Ending On A High Note

June came to end with a quick blast of heat, some bitter-sweet goodbyes and lots and lots of big smiles.

Last week, our Kindergarteners participated in their Move-Up promotion ceremony as they became 1st graders, singing songs and winning lots of awards, our Kindergarteners displayed just how much they have grown over this school year.  Thanks to Mrs. D and Mrs. Roman for putting everything together. We also want to wish Mrs. D the best as she moves on to her new school, Henry!  We will definitely miss you.

We also said good bye and good luck to our 8th grade students.  Our Guest Speaker, Chancellor Fedullo spoke at our 8th Grade Graduation ceremony.  He reminded our students to always reach for their dreams, but to always work hard and to have a back up plan (just in case).  Each of these 8th grade students have left a profound #legacy at Dobson, and we can't wait to see and hear about all of their amazing accomplishments in High School and beyond. 
Click here, to watch some highlights from our graduation ceremony, 8th Grade Luncheon and their trip to NYC!  Thank you to the 8th graders who shared photos with us.

Finally, we want to say good bye and best wishes to some fabulous Dobson Teachers that are leaving us this year.  Mrs. D. (DiMartino), Ms. Boyle, Ms. J (Johnson), and Ms. D. (Drelick).  We will miss each of you and hope that you continue to inspire, motivate and instill a love of learning in every student you work with, because that is the legacy each of you will leave at Dobson.

 

We wish everyone in the Dobson Community a happy, healthy, relaxing, fun and SAFE summer!!  See you in September!

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8^th Grade Award Recipients

Welcome Speaker

Christopher I-D.

Valedictorian

Veronica S.

Farewell Speaker

Tiffani L.

Drama and Performing Arts Awards

The following students have successfully participated in the performing arts programs this year.

Band

Kennedy B.

Christopher I-D.

Kevin S.

Selena V.

Gabby W.

Dance Team

Sydni E.

Alexis F.

Tionne N.

Kevin S.

Gabby W.

Choir and Drama

Jasmere C.

Sydni E.

Alexis F.

Tionne N.

Jacqueline R.

Veronica S.

Zachary W.

Seth W.

Gabby W.

The Service to Music Certificate

Alexis F.

Excellence in Drama and the Performing Arts

Sydni E.

Tionne N.

Seth W.

Graphic Arts Awards

Graphic Arts Award

Christopher I-D.

Excellence in Art Award

Veronica Stone

Geek Squad Members

Brendon M.

Christopher I-D.

Hayley H.

Service in Graphic Arts Certificate

Kennedy B.

Gabby W.

Athletic Awards

*Denotes that the student has participated in 6^th-8^th Grade

Volleyball

*Tiffani L.

*Gabby W.

*Selena V.

*Mercedes B.

Alexis F.

Veronica S.

Soccer

*Kevin L.

*Seth W.

Johnathon S.

Jason D.

Michael C.

Carl H.

Girls Basketball

Selena V.

Alexis F.

Gabby W.

Boys Basketball

*Kevin L.

Seth W.

Jason D.

Johnathon S.

Dasean P.

Kevin S.

Softball

*Gabby W.

Jacqueline R.

Baseball

*Seth W.

*Kevin L.

Michael C.

Johnathon S.

Dasean P.

Kevin S.

2014 Certificate of Achievement Awards

Citizenship

Mercedes B.

Tiffani L.

Tahirah P.

Veronica S.

Marlyce T.

Greatest Growth in Citizenship and Conduct

Zachary W.

Outward Bound Team

Alexis F.

Johnathon S.

Kevin S.

Seth W.

2014 Honor Roll Awards

A-B Honor Roll

Mercedes B.

Kennedy B.

Sydni E.

Hayley H.

Jessica L.

Tionne N.

Jacqueline R.

Johnathon S.

Kevin S.

Gillian S.

Jihad U.

Selena V.

Seth W.

Gabby W.

A Honor Roll

Tonice A.

Christopher I-D.

Tiffani L.

Veronica S.

Reading Awards

Highest Academic Average

Veronica S.

Tiffani L.

Kyree M.

Greatest Improvement

Jason D.

Writing Awards

Recognition of Excellence

Christopher I-D.

Veronica S.

Kyree M.

Greatest Improvement

Sydni E.

Tionne N.

Jacqueline R.

Mathematics Awards

Highest Academic Average

Christopher I-D.

Veronica S.

Greatest Improvement

Jason D.

Selena V.

21^st Ward Junior Baseball Awards

Kevin L.

Gabby W.

 The Dobson Class of 1997 Recognition Awards

Johnathon S.

Marlyce T.

The Unsung Hero Award

Mercedes B.

The Peer-to-Peer Award

Tiffani L.

Safety Patrol

Tonice A.

Kennedy B.

Christopher I-D.

Carl H.

Tiffani L.

Seth W.

Gabby W.

Safety of the Year Award

Seth W.

The Frank Sullivan Human Relations Award

Jacqueline R.

Principal’s Schoolmen’s Club Awards

Kyree M.

Kevin S.

Principal’s Leadership Award

Sydni E.

Extraordinary Perfect Attendance

Seth W.

The Harry C. Clark Award for Academic Excellence

Veronica S.

Christopher I-D.

Kicking June Off WIth A Bang!

The bright lights of Broadway were shining bright on Tuesday, as our wonderfully talented Dobson students sang and danced their way through 100 years of Broadway History. From George M. Cohan to songs from Grease and Frozen, our students enchanted both their peers and their parents!  For those of you who were not able to see this performance in person... we hope to dazzle your ears with a recording of our afternoon performance!
Click here to watch Part 1 of our performance! Click here to watch Part 2!
Click here to watch Part 3!





Then on Wednesday, 19 of our students traveled to our School District Building to attend an end of the year ceremony for their work with the Philly Ad Club this year.  We have been fortunate enough to welcome five advertising and marketing professionals into our school once a month.  This year, our culminating project was the creation of a commercial/public service announcement that not only featured our school, but a positive message for our students and the community.  Working with Mr. Scott, Mr. Mike, Ms. Denise, Ms. Lauren and Mr. Mike, our students worked hard to write the script, determining their target audience, rehearsals, and finally filming with a professional crew form PHL17.  We can't wait to share it with you!  Click here to watch our James Dobson School Public Service Announcement. 



 This year, our 7th grade students have worked with Ms. Turner and Healthy NewsWorks to create our school newspaper the"Fit Fin".  Check out some of our 7th graders that have been featured in a Healthy NewsWorks' video for this year.  Click here to watch!

Finally, no one can rain on our Dobson Olympic Parade!!  Our students competed with grace and speed on Friday afternoon, while enjoying an absolutely beautiful afternoon outside.  Both the Red and the Blue teams showed their amazing athletic talent and good sportsmanship as they took turns leading the competition. Pictures will be posted this week! If you attended, please share your photos with us on Instagram @dobsonschool645.

Olympics Rescheduled!!!

 

Due to inclement weather today.... the Dobson Olympics will take place tomorrow, Friday, June 6th at 12:45. 

Parents, we can't wait to have you come and support our students. Don't forget to bring a chair!

Let the games begin!