Wildcat Weekly

October 21, 2018

Exciting Happenings

Macke Breaks Deer Park Scoring Record

Heading into the final game of the girls soccer regular season, senior Torey Macke needed three goals to take over the all-time goal scoring record in Deer Park history. She already held the Deer Park girls soccer record, but was eyeing the all-time mark for the entire program, boys or girls. On Senior Night, following the introduction of herself and five other seniors, Macke made it official in the second half, notching her third goal of the contest in a 6-1 victory over Bethel-Tate for her 57th career score, a program best. Following 12 goals in her freshman campaign and seven during her sophomore year, Macke broke out as a junior, scoring 23 goals en route to Second Team All-Cincinnati Hills League honors. This year, she has scored 15 times and counting, with the tournament on the horizon. Macke and her fellow seniors are no strangers to the record books, as this season wraps one of the most successful tenures in Deer Park history. The squad has combined for 23 victories, 107 goals and 71 assists during four seasons, all program bests during that stretch. They also qualified as District Semi-finalists last season, with eyes on a similar finish this year. Congratulations to Torey and all of her teammates on this tremendous record!

Deer Parker - An Online Newspaper Created by Students

The Deer Parker is an online student newspaper written and edited entirely by 9-12th graders. Students in the Introduction to Journalism course, as well as students working independently, come up with ideas for articles, conduct interviews, take photos, write, and publish stories of interest to other Deer Park students and the community in general.  With some experienced student-journalists and others writing for the public for the first time, The Deer Parker is a great opportunity for writers and readers alike.  

Click here to check it out!

October 26th is Unity Day

We recognize this day as a yearly reminder to take a stand against bullying.  But just like Earth Day, if we’re not continuously deliberate with our actions, it’s just another day.  Please consider taking some time each month to have the conversation with your student: “Having any conflicts at school?”  “How about your peers?” “Seeing any negative posts online?” “How are you handling it?” A good resource is https://www.stopbullying.gov/ .  We thank you for your help. As with any important movement, support from the whole community is key.  Please click HERE to see some important tips and resources.

From the Office of 

College and Career Readiness

Need to Know By Grade Level

Seniors:  
Seniors are working on completing college applications, asking teachers for letters of recommendations, meeting individually with Ms. Madden, and learning about the FAFSA.

The following colleges will be visiting Deer Park during X-bell:  University of Cincinnati, Ball State University, Xavier University, Wittenberg University, Ashland University, Bellarmine University, and Wright State University.  More will be added regularly.

Graduate Services was at Deer park High School on Monday September 24th to speak with seniors.  Seniors were sent home with a packet of information on how to order cap and gowns. Please order cap and gowns before December 10th to avoid an increase in cost.  Any questions can also be directed to Graduate Services at 513-272-5890.  

Cap and Gown Q&A:
Q: When should I order my cap and gown?
A: The cost of cap and gowns will go up starting December 10th-order as soon as possible to ensure appropriate sizing.
Q: How can I order my cap and gown?
A: Orders can be placed on-line at www.graduateserviceinc.com or by phone at 513-272-5890. Graduates Services will accept cash, check or credit card.

*Graduate Services will be to the Scarlet Oaks campus on October 22nd to discuss cap and gown orders.

Juniors:  
Will be taking assessments during CCR to determine how their values and interests apply to potential careers.

Sophomores:  
Will be taking assessments during CCR that will explore how students interests correlate with potential job opportunities.  

Interested in ordering a class ring-visit graduate services website here.  

Freshmen:  
During the month of October, Freshmen should be looking at their study skills as it relates to HW habits.  If a student is not passing all of their classes by the end of the first quarter (Nov. 2nd), we recommend you reach out to his/her teachers and create an action plan for second quarter.  They will wrap up October looking at and thinking about how they can live their life’s work vs. just going to a job every day.

Jr High:  
Our 7th and 8th grader students will explore such topics as what makes successful habits and time management skills, along with activities like a career scavenger hunt and exploring a wealth of career-based videos called Road Trip Nation.  They will also couple what they are learning in CCR and Naviance with their own personal strengths that they are exploring through TLC (Thriving Learning Communities).

