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HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!
Our complex hearts - by sophomore Agathe V.
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Dear d.tech families,
My primary goal this week is to make sure that you read the entire download! There is a lot of information that is important for our parent community in this issue, so please scroll to the bottom. : )
First, I want to call your attention to the process for becoming the parent representative on our board. There is a link below to submit a candidate’s statement if you are interested in applying. Please note that this is a full board member position. The parent selected will have full voting rights and full board responsibilities. This is different from a parent liaison-type position, where the primary expectation would have been to convey information to and from the parent community to the board members. The parent representative position is a one-year term, with a maximum of two consecutive terms. We encourage all interested parents to apply.
This week is also Re-enrollment Week. If you have not received an email from the school about re-enrollment, please email Julie Abraham. We would really appreciate it if you would meet the courtesy deadline of February 20, as that will help families and d.tech plan for the upcoming lottery on March 2 and fall enrollment. Thank you to everyone who has already completed that process.
Next year is slated to be our best year yet with the final move into our permanent home on the Oracle campus. We have deeply valued your role in shaping our community, and hope that you are as excited as we are about the coming year, and our first graduating class of seniors. We look forward to continuing to redesign high school together as we enroll all four years for the first time.
Lastly, I will share the results of the location survey in next week’s Download, and then cover our options in more detail at the February 27 Town Hall.
Ken
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College Prep News
College Admissions Overview - Thursday, February 16 from 6-8 pm
Are you feeling confused or stressed about the college admissions process? That’s perfectly normal, and your d.tech college counseling team is here to help. Please join us on February 16 at 6pm for a College Admissions Overview presentation. The night is based on your interests: we will cover college admissions requirements, creating a balanced list, letters of recommendation, standardized tests, college visits and a student college admissions timeline. Junior parents are strongly encouraged to attend, and this event is open to all parents of all grades.Students are welcome to join their parents. Location: the Hangar.
Juniors! On-Campus RACC Event 6-8pm Wed. March 8
RSVP here
Learn directly from college admissions officers about what they look for, and how they read college applications. Students - typically in junior year - and their parents, are invited to participate in 'Case Studies'. Review authentic college application, discuss in small groups and think about the qualities and strengths students need to bring to the process. A college fair follows.
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Full Steam Ahead!
Annual Fund Donations Underway!
To contribute,
1. Find the yellow Donate button on the
Support Tab of the website.
2.The process starts once a number is
entered.
Thank you!
Emergency Drills Notice
d.tech will be conducting emergency drills for the students for 30 minutes during regular school hours on February 23, March 16 and April 20. The drills train students in procedures for an earthquake, lock-down and fire.
Re-enrollment - Courtesy Deadline February 20!
Your family should have received an email yesterday inviting your family to log on to RegOnline, review your household information, update emergency contacts and re-reenroll. If you have not received that email please check your spam folder. Re-enrolling by the courtesy deadline of Monday, February 20 would be deeply appreciated by the office. The final deadline is February 28, after which open spots will be offered to prospective students in the March 2 lottery. If you have questions, or need help, please contact Julie Abraham.
Important Message for Families who enrolled in 2014 and 2015
If you have difficulty re-enrolling, please view this document from School Pathways. There was an alteration in their enrollment system prior to last year which is affecting some families: this is the fix.
No School President's Day
We hope your family enjoys the long weekend! The next issue of the Download will be Wednesday Feb. 22 because of the Monday holiday.
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Athletics - Congratulations!
Girls Varsity Soccer saw multiple Dragons score goals, ending in an 8-2 lead against East Palo Alto. Boys Varsity Soccer kept Tahoma at Bay with a 2 - 2 tie, and - in a great final showdown - d.tech Dragons swooped down on Summit Shasta - a 16-1 team - to win with a 3 point lead. It was a great wrap-up for Winter Athletics. Go Dragons!
Top Right: Coach Vinny Fobbs, William Yu, CJ Fobbs, Elian Mendoza-Davis, Jalen Thornily, Alex Wu, Coach Steve Chan. Bottom Left: Nichika O’Malley, Alex Porras, Lucas Wieser, Anthony Cristo, Tyler Chan, Dallas Galarza.
Baseball Tryouts
Sat. Feb 18 1-4 pm @ Mills HS, weather permitting. Confirm with Coach Marcus
BYO baseball equipment, and be dressed in proper attire (pants, hat, shirts tucked).
Help Wanted! If you would like to coach the Baseball program contact
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