Deerfield Digest

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DeerfieldFalcons/

Dear Falcon Families,

This week, our students have been working hard on their NWEA reading tests, showing great focus and determination. Next week, they will be finishing up with their math assessments, and we couldn't be prouder of their efforts.

A big congratulations to Samantha Chavez for receiving the Excellence in Education Award from the Auburn Hills Chamber of Commerce! This award recognizes her outstanding hard work and leadership. Samantha also had the honor of selecting Mrs. Norton as the teacher who has inspired her most, which is such a wonderful tribute to the positive impact she’s had on our students. Keep up the great work, everyone!

Have a great weekend,

Mr. Goetz

March 18: Districtwide 5th Grade Music Concert at AHS @ 6:00pm

March 21: HALF DAY - End of 3rd Quarter - 11:45am Dismissal

March 24-28: NO SCHOOL - Spring Break

March 31: NO SCHOOL - Teacher Professional Learning

April 7: Deerfield Talent Show - Mandatory Rehearsal 3:40-4:30pm

April 9: Deerfield Talent Show - 9:30am

April 9: HALF DAY - Teacher Professional Learning - Dismissal at 11:45am

April 18: NO SCHOOL - Good Friday

April 21: NO SCHOOL - Teacher Professional Learning

A: Popcorn Chicken & Potatoes

B: Toasty Cheese Sandwich

C: Sunbutter & Jelly

Tuesday 3/18

A: Orange Chicken

B: Toasty Cheese Sandwich

C: Sunbutter & Jelly

Wednesday 3/19

A: Cheese Pizza

B: Toasty Cheese Sandwich

C: Sunbutter & Jelly

Thursday 3/20

A: Egg & Cheese Biscuit

B: Toasty Cheese Sandwich

C: Sunbutter & Jelly

Friday 3/21

1/2 Day no Lunch

We have great news...the AVONDALE CHEETAHS team is back!! They are our Special Olympic Track and Field Team. This fantastic group of Avondale students and athletes (many current and former Deerfield Falcons) need our support. They are looking to purchase training supplies, adapted equipment, uniforms, and other necessary items to use this season (and beyond). Please follow the link to donate and share this post with your friends, if you are able, and check back later in the season for event photos and results!

AVONDALE CHEETAHS: GO FUND ME

This week our character strength is PERSPECTIVE. Perspective means that you appreciate that people see things in different ways. You have the ability to understand the world from multiple points of view. Individuals with this strength might be described as: wise, stage, perceptive, insightful, observant, mindful.

Please help us plan for next year by filling out this form to let us know if your student will be joining us here at Deerfield next school year or not. We only need responses for students that are currently in TK through 4th grade. This helps us prepare for the staff, materials, and rooms that we will need for next year. If you don't know for sure one way or the other at this time, just select the "we are unsure" option. If plans change over the summer, that is okay. Filling out the form is not a registration or an enrollment. It is just a tool that we use to help with planning.

INTENT TO RETURN FORM 2025/26

Forms are due April 4th.

Thank you for your help!

Our Read-A-Thon fundraiser is off to an amazing start! Thank you to everyone who has already activated their student’s account. Please share your student's individual link with friends and family to donate, and encourage your student to read and enter their minutes online. At the conclusion of the fundraiser, Deerfield will receive 75% of the funds raised to help pay for our remaining assemblies for the school year. Your student will also receive 15% of their individual raised donations to shop in the Read-A-Thon store for prizes! Prizes must be selected by April 7th, then they will be delivered to Deerfield and distributed as soon as they arrive.

We encourage you to activate your reader’s account today by clicking on https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/r/SlvuoW/1 and following the simple instructions. Don’t forget - students who log 100 minutes of reading each week will be entered into a raffle for a Target gift card. Also, any student who reads 400 minutes for the month will receive a code for a free ticket to a baseball game at Jimmy John’s field!

Thank you in advance for your help with raising funds for our school to bring in such educational and fun presentations! Happy Reading!

Lights! Camera! Action! It's time for the annual Deerfield Talent Show! We can't wait to see our Falcons share their unique and creative talents. The talent show will take place on Wednesday, April 9th during the school day at 9:30 a.m. If your student would like to perform in the show, you must register online by March 17th. Please note there is a mandatory rehearsal on Monday, April 7th after school from 3:40-4:30. See the attached flyer for more details. If you have any questions/concerns during the process, you may reach out to Katia Kopko at: katia72@aol.com.

Online Registration: https://form.jotform.com/240197539960062

Save the date in your calendar for ArtFest coming on May 7, 2025!

Are you already scanning a Kroger Plus card when you shop for groceries? Did you know you can link the Deerfield PTO to your card, and we will receive a percentage of your purchase? Here’s how to enroll:

1. Visit www.kroger.com/account/communityrewards

2. Sign in or create an account

3. When you are in your account, click on “Community Rewards”

4. Search by entering “Deerfield PTO” or “HP414”

5. Select Deerfield PTO & click “enroll”

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.

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#/

Mrs. Kowalski is excited to welcome volunteers to the Deerfield library this school year! Prior to volunteering, please turn the following items to Julianne Splain or Holly Kokotovich in the main office:

• a copy of the volunteer form (available in the office)
• a copy of your driver's license

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! To volunteer, please visit the Signup Genius here.

Avondale is excited to announce that registration is now open for the highly anticipated Busy Bee Summer Camp! This year, the camp will be held five days a week at Auburn Elementary School, located at 2900 Waukegan St., Auburn Hills, 48326. In order to align with similar programs in the region, we have made a modest adjustment to our pricing. Our program continues to offer exceptional value, with free lunch provided daily and before and after care at no additional charge. We are committed to delivering a fun, enriching, and memorable summer experience for your child. Don’t miss out—secure your spot today spots fill up quickly!

Deadline to sign up is May 10, 2025!

Summer Camp Enrollment

We are now accepting applications for Summer Camp for children ages 2.9 years old to 5 years old who have not yet completed a year of TK/K. To apply, click here.

3-Year-Old Preschool Enrollment
For children entering our 3-Year-Old Preschool classrooms, please complete the registration form found here. Once submitted, we will email you an enrollment packet with all required documents, including the payment policy and a link to PowerSchool.

PreK for All/GSRP Enrollment
For children entering 4-Year-Old PreK programs (PreK for All/GSRP), please begin Phase One of the enrollment process by clicking here. Please follow the steps below to complete Phase One:

1. Select "Preschool (3-5 Year Olds)"
2. Enter your email
3. Check the box "Do you have a specific preschool you would like to apply for?"
4. Select Auburn Hills
5. Select Avondale School District
6. Submit documentation for family income, child's age, and residency.

Once Phase One is complete, we will contact you to schedule a Family Meeting and gather additional enrollment information during Phase Two.

ELC Open House
The district will host open houses at both Early Learning Center locations on February 5, 2025 from 6-7pm for those interested in learning more or visiting the schools. For more information, click here.

We look forward to welcoming your child to our programs and partnering with you in their educational journey.

For more information www.avondaleschools.org/schools/avondale-early-learning-center.

Here is the most recent edition of the school district's Athletics Newsletter: Avondale Athletics

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