IBM eMentoring - Six Years and Still Going Strong

On Wednesday of this week, approximately fourteen 7th grade students and families joined employees from IBM to kick-off our E-Mentoring program.   With the program focusing on goal setting, 21st century job skills, and self-growth, we know that this program will help develop our students into outstanding future leaders!  Thank you very much, IBM, for all of your employees volunteer time and financial support!

Looking to Raise Healthy Kids?

Click HERE for the latest Know! Prevention Action Alliance Newsletter.

ACT Prep

John Baylor Prep is a free resource available to Deer Park Students preparing for the ACT. Below, you will find information about what John Baylor Prep can assist with. More information can be obtained by emailing Corrie Madden (madden.c@dpccsd.org).

Now 12 Sessions, split into two 20-minute videos.  You’ll now have the flexibility to show the ACT Classic course in 40-minute sessions, as before, or 20-minute sessions. Students take a quiz and do a homework assignment after the second video in each session. Online section tests are available after each subject.

The (optional) Strategies for the Writing Section video and worksheet now appears as Session 13.

Full Online ACT Test | In addition to online section tests, student now have the option to take a full ACT test online after session 10.

Subject Related Resources:

English | The Grammar Rules have been refined and consolidated to 19 Rules! Simplicity, clarity, and higher scores correlate.

Math | We’ve added repeating decimals, scientific notation, basic trig identities, and a few other concepts that have all appeared recently on the test.

Reading | We’ve added a fourth Reading strategy to particularly help students who are racing to finish that final fourth passage. Now they can.

Science | In response to the ACT’s reduction in the number of science passages from seven to six, we’ve updated our strategy so that students exploit that extra time for each passage.

Naviance Student Information

Deer Park students grades 7 - 12 will continue to use the Naviance platform as part of their college and career readiness efforts.  While the look and name has changed, the link is still found by clicking on Naviance Family Connections on the main highschool website under Quick Links.  Your student's account will be their district email address and student ID number.  Students can also download the app to their phone. Please check out this great tool together.

ACT vs. SAT

The ACT has English (grammar primarily), Math, Reading, and Science, while the SAT has Reading, Writing & Language (grammar primarily), Math (no calculator), and Math (with a calculator). For high school juniors focusing on the ACT, here are reasons why you might also try the SAT senior year:

1. Your ACT Science score is well below your Math score. The SAT has two Math sections but no Science section.
2. You want additional chances to trigger that big scholarship. Colleges don’t learn and don’t care how many times you take either test.
3. You typically run out of time on the ACT’s Math and Reading Sections. The SAT allows 13 minutes per Reading Passage, while the ACT allows 8 minutes and 45 seconds per Reading passage.

College applications

College applications are due November 1- February 1 (depending on the college)   FAFSA: Became available to complete on October 1. Apply early at www.fafsa.gov  www.fafsahelpoh.org:  Provides calendar of FAFSA Workshops in OH, Paper FAFSA & Worksheet for review, Videos of FAFSA Tips & Completion process, Creating an FSA-ID, Responsible Borrowing Students needing to take the ACT again, should register via www.actstudent.org.   10 Most Common College Application Mistakes: 1. Only apply to 1 or 2 schools 2. Not applying to a financial safety school 3. Only taking the ACT/SAT once or twice 4. Assuming that retail price is sticker price 5. Not visiting the school before accepting 6. Not filling out the FAFSA 7. Not attempting to negotiate financial aid 8. Not applying for private scholarship dollars 9. Not promoting you extracurricular skills 10. Not focusing on the essay

Wildcat Virtual Academy Update

If your student is taking one of our online WVA courses, we highly advise parents and students to log-in regularly together and check completion status. Students can log into the system at home; the website for the program is:

http://accelerate-deerpark.agilixbuzz.com

Login name is their lastname.firstinitial

Password is their student ID number.  

