 Wildcat Weekly
January 20th, 2020
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: More than No School
As you know, we do not have school on Monday January 20th, 2020 due to Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Signed into law by President Ronald Reagan in 1983, this holiday obviously honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s commitment to Civil Rights through non-violent means. In case it's been awhile since you've heard it, here's a link to Dr. King's "I Have a Dream" speech. If you get about 15 minutes this Monday, feel free to listen to one of the greatest speeches of all time.
What's New?
2nd Annual After Prom!
We are looking forward to the second annual After Prom at DPHS. The C.A.T.S. have been working hard on the plans and now we just need some help from you in order to make this night a safe and fun event for our students. Prom will take place on 4/18 from 7-11pm, followed by After Prom at Omni Funplex (Forest Park, OH) from 12am-4am. If you are interested in helping out, please sign up. Contact Dr. Orso with any questions. Please click here to view the online sign-up sheet.
2nd Quarter Honor Roll
Congratulations to all students who worked hard to earn a place on the 2nd quarter Honor Roll! We appreciate all of our students as they work hard to uphold the #H3 characteristic of "Help Yourself," and we recognize the honor roll students for their achievements.
#SethStrong Fund Raiser Update
Last Wednesday, the Deer Park family raised over $1500 for the Seth Dryer family through a #SethStrong spaghetti dinner. Thank you to all who planned, attended, and contributed to the evening, including Gabby's Cafe in Wyoming who donated all the costs of the dinner back to the Seth Dryer family!
Opportunity for Students
The 2020 U.S. Census Bureau is looking for high school students to assist their work. Students can earn $21-$26 per hour and no prior experience is required. Here is a link to more information.
Opportunity for Junior Class Fundraiser
The Deer Park Athletic Boosters would again like to offer the junior class a chance to receive a donation from the Boosters organization. They are looking for volunteers to work the concession stand for 2-3 games. The girls varsity basketball game on Saturday, January 25 from 1:15 -3:00 pm. Then the boys have a JV game and varsity game on February 14. These times would be JV 5:45 - 7:15 pm then varsity from 7:15-9 pm. If you can fill any of these please contact Sonya Davies as soon as possible at sonyat15@yahoo.com
Band Fundraiser
The Deer Park Marching Wildcats is holding a fundraiser at City BBQ in Blue Ash on Monday, January 20th. Use this flyer when heading there!
Counseling Department Updates!
This week's Counselor Corner has updates as well as a great article on how to help your student cope with Test Anxiety. A great article to read through as we approach exams.
Here is a link to this week's Counselor Corner!
Advice from On To College: On To College through John Baylor Prep is a valuable resource for any parents and students looking to gain inside information for the college enrolment processes. Here is a link to their News & Media site. This week contains information for better understanding financial aid!
In Case You Missed It
"Celebrate Excellence" Nominations
It's that time of year again where we get to celebrate our wonderful staff. Each year we participate in the Celebrate Excellence event where we ask for nominations for our outstanding educators.
The Hamilton County Education Foundation will recognize “Educators of the Year” from nearly every public school district in the Cincinnati area. Each individual school district submits their own top educator (including teachers, counselors, administrators, psychologists, etc.) to be honored at the 2020 Celebrate Excellence breakfast. This event brings together K-12 education, university, business and civic leaders to pay tribute to this impressive group of educators.
Characteristics of an excellent educator might include, but are not limited to the following:
- Demonstrates a high commitment toward student achievement
- Has the ability to challenge students to the next level
- Is seen by others as genuine and sincere
- Makes a positive difference in the classroom, school, and community
- Demonstrates empathy for everyone
- Strives to improve personally and professionally, and encourages students to as well
You can submit a hard copy by completing and printing a form HERE. Copies of the form will also be available at all district buildings (Amity, Jr./Sr. High School, and Holmes Building).
Completed nomination forms must be submitted to Jennie Cunningham at the Board Office at 8688 Donna Lane by Friday, March 6, 2020.
Winter Health Info from Our School Nurse
Ms. Dydo, our school nurse, has provided some information for our families as we enter into those months where colds and the flu are more prevalent. Please click here to find guidelines to know when to keep your student home from school due to illness. Thank you.
Parent Vape Info and Safety Letter
This past week, we sent an email with a letter from Superintendent Mr. Jay Phillips with information and resources for parents as it relates to the safety concerns of vape cigarettes. Please click here for a copy of this letter.
Opportunity for Parent/Community Involvement
Mr. Joel Smith, the Great Oaks satellite instructor for Deer Park Jr./Sr. High School, is looking for volunteers to serve on a business & industry advisory council to help our Project Lead the Way program stay current and aligned with today's business standards. The Project Lead the Way program provides courses that serve as an introduction to engineering and its various subfields for Junior and Senior High school students. This council will meet approximately 3 times per school year. He is looking for local business and industry professionals, as well as parents of current students who many not be in business/industry.
Would you be interested in serving as a member or know if someone else who
may be interested? If so, please contact Joel Smith at smith.joe@dpccsd.org
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.
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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.
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Twitter: Follow Deer Park Jr./Sr. High School for the most up-to-date news and happenings! @DeerParkHS, @DeerParkSchools and @dpcounselor.
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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
Upcoming Events
January 20th: Martin Luther King Jr. Day (No School)
January 21st: Board Meeting (Amity Elementary PDC, 6:30pm)
February 17th: Presidents Day (No School)
February 18th: Staff Professional Development Day (No School for Students)
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