The Deering Weekly Update

It's that time again! Students will be dressing up, decorating halls, and competing in wholesome games during the annual homecoming pep rally on Friday.

JOIN US FOR THIS YEAR'S HOMECOMING PARADE on FRIDAY at 5:30!

Vol. 4, October 13, 2019. If you have news you'd like to share or questions about something you read here, please contact Sarah Shmitt at [email protected] HERE is our new DEERING COMPREHENSIVE CALENDAR. This online calendar will be updated frequently and will be linked to the DHS website and the DHS facebook page.

Date Event and Info Time Location Notes SPIRIT WEEK!!

Tuesday, October 15 Parent Teacher 5 pm - 8 pm TO SCHEDULE Conferences A CONFERENCE:

https://www .ptcfast.com/ schools/DHS Maine2019

Wednesday, October 8 am-11:30 ALL students except seniors PSATS 16 EARLY will take the PSATs this year. DISMISSAL for Seniors will participate in ALL STUDENTS valuable workshops to prepare them for life after high school.

Parent Teacher Tues: 5 - 8 pm TO SCHEDULE Students will be released from Thursday Oct 17, Conferences Thurs: A school at 11 on Thursday and Friday Oct 18 11:30-1:30 & CONFERENCE: Friday. 4:30-7:30 https://www Fri: 11:30-3:00 .ptcfast.com/ schools/DHS Maine2019

OCTOBER 18 HOMECOMING! PARADE at 5:30 Deering This year, we want to offer our GAME at 6:00 Center and Deering community a Memorial "Welcome home!" party. We Field hope you come out to see the parade, bring the kids to

Memorial Field to get free popcorn, enjoy face painting, and take part in other fun events!

Saturday, October Homecoming 7:30-10:30 DHS Gym Tickets $10 on sale all week 19 Dance from the AD's office

For Deering's Sport Schedules, visit www.deeringathletics.com

Deering Consolidated Boosters Purple & White Club

Are you a parent or guardian of a Deering Student Athlete?

Come see what Deering Consolidated Boosters is all about! Please join us on Wednesday, November 13 at 6pm in Room 219. Can’t make the meeting? Email us at [email protected] to find out how you can help.

CIEE Parent Info Night

October 29, 6:30 pm -- 7:30 pm

DHS Library

If your student is interested in applying to become a CIEE Global Navigator, come to this one hour info session with CIEE representatives. They can answer all your questions about travel details, in country support, insurance, safety, and much more!

To see their 52 programs, check out their website!

For more information, please email Sarah Shmitt at [email protected]

PSATs and Senior Special Activities on WEDNESDAY, October 16!

PSATs for all 9th, 10th, and 11th graders; Students should arrive by 8 am

SENIORS should arrive at 8:15 am and go to the auditorium; lunch at 10:45 (see flyer

below for the seniors' lineup of activities)

⇨ EARLY DISMISSAL DAY FOR ALL STUDENTS

Please email Co-Principal Alyson Dame at [email protected] with any

questions.

An Important Message from Nurse Nalli Fall is definitely here and with the cooler weather and changing leaves comes the start of flu season. Deering High School has flu shots available at Student Based Health Center (SBHC). Students (under 18 years) must have a signed parent/guardian consent form to receive the flu shot. Copies of this consent form are available in the nurse's office and at the School Health Center. Once the consent form is completed, an appointment can be made for the flu shot. These are available regardless of ability to pay. Please let me know if you have any questions. ~Nurse Nalli~

DEERING PARENT GROUPS NEWS!

The PTO has a new facebook page! LIKE Deering High School PTO!

NEXT PTO MEETING: TUESDAY, November 12, 6:00-7:30 pm. Deering Library. Science teacher Karen Shibles will share information on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) and the STEM endorsement certificate at DHS. Also discussion and planning for the year. If you have agenda items you would like add, email [email protected],

NEXT PAG (Parent Advisory Group) MEETING: Wed. Oct. 23 7 PM DHS Library; DHS Parent Advisory Group meeting to discuss ideas for improving the January 8th Grade Open House. Questions, or if you want to join the group, email [email protected]

The Parent Advisory Group is a PTO Subcommittee. At the request of DHS administrators, we have launched this new subcommittee to assist our co-principals with DHS communication and outreach. Parents and guardians who are interested in working on an as-needed basis and can commit to tasks or assignments (with short turnaround time) please email [email protected].

