DHS Weekly Update
Thursday, January 6, 2022
PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
Happy New Year DHS Students, Staff, and Families!
We are excited to be back for the 2nd half of the 2021 - 2022 school year! Thank you to everyone who has been following our mitigation strategies, bringing your own masks, and wearing masks properly. These will be increasingly important over the next few weeks as we continue to welcome students back into our school/classrooms.
Rochelle L. Lofstrand, Principal
Decatur High School
Vaccination Opportunity (5-11 Year Olds)
This is free to anyone in the community - 5 to 11-year-olds only.
Where-125 Wilson Center, Decatur GA 30030 (Board Room entrance)
How- No wait-Follow the link to schedule your appointment https://gta-vras.powerappsportals.us/en-US/
When registering use 125 Electric Ave, Decatur GA, 30030 as the location
Please bring your ID, insurance card, and previous vaccine card, if applicable.
Gift to the Annual Fund
Happy New Year everyone! Please help us start this year off strong by giving a gift to the Annual Fund - the PTSA's largest source of funding. The generosity of our community has always been integral to enriching the academic, cultural and social experiences of the students of Decatur High School.
With your support, we can continue to make DHS an even greater school for our faculty and students. Please consider making your contribution to the Annual Fund today. Click this link to donate: https://www.decaturhighptsa.org/donate
Thank you,
Wendy Orleman
Fundraising Chair
PBIS In the Classroom
We have a school wide matrix that includes descriptions of expected behavior that all teachers and staff teach to students. Teaching, modeling, practicing, and reteaching behavior expectations is a very important part of the PBIS framework. This practice creates a safe environment, gives students predictability, and helps teachers teach expectations effectively. The focus of PBIS is prevention, not punishment.
See how your child can be a part of the PACK in the classroom.
Dual Enrollment Meeting
Students,
There will be a VIRTUAL Dual Enrollment Informational Meeting for the 2022-23 school year. Students currently participating in Dual Enrollment do not need to attend.
When ~ January 13, 2022
Time ~ 5:30pm
Please click on the link below and complete the Q&A Registration form before the meeting:
Form Link
https://forms.gle/WS2iQTo2wNWGxp449
Meeting Link
Join with Google Meet
meet.google.com/upt-sqmc-xfkACT Prep Course via Zoom
Below are the details of the ACT Prep course starting Jan / Feb / Apr, 2022 @ Live Virtual via Zoom
Call us at 404-351-4955 if you have further questions.
Location: LIVE Virtual Class via Zoom
Class Option 1 : Jan 8, 15, 22, 29 Feb 5 | 2022 for ACT Test Feb 12th 2022
Class Option 2 : Feb 19, 26 Mar 5, 12, 19, 26 | 2022 for ACT Test April 2nd 2022
Class Option 3 : Apr 30 May 7, 14, 21, 28 June 4 | 2022 for ACT Test June 11th 2022
Schedule: Saturdays : 9 - 1 pm
Room: Live Virtual Class via Zoom
Register Online for our ACT Prep Class :
https://successprep.com/ACT-prep-atlanta-ga-decatur-high-school
Don't forget to register for the ACT Test!
*Prep class fee is non-refundable after class starts, we do not issue partial refunds for classes you may miss. Any cancellation for refund of a prep class fee must occur 5 days before the start of that prep class, to allow for the seat to be offered to another student.
SAT Prep Course
Below are the details of the 6 week SAT Prep courses starting Jan 29 & Apr 23, 2022. Call us at 404-351-4955 if you have further questions.
Location: Decatur High School | 310 N McDonough St Decatur GA 30030 Class Option 2 : Apr 23, 30 May 7, 14, 21, 28 | 2022 for SAT Test June 4th 2022 (6 sessions | 4 hrs each)
Class Option 1 : Jan 29 Feb 5, 12, 19, 26 Mar 5 | 2022 for SAT Test March 12th 2022 (6 sessions | 4 hrs each)
Schedule: Saturdays : 9 - 1 pm on each day (6 sessions | 4 hrs each)
Room: Inside New Library @ Decatur High School
Register Online for SAT Prep Class: https://successprep.com/SAT-prep-atlanta-ga-decatur-high-school
Textbook you need to buy:
Don't forget to register for the SAT Test! - http://sat.collegeboard.org/home
*Prep class fee is non-refundable after class starts, we do not offer partial refunds for class sessions a student misses. Any cancellation for refund of a prep class fee must occur 5 days before the start of that prep class, to allow for the seat to be offered to another student.
Next PTSA Meeting
DHS SLT News
Next SLT Meeting
CSD Athletics News and Updates
For the most up-to-date news relating to athletics at Renfroe Middle School and Decatur High School, visit decaturbulldogsathletics.com. Are you wondering when tryouts will take place? Do you want to know who is coaching a particular sport? All information can be found here! Contact Rodney Thomas, Executive Director or Student Services/Activities & Athletic Director, and/or David Harbin, Assistant Activities & Athletic Director, with any questions.
Go Bulldogs!
LIMITED ATTENDANCE AT HOME ATHLETIC EVENTS
Due to increasing COVID case numbers, CSD will limit attendance at home events for Winter sports to immediate family only. We appreciate the support from our Bulldog community; however, the safety of our students, coaches, and community members is our priority as we navigate the remainder of the season.
