Deerfield High School
Parent Organizations Monthly Newsletter
February, 2021

Please visit each of the parent organization websites that support our Deerfield High School community; students, staff and families. Although their programming may look different this school year, they are vital to our school’s Warrior Way and this year’s focus on Building Community. And, they need your support to ensure they can continue to meet the needs of our community.
Parent Group Highlights:

  • CTAD offers free parent presentation "Teens & Screens: The Impact of Popular TV" Wednesday, 2/24 
  • Looking to help out during these unprecedented times? DHS PTO Scholarship Drive is a great way to give back!
  • Deerfield High School “Friends of the Arts” is a parent organization whose goal is to support faculty and students in the fine arts programs at the school.
  • Read more about AmazonSmile, and how your everyday purchases can benefit DHS student-athletes.
  • Parent Network is looking forward to 2021 and providing our parents with much needed grade-level programming this spring 
  • The District 113 Education Foundation Awards $17K in teacher grants supported in part by our inaugural virtual fundraiser. 
COMMUNITY THE ANTI-DRUG
Most DHS students make the world a better place. In addition to helping others, their kindness improves their own health as well. CTAD's February newsletter explores the health benefits of kindness and offers several ideas for small, meaningful acts a family can do together. Also in this issue: 

  • Register for "Teens & Screens: The Impact of Popular TV" free parent webinar, Wed. 2/24, 7 pm
  • See the latest "You Got This!" drug prevention campaign ad celebrating DHS students
  • Read about CTAD parent committee volunteers
  • Check out some of CTAD's 2020 drug prevention strategies
DEERFIELD PTO
FRIENDS OF THE ARTS

PERFORMANCES
Please check our Facebook page for upcoming events. https://www.facebook.com/DHSFOA

FRIENDS OF THE ARTS BRANDED MERCHANDISE:
Branded merchandise is for sale on our website with all proceedings going to Friends of the Arts.
MEMBERSHIP
Become a member of Friends of the Arts. Memberships start at only $25!
To learn more, please visit: https://www.dhsfriendsofthearts.org
DEERFIELD ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB

 Our mission in a nutshell - SUPPORT DHS ATHLETICS & DHS STUDENT-ATHLETES!

With your help and IN LESS THAN 5 MINUTESyou can make a difference!

1) Use AMAZONSMILE: exactly the same as your regular Amazon account - you will just login from AmazonSmile instead.
Visit https://smile.amazon.com and go to Your Account, select YourAmazonSmile and pick Deerfield High School Booster Club.
That’s it! Super easy!

2) Purchase a new t-shirt, sweatshirt, hat, or gift card from the online WARRIOR WEAR STORE! Open 24/7 with new items and great deals! https://www.d113boosters.org/store/c2/Apparel.html          

3) Order a YARD SIGN and display ALL YEAR to show your DHS spirit! ONLY $25.00 EACH

4) JOIN the DHS Athletic Booster Club - many membership levels to choose from with options to directly support your favorite team! https://www.d113boosters.org/store/c3/Membership.html  

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT, check out the incredible WARRIOR ATHLETICS WEBINARS our student-athletes have been watching!
We have amazing coaches and their insights are so important for high school student-athletes; but parents and younger athletes can benefit too! Visit https://www.dist113.org/domain/85 for links to all the webinar recordings. THANK YOU to our DHS Coaches and Athletic Directors (Nate Flannery, Gayle Luehr, and Molly Tomlinson) for their creativity and non-stop commitment to the well-being and resilience of our student-athletes.

VENDOR SPOTLIGHT: Thank you to Waterway Carwash
New each month we will try and share information about our community advertisers/partners. This month it is Waterway Carwash. Waterway Carwash is dedicated to supporting local schools, especially during these challenging times. All students, teachers, school administrators and staff can visit any Waterway Carwash location for a safe and FREE Express Clean Carwash every Saturday and Sunday through February and March with a valid DHS School ID. The process is contact free and you can stay in your car through the entire visit! Also, visit the Waterway website at waterway.com to learn about the PERK program for students and teachers, as well as employment opportunities (great for students and those with flexible schedules)! Visit the three Chicagoland locations in Highland Park, Northbrook, and Vernon Hills.
 
GO WARRIORS!
The DHS Athletic Booster Club’s Mission is to promote athletic success, spirit, sportsmanship and a commitment to excellence beyond the classroom. We strive to support programs and resources that enhance athletic programs, the student-athlete experience, and the athletic facilities at DHS. With your help and support we can honor our commitments and make a difference this school year. 
DEERFIELD PARENT NETWORK
DIST113 EDUCATION FOUNDATION
The D113 Education Foundation completed the Summer and Fall grants cycles for the 2020-21 school year, awarding $17,152.00 and continues to fund innovative grants submitted by teachers in both Deerfield and Highland Park High Schools, including DeltaMath and eLearning and eCulture for Hebrew language acquisition. We thank the entire community for making our inaugural virtual fundraiser a big success--your generosity makes these grants possible. To get involved and learn more visit https://district113foundation.org/