From the desk of Principal Kathryn Anderson
Issue 28, March 18, 2021
School News You Can Use
Three things you need to know:
  1. Monday, March 22 - Friday, March 26 is Spring Break. Students attending in-person extracurricular activities must still complete COVID testing. Testing times will be flexible during Spring Break with students being allowed to choose to attend any time from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM on Tuesday and Friday.
  2. Monday, March 29th is a REMOTE synchronous 78 day. Students should attend periods 1-6, during their regularly scheduled time via their teacher's remote class link.
  3. Check out Tuesday’s family webinar (3-16 Learning Options Webinar on Vimeo) recording about the 4th Quarter selection process. 
Message from the Principal
Dear DHS Staff, Students, and Families,
Before we end this week and head into spring break, I feel compelled to acknowledge yet another tragedy in our country. Earlier this week, we were horrified by the news of the killings of eight people in Atlanta, Georgia. These shootings bring into focus a longer history of Anti-Asian practices and policies in America. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, inflammatory and xenophobic rhetoric, harassment, and violence against Asian American and Pacific Islander persons, families, and communities have increased. 
 
We must continue to be united and work together to ensure our learning community is the best it can be. As we venture into the fourth quarter and hopefully have greater physical proximity, we have the opportunity to refocus our energies on learning and standing with and up for each other. Let our DHS Community be stronger than ever. As always, we are here to work with students, families, and staff - please reach out at any time for conversation and support.  
 
Of course, to support our greater community, we must also focus on our own well-being. I am hopeful that over Spring Break, you can use the time for rest and relaxation so that we have renewed energy for the fourth quarter. Stay safe and be well!

Sincerely,
Principal Kathryn Anderson
Happening Next Week
Week of Monday, March 22 - Friday, March 26 = SPRING BREAK

Week of Monday, March 29 - Friday, April 2
(first week of the 4th quarter)
Monday: Monday is a remote, synchronous 78 day. Students should attend periods 1-6, during their regularly scheduled time via their teacher's remote class link
Tuesday - Thursday: Group A (red) will attend AM classes and Group B (gray) will attend PM classes.
Friday: Friday is a No School day.
Counseling
DHS Student Mental Health Advisory Board
Check out the student Mental Health Advisory Board's presentation for last week's Mental Health Awareness Week!
Access to CCRC Programs and Workshops
Families can access recorded CCRC programs and workshops on the CCRC webpage or directly through the CCRC YouTube Channel (below).

Navigation directions to the CCRC webpage:

Navigate to the DHS website > Student Life > College and Career Resource Center (CCRC) > Select Grade Level (on left hand side)> scroll down the page to Programs and Workshops to access all past program links. 
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
COVID Testing - Spring Break and Friday, April 2nd at DHS
Spring Break Testing Hours
Below are the COVID testing hours during spring break. Please note, students who are on campus during the break (athletics and activities) are still required to be tested twice a week.  

Monday - Testing Center is CLOSED
Tuesday - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm (open hours)
Wednesday - Testing Center is CLOSED
Thursday - Testing Center is CLOSED
Friday - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm (open hours)

Non-attendance day - Friday 04/02/2021
The CDC recommends that individuals traveling receive a COVID-19 test 5-7 days after travel. Therefore, the testing center will have open hours for any individuals (students and staff) that would like to receive a COVID-19 test this Friday (04/02/2021). The testing center will be open from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm (open hours).
COVID Testing - NorthShore
While SHIELD testing is only for D113 students and staff, we know that others in our community may also be interested in testing. NorthShore is now offering same-day COVID-19 PCR testing to anyone. Please go to northshore.org/immediatecare for more information.
Warrior Words Week Summary
Monday, March 15
  • Human Rights Club is looking for performers for Jam for Justice
  • CCRC Junior workshop
  • No student food deliveries at school
  • Human Rights Club host Balance Boxes event
  • Spring Musical BRIGHT STAR tickets on sale
Wednesday, March 17 (excluding repeats from March 5)
  • STUNTS Board Applications for next year's production are now open!!
  • Earthworks - Google Earth Spring Break info
  • College Bound Opportunities (CBO) is getting ready to select sophomore students for their college scholarship and mentoring program
  • The Warrior Buddies and Giant Buddies urge you to watch the Special Gifts Theatre production of Frozen, which features DHS and HPHS students. (see WW to access virtual show)
  • Junior Post-secondary counselor meetings
District News
4Q Learning Preference Reminder
Please remember to submit your preferences for each student for fourth quarter by 4 p.m. tomorrow, March 19. If you are confused on how to answer the lunch question, please see today's email from Dr. Law.