JUST CLEANED OUT YOUR GARAGE? DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO WITH THAT PAINTING BY BOB ROSS? HAVE A SPECIAL SKILL OR TALENT? DHS' Student Senate is planning a big, great SILENT AUCTION on Sat. Nov. 16 and is seeking donations of many kinds! Please check this out and see how many ways there are to help out! gift certificates, gift baskets, services, whatever - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UQVn3GaFUnYxPmafDE156butsE77c5EjwMW 9Bhku4LY/edit

The idea is to have a big fundraiser to cover many important activities and lessen the need for the many little fundraisers that happen throughout the year. See the flyer included in this newsletter!

Currently scheduled PTO meetings for the year are Tuesday, Nov. 12, Monday, Jan. 27, Monday, March 16, Monday, May 11, all 6-7:30 in the DHS library. Hope to see you there! Questions, contact [email protected] PLEASE GET INVOLVED and SUPPORT YOUR SCHOOL! Contact us at [email protected]

**CLYNK bags are helping us raise money for our projects like books for teachers and the DHS community. If you want any CLYNK bags, let us know and we’ll drop some off at your house.

COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVES in GUIDANCE:

Students can sign up on their Naviance homepage. For more info or for assistance on getting into Naviance, students should see Ms. Adams, Guidance Secretary (874-8264).

Tuesday, October 15, 10 am Western New England U. Wednesday October 16, 9 am St. Michael's College Thursday, October 17, 10:15 am St Lawrence U. Thursday, October 17, 10:45 am Endicott College Thursday, October 17, 11 am St Joseph's

CIEE Parent Info Night

October 29, 6:30 pm -- 7:30 pm

DHS Library

To see their 52 programs, check out their website!

For more information, please email Sarah Shmitt at [email protected]

Deering Yearbook Raffle: Patrick Dempsey!

Enter Deering Yearbook's raffle to win a 2019 yearbook signed by Patrick Dempsey. Tickets will be for sale starting October 15, 2019. Seniors Samatra Sam and Miranda Beard (pictured below) participated in a 5k walk as part of their senior capstone. While taking part in the Dempsey Center event, the two students were able to meet Patrick Dempsey and leave with a signed yearbook!

If interested in purchasing tickets--

1 ticket for $5

3 tickets for $12

10 tickets for $25

Tickets will be on sale during lunch, at various school events or just contact Mr. Lawless in Room 113 ([email protected]) Drawing will be at the end of the semester in January

2020 YEARBOOK: Purchase Today!

The 2020 yearbook can be ordered online at YBPAY.com and the id number is 11227420. The yearbooks are on sale for $60 and the sale will end by November 1st. The original price is $70.

The 2019 yearbook can be purchased for $40. See Mr. Lawless in Room 113 if interested.

Importance Notice for Parents of Seniors from the SCHOOL NURSE:

Please note that important changes in Maine law went into effect last fall for all Maine students entering senior year. The following is now required for all students attending a public or private school in the State of Maine:

Two doses of meningococcal vaccine MCV4 (serogroups A, C, W, and Y) are required for students entering 12th grade, with a minimum interval of 8 weeks between dose one and dose two. If the first dose of meningococcal vaccine was administered on or after the 16th birthday, a second dose is not required.

A letter was sent home with your student on 9/25/19 (through their DC block) if we do not have a record of them having this vaccine. Please check with your student to see if they received a letter.

Please provide proof of MCV4 immunization for your senior student to the school nurse by October 31, 2019.

Hello Winter Silent Auction

WHO: Deering High School’s 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade senates are joining forces for the biggest fundraiser you’ve ever seen.

WHEN: Saturday, November 16th. Time and place to be determined.

WHY: This fundraiser will help cover the cost of special events hosted by student government such as; Homecoming, Spirit Week, Intercultural Day,

Junior and Senior Prom, and so much more.

WHAT CAN YOU DO: We are calling on our families, friends, and local businesses to donate to the auction.