Get Involved in a Club/Activity at Deer Park Jr/Sr High School

Art Club
Amber Landers

Drama Club
Rachel Hackney
Sara Godwin

FCA
Greg Tabar

International Club
Jen Taylor
Marti Kitsinis

INTERalliance
Scott Calcaterra

NHS
Tim Hubbard
Sean Maher

Newspaper
Craig West

Photography
Craig West

Step-Up
Jason Spelic

C.A.T.S.
Jason Spelic

Hope Squad
Corrie Madden
Sean Maher

Need to Know

Safety Drill Update for the 2018-2019 School Year

As part of our ongoing commitment to safety and security, on Oct. 25th and November 12th, we will be conducting a simulation to allow students and staff the opportunity to practice and further discuss appropriate responses to crisis situations. These simulations help fulfill the mandatory State Law requiring school safety drills three times per year. These simulations walk students and staff through situations such as if there were to be an active shooter in the building.

We realize these simulations elicit a range of emotions from our students. I encourage you to talk with your child regarding the simulations. If, after speaking with your child, you believe they could use some additional support, please do not hesitate to contact our office and we will do our best to assist you. Administrators and counselors are available to help our students work through the wide range of emotions.

Our goal is for students to know that safety and security are of utmost importance at Deer Park Jr./Sr. High School and we are committed to keeping our school environment safe. I appreciate your ongoing support of our school.

ALICE is the protocol that Deer Park Jr./Sr. High School will utilize in the unlikely event of an armed intruder in our building.  ALICE is an acronym for:

• ALERT: Use plain and specific language to Alert others to the danger.
• LOCKDOWN:  Barricade the room.  Prepare to Evacuate or Counter if needed.
• INFORM:  Communicate the violent intruders location and direction in real time.
• COUNTER:  Create Noise, Movement, Distance and Distraction with the intent of reducing the shooters ability to shoot accurately. Counter is NOT fighting.
• EVACUATE:  When safe to do so, remove yourself from the danger zone and run home or to your family's designated safe location.        

This year, we are implementing the use of blanks during our simulations. We have simulated gun shot sounds in the past, so this is not a huge departure from, or extention to, anything we’ve done in the past. For more information and to answer any questions you may have, please click here for an informational sheet prepared by the Deer Park Police Department.

Need Assistance During the Holidays?

With the leaves beginning to change, we’re reminded that the holidays will be here before we know it. If you and your family are in need of assistance this holiday season, fill out a Holiday Food Drive form. All the buildings have forms available and the forms were also sent home with students. Please make sure you return your holiday food drive request form as soon as possible to any building in the district. One form per family. If you need assistance with this process or have questions, please contact Laura Buchanan at buchanan.l@dpccsd.org or 513-936-6286. To print out a form, click here.

There is Still Time to Complete Free and Reduced Lunch Applications

If you feel you may qualify and have not yet completed, please fill out the Deer Park Free and Reduced Price School Meals Family Application and return it to your child's school.

If you have already filled out the form for the 2018-19 school year, and none of your information has changed, you do not need to fill out the form again.

You can download the form by clicking HERE or you can request a copy of the form be sent home with your child by calling the school.

Reminder Regarding Coats, Bookbags 

Jackets and coats may not be worn during the school day. These garments are to be stored in lockers. Single-layered nylon-type wind-breakers, parkas, sweatshirts, sport coats, and blazers may be worn. Book bags, duffel bags, or gym bags may be brought to school but must remain in students’ lockers during the school day. Purses that are large enough to be considered book bags or are being used for that purpose will not be permitted in the classroom.

Eligibility for 7th Graders

All 7th graders entered junior high free to play fall sports, but the end of the 1st quarter is soon!  Please refer to the eligibility requirements for 7th graders; we want all of our athletes to continue to play fall and winter sports!

Consider Joining the Athletic Boosters Organization

The Deer Park Athletic Boosters is a non-profit organization that provides support for all the sports currently in the Deer Park High School athletic program. The boosters help the athletic department by purchasing supplies and equipment, as well as providing awards and scholarships for our athletes.

