DAMAR CHARTER ACADEMY
Newsletter Date
DCA DRAGONS
February 2015
Volume
1, Issue
7 7
Volume
1, Issue
IRT Downtown
Inside this Issue:
IRT Images/
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Lunch Outing
DCA Girl Scouts
3
Celebrating Black
History Month
4
Celebrating Black
History Month
cont’d...
5
Parent’s Night
Out
6
Student of the
Month Winner/
March Birthdays
7
“Education is the most
powerful weapon which
you can use to change
the world.”- Nelson
Mandela
Ms. Betsy's class had the opportunity to see "The Giver" live in action
at the Indianapolis Repertory Theater. After studying the concept of
the Utopian society, students traveled downtown to see the concept
become reality. They saw young actors perform the story of a world
without emotion or feelings, and learned the importance of having
courage to change the world around you. Aside from watching the
play, students were able to walk around the theater and see its remarkable architecture. Students also had the opportunity to participate in a discussion with the actors after the play ended. They were
amazed to learn that the actors were similar in age to them and had to
attend school and complete all of their assignments while having the
full-time job of being actors and actresses. It was a great experience
for all involved!
Calendar of Events:
3/17 St. Patrick’s Day Dance 6p-8p
3/20 End of 3rd Quarter
3/23-4/3 Spring Break
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Lunch Outing
On February 3rd, a portion of Mr. Bob’s class
went on a community based learning outing
to McDonalds. The students went and practiced ordering, paying, and dining nicely at a
restaurant. Everyone had a great time!
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The first round of cookies have arrived! The Damar Charter Academy Girl Scouts sold 373
boxes!! In order to assure that all cookies were given to the proper person, an assembly
line was formed in the classroom. Each student in Miss. Molly’s class were given a handmade card, which included the persons name/order on the front, and a lovely thank you
note on the back.
If you missed the initial round of orders, it’s not too late! Anyone wishing to place an order
should contact Molly Wells at 317-455-2417 or
[email protected]. You can also contact Julie Cloud at 317-455-2417 or
[email protected]. Cookies are $4 a box and a portion of each box sold
will return to the troop to support the earning of badges. Again, thank you for the support!
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Celebrating Black
History Month
The United States celebrates Black History Month in February to honor African-Americans’
achievements and contributions to society. People and organizations across the country hold
events to recognize pioneers such as Martin Luther King, Jr., Rosa Parks, Thurgood Marshall, and
Jackie Robinson. Listed below, are some Black History Month Fun Facts related to the celebration.
1.– There are 46 black members in the 114th Congress. The first black senator was Hiram
Rhodes Revels, who represented Mississippi from 1870 to 1871. The first black congresswoman
was Shirley Chisholm, who represented New York.
2.- “The Renaissance” was the first black professional basketball team. They were nicknamed
the Rens and once won an amazing 88 consecutive games.
3.-The first black astronaut was Robert Henry Lawrence Jr., but he died before he could travel to
space. The first black astronaut in space was Guion Bluford in 1983.
4.– Lewis Latimer invented an important part of the light bulb-the carbon filament.
5.-George Washington Carver invented peanut butter and 400 plant products!
6.-Potato chips were invented by George Crum in 1953 A restaurant customer sent his French
fries back to the kitchen because they were too thick. The chef, George, cut a bunch of potatoes
as thin as he could, fried them crisp in anger, and VIOLA! The potato chip was born.
7.– The first black Nobel Peace Prize winner was Ralph J. Bunche, who won in 1950 for his medication efforts in Palestine. The first black Oscar winner was Hattie McDaniel for her portrayal of
Mammy in “Gone with the Wind,” She won as best supporting actress.
8.– Madam C.J Walker became the first African-American female millionaire for her invention,
hair lotion.
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9.– Otis Boykins invented 28 different electrical devices, including IBM computers and the pacemaker.
10.– Garrett Morgan invented the gas mask and the first traffic signal.
11.– Dr. Patricia E. Bath invented a method of eye surgery that has helped may blind people to
see.
12.– Lonnie G. Johnson invented the world famous Super Soaker (water gun).
Madam C.J Walker
Maya Angelou
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Martin Luther King, Jr.
Garrett Morgan
Nelson Mandela
Hattie McDaniel
Rosa Parks
George Washington
Carver
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Business Name
Student of the Month Winner!!!
Jayson Powell was nominated for Student of the
Month for January! Jayson is a true DCA dragon!
Jayson follows all classroom expectations, and is
consistently respectful to adults. He is determined daily with completing his work. Jayson
adapts to any situation. With peers, he is neighborly and offers assistance to those struggling.
3/5 Myzell P.
3/18 Adam W.
3/6 Kallie M.
3/19 Anthony C.
3/10 Brandon K.
3/28 Michael J.
3/14 Damean H.
3/30 Zatha B
3/31 Beebe B.