Deerfield Newsletter
May 3rd-May 31st
Calendar of Events
5/7 - 5-11 Teacher Appreciation Week
5/7 Bring Flower for Teacher/Baked Goods for Breakfast
5/7 PTO Fundraiser Pick-Up; Cafeteria 3:00 pm
5/8 PTO Meeting 7:00 pm
5/8 5th graders visit West Middle School, K-4 Transition Day (move up)
5/8 West Parent Night: West Middle School 6:00 pm
5/9 5th into 6th Parent Info Meeting : Deerfield Music Room 6:00 pm
5/11 Field Day
5/16 4th Grade Market Day; Cafeteria
5/18 5th Grade Recognition
5/21 Book Fair 1/2 off sale 3:00-6:00 pm
5/22 Book Fair 1/2 off sale 3:00-6:00 pm
5/23 Last Day of School; 11:15 Dismissal
WatchDOGS
Teacher Appreciation Week
May 7th-May 11th
May 7th: Bring flower for teacher/ Baked goods for breakfast
Last Day of School
Wednesday 5/23
11:15 Dismissal
Breakfast & Lunch Menu
Deerfield TV
2017-2018 Yearbook
2018-19 Enrollment
Field Day Information
Dear Deerfield parents,
It is about that time for field day again! The fifth graders will be running the stations in the morning session and the afternoon session. Field day will be on May 11th. There is no make-up date.
The kids will be able to roam from station to station on their own during the 90 minutes they will be outside. Half the fifth graders will run the stations in the morning, while the other half will participate. The fifth graders roles will reverse during the afternoon session. The fifth graders running a station will stay at that station for the entire session. We will have 17 or more stations for the students.
Morning session 9:15 – 10:45 am
- 4H and 4W
- All 2nd graders
- All kindergartners
- All 5th graders
Afternoon session 1:00 – 2:30 pm
- All 5th graders
- 4C and 4R
- All 3rd graders
- All 1st graders
If you would like to volunteer, please email me at jbott@usd497.org . I would prefer volunteers who can help all day. However, I know this is a busy time of yea and appreciate any time you can give. Let me know your time preference when you email. Volunteers will monitor and help supervise games only. Behavior issues should be referred to me. That will be my job. I want you to have fun and just be an adult presence. Let’s have a wonderful field day.
Thank you so much,
Jason Bott
Deerfield PE
Quick Announcements!
Building Secure 8:00 am-6:00 pm
Just a reminder, Deerfield entrances are locked from 8:00-6:00 pm. We ask that all parents exit the building immediately when class begins at 8:00 am. Those who have made arrangements with the teacher to visit or volunteer, need to sign-in at the office and wear a Deerfield Visitor sticker.
Although school ends at 3:05, the Boys and Girls Club is still operating. Therefore, the same procedures for entering the building during the school day are extended until 6:00 pm. Anyone wanting to enter the building will be asked to sign-in and the purpose of their visit. If you need to meet with a staff member, you must make arrangements prior to your visit. Staff are to notify the main office when they are expecting visitors. We appreciate your understanding and patience with this new procedure.
Student messages and forgotten lunches- The office continues to receive a high volume of student messages for end of the day arrangements. We would appreciate your help in making after school arrangements prior to arriving at school. We will deliver messages to students for EMERGENCIES ONLY. We cannot guarantee that non-emergency message will be delivered. We understand that occasionally a student forgets their homework or lunch. We will do our best to get these items to students, but appreciate your continued help in making sure your child comes to school Ready to Learn, by having everything they need for the day. Thank you!!
Attendance Letters- This time of year we are mailing out many attendance notification letters. We know that parents understand the importance of having their child at school everyday. We also know that there are illnesses and other circumstances that keep children out of school. However, when a child accumulates 15 or more absences, verification from the appropriate professional office may be required in order for the absences to be recorded as excused. We appreciate your understanding. Please call the school if you have any questions.
Vanguard Emerging Artist Awards
5th Grader Eliza Wysong and 3rd Grader Isla Gnojek won the “Vangaurd Emerging Artist Awards” at the annual USD 497 art exhibit hosted by the Lawrence Arts Center. Vanguard Emerging Artist Awards: A free visual art class at the Lawrence Arts Center is awarded to one student in each grade K-8 for work that is high quality and that demonstrates an exceptional level of experimentation, innovation and skill. The prize is intended to support the student’s continued study in visual art.
Student Planned Concert Fundraiser
Students in Mrs. Herrera's class worked this year on solving climate change. One group of students planned a concert fundraiser and art sale to benefit Community Carbon Trees. Join us May 23rd from 6pm-9pm at the Cider Gallery. Tickets are free for ages 5 and under, $10 for ages 6-12, and $20 for 13 and older. All tickets include food and drink. Tickets can be purchased from Mrs. Herrera before or after school. Cash and check accepted. Questions? email madeline.herrera@usd497.org
Marathon Club Shirt Design
Farewell to Staff
Dear Deerfield Community,
I just wanted you all to know that I will be retiring from teaching on May 23! After teaching for forty years, I think it might be time. For the past 20 years, I have been teaching second grade at Deerfield and have enjoyed the family it has created for me. My entire life has revolved around the school calendar since I started in Kindergarten. To ease the transition, I am going to substitute so I will still be able to see all of you. I have enjoyed the many students, teachers and families that I have been able to know by being a part of this great school.
Pam Mitchell
Deerfield family,
I wanted to share that I have accepted a 2nd Grade teaching position in Kansas City for the ’18-’19 school year. While I am excited to start a new chapter in my life, I will miss the staff, students, and families that I have grown to know so well over the last five years! I have enjoyed my time at Deerfield and couldn’t imagine a better school to start my career. To all of my current and former students, continue to push yourselves to be the very best! You are all are talented and unique in your own way and I can’t wait to see what the future has in store for each of you! It is a bittersweet goodbye for me and I will do my best to visit often! Deerfield will always hold a special place in my heart and I will miss you all!
Love,
Miss Regier
Deerfield families,
Thanks for a wonderful year! I have enjoyed getting to know you all and have learned a lot. I will be moving to St. Louis at the end of the school year and am planning to continue teaching. Thanks for a wonderful year! I will miss you!
Chloe Hay
Quick Links
Deerfield School
Email: japplema@usd497.org
Website: https://www.usd497.org/Domain/10
Location: 101 Lawrence Avenue, Lawrence, KS, United States
Phone: 785-832-5660
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