 Deer Park Jr/Sr High School
Wildcat Weekly
November 1st, 2020
A Huge "Thank You"!
When we started our remote learning approach about a week ago, I know there were many of us who were anxious as to how it would go. I can tell you that our teachers have reported that it's going very well!
While we are all still learning and adjusting as we go, we want to thank you for helping your students get on our virtual classroom meetings and staying engaged. Also, in case you missed the parent information/schedule for our remote learning plan, here is a link to that. We know our families and students have really risen to this newest challenge, and we want to THANK YOU for all your work and flexibility.
Have a great week,
Shane Hartley
Principal, Deer Park Jr/Sr High School
hartley.s@dpccsd.org
What's New?
2020 Holiday Assistance: 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. More information can be found HERE.
1st Quarter Honor Roll: Congratulations to all students who made our 1st Quarter Honor Roll! This year certainly brought additional challenges, and those students who made the list are to be commended! Here is a link to the 1st Quarter Honor Roll
Mobile Dentist Change of Dates! The Mobile Dentist has been rescheduled for December 1st and December 3rd. Please reach out to our school nurse, Ms. Dydo, at: dydo.j@dpccsd.org with any questions!
Chess Sign-Ups: Attention anyone in grades 7-12:
If you are interested in joining the Deer Park Chess Team this year, we will be having a short meeting on Friday, November 6th at 3:15. This will be a virtual meeting using Zoom. The link is provided below. Please email Mr. Benjamin at benjamin.j@dpccsd.org if you have any questions.
Navigating the College Search in a COVID World: The Admission offices for the colleges and universities of the Greater Cincinnati Collegiate Connection (GC3) have developed a program called "Navigating the College Search in a COVID World." This virtual event will take place Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at 6:30 PM, and is designed for parents and high school seniors and juniors.
Admission Professionals will discuss the benefits of attending a college or university in the Cincinnati Region and talk about:
- Higher Education in the Cincinnati Region
- Transfer and Articulation
- What Learning/Campus Life Currently Looks Like
- Testing/Test Optional
- Virtual Visits
There is time allotted for general Q & A and the opportunity for breakouts with specific institutions. Please see this invitation for more information!
Weekly Updates
COUNSELOR'S CORNER: Here is a link to this week's Counselors' Corner!
COUNSELORS' CORNER, VIRTUAL EDITION: Our counselors have created a special Counselors' Corner for our virtual students. Please click here for that version!
APEX LEARNER, EXTRA ACTIVITIES: Please see the links below for the weekly activities for our online students:
Remote Learning Orientation and Video
Middle School Links and Extra Activities
High School Links and Extra Activities
Suggestions for Remote Learners & Families
1. Establish a Daily Schedule: Set alarms/reminders using phones and calendar reminders to ensure that students are logging on at the start of each class. Use the Schoology App or a Google Calendar App to help set these reminders.
2. Establish a Location: As best as possible, find a comfortable, consistent, and quiet location to help maintain focus throughout the day.
3. Establish Healthy Habits: Have a snack in between classes, eat breakfast, and maintain consistent sleeping routines. While it can be tempting to stay up late, remember that students will still need to be attending classes each day from 8:10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
4. Establish Check-Ins: Without being in person, it may be easier for students to fall behind or forget assignments. Use Schoology, calendars, and even good old fashioned paper and pencil to keep track of assignments and due dates. Be sure to check every few days to ensure that students are staying up to date, and parents/caretakers should ALWAYS feel free to reach out to teachers with any questions.
In Case You Missed It
DEER PARK CATS COALITION PARENT INFORMATION: The Deer Park C.A.T.S Coalition is looking for Deer Park community members from a variety of sectors interested in preventing youth substance use/misuse. C.A.T.S. is our Coalition Advocating for Teen Success. Please see this flier for more information!
FREE MEALS OFFERED BY DEER PARK BRANCH OF THE HAMILTON COUNTY LIBRARY: For more information, please click here!
WEST POINT SOCIETY LEADERSHIP & ETHICS SEMINAR: Every year, the Greater Cincinnati Leaders of Character Initiative presents the Chuck Ausman West Point Society Leadership and Ethics Seminar for sophomores and juniors around the area. Deer Park High School is able to send up to 4 students this coming year to the event held on February 5th, 2021. If you are interested in nominating your student, please email me at: hartley.s@dpccsd.org
For more information, please see this document. Please send your nominations to me by December 3rd, and we will send in the nominations to the West Point Society.
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR ART, ESSAY, AND MEDIA CONTEST: The Ohio Civil Rights Commission is pleased to announce its annual statewide Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Art, Essay & Multimedia Contest. This contest is intended to encourage students to reflect upon Dr. King’s life, philosophy, and impact on the Civil Rights Movement and present day America. It is meant to challenge students to think about how civil rights and diversity affect their lives and how they can continue the work of Dr. King in their own way. For more information, please see this link.
LOOKING FOR PREVIOUS WILDCAT WEEKLY EMAILS?
Wildcat Weekly are posted on the Deer Park Schools News webpage. Here is a link to our District News Page.
Upcoming Dates to Know
November 25th - November 27th: Thanksgiving Break (No School for Students)
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
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