109 News

Welcome to May! We are starting to include incoming kindergarten families on our biweekly newsletters to ensure they don't miss anything important for the upcoming year and so they get to know the district better! We hope you enjoy this action packed issue of 109 News and, as always, please reach out to communications@dps109.org if you have any questions or ideas!

DPS 109 is thankful for our great partnership with the Village of Deerfield. For the 4th consecutive year, the village donated a tree to be planted at one of schools to mark Arbor Day. This year, it was planted near the Early Learners entrance and some of our students (pictured above) got to help scoop some dirt! Also pictured: Mayor Dan Shapiro speaks with students about the importance of taking care of the Earth.

The Board of Education held their regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, April 18th. We were thrilled to welcome students from each school that finished in the top two of 109's Young Authors competition! Congrats to Madison, Emmy, Shae, Avery, Autumn, Emily, Aubri, Cailey, Lucy, Sydney, Nalini, and Nora!

South Park & Wilmot were featured for a joint venture, the "West Side Classic"

• Four students from each school talked about how they planned and executed a charity volleyball tournament between the SP, Wilmot, and Caruso staffs!
• Thank you to Cooper, Kylie, Genevieve, Jonah, Maya, Mia, Harper, and Ari for presenting!

Throughout the year, students receive lessons on digital citizenship & safety in DPS 109. We know that it can be hard for families to keep up with the latest apps and platforms that kids are using these days. Also, check out the page below for a ton of links and resources about other popular platforms and age-specific advice about what families should watch for and talk about when it comes to technology safety.

Congratulations to Adeline, Austin, Shai, Ava, Molly, Madison, Maddy, Samuel, Emily, Kaylie, Jacobi, and Myles (not in picture order) for their recognition at the Illinois Principal Association Recognition Breakfast last week. These students were acknowledged for their hard work and dedication throughout this school year. We are very proud of each one of these students. Way to show what the #109Way is all about!

The upcoming Art Festival lets local student artists set up booths for a fee and sell their wares. Here's the link to sign up for the event: https://amdurproductions.com/2024-youth-deerfield-art-festival-registration-form/.

You can also visit the village website to learn more about the festival and for your chance to win a $100 gift card to use at the festival.

Join the Village of Deerfield and Deerfield Park District from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, for a kid and adult friendly Open House at the Deerfield Public Works Facility, 465 Elm Street. Parking is available at the Patty Turner Center, 375 Elm Street.

This event is free for all ages and will feature:

• Tours and Exhibits
• Fun Giveaways
• Hands-On Activities
• Vehicles & Equipment
• Prizes
• Vendors & Education
• Public Works Merchandise
• Bring Your Own Bucket Compost Soil Giveaway

For more information, contact the Public Works Department at 847.317.7245.

The Deerfield Park District has their Early Bird Pool Pass on sale now through May 24th. Visit their website for more information.