Spartan Weekly 23-24
Shepard Middle School (12/15)
Final 3...
Happy Weekend Spartan Families,
Our last 5 day week for 2023 was a fantastic one, full of wonderful performances. With some creative scheduling we managed to come together to hear hear great music from our Spartan Band, Jazz Band, Orchestra and Choir, and finished the week with a spirited performance by the Deerfield High School Choraliers. As we head into our final 3 days before winter break, we still have some special fun up our sleeves with a Bingo challenge in the Shepard Learning Commons, a students vs. staff snowball fight and a special visit from the Comedy Dance Chicago Crew.
On behalf of the entire Shepard Staff, a special thank you goes out to all of our Spartan PTSO leaders and members for an unbelievably delicious holiday luncheon. You truly spoiled us and we are so grateful for all you do for our school community.
Wishing you and your family a lovely weekend.
Mr. C
(Mr. C) Mr. Chris Cybulski, Principal
(Mrs. Z) Mrs. Marie Zlotnikov, Associate Principal
Mrs. Ginger Logemann, District Coordinator for Student Services
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SHEPARD EXTRACURRICULAR CLUBS/ACTIVITIES LIST
Important Safety Update (Reminder)
Drop Off Procedures
The Deerfield Police have also asked that we remind parents not to cut through the parking lot during morning drop off. The inside lane (though it can be long and cumbersome) is for student drop off. The outside lane is reserved for our buses and staff.
Cutting through the parking lot has created a safety concern and a few close calls as we have students and staff walking through to get to the building. We appreciate your support in making our student drop off time as safe and smooth as possible.
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Order a Yearbook Today!
If you haven't had a chance to order a 2023-2024 Yearbook, get your order in before the price rises. The Yearbook Club is hard at work designing the layout, gathering content and organizing amazing photos for a wonderful keepsake of the school year.
*Price rises to $35 after January 12*
Upcoming Dates
December 20 - Last Day of School for 2023 (2pm Dismissal)
December 21-January 8 - NO SCHOOL - Winter Break
January 9 - School Resumes
January 15 - NO SCHOOL - MLK Jr. Day
January 23 - Winter MAP Assessments
January 25 - Winter MAP Assessments
District 109 Updates
Preparing for Winter Weather
DPS 109 community,
As we march closer to winter, we wanted to remind everyone of how we approach the process of determining whether school will be open and how we will communicate any changes with you. If school cannot physically be open, we will shift to an e-learning day.
When would school not be in person?
On www.dps109.org/badweather, you can review the process the Superintendent and district leaders undergo to determine if school will physically be open. There are multiple factors at play, including the timing and amount of precipitation, the temperature, wind chill, and road conditions. As stated above, the district would transition to an e-learning day.
When will we receive an initial notification?
We will closely monitor the forecast and send home devices the day before an expected weather event. A “heads up” email will be sent to staff and families the day prior and every effort will be made to send out this “heads up” as early as possible in the day to allow teachers to prepare and devices to be charged.
When is a final decision made and how will we be notified?
Every effort will be made to make a decision by 5:30 a.m. Families & staff will receive a text and email immediately from the district, along with a follow-up robocall.
How will my student know what to do on an e-learning day?
Your building principal will send school-specific information via email on the day of. Students will meet with their teachers using Google Meet. Links to join will be made available in the principal email, Seesaw, and/or Google Classroom.
Please reach out to our office or your child’s teacher if you have any questions.