From the desk of Principal Kathryn Anderson
Issue 27, March 11, 2021
School News You Can Use
Three things you need to know:
  1. Tuesday, March 16 - Friday, March 19, Group A (designated as red) will attend PM classes, and Group B (designated as gray) will attend AM classes.
  2. Looking ahead, during Spring Break, all students have access to 7-day meal kits from Quest which will be provided on Monday, March 22nd from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM.
  3. Check out our Student Life news and messages from our Parent/Guardian organizations.
Message from the Principal
Dear DHS Staff, Students, and Families,

Next week, we enter our final week before Spring Break. I know that many of us are looking forward to this break for some much-needed rest and relaxation. Of course, as you make your Spring Break plans, please also consider how you will continue to follow the 3Ws (Wear a mask, Wash your hands, Watch your distance). By following these preventative measures, we can all do our part in preventing the spread of COVID-19 and ensure that we can continue in-person learning and extracurricular activities. Thanks for protecting our Warrior Family!

Finally, as Dr. Law recently shared, the Illinois State Board of Education and Illinois Department of Public Health came out with new school guidance on Tuesday. In light of this update, please know that we are reviewing our plans for the fourth quarter. Communication from the District will be coming on Friday.

Sincerely,
Principal Kathryn Anderson
Happening Next Week
Week of Monday, March 15 - Friday, March 19
Monday is an asynchronous LS day.
Tuesday - Friday: Group A (red) will attend PM classes and Group B (gray) will attend AM classes.
Counseling
Talk About Mental Health
This week, Student Council is sponsoring Mental Health Awareness Week. The Counseling Department would like to share this resource linked below for Parents and Caregivers This resource provides guidance on what signs to look for, what to do if you are concerned and how to talk to your teen about mental health concerns.
Student Life
Spring Break Meal Kit Distribution Schedule
All students have access to 7-day meal kits from Quest which will be provided on Monday, March 22nd from 9:00AM-12:00PM.

If you know other families in the community that could benefit from this program, please send them to pick up meals for their children ages 18 and younger.

Pick-Up Location: Deerfield High School – Back Parking Lot
Student Congress State Tournament Awards
Please congratulate the DHS Student Congress Team. The following students earned individual awards at our State Tournament on Feb 28, 2021:

  • Yaokai Yang - 3rd Place Speaker in the Championship Level
  • Brandon Kluge - Best Presiding Officer in the Championship Level
  • Samantha Feinberg - First Place Speaker in the Invitational Level
  • Grace Friedman - First Place Speaker in the Invitational Level
  • Eli Marks - Best Presiding Officer in the Invitational Level
  • Jonah Simon - made the All-State Team

In addition, our legislation "A Bill to Add Value to Our Children" by Spencer Vernier won 2nd Place Best Legislation.  

Congratulations to the whole team who contributed to the research and overall team score and the captains Brandon Kluge and Sophie Levitt who provided amazing leadership!

Coaches are Kelly Walenga and Lisa Allen.
Warrior Words Week Summary
Monday, March 8
  • Student Council Mental Health Awareness Week
  • CCRC - US Army rep March 10, 5pm
  • Testing Convo w/ Postsecondary Counselors on March 15, 2021 at 7:00pm
  • Spring Musical BRIGHT STAR tickets on sale.
  • Info sessions on Air Force ROTC
Wednesday, March 10 (excluding repeats from March 8)
  • Join former Human Rights Club beneficiary Balance Boxes on March 20th at 6pm central to celebrate their one year anniversary.
  • Earthworks - Information about Food Waste Collection and March Recycling tips
  • Juniors - make an appointment with our postsecondary counselors
Parent/Guardian Organizations
DHS Booster Club - Digital Scoreboard Approved
Exciting news for DHS and the Deerfield Community. On March 1, 2021, the New DIGITAL SCOREBOARD for Adams Field was Approved by The Village Deerfield! The Athletic Department/DHS Athletic Booster Club will have more information on a construction timeline and specifications in the coming weeks. Read more about the Digital Scoreboard in the upcoming April 2021 Principal Newsletter. Go, Warriors!
District News
Fourth Quarter Update
Please be on the lookout for a communication from Superintendent Dr. Bruce Law tomorrow about implications from the new guidance on in-person learning fourth quarter.