On Friday, February 5th, Deerfield students will be issued brand-new Chromebooks to replace their previously assigned devices.
It is imperative that students bring their assigned Chromebook, case, and charger (if you choose) to school on Friday.
Each student will return his or her current Chromebook and protective case and be given a new Chromebook and case. Each student can also exchange his or her charger for a new one or keep the existing one. Your child will only receive a new charger if they return the old charger on Friday.
CARE OF NEW DEVICES
Throughout the Chromebook replacement process with HP, we have been assured that the new Chromebooks are of a much higher quality than the previous models. It is so important that your child takes care of his or her assigned device. As students receive new Chromebooks, we want to remind you of some of our expectations:
• Food and beverage should not come in contact with Chromebooks.
• Chromebooks should never be thrown, dropped, kicked, or handled in an abusive manner.
• Chromebooks should remain free of stickers, drawings, and other types of vandalism.
• Chromebooks should stay in their protective cases at all times.
• The Chromebook should be in the closed position when transported. Students should make sure that the device is free of foreign objects before closing the Chromebook.
• Students will be held responsible for maintaining his or her individual Chromebook and keeping it in working order.
CHROMEBOOK INSURANCE
As a reminder, school offered insurance is available for $15 and covers your child’s device in the event it is lost, stolen, or accidentally damaged. If accidental damage occurs, and you have school offered insurance, there is no additional cost to have the device repaired on the first occurrence. If the device is accidentally damaged and you have no school offered insurance, you will be responsible for the cost of the damage to the Chromebook. If you already purchased school offered insurance at any point during the 2020-2021 school year, you do not need to purchase it again. School offered insurance does not cover lost or damaged chargers. If your child has lost his or her charger, new chargers are available for purchase ($20.00) in the school office. With the rollout of new devices, now may be a good time to purchase insurance if you have not already done so. Please contact the Deerfield office at 765-595-0144, option 3, if you have interest in doing so. This purchased insurance would cover the device for the remainder of the school year.
Deerfield Elementary School Valentine's Day Parties will be held on Thursday, February 11, 2021. In order to host our parties while operating within the guidance issued by the Indiana State Department of Health, we are asking that all snacks, Valentine Cards, and other items for parties be at Deerfield by Monday, February 8th. Classroom parties are closed to outside visitors. Any snacks should be store-bought and individually wrapped. Nutrition labels should also be included to assist us with caring for students with specific medical needs. We appreciate your help and understanding.
Randolph Central Schools will close tomorrow, Monday, February 1, 2021. Students will be eLearning and lessons will be posted by 9:00 AM.
Thank you!
Our drive-up food pantry is taking place from now until 4:30 or when the food runs out. Just drive up to the main entrance, and we'll help you load up some free groceries!
The drive-up food pantry scheduled to take place today after school has been rescheduled to Thursday, January 28. We will begin right after dismissal on Thursday, and we'll continue until 4:30 or when the food runs out. Just drive up, and we'll help you load up with some free groceries.
Randolph Central Schools will close today, Tuesday, January 26, 2021. Students will be on eLearning. Lessons will be posted by 9:00 AM.
Thank you!
Winchester Community Early College
Winchester Community Early College
Each year, our 5th grade students participate in a contest to design the cover of our yearbook. We're excited to announce this year's cover design finalists and winner. Congratulations!
TaMerra Edwards - Winning Design
Kendall Patterson - 2nd Place Finalist
Mason Thomas - 3rd Place Finalist
Winchester Community Early College is endorsed as an Early College High School through the Center for Excellence in Leadership & Learning (CELL) in coordination with the Indiana Commission for Higher Education.
Please click the link below for a letter with Randolph Central information on reporting a COVID-19 positive test and close contact information during the Christmas break. When school resumes on January 5, 2021 all school schedules and release times will be the same as they were in December 2020.
https://5il.co/o5cl
Deerfield Families: We are hiring! If you or someone you know is interested in joining our staff, please contact Laura Kile for more information at 765-595-0144 ext. 1311 or by email at lkile@randolphcentral.us.
A drive-up food pantry will begin at Deerfield Elementary School following dismissal today, and will continue until 4:30 or when the food runs out. In addition to our usual assortment of food from Second Harvest, we will have a number of kids' winter coats, hats, and gloves in various sizes. All Deerfield families are eligible. Some of these coats are in sizes that may fit younger siblings who are not yet in school. We will be set up in front of the main entrance to the school. Just drive up and park along the curb.
We've learned that the Randolph County Christmas Food Basket Program still has a number of food baskets available for families living in Randolph County. If you want to apply, call 765-546-1180. If there is no answer, leave your name and phone number. Someone will call you back. Applications will be processed in the order the calls are received.
Randolph Central Schools has modified our Quarantine Protocols based on recent CDC, ISHD, and local health department guidance. Please click the link below to view the details of these recent modifications. This document is also available on all Randolph Central websites.
https://5il.co/npuy
During the month of December, Randolph County Promise is creating a special opportunity to encourage you to start or continue saving for your student’s future education. You have two chances to win a $250 deposit into your student's CollegeChoice 529 Direct Savings account. Use the link below to read more details about this great opportunity.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xCk2UYwIt1nA687LsiHcx-9kQJOK-OLe/view?usp=sharing
Our Second Harvest Drive-Up Food Pantry will take place this afternoon. Just drive-up and park at the main entry of the school. We'll help you load up with several bags of free groceries including potatoes, apples, canned foods, frozen meat, and bakery items. We will begin immediately following dismissal and continue until 4:30 or until food runs out. We hope to see you there!
Winchester Community Early College
This is a reminder for Deerfield Elementary School families.
When we return to school following Thanksgiving Break, we will begin following the adjusted school hours that were published last week.
Doors Open: 8:00
School Begins: 8:10
Dismissal: 2:16
Happy Thanksgiving from our Deerfield Family to yours. Have a safe holiday, and know we are looking forward to having your children back in our classrooms on Monday, November 30th.
2020 Randolph County Christmas Food Basket application information is now available. No walk-in applications will be taken this year. Phones will be activated at the times designated below.
November 30-December 4
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Phone: (765)546-1374 or (765)407-1474
Countryside Christian Church
Phone: (765)584-1951
Tuesday evening, December 1 & Thursday evening, December 3
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
First Presbyterian Church of Winchester
Phone: (765)584-5141