Deerfield News and Notes
October 19, 2023
October Updates
October is a busy month packed with special events. We have already enjoyed Grandparents' Day and recognized Fire Prevention Month with the help of the Ward Township Fire Department. Red Ribbon Week events are planned for the week of October 23-27, and we are certainly looking forward to ending the month of October with our fall parties. Read below for more details.
Art to Remember Orders Due
This is just a reminder for those of you who might still be planning to place an order. Those orders are due tomorrow, Friday, October 20th. Orders can be placed online following the directions on the order form your child brought home. If you have any questions about orders, you can call our office tomorrow.
Red Ribbon Week
Red Ribbon Week is October 23-27. We will be celebrating at Deerfield with themed dress-up days and a convocation. This is a perfect time for you to have conversations with your children about the importance of making safe and healthy lifestyle choices.
Monday, October 23: Wear Red
Stop and make a healthy choice for your life.
Tuesday, October 24: Wear Red and Black or Deerfield Shirts
Our school chooses to be drug free!
Wednesday, October 25: Wear Mismatched or Crazy Socks
Sock it to bad drugs!
Thursday, October 26: Wear Mismatched Clothes
Don't get mixed up with bad drugs!
Friday, October 27: Wear your costume for today’s party!
Choose to be kind to your mind. Live drug free!
Fall Parties and Costume Parade
Thank you in advance for your help as we prepare for our annual fall parties.
Our costume parade will begin at 2:15 p.m. We will parade both indoors and outdoors (weather permitting). Guests are welcome to view the parade outside or in the gym. Guests will be required to sign-in at the office. Any guests visiting a classroom to join a class party before the parade must have completed our volunteer form and have a background check on file with our office.
Students may wear a costume to school. They may not bring a costume to change into mid-day. This needs to be something that can be worn all day. Keep in mind that most of the day will be a normal day of school. The costume should be something your child can wear on the bus to and from school if your child rides the bus. As you plan your child’s costume, please keep these guidelines in mind:
Students are not to wear costumes that depict violence, blood, or gore.
Students are not to bring fake weapons such as guns, knives, swords, etc.
Costumes should not be scary. We do have young students in our building.
Costumes should not expose too much skin.
Any snacks must be store bought and individually packaged. They also must include nutritional facts including an ingredient list. Please communicate with your child’s teacher about snacks you’d like to send.
- Oct. 23-27: Red Ribbon Week
- Oct. 27: Costume Parade (2:15)
- Oct. 30-Nov. 3: Book Fair
- Nov. 10: Veterans Day Program 9:00
- Nov. 22-24: Thanksgiving Break (No School)
- Dec. 4: Deerfield Winter Music Program at WCHS
Doors Open at 6:00/Program Begins at 6:30