Tennis Tryouts Begin January 10
Boys and Girls Tennis Tryouts are scheduled for next week @ Glenlake tennis center. Monday & Wednesdays for boys & Tuesday & Thursday for girls from 4-6PM. Friday will be a rain-out day. Please register by completing a profile on Dragonfly and fill out the initial tennis interest form to register.
If you missed the initial interest meeting in December you may want to watch the recorded zoom session for general info linked HERE
Literary Team Interest Meeting; January 14
Students who are interested participating with the DHS Literary Team should join the Interest Meeting on January 14. See details below:
Interest Meeting + First Practice: January 14
Dates: January 14, 21, 28
Times: 5-6 PM
Where: Google Classroom virtual link
Class Code to Join: Literary Team Class Link to Join
Lacrosse Tryouts Begin January 18
Boys and Girls Lacrosse Tryouts will begin on January 18. See the detailed schedule below:
Tuesday, Jan. 18 - Girls: 5:45 ; Boys: 7:30
Wednesday, Jan. 19 - Girls: 4:00 ; Boys: 5:45
Thursday, Jan. 20 - Girls: 5:45 ; Boys: 7:30
Friday, Jan. 21 - Girls: 4:00 ; Boys: 5:45
Contact your coaches for more information:
Girls - Coach Mayer - jmayer@csdecatur.net
Boys - Coach Kasper - skasper@csdecatur.net
Interested in Golf? Sign up here!
All RMS and DHS students interested in playing golf this year should complete this interest form. We are gauging interest from students who might want to participate in golf at both RMS and DHS to determine how we structure the program this Spring. Please complete this form to help us gather information.
Webinar for College-Bound Student-Athletes
The NCAA Eligibility Center is hosting a webinar for college-bound student-athletes and their families on January 11 at 6:30pm. Students will learn about the latest initial-eligibility news, requirements they must meet to be ready when they get to campus, and the best resources for them as they pursue their dreams of studying and competing at an NCAA Division I or II school. Please check out the links on this flyer and register to participate.
Link to REGISTER
DHS/RMS Baseball Tryout Information
DHS Varsity, JV and 9th Grade Tryouts will run from 1/18-1-20 (depending on weather).
RMS tryouts will happen during the same week, exact dates and times to be announced soon!
Contact Coach Gilbert (rgilbert@csdecatur.net) with any questions.
DHS Tryouts:
Tuesday Jan. 18th - Thursday Jan. 20th.
Varsity/JV Tryouts - 4-6pm
Freshman Team Tryouts - 6-8pm
RMS Tryouts:
Saturday: Jan. 15th - 2-4pm
Contact Coach Setzer (ksetzer@csdecatur.net) with any questions.
Bulldog Flags
A Bulldog Flag costs $40 or is free if you become a DBB Sponsor (at any level) or purchase a Family Member (or above).
These are durable, outside flags that measure approx. 3’x 5’ and can be attached to a flag pole, hung in a window, or displayed on a wall. All proceeds go to support 1000 student-athletes on 45 teams representing 14 sports at Decatur High School and Renfroe Middle School.
Purchase your flag at DecaturSwag.com, or go to decaturbulldogboosters.org for more information on DBB memberships and sponsorships. Let's line our streets with these flags and show everyone what Bulldog Nation is made of!
District News
News From Our Partners
Decatur Education Foundation
Happy New Year from Decatur Education Foundation! We hope everyone had a safe and relaxing break and is ready for learning! Here are some things happening in the next week:
Pop-Up Takeout for DEF! Our friends from NaanStop and Greg Kodesh Realty are partnering with DEF for a dine-out/take-out on Thursday, January 13th, for which they'll be donating 20% of sales to DEF! They offer family meals, including 2 entrees, fresh-baked naan, handmade samosas, basmati rice, and chutneys (feeds 4). Just place your order before 5 pm on Wednesday, January 12th, and your order will be available for pick up between 5 – 5:45 pm on Thursday, January 13th - Link to menu: https://bit.ly/NSorderDecatur - Pickup at Avery/Bucher in Winnona Park neighborhood - masks/distancing required at pick up. It's first-come, first-served, so get your orders in before they sell out!
As the Snickers commercial says, "We're not ourselves when we're hungry." It's also hard to learn and concentrate! That's why DEF is teaming up with the counselors at Talley Street, Renfroe Middle, and Decatur High School to keep the snacks stocked at those schools. We are also accepting donations to our weekend backpack program, which provides supplemental food for students who need it. If you'd like to help with a donation to your students' school, click HERE for links to each school's Amazon Wish List. Your orders will go straight to the schools. Together, we make a difference for our kids!
Decatur Farm to School
Decatur Farm to School is currently recruiting new members to its committee.
Joining the Decatur Farm to School (DF2S) Committee is a great way to get involved with the work of getting our students outside in their school garden and making the connection to what they are learning in the classroom and eating in the cafeteria/at home.
Click on the link to find out which volunteer positions are available and show your interest.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScfPzRwurjgUc8IWvReQ0lNltEkijYSoRfUvbTWvq0iBvRczg/viewform
Decatur High School
Email: kgoins@csdecatur.net
Website: csdecatur.net/DHS
Location: 310 North McDonough Street, Decatur, GA, USA
Phone: 404-370-4170