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Friday, June 8, 2012

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!!!!!!





































8th Grade Celebrations

Over the last two weeks, our 8th grade class has been participating in some exciting end of the year activities.  Last week, on May 30th, our 8th graders and many parent chaperones boarded the bus at 7:00am and began the trip to New York City.  We began our day at Sony Wonder Studios where students were able to experience how technology effects their daily lives and where technology is headed in the future.  After we finished our time at Sony, the students and their parents had some time to explore NYC before going to the Majestic Theater to see the longest running Broadway Show, The Phantom of the Opera.  Seeing this performance was the culmination of a year long study of the story, history and the music in this show.  The students really enjoyed this performance.  Sara said that her fondest memory of her time at Dobson this year was our trip to NYC.  "When we were done lunch, we went to see Phantom of the Opera.  Phantom of the Opera was amazing.  It was the best Broadway show I have ever seen, and I have been to a couple performances.  Kiara also said, "My fondest memory at Dobson was going on the 8th grade New York City trip.  It was really fun.  We got ot go to Sony Wonders and try out the different technology.  We also went to the Phantom of the Opera.  It was my first time seeing this play.  It was really amazing.  The Phantom of the Opera was exciting and suspenseful.  I will never forget going to New York City with my class!"

This week, the 8th grade class participated in the annual 8th Grade Luncheon.  Students got dressed up and went to Keenan's Valley View Inn, had lunch, danced and signed yearbooks.  This long standing tradition was enjoyed by all.

As our 8th graders prepare to be promoted to High School on Wednesday, June 13th, we hope that they take not only these memories with them, but also the many friendships that they have formed while at Dobson.  We wish them all the best and great success as they move on to the next chapter!












Friday, June 1, 2012

Olympics

2012 DOBSON OLYMPICS
  


Students will be participating in the Dobson Olympics on Wednesday, June 6th (rain date June 7th) from 9:00 am to 11:10 am in the schoolyard. All students have been placed on a blue or red team and will run in two-relay events showcasing their athletic ability, sportsmanship and school spirit.
  
Please make sure your child wears sneakers, sunscreen and has water. This has been an annual tradition here at Dobson and is a fun-filled morning for the entire school.
Everyone is a winner this day!