DCIS Connect--Back to School Edition

Weekly Newsletter for Parents, Staff and Students Special Back-to-School Edition (Leer en Español usar el traductor de Google aquí.) HAPPENING THIS WEEK ... 6th Grade Academy: Monday-Wednesday, August 6-8, 8-12 am 9th Grade Academy: Monday-Wednesday, August 6-8, 8-12 am. Registration: Thursday, August 9, 7:30 am-1:00 pm; Friday, August 10, 12:30-6:00 pm, DCIS Cafeteria Open House for Prospective 9th/10th Graders: Thursday, August 9, 6:00-7:00 pm MARK YOUR CALENDAR ... FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL: Monday, August 20 Parent Breakfast: Monday, August 20, 8 am, Cafeteria, hosted in Spanish with English translation Taco Night/Silent Auction: Friday, August 24, 3-7 pm, DCIS 10th Grade Canyonlands Meeting: Friday, August 24, 6pm, DCIS Auditorium Back to School Night: Wednesday, September 12, 6-7:30 pm, DCIS Auditorium and classrooms PTSA Board Meeting: Sunday, September 9, 9-11 am, Einstein's at 6th and Broadway, all are welcome DCIS Travel Fair: Wednesday, September 26, 12:30 pm-7:00 pm, DCIS Gym PTSA Meeting: Wednesday, September 26, 6 pm, DCIS Cafeteria REGISTRATION FOR 2018-19 SCHOOL YEAR ... Thursday, Aug. 9, 7:30 am–1:00 pm, or Friday, Aug. 10, 12:30–6:00 pm.  Stop by the school during these times to finish filling out your paperwork, pay fees, talk to a transportation representative if your student will be taking the bus and chat with the counselors regarding schedules. If you are able to assist the PTSA with staffing a table at registration, please email dcis.connect@ptsa.com and let them know what time you can help.  Even if it's just for an hour or two before or after you register your own students, it would be much appreciated.  Thanks! In-person registration is required. If you are out of town and unable to make it on either of those dates, please check in with the front office as soon as you are back in town.  Up to date school supply list here.  On a desktop computer, there are tabs along the bottom for each grade level as well as electives and World Languages.  Tabs are across the top on a mobile device.   RSVP here   OPEN HOUSE AUGUST 9 OPEN HOUSE FOR PROSPECTIVE 9TH & 10TH GRADERS! Do you know someone who is looking for a great high school option? It's not too late!!!  Please share the message below: The Denver Center for International Studies is accepting 9th and 10th grade students who are interested in a quality education focusing on global issues, world cultures, world language proficiency, student self-advocacy and social justice. This could be the school for you! Please come to our Open House on Thursday, August 9th from 6:00-7:00 PM at DCIS. We are located at 574 6th Avenue, on the corner of 6th Avenue and Delaware Street. (across from Denver Health). We will provide snacks, a short presentation, and answer any questions you may have. Call Assistant Principal Mario Giardiello on his cell phone at 720-666-1032 if you have any questions. See you there! PARENT BREAKFAST DCIS PTSA will be sponsoring a back to school breakfast for parents on August 20 at 8:00 am in the cafeteria.  This breakfast will be hosted in Spanish, but is open to all and English translation will be provided.  Drop off your students, grab some breakfast and get to know your fellow DCIS families! TRAVEL FAIR Returning again this year will be our very own DCIS Travel Fair on September 26, 12:30-7:00 pm.   This travel fair is free and open to the public, so please help us spread the word.  Featuring a showcase of opportunities including Gap Year, Travel, Study Abroad, Cultural Exchange, Language Immersion and Service Opportunities. The DCIS Foundation will have a scholarship workshop set up in the Community Room from 5-7:00 pm for DCIS students. If you know of any vendors, in particular great service opportunities for students, please email the organizers with contact information. CONNECT ... DCIS Website DCIS Facebook Page DCIS Parents Group (closed, non-school-sanctioned) on Facebook DCIS Drama Club Facebook  DCIS Travel Center Facebook DCIS Foundation Facebook   DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL. Please send questions or comments to dcis.connect@gmail.com.  Every Thursday while school is in session, you'll receive this DCIS Connect newsletter in your email inbox to keep you up to date on all the events and happenings at our school. It's also available on the DCIS Connect app, which you can download at the Apple Store or Google Play. If you don't wish to receive the newsletter, click the Unsubscribe link below. If you're receiving multiple copies of the newsletter, please email dcis.connect@gmail.com to report the problem; be sure to indicate your first and last name and preferred email address so we can update our records. Newsletter submissions are due by 10 am on the Tuesday preceding the issue date. 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