Don’t forget the Popcorn!
Get unique gift baskets for the holidays filled with the special flavors of New Orleans and support DSA at the same time! 10% of all sales go to the DSA PTSA to help fund programs that support our children’s education now until Dec 15 – just in time for gift-giving!
Visit http://www.neworleanssnoballcafe.com/
- Click the SHOP tab at the top of the screen
- Enter coupon code DSAPTSA at checkout
- Add items to your cart
THIS WEEK AT DSA
Limited after school activities this week. Musical callbacks are Monday and Tuesday, after that, all students should home studying for finals by 4pm!
Upcoming
| 12/17 | Finals: Day 1, P1 & P5 |
| 12/18 | Finals: Day 2, P1 & P5 |
| 12/19 | Finals: Day 1, P 3 & P7 |
| 12/20 | Finals: Day 2 P3 & P7 We test until the end of the day on Thursday and Friday. Student will not be allowed to check out early either day. No alternative finals allowed. |
| 12/23-1/3 | All DCSD Schools and Offices Closed – Happy Holidays to all! |
| 1/4 | DeKalb School of the Arts Foundation White Boa Ball – for details, visit: www.foundationdsa.org |
| 1/6 | Staff returns |
| 1/7 | Students start Second Semester – Day 1 |
| 1/9 | First Semester Report Cards Issued |
Thank you, volunteers!
Thanks to all the many wonderful parent volunteers who have helped make our performances and events so special this semester. From back stage supervision to rockin’ behind the food table at SPA dance, your ongoing and unwavering support of our students and school is greatly appreciated. There are many more opportunities to come second semester to be involved, so stay tuned to “This Week” and the PTSA web-site (www.ptsa4dsa.org).
Georgia High School Graduation Writing Test Results
The results are in….Congratulations to the Class of 2015 for a 100% pass rate on the Georgia High School Graduation Writing Test. This is a major step towards earning that diploma in just 18 months! Thank you to all staff for their hard work in preparing our students for this great success!
May the peace and joy of the holiday season be with each of you and the extended DSA family throughout the New Year!
Volunteer hours reporting form
Volunteers Needed!
DSA Choral Department Committee Chair is needed to replace outgoing chair. If you are interested in chairing this committee or if you have questions, please email Michelle Spruell at chorus4@gmail.com.
January 13 PTSA Meeting
We need a little help so please sign-up on Volunteerspot http://vols.pt/MxHaj5 today!
College Prep Corner
- Great list of Georgia scholarships available here.
- Bank of America Student Leaders Application: Now Open!
- South DeKalb Parent Council’s COLLEGE DAYZ on Saturday, December 14, at 10:30 am – 12:30 pm at Clark Atlanta University. It is a FREE event about ALL THINGS COLLEGE and includes an interactive panel discussion with college students. RSVP or questions to dpriestbrown@bellsouth.net and include parent’s name and student’s name and age.