Deerfield March Newsletter
March 1, 2021
Calendar of Events
March 7- Deadline for monetary donations for teacher meals during conferences.
March 8- PTO meeting at 7p.m.
March 10 & 11- NO SCHOOL
March 14-18- NO SCHOOL Spring Break
April 8- Eileen's cookie dough order pick-up from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the Deerfield cafeteria
April 12- PTO meeting at 7 p.m. in the music room or attend via the Zoom link included in the newsletter
Annual Student Registration
The deadline to complete the Annual Student Registration is April 1, 2022
How do I get started?
1) Create your PowerSchool parent/guardian portal account. (If you already have an account, please skip to Step 3)
2) Connect your student(s) to your account by using the student access code(s) and password(s) provided by your school. (If you misplaced or did not receive them, please contact your child's school or send an email with your children's names to itworkorder@usd497.org to request access codes and passwords.
3) Log in to your parent powerschool access account and complete 2022-2023 Annual Student Registration. Find detailed instructions here: https://tinyurl.com/v37xycu8.
Once you complete the online form for your first student, the form will pre-populate information for each subsequent student for your review and any necessary changes. Find simple instructions for completing the steps outlined below at www.usd497.org/PowerSchool.
Kindergarten Orientation
Register your kindergartner Here!!
Here is some great information to check out for incoming kindergartners!
Please visit our Kindergarten Orientation Google Site to learn more about our Kindergarten program and prepare for Kindergarten Orientation.
CHANGE MAKER OF THE WEEK
2/28-3/3- Joy Harjo
3/7-3/9- Jazz Jennings
3/21-3/25- Grace Vanderwaal
3/28-4/1- Malala Yousafzai
MASK AND WATER BOTTLES
PTO News
President-Angela Wilson
Vice President-Melissa Pam
Treasurers-Christina Terfler & Trisha Perkins
Secretary-Brooke Hesler Ramsey
Join Us For the Next PTO Meeting!
TUESDAY, March 8
7pm in the Deerfield music room or on Zoom.
Click here for the Zoom link
You can also stay up to speed through:
https://www.facebook.com/deerfieldPTOlawrence
Remind (sends text reminders)
Text 81010 with the message @dfpto
Donations Still Accepted for Teacher Meals
Deerfield Parent/Teacher Conferences are March 9 and 10, 2022. PTO is collecting donations for a taco bar lunch on Thursday, March 10. Please bring all donations to the Deerfield office by Wednesday, March 9. PTO is also accepting Venmo donations for your convenience. Please type "PTO donation" in the message box. Monetary donations are due Monday, March 7. Thank you for supporting the teachers and staff at Deerfield!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f054dacaf23a6f49-deerfield3
Venmo address: @Angela-Wilson6411
Eileen’s Cookie Dough Fundraiser Kicks off in March
This spring Deerfield PTO is bringing back the Eileen's Colossal Cookie fundraiser!
Or you can order with the paper form coming home with students before spring break.
We are selling dough from Eileen's Colossal Cookies.
Orders are due Tuesday, March 22. Payment due with order.
Dough pickup is Friday April 8, 3-6pm at Deerfield.
All cookie dough boxes are $17 each (each box makes 2-3 dozen cookies).
To learn more about flavors, ingredients, and nutrition information visit: https://www.eileenscookies.com/products/flavors-nutrition-facts/
Orders can be made online: https://forms.gle/easU75nxQXXPzYSJA
Classroom Spring Parties Kick Off
Thank you to all the families for their party donations and contributions. Spring parties are being held February 28-March 9.
Congratulations to our Hy-Vee High 5 January winner, Mrs. Thomas!
Mrs. Roman Announced as
the February Hy-Vee High 5 Winner
Congratulations to our Hy-Vee High 5 February winner, Mrs. Roman!
Mrs. Roman is a 4th grade teacher and was nominated by Rafe Whitham. Rafe thinks Mrs. Roman deserves a High 5 because she “is always positive and helps me look at things more positively. She is kind and never shouts.” Congratulations to Mrs. Roman! Thank you for all that you do!
Our next Hy-Vee High 5 winner will be chosen and announced in March. Submissions will be accepted through Tuesday, March 22nd! Tell us who you think deserves a High 5 by completing this simple online Google form: https://forms.gle/kPFhDqe8N8X2L7TT8
The winning staff member will receive flowers and the nominating student and their classmates will have a pizza party (both donated by Hy-Vee) and will be celebrated in this newsletter.
Spring Class Parties Feb 29 - March 9!
As we continue to evaluate our practices using an equity and inclusive lens, our party themes have shifted (i.e. Halloween to Fall, Christmas to Winter). The Spring Party will follow suit, as it will take the place of the traditional "Valentine's Day" parties we have had in the past. Therefore, Valentine cards and treats will not be exchanged at school.
Because of the shift in theme, we will also be changing when the party takes place. Instead of having a party in February, our Spring Party will be celebrated the 1st week of March (before Spring Break).
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Deerfield School
Email: japplema@usd497.org
Website: https://www.usd497.org/Domain/10
Location: 101 Lawrence Avenue, Lawrence, KS, United States
Phone: 785-832-5660
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