Deerfield Elementary School

Reminder...Deerfield's Drive-Up Food Pantry is taking place today, November 16! We will begin immediately following dismissal and finish at 4:15 or when the food runs out.

We have some catching up to do! Congratulations to these RC PRIDE students of the week at Deerfield! October 15 Leo Harris - Respectfulness Onja Luedeke - Dependability Gage Addington - Persistence Zayne Cox - Dependability Bethany Erwin - Respectfulness Aven Hibbard - Initiative October 29 Xavier Walker - Persistence Adalyn Moore - Respectfulness Lydia Bradburn - Respectfulness Bella Brock - Initiative Kayden Jones - Initiative Tim Kiser - Persistence November 5 Zoe Grow - Efficiency Mason Yaryan - Efficiency Owen Thomas - Efficiency Aiden Cook - Respectfulness Rhett Doss - Respectfulness Kenlee Litteral - Persistence

Our Book Fair is online and open now through November 14th. The Book Fair helps our students discover new books, favorite characters, and more! Every purchase earns our school rewards for much needed resources. Plus, shipping is free on book-only purchases over $25. Thank you for instilling a love of reading and supporting our Book Fair! https://www.scholastic.com/bf/deerfieldelementaryschool2

DES Families, we’re really hoping the weather cooperates for our costume parade tomorrow at 2:00. I’ll be watching the forecast and will make an announcement by 1:15 ONLY IF WE DECIDE TO CANCEL the parade. Students will parade from the playground doors around to the preschool entrance. Keep hoping for favorable weather!

It's Book Fair time! Starting November 1 - November 14, discover the latest and most popular titles with your kids—online! Every purchase supports our school community. 📖❤️ https://www.scholastic.com/bf/deerfieldelementaryschool2

Help us congratulate this week's PRIDE Students of the Week at Deerfield! Teagan Cook: Respectfulness Chaynie Moody: Persistence Ella Harris: Initiative Willow McCoy: Persistence Wyatt Teegarden: Persistence Ellie Horner: Respectfulness

Congratulations to our October 1st PRIDE Students of the Week! Jase Burk - Persistence Baylee Cox - Initiative Oliver Huffman - Persistence Anna Huffman - Persistence Leighna Harris - Dependability Mary Trimble - Persistence

Classroom Connections of ECI, in partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank, will be giving books to your students during tomorrow’s Drive-Up Food Pantry at Deerfield (3:15-4:15). Students will get to pick their very own books to keep forever to help build your family's home library. Book ownership is one of the most important ways to get your child to read at grade level and to build a love for reading. Tips: - Reading aloud together with your child is a great way to build a child's love for reading. - Try taking turns reading sentences or pages aloud together. - You can play word hunt games while reading, such as asking your child to find words that start with a particular letter. Try asking questions about what is being read. - Designate a least one place in the home to serve as a home library, such as a designated shelf, basket, or drawer for books. - Try ending each day with reading time. Thank you Classroom Connections of ECI and Second Harvest Food Bank!

Come and meet the new Lee L. Driver Middle School Principal on Monday, September 27th at 5:00 p.m. in the HS/MS auditorium lobby. Help us welcome Mr. John Lash and celebrate his appointment to this new position. Randolph Central is proud to have Mr. Lash leading Driver Middle School and is looking forward to what he and his staff will accomplish in coming years.

Congratulations to this week's RC PRIDE Students of the Week! Teagan Cook - Respectfulness RaeLee Ward - Initiative Makenna Moreland - Dependability Alex Stanton - Respectfulness Faye Thomas - Respectfulness Audrey Huston - Respectfulness

Deerfield Families, Students sometimes handle Chromebooks in ways that result in damage. If you have not yet paid your child's Chromebook insurance to begin coverage, remember to do so asap. If you declined that insurance, it's not too late to change your mind. Call our office for more information.

