques and skills for stress management, peer pressure, problem-solving,  family communication, and more. The program is free for families and includes childcare for siblings under age 9 and a dinner. Complete* the course and earn a $25 gift card to a family restaurant.  

Join us Tuesday evenings:
Tuesday, February 18th
Tuesday, February 25th 
Tuesday, March 3rd 
Tuesday, March 10th 
Tuesday, March 17th 
Tuesday, March 24th
Tuesday, March 31st

Time:       Dinner at 5:30 p.m., Classes 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Location: Dallastown Intermediate School - Red Community
                94 Beck Road, York, PA 17403
 
For more information or to register, contact: DAIS School Counselor Gina Dougherty at (717) 244-4021, Extension 1374 or by email at: [email protected]

*Some exceptions

DELTAs from DAIS


Dallastown Area Intermediate School's DELTA (Dallastown Emerging Leaders of Technology Association) student group exhibited
ISTV: Student-Produced Live Streaming during a recent statewide Pennsylvania School Boards Association Conference in Hershey, PA.
Many of the 500 school districts in Pennsylvania attended the conference and had an opportunity to interact with the DELTAs.
School Board Schedule 
 
Building & Capital Projects Committee
6:00 p.m., Thursday, November 14
HS LGI Room
 
Finance Committee
7:00 p.m., Thursday, November 14
HS LGI Room
 
Human Resources Committee (closed to public)
8:00 p.m., Thursday, November 14 
 
Board Meeting
7:30 p.m., Thursday, November 21
HS LGI Room
Calendar Reminders
   
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ENDS
Turn Clocks Back One Hour
Sunday, November 3

EARLY DISMISSAL/HALF DAY IN-SERVICE
END OF 1ST TRIMESTER 
Friday, November 15
 
NO SCHOOL/FULL DAY IN-SERVICE
Monday, November 18
 
HALF DAY STUDENTS AND TEACHERS 
Wednesday, November 27

NO SCHOOL - HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Thursday, November 28, through Monday, December 2
 
SCHOOL RESUMES
Tuesday, December 3
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