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From the desk of Principal Kathryn Anderson
School Year 23-24 - Issue 12: October 26, 2023
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Things you need to know:
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Next Week's Schedule: Monday - Cycle LS; Tuesday - Cycle 78; Wednesday - Cycle 56; Thursday - Cycle 34; Friday - Cycle 12
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TODAY marks the first official day of School Chest 2023 supporting GiGi’s Playhouse! GiGi’s Playhouse’s lifetime commitment to families changes lives through their consistent delivery of free educational, therapeutic-based, and career development programs for individuals (all ages) with Down syndrome, their families, and the community. GiGi’s Playhouse strives to change the world’s view on Down syndrome and pushes for acceptance of all people. Let's join together to make a difference!
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Message from the Principal
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Dear DHS staff, students, and families,
Today, we kicked-off School Chest! Click here for the video that students watched in homeroom, which shares important information about Gigi's playhouse and ways to get involved. Be sure to review our School Chest section in each newsletter for important news and updates. A special shout out to our School Chest co-chairs, Gabrielle Strouse and Bianca Tilghman, and to all of Student Council for organizing this incredible fundraising opportunity. Together, we can make a difference!
Sincerely,
Principal Anderson
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Hello DHS Students, Parents, and Staff!
TODAY marks the first official day of School Chest 2023 supporting GiGi’s Playhouse! GiGi’s Playhouse’s lifetime commitment to families changes lives through their consistent delivery of free educational, therapeutic-based, and career development programs for individuals (all ages) with Down syndrome, their families, and the community. GiGi’s Playhouse strives to change the world’s view on Down syndrome and pushes for acceptance of all people.
During School Chest there are many ways to get involved either going to events, eating at your favorite restaurant, or donating money, all will help create such a meaningful impact. As School Chest is arriving very soon, here are some things to look out for:
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Our new School Chest event, Phone-A-Thon, is happening on the first evening of School Chest (Thursday, October 26th). We will be calling parents and community members to inform of the School Chest calendar and asking for donations to our MightyCause fundraising page!
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Trunk or Treat and Drive in Movie is on Friday, October 27th at DHS in the back parking lot! Please spread the word to your younger siblings and friends that all are welcome! Trunk or Treating has no admission, just kindly accepting donations to Gigi’s Playhouse. Tickets to the Drive in Movie can be purchased ahead of time ($20 per car) at schoolchest.org or you can pay when you arrive.
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Eat at Chipotle on Saturday, October 28th from 4-8pm. 33% of the proceeds from the Deerfield Chipotle go to School Chest!
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SWEAT FOR SCHOOL CHEST: Studio Spin in Highland Park is hosting a CYCLE CLASS on Sunday, October 29th at 11am. Sign up now on schoolchest.org for $20.
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Eat at Potbelly on Wednesday, November 1st from 5-8pm. 25% of the proceeds from the Deerfield Potbelly go to School Chest!
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Sign up for RUN FOR CHANGE, our incredible 5K color run on Sunday, November 5th, at 9:00am! Buy tickets now at schoolchest.org with your friends and family, to walk or run at DHS. You won’t want to miss it.
Please visit our website schoolchest.org or our app, School Chest, for a complete calendar, links to sign up for events, and even more exciting information, or email schoolchest@gmail.com or mkaufman@dist113.org with any questions! We hope to see you at the events coming up!
Thank you for your involvement and support,
Gabrielle Strouse ’25 and Bianca Tilghman ’25
2023 School Chest Co-Chairs
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School Chest Event Feature
Join us for our Run For Change race on Sunday, November 5th to support the local organization, Gigi's Playhouse! Gigi's Playhouse encourages people to change the way the world views Down Syndrome and they want to send a global message of acceptance to all! They want to see a world where individuals with Down Syndrome are welcomed in every environment. The event will take place at 9:00 AM on Adams Field at Deerfield High School. This event is fun for all ages and will include two options, a color run or a normal 5k for whichever one you would like to participate in! Tickets are available now at schoolchest.org! Purchase your ticket ASAP to be guaranteed a t-shirt. We can't wait to see you there supporting Gigi's Playhouse!
Meredith Deutsch and Cassie Evans
Deerfield High School Student Council
2023 Run for Change co-chairs
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Click the link below for the 23-24 cycle calendar (subject to changes.) | |
Schedule for October 30 - November 3 | |
Monday - Cycle LS
Tuesday - Cycle 78
Wednesday - Cycle 56
Thursday - Cycle 34
Friday - Cycle 12
**Use this link to add the cycle days to your google calendar! Add this calendar.
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Counselor Appointments
School Counselors and Postsecondary Counselors subscribe to Calendly, an online appointment scheduling system.
Calendly allows students to view counselor availability, creating streamlined, direct access to their counselor. Access to a school counselor's calendar can be found in the student's Counselor folder in Schoology. Students can utilize their study hall, off-labs, and passing periods to schedule a meeting.
Seniors can schedule appointments with Postsecondary Counselors using Calendly by visiting the Class of 2023 page on the CCRC website.
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Girls Tennis Team 3rd in State!
Congratulations to our Varsity Girls Tennis team for taking 3rd place at State! Val Bellagamba and Liza Gleyzer (doubles) finished in 9th place and Abbey Lee (singles) finished in 4th place. Congratulations to these incredible athletes!
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Warrior Words
Warrior Words is weekly news regarding activites, athletics, and much more! Warrior Words is read weekly in homeroom. Parents and students can also access by navigating to the DHS website or by clicking the link below.
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Fall Sports End of Season Celebration
Congratulations to our fall sports teams who have finished their seasons! We are so proud of all your accomplishments, especially with joining the CSL South.
**Best of luck to boys and girls cross country, girls volleyball and girls swimming and diving as they continue their post-season competitions!
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Parent/Guardian Organizations
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Deerfield Parent Network (DPN) presents How to Raise Successful Kids
Deerfield Parent Network, in partnership with Districts 113, 109 and 112, is pleased to announce Julie Lythcott-Haim’s presentation, “How to Raise Successful Kids” on November 30th at 7:30 pm at Deerfield High School’s Auditorium. Julie Lythcott-Haim is the New York Times best selling author of “How to Raise an Adult''. Drawing on research; conversations with admissions officers, educators, and employers; and on her own insights as a mother and as a student dean, Julie Lythcott-Haims highlights the ways in which over-parenting harms children, their stressed-out parents, and society at large. Mark your calendars - this is sure to be a great program! While walk-ins are always welcome, DPN is asking that you RSVP for planning purposes.
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CATCH
CATCH programming continues in November with the next in our Lunch and Learn series. Please share this upcoming event. Text below, flyer attached and
FB event and IG post here.
Social Conflict - Technology Takes It To a New Level
Tuesday, November 14th at noon via zoom
Dr. Sonya Sondhu - Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist at Plena Mind Center
Why is today’s social landscape so tough for our kids?
Technology and social media play a huge role.
Join CATCH and learn what’s truly impacting our children, how to respond when their big feelings take control, and what a parent can do to empower a child in these intense moments.
Register here
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