The Athletic Booster Organization is funded solely through membership fees, concessions, special fundraising events, and the generous donations from a community that believes athletics is one of the greatest educational experiences of a lifetime.  We team up each year with PTO for football game concessions and our annual golf outing.

Click HERE to join now!

Final Forms Reminder

If you haven’t completed Final Forms for your child, this needs to be completed ASAP. Students will not be permitted to attend field trips or dances or use a chromebook on a daily basis until all forms have been completed.

Click HERE to complete Final Forms

Morning Security Change At Jr./Sr. High

For the safety and security of students and staff, we have moved to a single-point entrance in the mornings. All students must enter through the back door by the band room. Our School Security Officer and other staff will be present as all students enter the building each morning. This door will be open from 7:00am-8:10am, daily. For any parent needing to enter the building, we ask that you continue to use the main entrance in the front of the building and follow the proper check-in procedures. Thank you for your understanding as we continue to improve safety at the building. 

Student Parking Permits Now Required

All students who park in the school lot must have a parking pass.  Please stop by the guidance office to get a pass for $15 from Mrs. Vickrey.  At this point, any car on the lot without a pass may be subject to having their car towed at the cost of the owner.  

Attendance Line 513-891-2414

Please remember to call the attendance number when you need to report your child absent  or if they will be arriving late to school. This number is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It is important that the student’s name and reason for their absence are left on the attendance line. Thank you.

Deer Park Schools Looking for Substitutes

Deer Park Schools is looking for substitutes, educational aides, food service workers and secretary substitutes. Short-term and long term-positions are available. Details: Educational Aide: $11.00 per hour Food Service: $9.50 per hour Secretary: $11.00 per hour Short-term and long-term positions available Needs: High School Diploma or GED Clean criminal background check Apply: rachelwixey.com

Smiles Program Coming to Jr/Sr HS 11-14

Great news! Deer Park Community City Schools has partnered with the Smile Programs…the mobile dentists to offer in-school dental care! The mobile dentist will be coming to the Jr. /Sr. High School on November 14th, 2018 Simply sign up your child today at www.myschooldentist.com or fill out and sign a permission form. Permission forms will be available for students to pick up in the main office. Please return forms to the school nurse by October 23rd. Even better, dental care is usually at no cost to you. All insurance is accepted including Medicaid and CHIP. For those without insurance, a low cost self-pay option is available. For more information please visit www.myschooldentist.com or contact the school nurse.

Jr High Homework Club and Math Lab (3:00pm-4:00pm)

Jr. High Homework Club
Tuesday - Ms. Winebar (Room 60)
Thursday - Ms. Malkowski (Room 151)

High School Math Lab
Mondays - Mr. Gabbard
Tuesdays - Ms. Ginn’s room
Wednesdays - in Mr. Moulton’s room
Thursdays - in Mr. Benjamin’s room

Staying Connected

There are multiple ways to stay connected to Deer Park Jr./Sr. High School. Please see the attached flyer for ways to stay connected through Email, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Text Messages.

• E-Mail: If you are not already signed up, please register for the e-mail communication. To register, simply go to www.deerparkcityschools.org and click on the button on the left side of the page that says “Subscribe to District News”. From there, you will send an email requesting that you be added to future email communication from the district.
• Twitter: Follow Deer Park Jr./Sr. High School for the most up-to-date news and happenings! @DeerParkHS, @DeerParkSchools and @dpcounselor.
• Facebook: follow us at Deer Park Community City Schools and Deer Park Jr/Sr High School
• Text Messages: Through a great program titled Remind, we can provide text message alerts/reminders in a safe, confidential manner.Remind never shows a person's cell number, which means we never see your number and you never see ours. Standard text messaging rates do apply. To subscribe, send an individual text message to: 81010 with the message @dpwildcats. Follow the instructions you receive via text message to complete your registration. Seniors also have a text messaging service. To subscribe, send an individual text message to: 81010 with the message @dpseniors.
• Instagram: follow us at DeerParkHS and DP_Schools

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