AFCEA SCIENCE TEACHER AWARD TO MR. HYUN
On November 20, 2009, a Science Teacher Award was presented to Team Beijing science teacher Christopher Hyun at a luncheon of the AFCEA, DC chapter, held at the Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City.  Mr. Hyun is using the $1,000 award to purchase a digital projector and supporting accessories for use by the 6th grade science department, including Ms. Mason and Ms. Bordogna.  On receiving the award Mr. Hyun commented " I can't wait to show my students some of the beautiful pictures of space and of the Earth from space."  He wishes to express his gratitude to Dr. Kim and to his fellow Team Beijing teachers for allowing him to attend the mid-day banquet to accept the award.  Congratulations 6th grade science department!

Holiday Greens
Mark your calendars today!  Deal will be selling Christmas trees, wreaths and garlands from 10-4 on December 5 and 6 and December 12 and 13.   Please remember to purchase your holiday greens from Alice Deal and encourage your neighbors and friends to do the same.  We will help you select your tree, cut your tree and load your tree.  
 
If you are interested in helping, we are still looking for volunteers on both weekends.  Please contact Leah Roberts at lprjwr@aol.com or Lee Coykendall at lee.coyk@verizon.net.


Check out Deal's animations!
Go to www.alicedeal.org to check out Deal's 6th grade animations!  They are pretty fantastic!

WE NEED YOUR USED TENNIS SHOES AND SOCCER CLEATS
As part of our community and global outreach, we are collecting used tennis shoes and cleats to help eradicate poverty and support rainforest preservation. In conjunction with the Perpetual Prosperity Pumps Foundation www.pppafrica.org, our students will be collecting used (not abused) shoes for this worthy cause. Please place shoe donations in the collection bins located in front of the welcome center and by the gymnasium. We look forward to your donations. If you have questions please contact the Physical Education Department at alicedeal.pe@gmail.com or Coach Downing at coachdowning@yahoo.com.  

High School Recommendations Letters
Mr. Santiago has given all 8th grade students a pamphlet with information on the process for requesting high school recommendation letters from their teachers.  The pamphlet also included interview techniques and a blank information form.  Students requesting recommendation letters need to complete this form and give to teachers when requesting a recommendation.

High School Application Deadlines
8th grade students, should keep in mind that the deadlines for some of high school applications are approaching.

School Without Walls HS: December 4
Duke Ellington HS: December 18
McKinley HS: January 22
Banneker HS: January 29

Transcripts
The request for transcripts should be given to Mr. Santiago for processing.   He will usually process the request by the following day.  Please keep in mind that you should make your requests with ample time for processing.  The deadline for School Without Walls is December 4.  Transcript requests for private school should be accompanied with a stamped enveloped with the school name on it. 

Spring Trip to Spain
Parents who plan to send their children to the Madrid, Cordova and Sevilla trip and have not enrolled with EF Tours, please remember that deadline is soon approaching. Students who enroll now will have to pay the initial $95.00 enrollment fee, $450.00 thirty days after, and the remaining balance by December 7.  Please contact EF Tours if you have any questions or concerns at Customer Service 1-800-665-5364 (www.eftours.com) or Mr. Santiago 202 939-2012.  Our tour number is 924196.

Band & Choir Students
It is imperative that you check with your director, Mr. Frye or Mr. Jackson to assure that your name is on the official Music Department roll and spelled correctly.

Department of Music Listserv
The Music Department uses a listserv in order to communicate information to its students and parents. All students involved with the Department of Music should sign up to be a member of this listserv. To become a member send an email mail to roger.jackson@dc.gov.