From the desk of Principal Kathryn Anderson
Issue 16, December 2, 2021
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Three things you need to know:
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Next week's schedule: Monday: LS; Tuesday: 78; Wednesday: 56; Thursday: 34; Friday: 12
- Congratulations to Girls Swimming and Diving 200 Medley Relay Team for taking 5th place at State.
- Thank you to our school community for coming together during School Chest to raise $105, 921.35 for Paws for Patrick.
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Message from the Principal |
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Dear DHS staff, students, and families,
This is quite a busy time of year. We are already headed into our final week of classes before our summative assessment (aka finals) week. Students are encouraged to connect with their teachers regarding assessment details. Please be reminded that the ARC is open throughout the day, as well as before and after school to support students. Best wishes to our students as they head into the summative assessments.
Sadly, during this time, we are also grappling with the tragic school shooting at Oxford High School in Michigan. Our hearts go out to this grieving school community. While we navigate the complex emotions surrounding this tragedy and other violence that we are seeing in our nation, I'd like to remind our school community of resources and tools available to support students here at DHS, in order to maintain a safe and secure school environment. First and foremost, please take time at home to discuss our emergency safety protocol at DHS. This year, our students and staff have conducted two active threat drills using the ALICE (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate) protocol. Second, always remember, if you see something, say something. Students are encouraged to talk to a staff member or report a concern via the D113 tipline which can be accessed via the D113 app, at https://www.dist113.org/Page/3096, or by texting or calling (847) 262-3363.
In the event of an emergency, call 911. Finally, please be reminded that counseling services are available to all students when they require additional support. While our counselor team works with students on academic and post-high school planning, school counselors are also trained mental health professionals who are here to support students with their social-emotional needs. Students can access their school counselor by emailing them, scheduling an appointment, or visiting their counselor during drop-in hours.
Sincerely,
Principal Kathryn Anderson
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December 6-10
Monday: LS
Tuesday: 78
Wednesday: 56
Thursday: 34
Friday: 12
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Supporting Students Before Summative Assessments |
Challenge Success offers two great ways parents/guardians can support their student before final summative assessments:
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Help them realize the importance of sleep and maintaining good sleep hygiene. Read more about the research and get tips for a better night of sleep.
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Maintain a strong relationship with them through open communication, which includes listening & empathizing, talking one-on-one or side-by-side, and watching your tone and choice of words. Read more for concrete ideas from the Center for Parent and Teen Communication.
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Girls Swimming & Diving Medley Relay Takes 5th Place at State |
Congratulations to Girls Swimming and Diving 200 Medley Relay Team for taking 5th place at State. We are so proud of team members Erika Ilkiu, Annika Parkhe, Carmen Ulizio, and Isabella Wilhelm. |
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School Chest Raises $105,921.35 for Paws for Patrick |
Congratulations to our extraordinary students and staff involved in organizing this year's School Chest fundraising effort. This year, the school community came together to raise $105, 921.35 for Paws for Patrick. Thank you to all school community members who contributed to School Chest and thus made a meaningful donation to Paws for Patrick and those young individuals who can be supported by a therapy dog. |
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Model UN Earns Numerous Delegation Awards at NYU's Empire MUN |
Over 500 students from across the United States met virtually from November 18th to the 21st to compete in NYU’s Empire MUN (Model United Nations). This conference combines standard Model UN committee meetings with continuing crises in historical and imaginary committees, ranging from the US Financial Crisis of 2008 to the city of Atlantis dealing with climate change. Deerfield delegates represented fourteen different committees.
Deerfield’s team did very well at the conference, earning numerous delegation awards.
Best Delegate:
Kate Puharich (Atlantis)
Outstanding Delegate:
Jonah Simon (Henry Paulson, 2008 Financial Crisis), Noah Meyerhoff, (Senatus Populusque Romanus), Eli Austin (Ghosts of Tsushima)
Verbal Commendation:
Yaokai Yang* (UN High Commission on Refugees)
Congratulations as well to these team members for outstanding diplomatic contributions:
- Seth Friedman* and Rishi Banshuvala* (World Bank)
- Jake Pearlman, Jake Meltzer, and Paige Lubershane* (Disarmament and International Security)
- Elana Passmore, Connor Vishnoi*, and Ava Slade* (World Health Organization)
- Lily Dowlatshahi (Arab League)
- Keshav Shah* (UN High Commission on Refugees)
- Max Hyman (Historical UN Security Council)
- Paul Anagnostopolous (G20)
- Jackson Goodman and Rachael Over* (Operation Car Wash)
- Samantha Feinberg (Facebook Oversight Committee)
- Eli Marks (Ad-Hoc Committee of the Secretary General)
- Ana Vilchas* (Senatus Populusque Romanus)
- Nich Shapkarov (2008 Financial Crisis)
*First Model UN Conference
The Deerfield Model United Nations Club is sponsored by Hilary Quagliana and Helen Crowley.
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Central Suburban League
All-Conference Student-Athletes
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Congratulations to the following student-athletes who earned all-conference honors:
Cross Country (Girls) - Bekah Firestone, Madeline Trella, Caroline Reich, Annie Fisher
Cross Country (Boys) - Cole Bernstein, Lucas Moskovitz*, Carter Levinson, Eric Lakemaker, Evan Morris , David Fisher, Ryan Bernstein
Field Hockey - Emma Nitsun, Morgan Rosen
Football - Luke Jones, Luke Woodson*, Braden Wittkamp, Andrew Alexianian, Zach Sher, Austin Layette, Andrew Avenium, Cooper Venamore, Vince Scironnie, Hudson Sherwood, Patrick Ward, Stamos Tskarious
Golf (Girls) - Sophia Saric, Sophia Emerine, Margie Stulberger
Golf (Boys) - Will Hulsey, Garey Weaver, Hunter Whitney
Soccer (Boys) - Ryder Coleman, Peter Strauss, Noah Weil
Swimming and Diving (Girls) - Peri Arkin, Carmen Ulizio, Erika Ilkiu, Annika Parkhe, Isabella Wilhelm, Colleen Duggan
Tennis (Girls) - Valentina Bellagamba, Sandy Levin, Liza Gleyzer, Allison Lee, Bella Schoen, Abbey Lee, Natalie Schoen
Volleyball (Girls) - Abigail Albrecht, Nicole Mlynski, Sam Weissenberg, Makayla Weissenberg
*All-State Honors
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Parent/Guardian Group News |
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Athletic Booster Club Seeks Membership Chair |
The DHS Athletic Booster Club is looking to fill the position of our Membership Chair for the 2022/2023 School Year.
312-320-6029.
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ADL's Peer Training Program |
District 113 is excited to bring the Peer Training Program, sponsored by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), to our students this year. The Peer Training Program is designed to create positive change in schools by building upon the importance of peer influence. The Peer Training Program prepares young people to use the beneficial power of peer influence to promote respect and civility in their schools and beyond. |
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