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Dear Families of Deerfield,

Thanksgiving break is here! I am looking forward to enjoying some good food, spending time with family, and resting. I hope that all of our Deerfield families have an amazing break.

When we return, we will be hosting our Winter Breakfast (formally Santa's Breakfast) on Saturday, December 7th. If you have not already, you can find sign up information below. We want to take a moment to thank our PTO, and all our volunteers, for all of their hard work that goes into making this fun event possible. We are so thankful!

Have a great weekend,

Mr. Goetz

We are in need to extra help during our lunch time at Deerfield! Our lunch time aids help the students both in the lunch room and supervise at recess!

Monday-Friday 10:45-1:45 on full days of school

If you are interested, please apply at the link below:

https://www.applitrack.com/oaklandschools/onlineapp/default.aspx?choosedistrict=true&applitrackclient=46151&category=Non%2DCertified+Student+Support+Services&subcategory=Lunch+Aids

Monday 12/2

A: Scrambled Eggs

B: Hummus with veggies & flatbread

C: Sunbutter & Jelly

Tuesday 12/3

A: Beef Nachos

B: Hummus with veggies & flatbread

C: Sunbutter & Jelly

Wednesday 12/4

A: Cheese Stuffed Breadsticks

B: Hummus with veggies & flatbread

C: Sunbutter & Jelly

Thursday 12/5

A: Macaroni and Cheese

B: Hummus with veggies & flatbread

C: Sunbutter & Jelly

Friday 12/6

A: (Please check website above!)

B: Hummus with veggies & flatbread

C: Sunbutter & Jelly

This is a reminder for all families to complete the CEP Education Benefits Application, if you have not already done so for this school year. Although school meals are free for all students, it is critical that all households complete the CEP Education Benefits Application. This information determines the amount of money our schools receive from a variety of State and Federal supplemental programs that support our students, staff, and families.

Families can submit their completed application online through the Meal Magic Family Portal. Any questions can be forwarded to Megan Haase at megan.haase@avondaleschools.org.

With Michigan weather you can never be too sure when snow might hit! We want to remind all families, and share with new families, what our expectations are for winter weather. If there is snow on the ground during recess time, all students must be in snow gear, meaning hats, gloves, snow pants, winter coat, and snow boots. If students are not in snow gear, they will not be permitted to play on areas where there may be accumulated snow, meaning they will have to stay on the blacktop for the duration of their time outside.

If you are having trouble obtaining snow gear or any pieces of the snow gear for your student, please do not hesitate to reach out to us via email or by calling the main office. We will be happy to assist where we can in providing resources or needed items for your student.

Playing in the snow is an incredibly exciting experience for our students and one that we do not want anyone to miss out on. That being said, we have to practice playing in the snow in a safe and kind way. This means that there will be no tolerance for students throwing snow. If your student is caught throwing snow, they will be given a 'Snowball Letter', and they will be required to bring it home and be signed by a guardian. If the snowball letter is not returned by their next recess, they will not be permitted to go outside until it is brought back to the main office.

We are excited to begin the holiday season with you at our annual Winter Breakfast on Saturday, December 7th! Come enjoy a yummy breakfast made by our Deerfield Dad's Committee, crafts, pictures with Santa, vendor tables, and raffle baskets.

There are three different time slots available (8:00-9:00, 9:15-10:15, or 10:30-11:30). Please only sign up during one time slot. Be sure to change the “quantity” to how many people will be attending with your family. The cost is $6 per person (children 2 and under are free).

Please visit the Signup Genius to register and pay:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0E4BAAA728A7FF2-53188850-deerfield#/

If you cannot pay by credit card, please send an email to deerfield.pto.3600@gmail.com. We will work with you to get your spots reserved.

If you are interested in donating any items or baskets/bags to be raffled off at the Winter Breakfast, please bring items up to the Deerfield office by Wednesday, December 4th. We are in need of many items - baskets/bags, gift cards, Squishmallows, Legos, kid's toys, candles, soaps, arts/crafts, lotions, etc. If you have any questions, please email the PTO at deerfield.pto.3600@gmail.com. Thank you for your donations and generosity! We hope to see you at the breakfast on December 7th!

As we move into the season of giving, there are many families within our own community that could use some generosity this holiday season. Please consider helping out by signing up to donate items/gift cards. Please include a gift receipt, and label the items with the code provided (ELC 10-3, A 15-1, etc.). Please do not wrap items. All donations need to be dropped off at the Deerfield office by Wednesday, December 4th. Thank you in advance for your generosity! Happy Holidays!

Please visit our Sign Up Genius to help out:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0549A5AF2AA6FC1-53138901-thegiving/143002016#/

We're looking for volunteers on Monday, November 25th to help decorate Deerfield for the holidays. We plan on meeting at 3:30 to begin decking the halls!

We are also in need of helpers to set up and clean up our Winter Breakfast. Set up will take place on Friday, December 6th at 4:00 (if you need to come a little later, that works). Clean up will take place after the event on Saturday, December 7th at 11:30.

We appreciate your time and help to bring holiday cheer to the school and the event! Thank you!

Please visit our Sign Up Genius to volunteer your time:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0E4BAAA728A7FF2-holiday1

It’s time to let the kids shop!!! Our holiday shop will be open the week of 12/9-12/13. Students will have the opportunity to buy gifts for family and friends before the holiday break. It is so much fun to let them choose what they want to buy for everyone on their list. Prices range from $0.25-$15. You will receive the schedule of when your student will shop and the budgeting envelope when we return from Thanksgiving Break. Happy shopping!

Dear Parents,
As a token of appreciation, Lifetouch is offering discounts on school photography!

50% off a purchase of $50+ with code USNOV50
40% off a purchase of $40+ with code USNOV40
30% off a purchase of $30+ with code USNOV30

Valid through 12/1/24

To order, log in to your account on mylifetouch.com or create an online account. Don't forget to order your FREE Digital SmileSafe card!
More about the Smilesafe program here.

Thank you!

The Avondale High School Leadership Club is hosting their annual Caring and Sharing Week fundraiser and would like your help. This year, their charity is called Friends of Foster Kids. They are collecting extra resources like hoodies, toys, toiletries, shampoo, conditioner, toothbrushes, and more to help the children in the foster care system. Clothes purchases can be in any size to include all children. Please see the Amazon Wishlist below.

Amazon Wishlist

Mrs. Kowalski is excited to welcome volunteers to the Deerfield library this school year! The students always get excited to see their parent/guardian or their friend's parent/guardian helping out.

Prior to volunteering, you must complete the Avondale School District volunteer form. It needs to be returned with a copy of your driver's license to Victoria Sheldon or Julianne Splain in the main office.

To volunteer, please visit the Signup Genius at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080549A4AC22AB9-51298823-library#/

You may sign up for any spots that fit your schedule, and are not limited to only your student's class.

Thank you for sharing your time and energy with our Deerfield Falcons in the library!

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