Shepard News & Notes
April 14th, 2016
For those of you with 8th grade students, please closely follow the "8th Grade Graduation Information" section below. We have provided important information regarding upcoming dates that you need to be aware of for graduation. If you have questions about any of the information noted below, please contact Susan Monaghan @ smonaghan@dps109.org.
Warm Regards,
John
1st Posting - 8th Grade Graduation Information
- Students have been notified that if they are interested in being the class speaker, they must submit their proposed speech to me by the end of the day on Monday, April 18th. If you want to encourage your child to try out for class speaker, please note the deadline.
- In late April, you will receive an email from Susan Monaghan to solicit your interest in tickets to graduation. Please note, due to space constraints, families will be issued a maximum of four tickets. If you desire more that four tickets, you will be provided an opportunity to enter a lottery.
- The Shepard PTSO is again supporting their annual video montage to be viewed at the graduation dance. They kindly request you send photos--either individual or group shots--of 8th grade students that you would like to be shared at the graduation dance. They request that you send photos that only include current graduates--no photos with parents, siblings, or firends from other schools are requested. Photos should be sent to Karen Frey (karen@bigfrey.com - 773-818-0498), Elyse Weiss (ijweiss52@gmail.com - 773-858-1596), and/or Laura Bluman (laurabluman1@gmail.com - 773-551-7140).
- PTSO 8th Grade Graduation Dance - Friday June 3rd from 7-9pm at Shepard
- June 7th - 8th grade students dismissed at 9:30am after graduation rehearsal. Graduation at Deerfield High School at 7pm.
- Information about the PTSO supported post-graduation dinner is attached.
1st Posting - Shepard Variety Show
1st Posting - Parenting a Smooth Transition to Deerfield High School
1st/FINAL Posting - Summer School Registration Closes Tomorrow!
Registration for 2016 Summer School closes tomorrow!
You can log in to Family Access and register your child. The registration page is updated with information on the registration process. Please visit the Summer School website and view the great course offerings for this summer!
If you have any questions about summer school, please contact Summer School co-principals Kristen Paul and Michelle Friedman, or Summer School secretary Jan Kleinfeldt.
2nd/FINAL Posting - Philanthropy Club Shoe Drive
Hello Shepard Parents and Community,
Shepard students are participating in a wonderful cause -- a used shoe drive -- collecting used shoes to help children less fortunate in Africa. This inspirational program, "Stuff for the Poor" was founded as a unique way for American children to help others by donating their used shoes, then sending them to African families in need. The funds raised are used solely to pay for school fees and school supplies for orphan children, mainly in Uganda.
The founder of this program, Providence Rubingisa, is originally from Rwanda, survived the 1994 Rwandan Genocide, and came to America in 2002, having to leave behind his wife and children. Upon arriving in this country and seeing the great fortune of American children, he began to think of ways that our children could help those in Africa who are so much less fortunate, while teaching lessons of a giving spirit.
Kindly donate your used shoes between April 4 -- April 17 in the Shepard lobby bins. Please remember to donate USED SHOES ONLY. Shoes of all sizes, types, and for all ages, are very much appreciated, including adult shoes.
For more information, please visit the website of Stuff for the Poor at www.stuffforthepoor.org.
Thank you for your support of the Shepard Shoe Drive, and for helping our children learn that they can make a real difference in the lives of other children around the world.
Shepard Philanthropy Club
PTSO News!
Important information about 6th Grade Social Dance
It's time for 6th Grade Social Dance! You should have registered for Social Dance at Fee Day. If you did not and would still like to register, just drop off a check for $60 (made out to the Shepard PTSO) in the box in the front office. If you are not sure if you registered, please contact Lisa Pinksy at shepardptso@gmail.com. (Please note that there are several date changes.)
Please note the TIMES for Social Dance - All sessions will be from 7:00 - 8:15pm. PLEASE remember to pick up your child PROMPTLY at 8:15!
There is a DRESS CODE for Social Dance. The dress code for boys is belted dress slacks and dress shirt with collar. Boy’s shirts must be tucked in. For girls the dress code is dresses or skirts & blouses. All students must wear dress shoes (no athletic shoes).
Also, Josh’s On The Square has agreed to stay open late so that the Shepard 6th graders can go there for food or ice cream after Social Dance (until 9:30). EVERYONE is welcome (we will not be providing chaperones at Josh’s).
DATES FOR SOCIAL DANCE 7:00 – 8:15pm (PLEASE NOTE CHANGES)
Friday, April 8
Friday, April 15
Thursday, April 21
Friday, April 29
Friday, May 6
Friday, May 20
Thursday, May 26 – Final Party
Looking forward to this exciting activity for the 6th graders. They will talk about this for years to come!!
8th Grade Graduation Party
The 8th grade graduation party is June 3rd, 2016!
Many parents have already paid; however, there are a handful of families that have not. You can check your PTSO account to see if you have paid. Please go to the PTSO website, log into your account, click on 'My Info - My Orders' to check. To sign up, click on “for sale," and it will be under fee day. Another option is to drop off a $20 check at the front office made out to the Shepard PTSO.
Questions? Contact Jenny Fisher at fishnkrup@aol.com
Box Tops
Don't throw away those Box Tops! We collect them and submit them to
raise money for the Shepard Student Council. Drop your Box Tops off in the Shepard Office.Heinen's
Heinen’s will contribute up to 1% of what you spend at their store to Shepard at the end of the school year. Thanks to all who participated in the program last year—Shepard received a check for $875 in June!
If you participated in this program last year, you must RE-SELECT Shepard this year. You can do this in the store at the Customer Service counter, or you can log in to your Tasteful Rewards profile at www.heinensrewards.com. Go to the “My Profile” tab at the top right of the home page, then scroll down to the “Teaming Up for Education” section and select Illinois-Deerfield-Alan B Shepard Middle School and make sure to save your selection.
If you’re new to the program, please take a look at this information to sign up—it’s quick and easy and a great way to help Shepard make a little easy money!
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