DHS Weekly Update
Thursday, January 27, 2022
PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
DHS Families,
Weekly Covid-19 testing resumed this week with our new provider, Mako Medical. Remember, if you would like your student or students to participate, you must fill out this form, even if you filled out the opt-in form for testing last semester with the previous company. At the bottom of the form you’ll see a link to Mako’s registration portal. You must fill this out, as well. The link is specific to DHS. You will need to fill it out for DHS testing, even if you’ve already filled out a similar form for testing at Wilson Center or another school. If you have any questions, contact Wes Hatfield (whatfield@csdecatur.net).
Also, don't forget that February 10th and 11th are early-release days. DHS students will be released at 1:35 PM. If you have students at other CSD schools, check with individual school communication to see what time they are releasing.
Rochelle L. Lofstrand, Principal
Decatur High School
DHS Spirit Night - Pick Up Your NaanStop Order Today
Your order will be available for pickup today from 5pm - 5:45pm. 20% of sales will be donated to the Decatur High School PBIS by NaanStop and GregKodeshRealty.com.
-pick up time is today 5pm - 5:45pm on
-pickup location is at 620 Avery St in Decatur
-masks and distancing are required at pick up
Thank you for your support and for being a part of the PACK!
Great Wine for a Great Cause
Through Jan. 31, Wahoo! Wine & Provisions will generously donate 15% of the proceeds to the DHS Band Parent Association when you shop and mention the Decatur High School Band. This applies to all friends of the Band, so tell everyone you know and head to Wahoo!
Curbside pickup is available -- call 404-687-9463 or text 404-376-3084 to place an order.
The 2022 school year has been a memorable one for sure.
Don't forget these memories - make sure you have a yearbook!
There are less than 80 yearbooks left to buy.
Students can check the book list emailed on 1.19 to see if they have a book.
Books can be bought at www.jostens.com and are $65
Get one today before they are gone!
If you have any questions please email alockhart@csdecatur.net.
Volunteers Needed - Afghan American Alliance of Georgia (AAAGa)
The Afghan American Alliance of Georgia (AAAGa) is seeking volunteers to assist with sorting donations for newly arrived Afghan refugee families. If you are interested in signing up for one of their upcoming volunteer opportunities in Decatur, please reach out to either Chris Neilands (chris@affinitylg.com) or Sandra Maffey (sandramaffey@gmail.com).
· Saturday, Jan. 29 from 10 - 2 (Chris Neilands)
· Sunday, Feb. 6 from 12 - 3 (Sandra Maffey)
· Saturday, Feb. 12 from 10 - 1 (Chris Neilands)
· Sunday, Feb. 20 from 12-3 (Sandra Maffey)
· Saturday, Feb. 26, from 10-1 (Chris Neilands)
AAAGa provides direct aid to help Afghan refugee families get back on their feet and orient them to a new life in the U.S., and your support in the coming months would be greatly appreciated! Plus, DHS students can earn service hours too! (Please bring your DHS service form with you for signature). For more information on AAAGa and additional ways you can help, please visit www.afghanamericanallianceofga.org
ACT Prep
Below are the details of the ACT Prep course starting Jan / Feb / Apr, 2022 @ Live Virtual via Zoom
Call us at 404-351-4955 if you have further questions.
Location: LIVE Virtual Class via Zoom
Class Option 1 : Jan 8, 15, 22, 29 Feb 5 | 2022 for ACT Test Feb 12th 2022
Class Option 2 : Feb 19, 26 Mar 5, 12, 19, 26 | 2022 for ACT Test April 2nd 2022
Class Option 3 : Apr 30 May 7, 14, 21, 28 June 4 | 2022 for ACT Test June 11th 2022
Schedule: Saturdays : 9 - 1 pm
Room: Live Virtual Class via Zoom
Register Online for our ACT Prep Class :
https://successprep.com/ACT-prep-atlanta-ga-decatur-high-school
Don't forget to register for the ACT Test!
*Prep class fee is non-refundable after class starts, we do not issue partial refunds for classes you may miss. Any cancellation for refund of a prep class fee must occur 5 days before the start of that prep class, to allow for the seat to be offered to another student.
SAT Prep
Below are the details of the 6 week SAT Prep courses starting Jan 29 & Apr 23, 2022.
Call us at 404-351-4955 if you have further questions.
Location: Decatur High School | 310 N McDonough St Decatur GA 30030
Class Option 1 : Jan 29 Feb 5, 12, 19, 26 Mar 5 | 2022 for SAT Test March 12th 2022 (6 sessions | 4 hrs each)
Class Option 2 : Apr 23, 30 May 7, 14, 21, 28 | 2022 for SAT Test June 4th 2022 (6 sessions | 4 hrs each)
Schedule: Saturdays : 9 - 1 pm on each day (6 sessions | 4 hrs each)
Room: Inside New Library @ Decatur High School
Register Online for SAT Prep Class:
https://successprep.com/SAT-prep-atlanta-ga-decatur-high-school
Textbook you need to buy:
Don't forget to register for the SAT Test! - http://sat.collegeboard.org/home
*Prep class fee is non-refundable after class starts, we do not offer partial refunds for class sessions a student misses. Any cancellation for refund of a prep class fee must occur 5 days before the start of that prep class, to allow for the seat to be offered to another student.
