DA To Host Region Basketball Tournament

Dorchester Academy will be hosting the 2014 Region Basketball Tournament for JV and Varsity.  The tournament will begin on Thursday, February 13th and run through Monday, February 17th including that Saturday.  We need all the HELP we can get.  If you are willing to help at the gate, concession stand, or supply a snack for our Coaches and Officials' Hospitality room, it would be much appreciated. We will be having 4 games each day with the first game starting at 3:30.  Please let the school, Penny, Coach Mark, Coach Anthony, Coach Murch or any Booster Club member know if you are willing to give your time.  Thank you in advance for supporting Dorchester Academy Athletics !!!

JV/Varsity Softball Practice

All girls interested in playing JV or Varsity Softball will have practice at 4:30 on Monday, January 27th.  If you play basketball, you will need to stop by the field to let Coach Jack and Coach Kim know, but you will not have to stay for practice.
We will not be having a B-Team in baseball or softball this year.

JV Baseball Practice

JV baseball practice will begin Monday, January 27th at 5:30 pm.  JV basketball players are excused but need to check-in (drop by the field) to let Coach Carlton know for sure they plan on playing baseball.

Congratulations Jordan, Hunter & Stokes !

Congratulations to Jordan Weathers, Hunter Kennedy and Stokes Brownlee.  They have been named to the High School Sports Report SCISA Class-A All-State Football team.

Student Government Meeting & Bake Sale Thursday, January 23rd

All Student Government members need to bring sweets for our Bake Sale tomorrow.

JV & Varsity Softball Practice

JV & Varsity Softball will practice Monday, January 27th from 4:30 - 6pm.  Those not playing basketball at this time are expected to attend. 

Dinner Theater Sunday, February 8th 6:30 P.M. Shuler Gym

The Dorchester Academy PTO is proud to announce the first Dinner Theater on Saturday, February 8th, 2014.  Shuler Gymnasium will be magically transformed into a dinner theater where guests will gather at beautifully decorated, candle-lit tables to watch an entertaining K4-12th grade production entitled, " A Journey Through Time."  Tickets are $20.00 per person; children 3 and under are admitted free.  (Student performers will not be participating in the meal.)  Doors will open at 6:30 for dinner and the show.  The best seating (near the stage) will be on first-come, first-served basis.  The menu for the evening will be chicken cordon bleu, yellow saffron rice, green beans, and dessert.

Tickets for this event will be sent home with report cards on Thursday, with the youngest child in each family.  If you need additional tickets, do not receive yours, or wish to order one, please contact the school office at 843-563-9511.

Ticket stubs and money should be turned in to the office on or before January 30th.  This is the 2nd Board Approved Fundraiser for 2013-2014 which counts towards your $300 family fundraiser fee.

Make sure to invite your family, friends, and neighbors to this one-of-kind show.  Let's make it a memorable night at the Academy!

C-Team Basketball Schedule

1-16-14 (Thurs) : Team 2 vs Team 4 halftime Varsity Girls
                             Team 1 vs Team 3 halftime Varsity Boys
1-21-14 (Tues):  Team 3 vs Team 4 halftime Varsity Girls
                            Team 1 vs Team 2 halftime Varsity Boys
1-30-14 (Thurs):  Team 2 vs Team 3 halftime Varsity Girls
                             Team 1 vs Team 4 halftime Varsity Boys
2/6/14 ( Thurs) :  Team 5 vs Team 6 halftime Varsity Girls
                             Team 7 vs Team 8 halftime Varsity Boys

Bring A Friend Day Monday, January 20th

Students in grades K4 - 12 are encouraged to Bring A Friend to school for the day.  Invited friends must be potential students whose parents may be interested in having them attend DA next year - they do not have to be in your grade to be invited.  We will have a guided tour for parents and students with information about our academics,  sports, clubs, college courses, etc.
Incentives:

• Students: Each student that brings a friend will have their name entered into a drawing for an Apple ipad mini !!!
• Teachers: The homeroom teacher whose students bring the most friends will receive a $50 Gift Certificate !!
• Parents:  If your child refers a friend who attends DA in the 2014 - 2015 school year, a referral fee will be deducted from next year's tuition.

Guests must be registered with the office to attend.

Regional Spelling Bee

The Regional Spelling Bee will be held on January 16, 2014 at the Oaks Christian School in Summerville.  Dress will be khakis & dress shirt for boys and dresses/skirts for girls. Practice will be on Thursday, January 9th until 3:00 and Monday, January 13th until 3:00.