Deerfield News
September 22, 2017
Mr. Goetz's Corner
As I visit classrooms, I am excited to see our students participating in our new reading and writing instructional units. The teachers received these new units of study for reading and writing last year, and spent time over the summer reading and learning more to be able to implement them with our students. In this new approach, students learn about different reading and writing strategies through short mini-lessons. After the mini-lesson, the students are provided time to independently practice their skills. While the students are working, the teacher will conference with students individually or in small groups to help grow the children's abilities. I am proud of the stamina and effort that I see our students showing while working as writers and readers! Be sure to have a conversation with your child about the reading and writing that they are doing at school so you can hear about the amazing skills they are learning and applying each day.
Next Friday, our students will be participating in our annual Fun Run. This event is our primary fundraiser for Deerfield. The students will be running as many laps as they can for 15 minutes during their specials time. Parents are welcome to join us on the playground during this fun event. A flyer with more information about our Fun Run and Pledge Form went home with students. If you need another Fun Run form, please stop by the main office. Our school goal this year is to raise $10,000, and students are encouraged to raise as much as they can to help us achieve this goal. If every student raised $75 we would be well on our way to accomplishing this goal. Please turn in pledge forms by Wednesday, September 27. Thank you in advance for your support in raising funds to help our PTO provide many wonderful experiences and activities for our students.
Have a fantastic weekend!
Mr. Goetz
Principal
Deerfield Elementary
About Us
Deerfield Elementary
A 2016 National Blue Ribbon SchoolEmail: david.w.goetz@avondale.k12.mi.us
Website: https://sites.google.com/a/avondaleschools.org/deerfield/
Location: 3600 Crooks Road, Rochester Hills, MI, United States
Phone: (248) 537-6700
Week of September 25
MONDAY: C
TUESDAY: A
WEDNESDAY: B
THURSDAY: C
FRIDAY: A
Noodles & Company Family Night Fundraiser - Wednesday, September 27
Fun Run Friday, September 29th
Kindergarten: 1:50 PM - 2:36 PM
First Grade: 12:55 PM - 1:41 PM
Second Grade & BEST: 2:45 PM - 3:31 PM
Third Grade and Ms. Bovee's Class: 10:35 AM - 11:21 AM
Fourth Grade: 9:40 AM - 10:26 AM
Fifth Grade & SAILS: 8:45 AM - 9:31 AM
STARS: 12:00 PM - 12:46 PM
Library Volunteers Needed
Deerfield Homecoming Float In Progress
Calendar of Events
September 27 - Noodles Family Night Fundraiser (4:00 PM - 9:00 PM)
September 29 - Deerfield Fun Run (During Specials time)October 5 - Picture Day
October 6 - MSU/UM Spirit Day
October 6 - Avondale Homecoming
October 19 - Family Dance
October 25 - Book Fair Begins
October 26 - Fall Conferences 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Deerfield Clubs - Time to Sign Up!
- S.U.P.E.R. Green Team
- K.A.M.P. Academic Mentoring
- Kids Standard Club
- Chess Scholars
- Let's Build It
- Young Rembrandts
In addition to the above clubs, Deerfield currently has Scouting options for both boys and girls.
For more information on any of the above clubs, or for an extra flyer with detailed information about each program, please stop in the main office.