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A Delicious Way to Support Decatur Athletics
Decatur Bulldog Boosters (DBB) is hosting a dine-out on Wednesday, Feb. 9 at
gusto!. Simply go to the Decatur location on Church Street from 5-8 p.m. and tell them DBB
sent you. gusto! will donate 10% of the proceeds to DBB, which will be used to support
Decatur athletic teams at Decatur High School and Renfroe Middle School. (Applies to both
dine-in and carry-out orders.)
This is one of the easiest – and yummiest – ways to support our athletes. Go Bulldogs!
Decatur Bulldog Boosters - Call for Silent Auction Donations
CSD Athletics News and Updates
For the most up-to-date news relating to athletics at Renfroe Middle School and Decatur High School, visit decaturbulldogsathletics.com. Are you wondering when tryouts will take place? Do you want to know who is coaching a particular sport? All information can be found here! Contact Rodney Thomas, Executive Director or Student Services/Activities & Athletic Director, and/or David Harbin, Assistant Activities & Athletic Director, with any questions.
Go Bulldogs!
LIMITED ATTENDANCE AT HOME ATHLETIC EVENTS
Due to increasing COVID case numbers, CSD will limit attendance at home events for Winter sports to immediate family only. We appreciate the support from our Bulldog community; however, the safety of our students, coaches, and community members is our priority as we navigate the remainder of the season.
Interested in Golf? Sign up here!
All RMS and DHS students interested in playing golf this year should complete this interest form. We are gauging interest from students who might want to participate in golf at both RMS and DHS to determine how we structure the program this Spring. Please complete this form to help us gather information.
District News
State and Federal Programs: Does Your Child Need a Coat?
The winter months are here and we want to make sure our CSD students stay warm!! We have winter coats for students who need them!!
If your student needs a coat this winter, please use the link to fill out the Coat Request Form. It's simple and quick. Once the form has been processed, you will receive additional information.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me at phardnett@csdecatur.net or Willie Washington at wwashington@csdecatur.net.
News From Our Partners
Decatur Parents Network
Please join the Decatur Parents Network for our February 2nd Virtual Speaker Series at 7:00 p.m. This month's topic is Where is Your Family Going...Developing a Mission for Your Family and a Vision for Your Children?
For more information and to register for this event, visit https://www.decaturparents.net/events/speaker-series/where-is-your-family-going.Decatur Education Foundation
Save the Dates:
There are two great family-friendly events coming soon that both benefit DEF:
Mead Road Mardi Gras Parade on Saturday, February 26th and the 20th Tour deCatur 5K on Saturday, March 12th! To register a community Krewe for the parade, please visit www.meadrdmardigras.org. Registration for the Tour deCatur 5K and one-mile Fun Run will begin on February 1st at www.tourdecatur.com. Start training!
DEF is teaming up with the counselors at Talley Street and Renfroe Middle School to keep the snacks stocked. We are also accepting donations to our weekend backpack program which provides supplemental food for students who need it. If you’d like to help with a donation, click HERE for links to each school’s Amazon Wish List. Your orders will go straight to the schools.
DEF has several ways in which you can donate your time:
As a Virtual Pals tutor -- we need tutors to be paired with a 2nd- 8th grade Decatur student for a one-hour weekly session. Click here to apply: https://forms.gle/LoiZxoi6WvSe6WEr6
As a Virtual Pals Coordinator -- we need one person who checks in with the tutor pairs on a weekly basis. Time commitment is 1 hour per week. Email muslimo@decatureducationfoundation.org to apply.
As an AIM Mentor -- we need adult male and female mentors to be paired with a third grader to have new experiences and find their passions. The time commitment is just 2-4 hours per month.
As a REACH Mentor – we need just one more adult male to mentor an 8th grade student who has been nominated by his teachers for the REACH GA program. REACH mentors help their mentees through the rigors of high school and college applications. Time commitment is just 2-4 hours per month.
If you've got a little extra time to share your life wisdom with a Decatur student, we've got opportunities! Please visit www.decatureducationfoundation.org/mentoring to learn more and apply.
Run With the Dogs is almost here!
Run With the Dogs is this Saturday! Online registration has closed, but you can still register in person at any of the packet pickup times. Here are the options for registering in person and for picking up your race number and T-shirt if you are already registered.
Thursday, January 27 at Fleet Feet Decatur, 431 W. Ponce de Leon Avenue
10 am - 6 pm
*Packet pickup will be available inside the store. Take advantage of a 15% in-store discount that day, and all day Saturday and Sunday with race bib.
Friday, January 28 (DRIVE-THROUGH) at Renfroe Middle School
5 pm - 7 pm
*Enter driveway from Kings Highway for drive-through packet pickup.
Saturday, January 29 (RACE DAY) at Renfroe Middle School
7:30 am - 8:30 am
*Look for signs for onsite packet pickup.
Thank you for supporting Run With the Dogs, the largest annual fundraiser of the Decatur Bulldog Boosters. The Booster Club supports 1,000 student athletes on 45 teams representing 14 different sports at Decatur High School and Renfroe Middle School through annual team grants
.
For more information on Run With the Dogs, click here.
Decatur High School
Email: kgoins@csdecatur.net
Website: csdecatur.net/DHS
Location: 310 North McDonough Street, Decatur, GA, USA
Phone: 404-370-4170