From the desk of Principal Kathryn Anderson
Issue 35, May 6, 2021
School News You Can Use
Three things you need to know:
  1. Next week's schedule: Monday: Asynchronous, Remote. Tuesday-Friday: Full-Day, In-Person/Remote Cycle Days 78-12.
  2. Senior Updates: Prom tickets on sale, graduation details, and PTO Tribute cards
  3. District News: Vaccine Clinic for All District 113 Students - see today's email from Dr. Law. Also, please watch your email early next week for a link to participate in a parent/guardian survey.
Message from the Principal
Dear DHS Staff, Students, and Families,

Next week is the seniors' official final week of classes at DHS! Enjoy every last moment with your friends, peers, teachers, and staff! Seniors, beyond next week, please be sure to review the Upcoming Senior Events section for important reminders about prom and graduation.

For all other students, you, too, are approaching your final days of the second semester. In the coming days, your teacher will share the final week of school plans for your class. Do not hesitate to visit the ARC (appointment details can be found online) or connect with your teacher about your progress in class.

Sincerely,
Principal Kathryn Anderson
Happening Next Week
Week of Monday, May 10 - Friday, May 14
Monday: Asynchronous, Remote
Tuesday - Friday: Full-day, in-person classes; cycle 78 through 12 days.
Senior Events
Upcoming Senior Events
Prom and After Party
Prom 2021 "Masquerade" tickets are on sale NOW! Ticket sales are open May 4 - May 17, $21 per person (seniors only). Seniors and parents/guardians, please see the email sent on Tuesday for more details.

Graduation
Thursday, May 27
Deerfield High School
Adams Field (Stadium)
Ceremony starts promptly at 5:00 pm
Stadium will open at 4:00 pm

See webpage and email shared with seniors and parents/guardians for additional details.
PTO Senior Tribute Cards
Senior Tribute cards are on sale now through next friday, May 14th. Don't miss out on this great way to pay "tribute" to all the special seniors in your life and let them know how proud you are of their achievements. 

Ordering is available online or you may print the order form (Printable Tribute Card Order Form 2021) and send it in to our PTO Tribute Card committee chair, Christy Hahn. For all instructions (mail in address too) and online ordering go to https://www.dhspto.org/DeS/index.cfm (scroll down to the calendar on homepage or goto "for sale"). 

Ordering is open to all friends and family interested in sending a personalized card to graduating senior so please spread the word.

All proceeds benefit the DHS PTO.

Thank you for your support.
Student Life
Film & TV Awards
Last Friday, April 30th, Deerfield Film & TV students competed against hundreds of students from Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana in two regional competitions. Congratulations to our amazing students on an unbelievable competitive season!

NATAS - The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (producers of the Emmy Awards), Chicago/Midwest Chapter, Student Production Awards


Crystal Pillar, Arts & Entertainment/Cultural Affairs  
Entrants: Jack Gordon

Crystal Pillar, Commercials
Entry Title: Smartfood Commercial
Entrants: Aidan Culver

Crystal Pillar, Short Form – Non-Fiction
Entry Title: Drive-In Movie Theater
Entrants: Simon Blaustein

Crystal Pillar winners advance to the National Student Production Awards in the fall.

The Midwest Media Educators Association - Annual High School Video Festival


Documentary
1st Place "Magicians in the Shutdown" - Jack Gordon

Dramatic Narrative
1st Place "Possible Realities" - Simon Blaustein

Natural Audio News Package 
1st Place "Cherry Pit Café" - Jack Gordon
3rd Place "The 146 Flame (Fall Play I)" - Aidan Culver

Comedic Narrative  
3rd Place "Stolen Heart" - Simon Blaustein

News Program
4th Place "DHS-TV News 9-18-20" -  Simon Blaustein, Michael San Jose, 
Sam Brody-Goldberg

Commercial
4th Place "Smartfood" - Aidan Culver

Commercial
5th Place "Starbucks Frappuccino"- Sam Brody-Goldberg

Remember all these videos and more are available to view on the DHS-TV Vimeo Channel and the DHS Media website. Thanks for your support!
Writing a Stand-Out College Essay
Calling all Juniors! Are you thinking about working on your college essay this summer? On Monday, May 10, the ARC will host an introductory virtual presentation on how to write a great essay. Learn what college admissions officers are looking for, review sample essays, and discover how to tackle and address the Common App and Coalition App prompts. For questions, contact Lori Harris at [email protected]. 

Three separate sessions will be offered: 
11:05-11:40, 11:40-12:20 and 12:20-1:00 

No need to sign up ahead of time! Join the session that works best for you by clicking on the link below.
Warrior Words
May 3
  • Special Olympics signup
  • Portion Night for Rebecca's Dream
  • Human Rights Club meeting
  • Student Drop Off and Pick up Reminders
May 5 (excluding repeats from May 3)
  • Earthworks Arbor Day Celebration
District News
Vaccine Clinic for All District 113 Students
In anticipation of FDA EUA approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for children ages 12-15, District 113 will be offering a vaccine clinic in partnership with Walgreens. Please see today's email from Dr. Law for more details.
Your Feedback Requested ~ Parent/Guardian Survey
Please watch your email early next week for a link to participate in a parent/guardian survey. Your feedback is important as we continually try to improve community engagement with our stakeholders.