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Dear Families of Deerfield,

We had an amazing day at our annual Fun Run today! Thank you for all of the support for our students. We have an amazing PTO that works very hard to provide amazing assemblies and activities for us here at Deerfield and we appreciate the support for them as well. It was great to see our students having such a good time, and have so many families here to support the students. Keep an eye on our Facebook page for pictures.

Our fall spirit wear is open! The opportunity to order ends on October 20th, so don't miss out. Orders will be delivered to Deerfield in November. Our PTO is also looking for donations for our raffle baskets at our Family Dance. You can find more about that process below.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Mr. Goetz

Lunch menu for 9/30-10/4 Please see the website above for more details or questions!

Monday 9/30

A: Scrambled Eggs

B: Hummus with Veggies and Flatbread

C: Sun butter and Jelly

Tuesday 10/1

A: Beef Nachos

B: Hummus with Veggies and Flatbread

C: Sun butter and Jelly

Wednesday 10/2

A: Cheese Stuffed Breadsticks

B: Hummus with Veggies and Flatbread

C: Sun butter and Jelly

Thursday 10/3

A: Macaroni and Cheese

B: Hummus with Veggies and Flatbread

C: Sun butter and Jelly

Friday 10/4

A: Beef hot dog

B: Hummus with Veggies and Flatbread

C: Sun butter and Jelly

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

What a fun day it was watching our Falcons running in their matching shirts to support their school! Check out our Deerfield Facebook page for photos. Thank you to everyone for all of your support and generosity throughout the donation process and run today. You are still able to send money in on Monday, or donate online through Monday, 9/30. To donate online, visit the following website, and search for your student: https://app.99pledges.com/fund/deerfieldelementary24. All students who raise $75 or more will be invited to a breakfast with Mr. Goetz. They will receive an invitation with more details. We wouldn't be able to bring in assemblies and help with classroom needs without your support. Thank you to our amazing Deerfield community!!!

We have partnered with Bonnie Kakuda of Moments Photography to offer mini photo sessions on Saturday, October 5th. For $85 (plus a $5 credit card fee) you will receive a 10 minute photo shoot, with 3 digital images. There is an option to purchase more images after you view your proofs. If all of the time slots fill up, we will add more, so sign up early! Please visit the following link to reserve your spot today!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080949ABAC28A0F58-51126109-fall?useFullSite=true#/

We are excited to announce that our fall spirit wear sale has begun! There are many Deerfield items available with three new logos to choose from! Be sure to look through the whole webpage! Many of the items have the option to come in different colors, so be sure to choose which one you want before adding it to your online cart. We are also offering some purple and gold Avondale gear that feature a Deerfield Falcon logo. Items will be delivered to Deerfield, and you can choose to pick them up or send them home with your student. The online shop closes on October 20, 2024, so be sure to place your order by then. Don't miss out on the opportunity to show your Deerfield and Avondale pride!

Please use this link to view and purchase items:

https://deerfieldelementaryfall2024.itemorder.com/shop/home/

If you are looking for something fun to do on a Saturday or Sunday in October, gather your family and friends, and head out to Upland Hills Farm! You can see a magic show, go on a hayride, milk a cow, and more! Bring the flyer below, or mention Deerfield at admissions, and we will receive a portion of the admission money from Deerfield supporters. Any Saturday or Sunday in October that you visit the farm counts toward our fundraising efforts. See the flyer below for more details. You can also check out the Upland Hills website at: https://www.uplandhillsfarm.com/harvest-festival-1 to see everything that is included with admission. We hope you enjoy the farm!

Dear Avondale Families:

Gift of Giving, a non-profit 501c3 organization, is partnering with Avondale School District and community members to provide holiday joy to Avondale students who participates in the free/reduced lunch program or to those families who are still recovering from the pandemic.

Please fill out the application by October 11th if you need holiday support.

Pick-up is at the Avondale Administration Building located at 2940 Waukegan Street. The two dates for pick-up are:
1. Saturday, December 14th (9am-3pm) - MAIN DATE for pick up
2. Monday, December 16th (8-10 am)

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1XAnnL-8B2QNdw-xE7XCmOh3VtmBRcv469d812TANrig/edit#responses

If you are interested in donating any items or baskets/bags to be raffled off at the Deerfield Family Dance, please bring items up to the Deerfield office by Thursday, October 10th. 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 dance on October 17th!

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!

Website: https://www.avondaleschools.org/food-services

Menu Link: https://avondale.nutrislice.com

For the upcoming 2024-25 school year, Avondale School District is participating in the Community Eligibility Program (CEP), serving meals to students at no cost and without the need for families to complete meal applications. This means students will have the opportunity to enjoy free breakfast and free lunch throughout the academic year. Extra items such as drinks, extra entrees, and snacks are not included in this program but will be available for purchase.

For Avondale School District, it is important to note that families should still complete the CEP Education Benefits application at https://avondale.familyportal.cloud, which helps ensure ongoing state funding and can qualify your child’s school or community for other special programs. CEP offers a great opportunity for everyone to eat together in the cafeteria and hopefully make it easier for students and families to confidently check breakfast and lunch off their list. We’re excited to serve even more students in the Avondale community this year, helping to fuel busy days with favorite menu items and a variety of delicious new recipes!

Breakfast is available every school day this year (including half days) and will be served before and up to the first bell. Breakfast will include grab and go items, fresh fruits, milk, and a variety of other sides.

Lunch is available each full day of school. Each building level has a unique menu which is available on https://avondale.nutrislice.com. Nutrislice delivers all ASD menus through smartphones, email, and the web. You can also download Nutrislice from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android) and search Avondale to start viewing menus.

“Blessings in a Backpack” is a program designed to provide students with food for three meals a day during the weekends.

If you agree to take part in this program, during the school year, your child will receive a bag filled with purchased food for the weekend. Bags will be dispensed in a discreet and caring manner. The simple meals may include food like macaroni and cheese cups, beef ravioli cups, tuna, granola bars, fruit cups and cheese and crackers among other items. For you there is no cost associated with this program.

To ensure, as to the best of our ability, to provide for a safe packing environment all volunteers will follow the guidelines established by the Avondale School District. All food will be sent home in disposable plastic bags.

If you would like to have your child participate in this program, fill out the form below and return it to your child’s school AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. If you have more than one child attending the school, list the names of all children in this school.

There is a paper copy of the form to fill out in your child's black folder that will come home the first week of school. Please fill out and return to the office or please use the link for the Google form here: https://forms.gle/AG5aRNddoK1mZR3S8 to apply.

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