 The Amity Weekly Minute:
November 24, 2019
What's New?
Weekly Photos
Take a look at a few photos from this week at Amity Elementary, including Grandparent's Week, Fancy Lunch, and Youth Service Club!
  
From the Desk of Mr. Drouhard
It's hard to believe Thanksgiving is this week. Just a reminder that we do not have school on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. I hope you enjoy this extra time with family and friends. We are thankful for all your help and support daily in helping our students learn and grow as people! We couldn't do it without you!
Thanks- Josh
Deer Park Community Closet
With winter feeling like it’s upon us, the Deer Park Community Clothes Closet is in need of the following:
Sweatpants
Sweatshirts
Boots
Gloves
Socks
Sizes newborn to 14 years
Please be sure articles are gently used and CLEAN. They can be placed in the bin located outside the office at the Board of Education located at 8688 Donna Lane.
Thank you for caring and sharing with the Deer Park Community.
Looking Ahead
Please mark these important dates on your calendar:
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Thanksgiving Holiday Break: Nov. 27-29
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PTO Family Movie Night: Dec. 6
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6th Grade Band & Choir Concert: Dec. 12, 7 p.m.
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4th Grade Holiday Musical: Dec. 19, 6 p.m.
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End of 2nd Quarter (Student Half Day): Dec. 20
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Winter Holiday Break: Dec. 23-Jan. 6
In Case You Missed It!
Veterans Day Ceremony
As is tradition each year, Amity Elementary 2nd graders hosted the annual event to honor local veterans on Monday.
The Veteran’s Day program began as a small event inside of a classroom, but has since evolved into one of the marquee events on the Deer Park calendar.
More than 25 veterans attended the event, which featured songs and readings from the 2nd grade class, as well as a ceremonial folding of the flag.
Lifetouch Pictures
Greetings!
We’ve had some issues with school pictures this year. I've received several calls from parents indicating that they paid for a picture package, but received proofs instead.
I'm keeping track of the student name, parent name, phone number, as well as the particular issue, and will be contacting LifeTouch to resolve each. Please feel free to reach out to me at 513.936.7024 or by e-mail at jung.b@dpccsd.org
Thanks!
--Betty Jung
Administrative Assistant to the Principal
Late Start/Snow Day Procedures
With the weather getting colder and colder each week, we wanted to take a moment to inform parents that the Deer Park website includes a full list of procedures for our snow day/weather delay decisions. You can read the full details by clicking the link below. The following is information concerning how the delayed opening will
be implemented:
- Once the decision has been made to close schools or delay the opening, the Superintendent will activate our Call-Command Communication System, update via Facebook and Twitter (@DeerParkSchools and @DeerParkSuper), our district website, send out an email, and contact local television stations. It is strongly suggested that parents subscribe to the text/email notification systems now offered by the major Cincinnati news stations in order to receive school closing information as soon as it is entered into the system.
- All parents will receive an automated phone call indicating that school has either been cancelled or will open using a delayed start.
- Under a delayed start, all schools will open for operations exactly two hours later than their normal schedule. Students that walk to school, drive, or receive rides to school should plan on arriving two hours later unless directed otherwise for special programs.
- Under a delayed start, all schools will offer its regularly planned lunch.
- Under a delayed start, all schools will dismiss at the usual time.
- Under a delayed start, there will be no morning programs, including breakfast.
Notes & Reminders
Lost and Found
The lost and found is filling up with student items. If your child is missing something, please have them check the lost and found that is located off the cafeteria.
Check Out Our New App!
 We excited to announce the relaunch of our one-of-a-kind Deer Park app! The app is available for FREE in both the iTunes App Store and Google Play Store.
The new DP app features marked improvement on the previous version, including an easy-to-use, easy to find button display on the home page. Simply select your desired location and get the information you need quickly.
We Want to Hear from You!
Do you have a story about a Deer Park student that you'd like to share? Did you participate in a special event or charity that needs to be featured? We want to tell your story. Simply fill out the following form, and you might be featured on the Deer Park website, social media pages or this newsletter! Fill out the form today!
Deer Park Schools Looking for Substitutes
Deer Park Schools is looking for substitute teachers at both Deer Park Jr./Sr. High School and Amity Elementary.
If you are interested in becoming a Substitute Teacher for us please apply here. We are partnered with Hamilton County Educational Service Center for this service. They are located at 11083 Hamilton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45231.
Please log on the Hamilton County Educational Service Center's website. Once on the site please follow the directions on that page to complete and submit the forms.
Hiring Aids, Food Service, and Secretary Substitutes
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