109 Family News

• October 2: District Closed
• October 8: Redefine 109 Information Session at South Park (1421 Hackberry Rd) at 6:30pm
• October 10: High-Five Friday at WIlmot
• October 11: DPS 109 at Deerfield Farmers Market
• October 13: District Closed
• October 16: Regular Board of Education Meeting (517 Deerfield Rd) at 7pm
• October 17: High-Five Friday at Caruso
• October 18: Redefine 109 Information Session at Wilmot (795 Wilmot Rd) at 10:30am
• October 23: Half-Day Student Attendance (AM) / Parent/Teacher Conferences (PM)
• October 24: Parent/Teacher Conferences / No Student Attendance Day
• October 29: Redefine 109 Information Session at Walden (630 Essex Ct) at 6:30pm
• October 31: High-Five Friday at Shepard

This October, we’re taking time to honor two groups of people who help make our schools such special places.

October 2: Custodian Appreciation Day
Our custodians keep our buildings safe, clean, and welcoming every single day. Their hard work often happens behind the scenes, but it has an enormous impact on students, staff, and families alike.

October 20–26: Principal Appreciation Week
Our principals lead with heart and dedication, guiding their schools and supporting both students and staff in countless ways.

We’re grateful for all they do to keep our schools running smoothly and our students thriving!

As we look ahead to the future of our schools, District 109 is continuing the community conversation with opportunities throughout October to learn more about our facility needs, possible solutions and financing options. Attend one of the information sessions this month:

October 8: South Park - 6:30pm

October 11: D109 booth at Deerfield Farmers Market - 8am-Noon

October 18: Wilmot - 10:30am

NEW! October 28: Virtual "Lunch & Learn" Session - Zoom, Will Be Recorded) - 12pm (Registration Coming Soon)

October 29: Walden - 6:30pm

There are still plenty of ways to get the information you need:

• Visit the Redefine 109 website to explore details about the plan, watch videos and see the potential impact on your taxes.

• Share your input through our ThoughtExchange, an interactive tool where you can add your ideas and see what others in the community are saying.

• Stay tuned for more opportunities to connect throughout the fall.

Your voice matters as we consider how to best support our students now and for generations to come.

If you haven’t had the chance to join us for a High-Five Friday yet, you can still get a glimpse of the joy and connection these mornings bring. Deerfield’s first responders have been teaming up with our schools to spread smiles, encouragement, and plenty of high fives.

Next up in October: Wilmot, Caruso, and Shepard! We hope you’ll join in the fun — because even a quick high five can spark a sense of belonging and send everyone into the weekend with a smile.

Look for District 109 at the Deerfield Farmers Market on Saturday, October 11! We’ll be there to answer your questions about Redefine 109 or anything else about our schools – and we will enjoy the best part of the market right alongside you (yes, we have our tote bags ready to fill with brussels sprouts).

Stop by our table, say hello, and let’s talk about how we can be stronger together and maybe even swap a favorite recipe or two!

You know that DPS 109 is a supportive school community for students and families. The District also cultivates a community where staff feel valued, and they can pursue their career interests, whether they are teachers, administrators, support and office staff or guest teachers – all of whom play an important role in the education of our students. The District is currently hiring guest teachers.

If you're looking for meaningful work in a supportive environment, close to home, visit dps109.org/DefineYourself – and share these jobs with friends and family!

TrueNorth is offering several family programs this October as part of their Family University Series:

• October 7: The Programs of The Arc of Illinois
• October 9: Introduction to AAC & Supporting Your Child’s Communication
• October 14: Toilet Training Children
• October 15: Raising Kids Who Include
• October 16: Unlocking the Power of Play
• October 21: Accessing Services and Supports
• October 29: An Overview of Government Benefits

Find full program details and registration information.

The Deerfield Police Department is excited to offer a free Safe Screens Parent Workshop Series for Deerfield residents to help you navigate your child’s digital world safely! This is your last chance to learn from School Resource Officer Lauren Maldonado and Sergeant Trevor Salato, who will cover information on TikTok, Instagram, Minecraft & Roblox.

Location: Deerfield Police Department, 850 Waukegan Rd, Deerfield, IL

Time: 6-7:30PM

Registration Required

📣 "I know so many parents would get so much out of this." - Recent Parent Workshop Attendee 📣

District 109 is making it easier than ever to stay connected with businesses and organizations that serve the students and families in our community. Starting soon, you’ll begin receiving a weekly Peachjar email every Thursday around 1pm, featuring digital flyers from:

• Your child’s school

• The District

• Local community organizations

• Businesses offering child- and family-focused programs

The flyers will clearly indicate that the District does not endorse the programs offered by outside organizations. The email will come from "school@peachjar.com." Each email has the option to unsubscribe (at no risk of unsubscribing from District or school emails).