From the desk of Principal Kathryn Anderson
Issue 17, December 9, 2021
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Three things you need to know:
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Next week's schedule: Monday - LS day; Tuesday thru Thursday - Special Summative Assessment Schedule; Friday - No School
- Check the Happening Next Week section for Summative Assessment Week details. The bus schedule for Summative Assessments can be found on the transportation webpage.
- Best of wishes to our students as they prepare for and complete their summative assessments next week!
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Message from the Principal |
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Dear DHS staff, students, and families,
First and foremost, my best wishes to our students as they prepare for their summative assessments next week.
Second, this is just a reminder about the steps we can take to protect ourselves and others to reduce transmission of COVID-19: wear a mask, wash your hands, and watch your distance. We are especially appreciative of our students and staff who have been modeling these behaviors this semester.
It is vitally important you stay home when sick. If you have any of the symptoms associated with COVID-19, please stay home no matter your vaccination status and get a COVID-19 test. SHIELD testing is available to all students and staff regardless of vaccination status. Please see our SHIELD website for more information regarding locations, times, and consent that is needed.
There have been some questions about the need to quarantine/isolate when fully vaccinated. Per IDPH & ISBE guidance, fully vaccinated people who test positive for COVID-19 will be required to isolate. Following an exposure, fully vaccinated people with COVID-like symptoms should isolate, while fully vaccinated people with no COVID-19-like symptoms do not need to quarantine or be excluded from school, extracurricular events, or other events organized by the school if they were exposed to a confirmed or probable case. (This includes family members). With that said, following an exposure, fully vaccinated students who participate in extracurriculars that require maskless components (examples: Wrestling/Gymnastics/Swimming) may not participate maskless until a negative COVID-19 test on days 5-7. Please see IDPH guidance, IDPH & ISBE FAQ, COVID- Exclusion Decision Tree, and IDPH Holiday Season Guidance for the most current guidance.
Finally, as students, families, and staff navigate the challenges of COVID-19, let us treat one another with kindness and compassion. We can do our part to reduce transmission and also support those impacted. Stay safe and be well as we get closer to Winter Break!
Sincerely,
Principal Kathryn Anderson
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Admission Testing Amid the Test Optional Movement Presentation |
District 113 and 225 post-secondary counselors, along with Compass education group, recently presented the Admission Testing and the Surging Test Optional Movement program for junior students and their parent(s)/guardian(s). If you missed the presentation, you can access it by navigating to our CCRC website's Programs page or Testing page.
As an additional resource for College Admission Testing, you may access a free download of the Compass Guide here, which answers questions such as:
- How important are my test scores? How do I measure up?
- What is the most effective calendar for testing and test preparation?
- What are implications of ‘test optional’ policies? Should I submit my scores?
- How do I compare scores and choose between the SAT and ACT?
- How do effective timing strategies vary by test and subject?
- How strong are my PSAT scores? Will I make National Merit?
- Am I eligible for an extended-time accommodation?
- How have AP exams and scores changed?
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Delta Youth Advisory Board Strives to Inspire |
On November 21, 2021, students from both DHS and HPHS in the drug prevention program, Delta, spent a full day team-building, learning & planning how they want to make a difference. Their goal is to create a supportive, drug-free culture in the school and inspire their peers to make healthy choices.
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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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The DPN Prom After Party Committee is already hard at work preparing for After Party on May 21, 2022 at the Sachs Center!
WHAT is the Prom After Party?
After the prom ends, buses will bring all seniors and their dates to the Sachs Center to keep the party going! The After Party is a substance-free, late night celebration for DHS seniors and their prom dates. Seniors not attending prom are also welcome.
Prom After-Party couldn't happen without parent volunteers (from all grade levels!) and generous donations from the entire school community.
Learn more about Prom After Party and how you can get involved by viewing the document linked below.
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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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Hazardous Weather and e-Learning Days |
When weather makes travel to school hazardous, e-Learning Days will be used in place of adding days at the end of the school year. Students should bring home their Chromebooks and chargers every night. Students who have wifi connectivity issues should contact their counselor right away. For more information, click here.
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Test of Emergency Communications System Tonight at 7 p.m. |
In order to test our system and for you to ensure you have the correct contact information on file, a test push notification will be sent through District 113 app, and a test phone call, text message and email will be sent to parents/guardians and students on Thursday, December 9 at 7 p.m. Parents/guardians can verify and update their phone numbers and email addresses by going into the IC parent portal. If all of your information is correct and you do not receive the notifications, please contact Director of Communications Karen Warner at [email protected]. |
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SHIELD Testing - Winter Break |
SHIELD testing will be available but not required during Winter Break. Testing will be offered from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday, December 20, at Deerfield High School. Mandatory SHIELD testing for unvaccinated students who wish to participate in extracurricular activities and athletics resumes Monday, January 3, 2022. For more information click here.
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Calling All Former 109 Families! |
A message from DPS 109: DPS 109 is refreshing our mission and vision and we need your help! We are asking the Deerfield community a quick question about how we can shape the future of our district!
Click below to join the conversation on ThoughtExchange! It closes next Friday!
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