Coming This Week: March 3rd

COMING THIS WEEK: March 3, 2014 **Updated**

SWEBS FOCUS:  Rule #4-I will solve my problems peacefully.

Dobson is conducting a mid-year Library review this week. Parent volunteers will be working with Ms. Paldino and Ms. Tierney to reorganize our Library, Tuesday, March 4th-7th.

 

Monday, March 3rd

•  Read Across America: Dr. Seuss Day
• Has been moved to Wednesday, March 5th due to potential inclement weather.

Tuesday, March 4th

• Dobson celebrates the 100th Day of School.
  If we are canceled due to snow, our 100th Day of school celebrations will take place on Friday, March 7th.

Wednesday, March 5th

• Read Across America: Dr. Seuss Day
  

  • All students will participate in our Annual, Read Across America, Dr. Seuss day with some cake and a visit from some very special guests.  Each class will read "Horton Hears A Who" with a guest.

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Thursday, March 6th

•  Dobson's Annual African American History Assembly will take place at 2:00pm in the auditorium.  The assembly will feature presentations about famous African Americans from Philadelphia and how they have contributed to our city and our country, the Dance Team and Choir will perform, and class performances.Has been moved to Wednesday, March 14th and will be combined with our Student of the Month Celebrations.
• Home and School Meeting at 6:00pm in the Auditorium

Friday, March 7

• Fun Friday and 4th Grade Bake Sale
• If we are canceled due to snow, our 100th Day of school celebrations will take place on Friday, March 7th.

Mark your calendar

• Wednesday, March 12th:
• Half Day for Students (12:10 dismissal)
• Student of the Month and Annual African American History Assembly 
• Friday, March 14th: Annual Doors of Dobson Contest
• Sunday, March 23rd: The 8^th Grade will be hosting a Flap Jack Fundraiser from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. at Applebee’s located at 8601 Henry Avenue.

 

   PSSA PREP TIP:  

Before Reading Strategies 

The test is on your desk. What do you do now?

•  Open the Proper Mental “Files” 
• When you are told to start, scan the test section you are working on. 
• Think of the test as several small jobs - not one big one. 
• Identify the type of reading, writing, science, or math you will be answering questions about. 
• Get your head into the right mindset.
• Scavenger Hunt 
• Read the questions before reading the passage. Save time and do not read the answer choices.
• Highlight key words in each question such as: “main idea,” “compare,” or “in the beginning of the passage…”. 
• Also highlight any unusual words or words you are unsure of. You can try to use context clues from the reading passage or the answer choices to determine the meaning later.

A Blizzard of FLAKES!

A blizzard hit Dobson School today as our 8th grade students and the students from room 202 worked to create 3D snowflakes that will decorate the Holiday Shop (December 10-12) and our Winter Concert on December 12th.

As part of our Service Learning program Ms. McConnell and Ms. Antrim facilitated the creation of a blizzard of FLAKES!  Take a look at their had work below.  Don't forget the Holiday Shop will be open tomorrow through Thursday and the Winter Concert and FLAKES performance will take place on December 12th!! Get your tickets early and see the beautiful blizzard of service and snowflakes created by these students.

Coming this Week: June 10th

Coming This Week:June 10th

Father's Day Pancake Breakfast for the 

Performing Arts Program is on Sunday!!

Tuesday, June 11th:

• 8th grade Luncheon

Wednesday, June 12th:

• Report card grades are due

Friday, June 14th:

•  DOBSON DAY!  (Rain Date Monday, June 17)

Sunday, June 16th:

• FATHER'S DAY PANCAKE BREAKFAST 8am-10am

  Come and join the Dobson Students for a Father's Day Pancake Breakfast at Applebee's Andorra (8600 Henry Ave.).  All proceeds benefit the performing arts program!  With the looming budget cuts, we are trying to do our best to raise money to restore some of our after school programs like dance team, the annual musical, and the winter concert.  WE NEED YOUR HELP!  Tickets are $7 each for all you can eat pancakes, sausage and juice, coffee or tea!
  https://www.facebook.com/events/585746888124517/

   

 Mark Your Calendar:

• Kindergarten Move-Up Day is on Tuesday, June 18th at 9:30 a.m.
• Student of the Year Assembly will be held on Wednesday, June 19th.
• Eighth grade graduates on Thursday, June 20th at 9:30 a.m.
• Last day for Students is Friday, June 21st. 

Outward Bound- 2013 on Schooltube

Over the last week, 10 of our 7th and 8th grade students have participated in the Outward Bound Wilderness Experience.  With Ms. McConnell and Ms. Claire, our students participated in leadership experiences, life in the wilderness while challenging mental and physical obstacles.  Click here to view our Outward Bound experience through a picture slide show created by Ms. McConnell.

Achieve3000 Top Scorers!

Congratulations to everyone who has earned an achievement on KidBiz or TeenBiz this past week.  Keep up the good work! Remember every score of 75% or higher earns points.  A new contest should be coming from Achieve3000 soon.  Keep up the good work!

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.

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.