From the desk of Principal Kathryn Anderson
Issue 24, February 17, 2022
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Three things you need to know:
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Next week's schedule: Monday - No School, Presidents' Day; Tuesday - No School, Institute Day for Staff; Wednesday - 78 Day; Thursday - 56 day; Friday - 34 day
- Congratulations to our extraordinary students and staff on some tremendous accomplishments being recognized this week! Check out our Academics and Student Life sections for more details.
- SHIELD testing will be open on Monday, February 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at DHS.
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Message from the Principal |
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Dear DHS staff, students, and families,
Thank you to S.O.S. (Student Outreach Services) for celebrating Random Acts of Kindness Day (2.17.22) - to fill our halls and hearts with kindness! We have so much to be grateful for - and our school community is one of them. Let's continue this trend by celebrating our students and staff highlighted this week in the Academics and Student Life section - check it out!
Sincerely,
Principal Kathryn Anderson
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February 17-25
Monday: No School; Holiday
Tuesday: No School; Institute Day for Staff
Wednesday: 78 day
Thursday: 56 day
Friday: 34 day
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2022 Golden Apple Awards for Excellence in Teaching Finalists |
The Golden Apple Awards for Excellence in Teaching honor outstanding teachers for having lasting, positive effects on students’ lives and school communities. Teacher finalists demonstrate -- in their teaching and results -- a significant, positive impact on their students’ growth and learning. Award recipients play an important role in preparing the next generation of teachers by providing instruction and mentorship to future teachers in the Golden Apple Scholars and Accelerators programs.
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How Do You Help a Grieving Friend? |
At different points during the school year, you may find yourself wanting to support a friend who has experienced a loss. The Counseling Department is sharing a video entitled: "How Do You Help a Grieving Friend." (via Megan Devine at https://refugeingrief.com). This gentle video identifies a strategy that can provide meaningful support to a friend.
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Troubadour Accepting Submissions |
Troubadour is the annual art and literary magazine containing original photography, drawings, poetry, and short stories contributed by Deerfield students. It serves as a creative outlet for the DHS community and provides a learning experience for the students who compile the magazine. |
All students are invited to submit work and to participate in the selection process. Click the link below for additional submission details.
The deadline for submissions is Friday, February 18th.
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20 Juniors and Seniors from Field Hockey Earn National Academic Squad Recognition |
The High School National Academic Squad program, sponsored by OPA Winning Teams, recognizes those high school seniors and juniors who have achieved a minimum cumulative, unweighted grade-point average of 3.50 out of 4.0 — or the equivalent — through the first quarter of the 2021-22 school year. 20 junior and senior student-athletes from field hockey have been named to the 2021 National Field Hockey Coaches Association High School National Academic Squad:
- Lindsey Apple
- Sabrina Fleishman
- Sydney Friedman
- Payton Geake
- Anna Golding
- Sara Goldstone
- Abby Hafner
- Rebecca Harfield
- Haley Isaacs
- Morgan Kay
- Maddie Kluge
- Sophie Lirtzman
- Charley Lirtzman
- Lindsay Lowis
- Chelsea Martin
- Emma Nitsun
- Gracie Plocker
- Lucy Polen
- Eden Schenk
- Riley Soroka
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7 DHS Wrestlers Advance to State |
Congratulations to the following DHS wrestlers who are headed to state, based on their top 4 placement at Sectionals:
- Luke Reddy- 113; 3rd place
- Renzo Morgan- 132; 2nd place
- Kai Neumark- 138; 1st place
- Lucio Morgan- 145; 2nd place
- Stamos Tsakiris- 152; 3rd place
- Ben Shvartsman- 160; 1st place
- Aiden Cohen- 170; 2nd place
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Boys Basketball Takes CSL North Conference Championship |
The Boys Basketball team are your CSL North Conference Champions! Congratulations and best of luck in playoffs! |
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Robotics Cog Champs Team 15118 Headed to State |
Robotics Cog Champs Team 15118 is headed to state! Congratulations on an incredible season and best of luck at state. |
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National Merit Scholarship Finalists |
The National Merit Scholarship Program is an academic competition for recognition and scholarships that began in 1955. Approximately 1.5 million high school students enter the program each year of which 15,000 are selected as finalists. Congratulations to our DHS students who have been identified as National Merit Finalists!
- Annaliese Choi
- Jeremy Chung
- Ally Geren
- Varun Goel
- Daniel Guller
- Aishwarya Kuzhiyil
- Timothy Nagel
- Celeste Rodriguez
- Jessica Shade
- Jonah Simon
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Fiddler on the Roof (March 2-March 6) Tickets Available |
Fiddler on the Roof is a musical based on a collection of short stories written by Sholem Aleichem. These short stories were called Tevye the Dairyman or sometimes Tevye's Daughters, and centered on the titular character of Tevye, his wife, and his seven daughters. Fiddler on the Roof's plot weaves a story with romance and family drama together with themes of prejudice, tradition, and other such universal themes. The story is also deeply rooted in Russian Jewish culture.
This show will be performed in the DHS Auditorium with COVID-19 Protocols in place.
To purchase tickets, click the link below. Students can get their tickets for free at the bookstore with the Activity pass.
All tickets at the door are $15. Students must have a ticket (from the Bookstore), as the Activity pass alone is not accepted at the door.
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Parent/Guardian Group News |
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DHS PTO College Scholarship Fund Accepting Donations |
For more than 40 years, The Deerfield High School PTO has sponsored an annual college scholarship fund to benefit deserving Deerfield High School seniors. With the rising cost of a college education and the continuing economic strain on many families, especially over the last couple of years, a college degree might be out of financial reach for some of our students.
Please consider making a gift of ANY AMOUNT by March 4th. See the PTO letter linked below for more details about how to contribute to this important fund.
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DHS Athletic Booster Club Seeks Volunteers for 2022/2023 School Year
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The DHS Athletic Booster Club is looking to fill the position of our Membership Chair for the 2022/2023 School Year. In addition, we are looking for a Co-Chair for Warrior Wear (Spirit Wear) and a Co-Chair for Advertising for the 2022/2023 School Year. In addition, we are always looking for Sports Representatives for Fall, Winter, and Spring Seasons. This is a fantastic way to support your student-athlete at DHS!
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SHIELD Testing Hours on Monday, February 21 |
SHIELD testing will be open on Monday, February 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at both schools. Click on the link below for more information.
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Take the 5Essentials Survey |
Each year, the Illinois State Board of Education gathers data related to five indicators that can predict important student outcomes. This is an opportunity for parents and guardians to share their thoughts. Your identity and responses are anonymous. The deadline to complete the survey is March 11. Click the link below, then select "Start Here" under the Parent Survey column on the right side. Type in the required information to begin the survey. Complete only one survey per household.
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Registration Now Open for Summer School 2022 |
Enjoy the summer while you keep learning. Explore the offerings for academic year, recovery, enrichment courses and enrichment workshops. Summer School 2022 will be held at Deerfield High School. Detailed information can be found online on at dist113.org/summerschool.
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Apply to be a District 113 Substitute Teacher! |
Like many school districts, District 113 needs more substitute teachers. If you or someone you know is interested, please check out the information on our website to begin the application process!
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