Booster Club Meeting

Don't forget the December Booster Club Meeting will be held on Monday, December 6, at 6:00 in the Conference Room. Everyone is invited to participate.

Story Telling Contest

Miss Amy would like to thank all of the students who auditioned for the Story Telling Contest.

2nd Grade Representatives: Cassidy Gruber and Nathan Cummings
2nd Grade Alternates: Camryn Garris and Brody Marchant
3rd Grade Representatives: Grace Baucom and Trevor Canaday
3rd Grade Alternates: Savanna Varn and Logan Robinson

Thanks to Dorchester Academy Parents

I just had to share two things that happened today that brought such joy to my soul from our students.

1. As I was walking through the building this morning, looking at what was going on in various classes I heard singing. First, I peeked through the window not wanting to disturb the class. The entire class was standing with their hands at their sides, facing the teacher, singing about the birth of Jesus in preparation for our Christmas Chapel which will be held next Wednesday, Dec. 8, at 8:15. (You don't want to miss it!) It was the most beautiful thing I have ever heard. I was never so proud of why we are here.

2. After I had been through the school this morning and completed various tasks around the building I returned to the front office to find that a student had returned my Jane Seymour diamond necklace to the office because they had found it on the floor in the hall. I just LOVE our students! Thanks to you for sending them here!

Sometimes people wonder why you sacrifice to send your child/children to an independent school. Times have changed over the years and things are different everywhere than they were when we were founded in 1966; however, one thing has not changed, an independent school has freedoms that are not afforded in other schools. As I stood in the halls of Dorchester Academy this morning, I remembered why we do without other things, so our children can attend an independent school.

Carpet Donation

We are looking for a 10x12 piece of carpet to replace the worn one in the official's room in the gym. Any donations will be appreciated.

SCISA One - Act Play

Congratulations to our Middle School and High School Actors in the SCISA Regional One-Act Play Competition Monday. They were the 1st runners-up and will compete on January 25th in the State Drama Festival Competition. Our High School Actors came in second in their competition.

DA Civil War Exibition

Dorchester Academy will host a Civil War Exhibition day on January 7th. All students of DA will step back in time to the 1860's on Friday, January 7th. Reenactors from all over the Lowcountry will camp on DA's soccer field the night of Thursday, January 6th. Students will arrive at school the morning of Friday, January 7th and be greeted with the sights and sounds of the War Between the States. Students will tour exhibition tents that specialize in topics such as medical care, artillery, clothing and candle making. Keep an eye on the weather and be sure to have your children dressed appropriately.

Letter Jackets

Athletes interested in ordering a Letter Jacket need to see Mrs. Penny before Dec. 2nd. Orders will be placed on December 2nd.

Tervis Tumblers

The PTO has been informed that the Tervis Tumbler supplier has indicated that the delivery of our order will be delayed. We have been assured that the Tumblers will be delivered the first week of December. We are sorry for the inconvenience.

DA Spelling Bee Winners

Congratulations to our DA Spelling Bee Winners:

3rd Grade: Colby Weeks, Will Garris, alternate Trevor Canaday
4th Grade: Mary Ellis O'Cain, Elizabeth Huff, alternate Madelyn Turner
5th Grade: Sidney Mullican, Gracie Rogers, alternate Riley Krantz
6th Grade: Meg Garris, Jacob Reeves, alternate Julia Smoak
7th Grade: Benjamin O'Cain, Samantha Kranz, alternate Hannah Hinton
8th Grade: Stokes Brownlee, Annie Gentry, alternate Tori Berry

SCISA State Championship Game DVD's Available

SCISA State Championship Varsity DVD's are available in the office. Price $25.00 for the Championship game and $10.00 for regular games.