8th Grade Graduation

8th Grade Awards

Students Run Philly Style

Students Run Philly Style is the only program in Philadelphia that offers marathon training to help youth succeed in life.

Student runners and mentors in the Students Run Philly Style program make a commitment to COURAGE. EFFORT. RESPECT.

Timothy M.

2012 Certificate of Achievement Awards

Honor Roll Awards

A Honor Roll

Sara R.

A-B Honor Roll

A’Jahnae A.

David A.

Taylor A.

Daniel G.

Rebecca G.

Kiara G.

Shakirah H.

Trevor L.

Timothy M.

Reading Awards

Highest Academic Average

Sara Robinson

Greatest Improvement

Christopher G.

Michael M.

Mathematics Awards

Highest Academic Average

Sara Robinson

Greatest Improvement

Imani Collier

Citizenship Awards

Daniel G.

Kiara G.

Robert H.

Brandon H.

Benjamin R.

Sara R.

Brian W.

8^th Grade Athletic Awards

We are recognizing students who have participated in sports this year and giving special recognition to those students who have been dedicated to a sport for three years here at Dobson.

* Denotes 3 years of participation

Volleyball

Rebecca G. *

A’Jahnae A.

Soccer

Lionel N.*

David A.*

Daniel G.*

Trevor L.*

Timothy M.*

Girl’s Basketball

Imani C.

A’Jahnae A.

Shakirah H.

Softball

Rebecca G.

Baseball

David A.*

Daniel G.*

Trevor L.*

The Scholar Athlete of the Year Awards

This award is given to a student who has excelled in both athletic and academic pursuits.

David A.

The 21^st Ward Baseball League Award

Honors a student who has excelled in both athletic and academic pursuits and who has participated in the 21^st Ward Baseball League.

Rebecca G.

Graphic Arts Awards

“Young Artist—2012” Citywide Student Art Exhibition

Rebecca G.

Benjamin R.

Cheltenham Camera Club Photography Competition

Zamir G.

Graphic Arts

Given to students who have demonstrated great creativity and exceptional knowledge of computer are software.

Rebecca G.

Brandon H.

Drama Performing Arts Awards

Choir

Imani C.

Rebecca G.

Dance Team

Imani C.

Becca G.

Zamir G.

Joshua S.

Drama

A’Jahnae A.

David A.

Keyara B.

Imani C.

Becca G.

Zamir G.

Joshua S.

Excellence in Drama and Performing Arts Award

Given to a student who has demonstrated dedication, teamwork, talent and commitment to the Performing Arts Program at Dobson School.  This student has acted in a leadership capacity both on and off the stage, making his or herself an integral part of our school community.

Joshua S.

Distinguished Accelerated Reader Award

Honors a student who has made extraordinary progress in the Accelerated Reader Program.

This student has read 323 books for a total of 639 points.

Carlin L.

Dobson Class of 1997 Recognition Awards

Established by the Class of 1997 to recognize the special achievements of 8^th grade students. 

Exemplary Citizenship

Robert Harris

Outstanding Academic Achievement

Taylor A.

Shakirah H.

Frank Sullivan Human Relations Award

Joshua S.

Unsung Hero Award

Honors a student whose good deeds and actions have made a difference in the school or community environment.

 Trevor L.

Peer-to-Peer

Recognizes a student who ahs consistently offered support and friendship to fellow students.

Daniel G.

Student Council Participation Awards

Student Council

Joshua S. –President

Rebecca G.—Vice President

Trevor L. –Treasurer

Imani C.—Secretary

Class Representatives

A’Jahnae A.

Lionel N.

Brian W.

Safety of the Year Award

Carlin L.

Principal’s Leadership Award

Keyara B.

Schoolmen’s Club Award

Given to a student who demonstrates Service to School, Leadership Qualities, and Academic Excellence.

David A.

Harry C. Clark Leadership Awards

Given to students who has demonstrated exemplary citizenship and have led by example in the school community

Kiara G.

Sara R.

Dobson Day!

After our end of the year assembly, once again, the Home and School sponsored a fantastic Dobson Day for our Students.  Students participated in variety of games and crafts throughout the day.  This was a beautiful day for all of our students and our teachers, and a fantastic way to end the school year!

The Stars Are Out at Dobson

This week, the Stars at Dobson were out in full force.  Students were recognized for their achievements at several events throughout the week.  Monday, June 11th, Ms. Moultrie put together a fantastic program where students were able to show their growth, from singing and reciting poetry, to performing to the Hippy Hippy Shake!  Many were recognized for their citizenship, attendance, humanitarianism, and much much more.

We then hosted the 8th Grade Graduation/Promotion Ceremony on Wednesday, June 13th.  It is incredible how much these students have grown while at Dobson.  We were reminded of this during our Valedictory, Salutatory and Farewell speeches given by Sara, Kiara and Trevor.  Every student was recognized at some point in the ceremony.  A list of awards and photos from this beautiful ceremony is coming.  We are extremely proud of all that our 8th graders have accomplished this year.  Each, as Ms. Cruice stated in her address, has displayed incredible leadership and participation in all areas of Dobson School.  From Student Council, the Athletic Field, the Stage and even the hallways, their smiling faces will be missed.  We wish our 8th graders the best in High School.  We can't wait to hear about all of the wonderful things you will accomplish in the future.

