This Week at DSA 8/22/16

Dates to Remember:

August 22     Begin after-school rehearsals and auditions
August 23     Yearbook Pictures
(Grades 8 – 11, Grade 12 for Student ID)
August 26     Arts Major/Minor Meetings

Updates and Reminders:

*Parents – Do you have a few hours each week to volunteer at the school? DSA Media Center needs assistance at least 1 hour a day, and the front office would appreciate assistance with answering the phones and general information (3-4 hours a day). To volunteer in the media center, contact Ms. Hill (ifeude_hill@dekalbschoolsga.org).  To volunteer in the office, contact Mrs. Howard (donna_howard@dekalbschoolsga.org)
*DCSD will release SPLOST V Facilities and Feasibility studies  the morning of August 23. Plan to attend one of the two meetings this week to review and give feedback on the proposed plan(s).  ClickHERE for meeting details.
*We appreciate the timely pick up of students after school for the first two weeks. Students not in rehearsals or auditions should still be picked up by 4:00pm.  As students start after school rehearsals, parents are reminded to be timely in the pick up as well .  Students should communicate to parents the end times of rehearsals/auditions.
*Senior families – Have you scheduled your Senior Meeting with Dr. Crosslin? If not, refer to the information given to students and mailed home to register for your appointment.  Slots are going fast!
*Student parking permits are now available.  Cost is $20 per semester.  See Campus Supervisor, Mr. Franks, for an application.  All student drivers are required to register their vehicle and have a parking permit .  Deadline for 1st semester is September 2.

 October 19 is PSAT Day  at DSA! Georgia Department of Education will pay for all 10th grade students to take the PSAT and DSA will pay for 11th grade students.  New this year, DCSD will pay for all 8th grade students to take the PSAT 8.  9th grade students wishing to take the PSAT must submit payment ($15) to the counseling department at DSA (cash or checks).  Return registration form and payment (if applicable) by September 30.