Shepard News & Notes
April 13, 2017
Hello Shepard Families:
For those of you with 8th grade students, please closely follow the "8th Grade Graduation Information" section below. We have provided important information regarding upcoming dates that you need to be aware of, and we will continue to update this section as new information becomes available. If you have questions about any of the information noted below, please contact Katy Ruocco @ kruocco@dps109.org.
Warm Regards,
John
1st Posting - 8th Grade Graduation Information
Students have been notified that if they are interested in being the class speaker, they must submit their proposed speech to me by the end of the day on Monday, April 24th. If you want to encourage your child to try out for class speaker, please note the deadline.
In late April, you will receive an email from Katy Ruocco to solicit your interest in tickets to graduation. Please note, due to space constraints, families will be issued a maximum of four tickets. If you desire more that four tickets, you will be provided an opportunity to enter a lottery.
PTSO 8th Grade Graduation Dance - Friday June 2nd from 7-9pm at Shepard
June 7th - 8th grade students dismissed at 9:30am after graduation rehearsal. Graduation at Deerfield High School at 7pm.
PTSO 8th Grade Graduation Dinner (See Post in PTSO Section Below)
1st/FINAL Posting - Potbelly Fundraiser for District 109 DI Teams on April 19
Wednesday, April 19 | 5-8pm
Potbelly in Deerfield Square, 740 Waukegan Rd.
25% of all proceeds will go to District 109 DI teams to offset their expenses to represent their schools and our District at Global Finals.
1st/FINAL Posting - Summer School Registration Extended
Dear District 109 Families,
We have extended the deadline to register for Summer School to Friday, April 21, 2017. Please check out the Summer School website and register before the deadline to take advantage of the great opportunities for summer fun and learning.
Exciting Change for Middle School Students: Sports Camp
We saw low enrollment to our grades 6-8 individual sports classes, and heard from parents that their children missed the Sports Camp that we offered in previous years. So, we are cancelling the individual camps and are bringing back Sports Camp for grades 6-8 ONLY. Sports Camp is offered every period of Summer School; your child can sign up for Sports Camp in one, two, three or four periods of the day.
To avoid any additional charges when making schedule changes, please reach out to Brandie Roark at broark@dps109.org or 847-945-1844 x7232 by Friday, April 21.
We look forward to seeing you on June 12th for our Summer School Open House at Caruso Middle School (1801 Montgomery Road, Deerfield); more information to come soon about this event and Summer School!
Sincerely,
Your Summer School Staff
1st/FINAL Posting - 6th Grade Social Dance
2nd Posting - Philanthropy Club Fundraiser for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Shepard Philanthropy Club
8th/FINAL Posting - Traffic Reminders
We take great pride in ensuring safe and efficient drop off and pick up procedures! Please view the attached aerial map for a visual of drop off procedures. Remember that traffic in and out of Shepard moves one direction. You will approach Shepard moving south in a single file line on Grove Avenue and exit to the east on Poplar Lane. Do not park and exit your car while on Grove, in front of the school, or on Poplar. If you must exit your vehicle, you need to park in the main lot--the Buildings & Grounds lot is not open to parents.
During pick up, please be kind to our neighbors. Do not park in front of driveways and refrain from making 3-point turns in the street or in our neighbors driveways to head north on Grove. Not only do our neighbors frequently complain about their driveways being used for this purpose, this presents a safety risk to our students.
Please respect all traffic signs and stay off your cell phone. You will see your building administrators out and about in yellow vests welcoming students and directing traffic. If you have questions, do not hesitate to ask. Bottom line - obey the rules, be patient, and keep moving!
PTSO News!
PTSO 8th Grade Graduation Dinner
Save The Date.
Dear 8th Grade Families:
You are cordially invited to the Annual Shepard
8th Grade Graduation Dinner
Date: Wednesday June 7, 2017
Time: 8:15 – 11:30pm
(immediately following Graduation Ceremony)
Place: LOFT 21 (the old Cubby Bear location)
1501 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Linconshire, IL
COST: $20 per adult
$10 per child (10 years and under)
DJ/Dancing/Food/Drinks
*Cash bar for alcohol
We hope to see you there to celebrate our Graduates!
Questions? Please contact Rachel Haley or Michele Katz
Stay tuned for details and purchase information which will emailed soon.
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!
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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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