Check out these SPIRIT DAYS coming soon at Deerfield! https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTHwqOfLTf5iM_80oxqFWVOvitfgaxMdcNJn2pVzQxqTB22ixdjm8Zd5YHUbk9qionLVpJ8NWiEp1h5/pub

Congratulations to these RC PRIDE Students of the Week! September 10, 2021 - Kensington Cox: Respectfulness - Josiah Lay: Dependability - Azlynn Garringer: Respectfulness - Kennedy Kratoska: Initiative - Regan Simmons: Initiative - Savannah Price: Respectfulness September 17, 2021 - Fredrick Kiser: Respectfulness - Abby Keller: Dependability - Lauren Brown: Initiative - Brinley Steed: Initiative - Kenzley Blunk: Persistence - Lily Lumpkin: Persistence

This is a reminder that our Wednesday early dismissal time has changed. Deerfield will begin dismissal on Wednesdays at 2:20 starting today. Thank you for your efforts to adjust routines accordingly. If your child is riding a bus, you can expect them to be about 15 minutes later than before.

Promise Indiana, a program of the Indiana Youth Institute, is excited to offer Promise students at Deerfield Elementary School an opportunity to receive a family membership to the Ft. Wayne Zoo, the Indianapolis Children’s Museum, or the Indianapolis Zoo! IYI has announced this opportunity for those that have signed their child up for a 529 account by September 17th. Selections will be given on a first-come, first-serve basis. Eligibility: Must have a child enrolled in the local Promise Indiana program. Allowable Uses: A family must redeem the membership by October 31, 2021. Only redeemable for a family membership One membership per family. Once all entries are in, Promise Indiana will notify the family by September 27 and include details on redeeming the certificates once all entries are submitted. Parents/Guardians can apply by clicking this link to fill out the form. https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=w9BaifmzGES5MvK0DBYjZ0N4Sz4n8dJMryB-tI8RK31URDRPTlo3VzI3OEYzV01ONDRHWDE5RkU0NS4u

Reminder: Tomorrow is picture day at Deerfield! All PK-5th grade students will have photos taken for our yearbook. If you wish to order pictures, you can order online at http://crabtree-photography.hhimagehost.com/DeerfieldElementaryFallUnderclass2021 If you choose to pay with cash, check or money order, please have your order form filled out completely, with exact payment sealed in the envelope. Students need to bring these order forms to school with them tomorrow. You can call our office if you have any questions. 765-595-0144 option 3.

It's time for the Future Falcon Cheerleading Clinic! Take a look at the flyer shown below for more information.

Congratulations to these PRIDE Students of the Week! K: Aurelia Whyde (Respectfulness) 1: Preston Hibbard (Respectfulness) 2: James Webster (Respectfulness) 3: Kaylynn Kiser (Initiative) 4: Julia Wagner (Initiative) 5: Jasper Fields (Dependability)

Crabtree Photography will be taking yearbook portraits on Thursday, September 9th. All students, preschool through 5th grade, will have a yearbook photo taken. If you would like to place an order, read the directions below. BEFORE PHOTO DAY Place your order securely online by following the steps below. Visit http://crabtree-photography.hhimagehost.com/DeerfieldElementaryFallUnderclass2021 Choose your package, and/or add-on items, add to your cart. Click on your cart, and complete the check-out process. During check-out, enter your students first, last name and grade. This is how we will match the photo to your order. You will receive an email confirmation within 24 hours of placing your order. If you do not, please call the Crabtree Photography office (765) 747-6971 to check the status of your order. There's no need to bring any paperwork with you on photo day! When you receive the email confirmation, we have received your order! Online ordering is OPEN NOW, and will be until 48 hours after photo day! After the 48 hours, your order may be subject to a $15 lab fee. If you choose to pay with cash, check or money order, please have your order form filled out completely, with exact payment sealed in the envelope. The student will turn this in on photo day.

A friendly Wednesday reminder...Deerfield students will be dismissed at 2:05 today. Thank you for planning accordingly.