Shepard News & Notes
April 9, 2018
Hello Shepard Families:
Please see this flyer for information about a personalized math option for next year. If interested, please complete the Google form embedded in the document.
Warm Regards,
John1st/FINAL Posting - PARCC
Shepard will administer PARCC according to this schedule. Please keep in mind that the times listed are the testing windows for each day. It is likely daily testing will finish much sooner than the allotted time.
Results from the PARCC test are useful for a variety of reasons. We use these data as a component for decision making regarding class placements (at Shepard and for Deerfield High School), to help us track student academic growth, to inform instruction in the classroom, and as a way to measure our school against other schools in our district, area, and Illinois.
During the testing window, please encourage your child to:
Charge their Chromebook each night of testing
Get to bed at a reasonable time
Eat breakfast
Be at school each day and be on time
If you would like, you can view practice tests that show you what your children can expect to see on the PARCC tests. Please note, students have been working hard all year toward mastery of the Common Core State Standards; these tests are based on those standards, so our daily instruction is/was the best preparation.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to me.
PTSO News!
PTSO Membership Drive
It's not too late to join the Shepard PTSO! Our goal is for 100% of Shepard families to join. We are currently at 80%. Your $25 donation helps fund activities and educational items needed for our students and teachers that are not funded by the school or district. Additionally, membership provides you with weekly emails to keep you current on PTSO happenings as well as access to the school directory and PTSO - sponsored events.
There are fun spring and end of year activities coming soon - 6th grade Social Dance - 8th grade Graduation Celebrations. Don't miss out!
To join, login to your account at shepardptso.org, make changes on your dashboard profile and save, and then go to the For Sale tab to purchase membership.
Career Fair!
Career Fair 2018 – Volunteers needed:
Shepard students will be participating in Career Fair 2018: Today & Into the Future in school on the morning of Friday, April 20th. We need a diverse group of VOLUNTEERS to spend the morning sharing insights, tips, and tales of their own careers with the students as they explore different career options. See our flyers to learn more details about volunteering and this exciting event, or visit this link!
http://www.shepardptso.org/Spd/downloads.cfm
Please email Jill at shepardcareerfair@gmail.com if you are interested in volunteering, know someone who would be a perfect addition, or if you have any questions about Career Fair 2018.
6th Grade Social Dance
Registration
To register, login to your account on www.shepardptso.org, select For Sale, select Items for Sale, select 6th Grade Social Dance and follow the prompts
Not sure you registered your child? Login to your account on shepardptso.org, select “My Account” and then select “My Orders”.
Schedule
Social dance will run from 7:00 - 8:15pm in the Shepard gym on April 13, April 20, April 27, May 4, May 11 and May 17. Parents are invited to attend and watch on May 17th--this final class will run until 8:45.
Dress Code
·Belted dress slacks, dress shirt with a collar (shirts must be tucked in). Dresses or skirts and blouses.
·Students may wear dress shoes or gym shoes.
Volunteers
We are looking for 2-3 parents each week to help sign in the kids, etc. Email shepardptso@gmail.com to sign up.
After Party!
Potbelly’s has agreed to stay open until 9:15 for those who would like to go for food or ice cream after Social Dance ends. Everyone is welcome (important note: chaperones are not provided so please make sure your child understands expectations on appropriate behavior as Potbelly agrees to do this if we can agree the kids will behave responsibly and respectfully.)
We hope your 6th grader looks forward to participating in social dance. It is definitely a fun and memorable Shepard tradition!
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.About Us!
Archived Communications
February 23, 2018 News & Notes
November 17, 2017 News & Notes
September 22, 2017 News & Notes
September 8, 2017 News & Notes
September 1, 2017 News & Notes
Email: jfilippi@dps109.org
Website: http://shepard.dps109.org/
Location: 440 Grove Avenue, Deerfield, IL, United States
Phone: (847) 948-0620
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Twitter: @109Shepard