On the last day of classes, we held our annual Student of the Year assembly, hosted by our Mistress of Ceremonies, Ms. D.  Each class had a moment in the spot light where they were recognized for their academic achievements, extra curricular achievements, and leadership and attendance.  The Home and School ended our Student of the Month program, with our announcements of the Students of the Year.  Below is a list of some of the children that were recognized throughout the day.  This list is by NO MEANS exhausted.  We are still in the process of gathering the lists. 

This is a perfect example of what makes Dobson School a special place to be a teacher, but also a student.  Our students are truly invested in their school and actively participate whenever and wherever possible.

Performing Arts Recognition

Choir

Madison D.

Hannah F.

Taylor G.

Sarah G.

Gianna H.

Aniyah H.

Jackiel I-D.

Jeffery I.

Gia J.

Anaya K.

Carestan M.

Nyssa P.

Regan R-F.

Summer S.

Lizzy S.

Chiara W.

Frances A.

Emily F.

Cayden F.

Raina G.

Tashana L.

Tashay L.

Lindsey M.

Hannah M.

Sierra P.

Raja R.

Chloe R.

Samantha D.

Ryan G.

Ethan B.

Hafsa J-R.

Shay W.

Mercedes B.

Sydni E.

Alexis F.

Jessica L.

Tiffani L.

Cydney N-B.

 Brianna R.

Marlyce T.

Kevin S.

Olivia A.

Kyleah A.

Daliyah B.

Emma B.

Emily C.

Janaya F.

Nicholas G.

Brandon H.

Jordan K.

Destiny J.

Jolie M.

Oumie S.

Tatianna M.

Isabela S.

Seth W.

Emma S.

Zack W.

Dance Team

Shay W.

Tiffani L.

Alexis F.

Tionne N.

Sydni E.

Seth W.

Olivia A.

Raina G.

Sierra P.

Sammie D.

Summer S.

London M.

Regan F.

Chiara W.

Isabela S.

Louis S.

Band

Allison A.

Rafee C.

Frances A.

Najeeb A.

Cayden F.

Tyler H.

Anthony H.

Lianna L.

Lindsey M.

Olivia M.

Hannah M.

Sierra P.

E.J. S.

Louis S.

Olivia A.

Janiyah B-B.

Daliyah B.

Emma B.

Janaya Fisher

Masiyah G.

Jeffrey L.

Julia O.

Oumie S.

Kennedy B.

Alexis F.

Chris I-D.

Tionne N.

Brianna R.

Gabriella W.

Kevin S.

Selena V.

Ona B.

Corynne G.

Nick R.

Ashley R.

Shay W.

Graphic Arts Awards

Kindergarten: Brandon Kay

1st grade: Clifford Harling

2nd Grade: Ava Augustine

3rd Grade: Anaya King

4th Grade: George Costello

5th Grade: Julia Olszewski

6th Grade: Carl Henninger

7th Grade: Alieu Sahor

8th Grade: Rebecca Gallagher

Room 203: Christopher Jones-Watson

Room 104: Alexander Torres

Room 106: Brandon Hubbard

Athletic Recognition

Students Run Philly Style

Students Run Philly Style is the only program in Philadelphia that offers marathon training to help youth succeed in life.  Student runners and mentors in the Students Run Philly Style program make a commitment to COURAGE. EFFORT. RESPECT.  Dobson students have participated in 3 different runs so far this season, the Gener8tion Run, Broad Street Run, and the Bar Association Run.  Students will continue to train over the summer!

Nick R.

Isaiah W.

Tim M.

Louie P.

Jujuan P.

Brianna R.

Evan W.

Jalen W.

Girls Volley Ball: Coach J. Foulk

Corynne G.

Lucia I.

Ashley R.

Alexis F.

Tiffani L.

Mercedes B.

Brianna R.

Gabby S.

Selena V.

Girls Basketball: Coach K. Fullam

Lucia I.

Octavia J.

Brianna R.

Alexis F.

Gabby W.

Jessica L.

Tiffani L.

Shay W.

Marlyce T.

Tionne N.

Ashley R.

Chelsea R.

Softball: Coach K. Fullam

Ashley R.

Chelsea R.

Amber C.

Alexis F.

Lucia I.

Jessica L.

Gabby W.

Octavia J.

Selena V.

Tonice A.

Tionne N.

Soccer: Coach A. Drelick

Nick R.

Jalen W.

Seth W.

Carl H.

Zarren N.

Harry C.

Jordan K.

Jessica L.

Jamie H.

Boys Basketball: Coach A. Drelick

Nick A.

Jamie H.

Kevin L.

Harry C.

Zarren N.

John S.

Kevin S.

Dasean P.

Zack W.

Jason D.

Michael C.

Khalil A.

Baseball: Coach A. Drelick

Khalil A.

Louis P.

Ethan B.

Seth W.

Jamie H.

Zarren N.

Carl H.

