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The last day of school is always the best !
The Eighth Grade Dance is the most fabulous event of the year!.
Students dressed in their best and had a terrific time.
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APRIL 2007
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Students at PLDMS had the opportunity to showcase
the culture from different countries in the world through dances
and songs. Students from the Multicultural Club graciously danced
to Merengue, Salsa, Bachata and Zapateado music. Students from the
Step Club showed their best talent as they participated in a beautifully-choreographed
Step dance routine. Another highlight of the day was the participation
of the PLDMS chorus and the French Club, who delighted the audience
with a South African song and a popular French song respectively.
Students from Orange River Elementary were invited for this special
day. They charmed the audience with dances from Colombia and Venezuela.
A group of 1st graders shared their enthusiasm and energy as they
danced to the Conga music. The faculty, staff, and students appreciated
the participation of these young dancers in our event. The Multicultural
Day at PLDMS was a day of learning, fun, and appreciation of the
cultures that are represented in our school and in our community.
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FEBRUARY 2007
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The Social Studies Fair "Cruisin' through
history" and Triumph and Tragedy was a great success and
the annual PTSA Taste of Dunbar was outstanding...as always !
Thank you , parents, for all of your time and effort!
These students reported on Ray Kroc and the "Triump and Tragedy
of MacDonald's".
The orchestra and band entertained.
The Physical Education Department invited a guest speaker to
discuss nutrition, food labels, and portion sizes with our 6th
grade classes. The presentation was documented on video by NBC-2
news, reporter Mark Johnson, for a segment was be aired on the
6pm news. |
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Mrs.Cofield’s Social Studies
classes enjoyed a delicious French meal of Bread (Pain), Vegetable
Soupe (Soupe à Légumes), Quiche Lorraine, and Pain
au Chocolat! In addition Serge et Loic Pierini sang French traditional
songs with and for students. Some of the songs sang were “Alouette“
Sweet Lark, “Elle Descend de la Montagne” She’s
Coming Around the Mountain, “Au Claire de la Lune”
By the Light of the Moon, “Petit Garçon” Little
Boy, and many others.
Mr. Millins stopped by to see how students were enjoying the event. |
January 2007
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Our School Assignment Open House
was well attended. Parents and students visited most parts of our
campus while learning about our academic classes and exploratories.
Parents are talking about our French Class with Madame Cofield.
In learning about our science classes, students and parents experienced
different types of scientific equipment. |
December 2006
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Chorus and Orchestra gave a combined
concert on December 7th, 2006. |
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Mr. Cobb, our new orchestra teacher, holds a
final rehearsal. |
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NJHS "adopted" a Head Start class at
Alva Elementary School and purchased Christmas presents for the
entire class. |
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Scholar's Club prepares to induct new members. |
CROP collected 271 toys for the Toys for Tots program. |
November 2006
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All music programs have presented
Winter Concerts to celebrate the season, and demonstrate to parents
and friends how wonderful they sound all together !
Band concerts were November 28th and December
4th |
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8th graders attended a motivational assembly
which they all enjoyed very much. |
NJHS conducted a Honey Baked Ham sale and raised money
for the school. Each grade level received $375. Members are also
setting up an afterschool mentoring program with Ray Pottorf Elementary
School next door. |
October 2006
NJHS Salvation Army Canned Food Drive collected
1586 cans. The 8th grade contributed the most cans |
September 2006
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Our annual "Meet your child's teachers"
Open House had a large attendance as parents followed their child's
schedule to get an idea of a typical school day and be able to put
a face with a teacher's name. PTSA sponsored a Book Fair the same
week, with many parents stopping by to browse and purchase books
for their students. |
August 2006
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New Student Orientation
Eager 6th graders and new 7th & 8th graders
visited PLDMS on Friday morning to get their schedules and take
another look around their new school.
We look forward to opening day ! |
NEWSLETTER |
-March 2007
- December 2006
-October 2006 |
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