DAMAR CHARTER ACADEMY

October 2014 Volume 1, Issue 3

DCA DRAGONS

Baking for a Cause

Calendar of Events:

Nov 15th– PTA Vendor Fair

Nov 17th– PTA Meeting 3:30p-4:00p

Nov 24th-28th– Thanksgiving Break

The Damar Charter Academy Girl Scouts have been hard at work. They have held three bake sales in the last couple of months which has al-lowed them to earn approximately $300 to use to earn their badges. During the most recent bake sale, tons of supporters made purchases, which caused the girls to sell out within the first hour! The local news, WTHR, also stopped by to catch them in action (http://www.wthr.com/

story/27272206/2014/11/04/damar-students-break-ground-

with-special-girl-scout-troop). The plan is to use the majority of the money to go to the zoo in the late spring so the girls can earn their animal habitat badge. They will also be baking the week of November 9th so they can sell delicious baked goods at the PTA's Goodies Galore Holiday Bazaar on November 15th.

Bake Sale Images

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CHARACTER COUNTS!

A School-Wide Approach to Character Education Across the

Curriculum

CHARACTER COUNTS! is an educational framework for teaching students uni-versal values for ethical living. The goal is to help them make better choices that will ultimately improve their lives, as well as the lives of those around them. The foundational principles are referred to as "The Six Pillars of Character."

The Six Pillars of

Character

For more information, contact the school or visit: http://

charactercounts.org/

CHARACTER COUNTS! Pillar of the Month:

November-- CITIZENSHIP December-- CARING January-- FAIRNESS

February-- TRUSTWORTHINESS March-- RESPECT

April-- RESPONSIBILITY

May/June--weekly review of each pillar

CHARACTER COUNTS! Spirit Days:

Friday, November 21st Wear PURPLE Day

Thursday, December 18th

Wear RED Day

Friday, January 30th Wear ORANGE Day

Friday, February 27th

Wear BLUE Day

Friday, March 20th Wear YELLOW Day

Friday, April 24th Wear GREEN Day

Pumpkin Patch Fun!

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Bob's class at Waterman's Farm

watching the giant mechanical

dinosaur eat pumpkins. This made

the kiddos hungry for lunch as

well.!

Cody sitting on a haystack en-

joying the sun beaming on the

top of his head.

Nothing like going on a

hay ride to go pick out the

perfect pumpkin!

Jameson Camp

“Jameson Camp taught us how to interact with each other and work as a team. It was really fun!”

-Ronda D.

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Jameson Camp is a non-profit organization that provides outdoor education and team building activities. Miss. Betsy’s class had the opportunity to participate in a team-building day where they completed challenge courses that required students to work together as a team. They also did a trust walk activity and discussed the importance of work-ing together and trusting each other in the real world. Jameson Camp is a fun outing that our students enjoy eve-ry year.

On October 31, many of the children and staff members of DCA celebrated Halloween by dressing up in costumes and getting their faces painted. Sev-eral classrooms had parties with lots of goodies! Mario & Luigi, King of In-sects, Bat Woman, Iron Man, Candy Corn Witch, a Zombie, Car Wash Cus-todian, Business Man, Super Woman, Spider-Man, etc were spotted during the day! Everyone enjoyed them-selves! Special thanks to Ashley L. for painting faces, you did a wonderful job!

Goodies Galore Holiday Bazaar

The Damar Charter Academy Parent Teacher Association, hopes you will fulfil all of the holiday wishes on your list by shopping at the Good-

ies Galore Holiday Bazaar…

When: Saturday, November 15, 2014

Where: Damar Charter Academy 5125 Decatur Blvd. Suite D

Indianapolis, IN 46241

Time: 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Vendors to Include:, The Wood Guru’s Custom Crafts, Scentsy,

Mary Kay, Tastefully Simple, Origami Owl, Paparazzi Accessories, Thirty One, Lia Sophia Jewelry, The Pampered Chef, Avon, IT Works, Nerium, Jamberry Nails, Poofy Organics, Amanda’s Wreaths and More, Young Living Essential Oils, Knotty Designs, Oh So Cute Bowtique, Crider’s Cuties, Premier Designs, Best Class Goods, Kids Count, Younique, The Custom Jewelry Box, Pink Peony, Pink Zebra, By Cecelia, Uppercase Living, Usborne Books and possibly

For additional information on joining the fair as a vendor or for questions about shopping on that day, please contact

Molly Wells or Melissa Bell at 317-455-2400

Business Tagline or Motto

Holiday Assistance Resources ______________________________________________________________________________

United Christmas Service

Program through United Way

Serves Marion, Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, and Morgan Counties

Vouchers provide food, clothing, and/or toys

You must be referred to the program through a partner or-ganization, where you are currently engaged in services

Family referral deadline: November 26th, 2014

Adopt a family deadline: December 17th, 2014

For more info, visit:

http://www.uwci.org/programs/united-christmas-service

2-1-1

Call 2-1-1 (or 317-926-4357)

Visit online: www.connect2help211.org

May cover rental assistance, utility bill payments, or locating housing

For further assistance, check with local churches, the Salva-

tion Army, missions, and/or fraternal organizations in your area.

November Birthdays 11/1 Kaleb K.

11/1 Landen K.

11/2 Elijah H.

11/8 Brianna M.

11/10 Austin F.

11/11 Kyle P.

11/14 Nathaniel O.

11/15 Ian P.

11/15 Jaden G.

11/17 Kindrake M.

11/22 Jaycob P.

11/22 Jaylin P.

11/23 Ashley L.

11/24 Caleb B.

11/25 Troy D.

11/29 Sara B.

11/30 Travis W.