Kevin L.

John S.

First In Math 1000 Stickers

Kindergarten:

Joseph A.
Gabriel J.

2^nd Grade:

Katherine

Amarrah

3^rd Grade:

Hannah F.

Regan R-F.

4^th Grade:

Rafee C.

Frankie C.

Nyssa P.

Franny A.

George C.

Samantha D.

Lindsey M.

Louis S.

Tariq Q.

Daniel Z.

5^th Grade:

Olivia A.

Janiya B-B.

Janaya Fisher

Masiyah G.

Nick H.

Destiny J.

Cydney N-B.

Julia O.

Isabela S.

Aaron W.

6^th Grade:

Kennedy B.

Sydni E.

Alexis F.

Chris I-D.

Dasean P.

Gabby W.

Jihad U.

Selena V.

Seth W.

7^th Grade:

Nick A.

Ona B.

Amber C-C.

Dominique D.

Lucia I.

Tahir J.

Chris M.

Ashley R.

Kenneth S.

Logan S.

Shay W.

First In Math 2000 Stickers

1^st Grade:

Koen K-M.

2^nd Grade:

Cody R.

Shaun O.

Tyrese M.

4^th Grade:

Cayden F.

Ryan G.

Tyler H.

Anthony H.

Sierra P

Bishop K-M.

Gia J.

5^th Grade:

Daliyah B.

Emma B.

Emma S.

6^th Grade:

Tonice A.

Mercedes B.

Mike C.

Jason D.

Hayley H.

Jordan K.

Tiffani L.

Tionne N.

Kevin S.

Seth W.

7^th Grade:

Khalil A.

Ethan B.

Alexis K.

Louie P.

Michael P.

Jujuan P.

Nick R.

Chelsea R.

Octavia J.

Alieu S.

Isaiah W.

Evan W.

Jalen W.

First In Math 4000 Stickers

Kindergarten:

Ethan M.

Student of the Year 2012

Kindergarten:

Avriel K-H.

Jayden

1^st Grade:

Samantha K.

Joe F.

2^nd Grade:

Cody R.

Regan W.

3^rd Grade:

Hannah F.

Regan R-F.

4^th Grade:

Franny A.

Raja R.

5^th Grade:

Olivia A.

Emma S.

6^th Grade:

Samantha K.

Joe F.

7^th Grade:

Corynne G.

Ona B.

Room 104

Jaquan H.

Room 106

Talea N.

Room 203

Marlyce T.

Dobson's Got Talent!

A BIG thank you to Ms. D, Ms. Claire and the Home and School for organizing a wonderful talent show.  This year's Talent show was replete with wonderful performances.  Singers, dancers, magicians, comedians, the distant cousins of LMAFO...JKLOL, and the Swedish Girls.  We also had some special guest judges, Howie Hoop Mandel, Sharon Purcell Osborne and Howard Fullam Stern!  Fun was had by all!! The show was hosted by Louie... move over Nick Cannon...

Our Host

Start of Something New!

Behind the Waterfall

Beat It/Thriller

Firework

Call Me Maybe

Phantom of Dobson

Gold

Brokenhearted

YOU'RE GOING TO VEGAS!!!!!

Celebration of Dobson Student Artwork

Dobson's 3rd, 6th, and 8th grade students have been collaborating over the last 3 months with artist in residence, Rosi Dispensa, to create a series of banners that will be hung for the next year along the Manayunk Towpath.  The banners are designed to beautify the canal area and attract more visitors to experience the towpath.  Each grade had a specific focus that linked what they saw at the towpath to what they were studying in their Science curriculum.  Third grade studied the indigenous plants that are found at the canal and learned all about the scientific naming process.  They created sunprints and silhouettes and pieced them together to create large quilt-like images.  Sixth grade focused on ecosystems and learned which fish were naturally found in the canal.  They were taught how to identify the species by looking at the characteristics of the fish and they each had the chance to create a traditional Japanese gyotaku fish print that was used to create their banner designs.  Eighth grade studied water samples that were taken at the canal to determine which elements and molecules comprise the water at the site.  They combined their own microscopic photographs with scientific molecular drawings to make abstract radial designs.  The students worked very hard with Ms. Rosi to create these collaborative pieces, so please come out to the Canal to celebrate their great efforts on 

Friday, June 15th!

2012 Olympics

On Wednesday, June 6th, our students participated in our annual Olympic competition.  Students donned their respective red and blue attire, and the games began!  Each class participated in two relays, the staff had fun in a water balloon toss, Ms. Meier and Ms. Purcell entertained all with their Dance off, and the day ended with a wonderful water ice treat, courtesy of the Home and School.  The competition was tight throughout the day.  The festivities came to a nail biting conclusion as the 8th grade competed in the final event...tug-of-war!!  The blue team was victorious in the end, but all were winners!  Good sportsmanship and a ton of fun was had by all!!

Thanks to Ms. Foulk, who organized and trained our students and to Ms. D who was our MC!!

Our Host... Ms. D!

 Flag Ceremony:

Ms. Cruice leads the students in the Olympic Creed

 Let the Games Begin!!!!!!