Shepard News & Notes
November 17, 2017
Hello Shepard Families:
Each quarter, the Optimist Club of Deerfield--a volunteer organization that seeks to promote patriotism, good citizenship, and a belief in giving to others--recognizes 3 students from each grade level. These students have demonstrated good citizenship, perseverance, and service to others. The Shepard staff nominated students to receive this award, and then voted on the top three most deserving students at each grade level.
This award is also shared with the staff member each student felt made the biggest difference for them during first quarter. These pictures will proudly be displayed in the center award board in our hall of honor. Please join me in congratulating our students and teachers!
6th Grade:
Ryan Geake who selected to share the award with Mr. Rummelhart.
Olivia Swerdlow who selected to share the award with Ms. Andrews.
Cole Degodny who selected to share the award with Ms. Ball.
7th Grade
TJ Mangurten who selected to share the award with Ms. Guillen.
Richie Auerbach who selected to share the award with Ms. Conlin.
Lindsay Dorman who selected to share the award with Ms. Frase.
8th Grade
Evan Morris who selected to share the award with Mr. Komie.
Sophia Saric who selected to share the award with Mr. Bowers.
Grace Friedman who selected to share the award with Mr. Hyde.
Congratulations to all of our students and staff of the quarter!
Warm Regards,
John1st/FINAL Posting - Caruso Alumni Performs for Charity
Instead of going to the city to see his performance, join us on Wednesday December 6th as Danny performs at 7pm in the Caruso Auditorium. Tickets are going fast as this is open to the public. We hope that you will join us as we raise money for the Chicago non-profit Social Works. Tickets are $10.
To purchase tickets:
Danny on WGN- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QF8Z2BEN7w&t=13s
3rd/FINAL Posting - Student Portfolio Showcase
It's time to register for Student Portfolio Showcase!
Purpose: The purpose of Shepard’s Portfolio Night is for students to report to their
parent/guardian on their academic progress.
Context: Portfolio Night is one of many opportunities for parents/guardians to receive
information about the curriculum and their child’s progress. Portfolio Night compliments Open House--an opportunity to meet your child’s teacher and hear about the curriculum--and is intended to provide additional progress reporting.
It is important to note that Portfolio Night is not meant to be a traditional parent-teacher conference. Due to scheduling constraints, it is not possible to offer individual conferences with each teacher in a format similar to elementary school. However, should you desire to meet with a teacher or team of teachers individually, please reach out to them directly. Teachers are very happy to conference with parents/guardians by phone or in person throughout the year.
Structure: In advance of portfolio night, students will work with their teachers to develop a
comprehensive portfolio that represents the very best of their coursework. With
the assistance of teachers, students will prepare a presentation of their work for parents/guardians.
Students and parents will select a time (see below) to meet at Shepard Middle School to review the portfolio. At the meeting, students and parents will be assigned to a classroom where the student’s Core teachers will be stationed. While the student will manage his/her presentation, Core teachers will be available should parents have specific questions best addressed by them. In addition, Encore staff will be available in designated locations to address any questions parents may have.
Timeline:
- October 20 Link opens for parents to schedule Portfolio Night time slot. Please note - you need to know your child’s team.
- November 17 Link to registration closes Friday before
- November 20 & 21 Portfolio Day/Night - November 20 (evening) & November 21 (daytime)
8th Posting - Yearbook Orders
PTSO News!
From the PTSO - Special Lunch Information
The PTSO special lunch program has gotten off to a great start this school year. In August, we welcomed our lunch manager, Robin Bear and Lunch Solutions. Robin brings years of experience and longstanding relationships with vendors to provide the best lunch program for the Shepard community. As many of you have already experienced, Robin provides outstanding professional customer service and is available to answer any questions and concerns at shepardlunch@gmail.com.
Benefits of Lunch Solutions
· Same old favorites
· A few new vendors beginning in January
· Daily gluten free options as well as dairy free options
· Food served fresh for 3 separate deliveries
· Ordering closes the 25th of the prior month
· Lunches served by Lunch Solutions Monday through Thursday
Volunteers always welcome! Working special lunch is easier now that the lunches are labeled.
Ordering for January will open by December 1st and close on December 25th. To order and volunteer, go to https://ptgms.com/schools/dps109/shepard//login.php
Box Tops
Don't throw away those Box Tops! We collect them and submit them to
raise money for the Shepard Student Council. Drop your Box Tops off in the Shepard Office.About Us!
Archived Communications
September 22, 2017 News & Notes
September 8, 2017 News & Notes
September 1, 2017 News & Notes
Email: jfilippi@dps109.org
Website: http://shepard.dps109.org/
Location: 440 Grove Avenue, Deerfield, IL, United States
Phone: (847) 948-0620
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