Deerfield Digest
December 6th, 2024
About Us
david.goetz@avondaleschools.org
Julianne.Splain@avondaleschools.org or
holly.kokotovich@avondaleschools.org
Website: http://www.avondaleschools.org/
Location: 3600 Crooks Road, Rochester Hills, MI, USA
Phone: (248) 537-6700
Attendance Line: (248) 537-6710
Mr. Goetz's Corner
Dear Families of Deerfield,
I hope everyone has had a good week! It has been a cold one but it was fun to finally have some snow. Please see below for more information about our rules regarding snow and recess.
We would like welcome our new part-time secretary Mrs. Kokotovich to Deerfield! We are excited to have all of our Falcons friends get to know her and help her to feel welcome here.
We are excited to see many of our Deerfield families at our Winter Breakfast tomorrow! This is a wonderful event for all of our families. I hope everyone will join us for food, fun, raffle baskets, and shopping from some awesome vendors! Thank you to the PTO for all of their hard work putting this event together for us.
Have a great weekend,
Mr. Goetz
December 7 - Winter Breakfast 8-11:30 am
December 9-13 - Holiday Shop
December 11 - PTO Meeting
December 12 - 3rd Grade Concert
December 20 - All School Sing 2:30pm
December 23 - Jan 3: No School (Winter Recess)
Positivity Project
Each week at Deerfield we focus on traits from the "Positivity Project" and this week's trait has been KINDNESS. P2 defines KINDNESS as; you are generous to others and you are never too busy to help out. You enjoy doing good deeds for other people. Individuals with this strength might be described as: caring, thoughtful, considerate, loving, compassionate, generous.
We Are Hiring!
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:
Lunch Menu
To view the school menus please go to: https://avondale.nutrislice.com/menu/deerfield
Monday 12/9
A: Mashed Potato & Chicken Bowl
B: Toasty Cheese Sandwich
C: Sunbutter & Jelly
Tuesday 12/10
A: Orange Chicken
B: Toasty Cheese Sandwich
C: Sunbutter & Jelly
Wednesday 12/11
A: Cheese Pizza
B: Toasty Cheese Sandwich
C: Sunbutter & Jelly
Thursday 12/12
A: Greek Chicken & Tzatziki Sandwich
B: Toasty Cheese Sandwich
C: Sunbutter & Jelly
Friday 12/13
A: Cheesy Baked Pasta
B: Toasty Cheese Sandwich
C: Sunbutter & Jelly
Education Benefits Application Reminder
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.
Snow Reminders and Rules
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.
PTO Holiday Shop
It’s time to let the kids shop!!! Our holiday shop will be open next week (12/9-12/13). The shop allows your student to bring money to school to pick out presents for family and friends. There is a large selection of gifts with prices ranging from $0.25-$15 per item. It is so much fun to let them choose what they want to buy for everyone on their list. The gifts will be wrapped at the shop, and sent home ready for gifting. Your student's teacher sent home their budgeting envelope this past week. Please use this envelope to create the list of people to shop for, and budget how much to spend per person, or the total amount to be spent. Be sure to send it back with your student for their shopping day next week (see tentative schedule below). Happy shopping!
Tentative shopping schedule
Monday: Scholz, Silver, and Norton
Tuesday: Akers, Marszalek, Ruit, Wright, Baetens, Burt, Cartier
Wednesday: Shop Closed
Thursday: Sobkowicz, Epstein/North, Naperkoski, Vesper, Adamczyk, Anderson, Kieltyka, and Quinn
Friday: Open Shop from 9-12
Holiday Shop Volunteers Needed
In order for the shop to run smoothly, we are looking for volunteers to help assist shoppers, check out, and gift wrap. Please come lend a hand, and see the joy in the student’s faces as they get to pick out gifts for their loved ones. If you’d like to volunteer your time, please visit the link below. Thank you!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0549A5AF2AA6FC1-53587707-holiday/143002016#/
Giving Tree - Gift Cards Still Needed
We are so thankful to our amazing Deerfield community for helping out with our annual Giving Tree to support Avondale families. The funds raised from pj/stuffed animal day were used to purchase the remaining items, but we still have many gift cards left over. If you are able to donate one or more, please visit the Sign up Genius link below. Gift cards can be turned into the main office through Friday, December 13th. Thank you again to everyone who donated!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0549A5AF2AA6FC1-53138901-thegiving/143002016#/
5th Grade Dodgeball Tournament
All School Sing
On December 20th, our All School Sing is happening! Parents and families are welcome to join us as the students sing all their favorite holiday music they have been practicing with Ms. Johnson. It will be begin at 2:30 pm in the Gym.
December PE Newsletter
Caring and Sharing Week at AHS
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.
Bagel Helpers Needed
Friday mornings from 8:10-8:40, the office would love volunteers to sell/pass out bagels. You don't have to volunteer every Friday; just pick which one(s) works for you. Please use the link below to sign up. Thank you in advance for your help!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0549A5AF2AA6FC1-51038851-bagel/143002016#/
Library Volunteers Needed
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!
AHS Curriculum Showcase
Avondale High School (AHS) is hosting their Curriculum Showcase on Wednesday, December 11 from 6:30-8:00pm at AHS. This is a great opportunity for ALL families to tour the school and athletic complexes, talk to administrators, staff, and coaches, meet with student-led clubs and organizations, and enjoy a showcase of AHS student work and accolades. The student-managed Bee Hive school store will also be open, selling Avondale spirit wear! All are welcome and we look forward to seeing everyone there!
Athletic Newsletter
Here is the most recent edition of the school district's Athletic Newsletter
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