Below are some ways that you can help:

❏ Donate a gift certificate or items from a business

❏ Donate tickets to an event

(Red Sox, Red Claws, Portland Stage, etc)

❏ Donate an experience

(A Yoga Class, Couples Massage, Hot Air Balloon Ride, Weekend

Getaway)

❏ Put together a themed basket or donate an item that

could go with a themed basket:

Baking-themed, sports-themed, xmas wrapping themed, or

even a wreath made of scratch tickets

❏ Donate a one-of-a-kind handmade item:

Artwork, Quilt, Your famous chocolate cake

❏ Donate items to help make our auction a success:

❏ Food for that evening

❏ Cellophane Wrap

❏ Ribbon

❏ Tags

❏ Baskets

To Donate Simply Fill Out the Following Form: Donation Form Or you can choose from our Basket Wish List Welcome to Hannaford Helps Schools 2019!

Deering High School’s assigned store is the Forest Avenue Hannaford. Last year we received over $300.00 for our students…

Between 8/25 and 11/30, with the purchase of 4 participating Hannaford Helps Schools items, a customer will receive a printout for 3 School Dollars at the register. The customer can place that printout into your school's slot in the Hannaford Helps Schools collection tower which is located at the front of the store that your school is registered with. Customers who shop with Hannaford To Go can give their School Dollar printouts to the associate handling their groceries and let them know which school slot to put them in. This year, Hannaford will also donate $1,000 to the highest earning school per store. NEW this year – your school may have a chance to earn DOUBLE School Dollars! The Hannaford store that has the highest increase of School Dollars turned in will DOUBLE the payouts to all its registered schools. Help your school earn double School Dollars by reminding parents to deposit their School Dollar printouts in the tower at the front of the store.

Jobs for Maine's Graduates & the Extended Learning Opportunities Coordinator Sydney Williams will be facilitating a grade-wide Job Shadow Day on Wednesday October 23, 2019.

Around 22 local businesses including the City of Portland & Portland Public Schools, will be welcoming DHS Juniors for a half day, hands-on job experience from 9am-12pm.

2019-20 Seal of Biliteracy Testing

REGISTRATION DEADLINE is OCTOBER 9 Deering High School holds the distinction of having had the most students earn the Seal of Biliteracy award at graduation (13 students in 2018 and 26 students in 2019). In addition to the recognition, the Seal means that students are eligible for college credits for their language assets. Testing dates:

Wed, Oct 16 (after school, location TBD) Sat. Oct 20 (morning, location TBD)

We encourage Juniors and Seniors who have spoken and written proficiency in both English and another language to pursue this opportunity.

Week of 10//2019

STEM Newsletter Items

Welcome to the 2019-2020 school year. Look for STEM ELOs & STEM Scholarship opportunities to be posted here each week.

If your student is new to Deering or new to the STEM Endorsement work, encourage them to join the Google Classroom for program requirements, ELO trackers and general announcements. Google Code: xa03aiv

STEM ELOs:

● Mr. Davenport will be hosting an ELO entitled the Science of Coffee during WINN on Thursdays starting October 24th. Sign up outside of room 308 or email [email protected]

● Students interested in joining a Robotics ELO during WINN on Fridays should sign up outside of Mrs. Shibles’ room (303). The session will resume Friday, October 25th. It’s not Battlebots but we plan to build, code, and design challenges. Check it out. No experience needed.

● The ACM/CSTA Cutler-Bell Prize in High School Computing is a prize designed to recognize talented high school students intending to continue their higher education in the areas of computer science or technology. The program seeks to promote and encourage the field of computer science, as well as to empower young and aspiring learners to pursue computing challenges outside of the traditional classroom environment. Learn more at the link provided. Deadline to apply is January 12, 2020.

● Mrs. Shibles will post the list of SENIORS who are eligible to report their STEM Endorsement work to colleges on their applications on Wednesday, October 23, 2019. List of these names will be outside of room 303. If your senior has not met with Mrs. Shibles this school year, please have them report to room 303 during WINN on Tuesday the 22nd.

Week of 10/06/2019

STEM ELOs:

● The 2020 MERITS is now open! The MERITS (Maine Research Internships for Teachers and Students) Program provides summer research opportunities for highly motivated high school juniors who are interested in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers to experience “real-time” applications of STEM in a research-focused work world at host institutions conducting research and technology development. This program seeks to expose students to career opportunities in Maine and to provide a direct way by which Maine businesses and research communities can attract young people with high potential for possible future employment. A limited number of research internships for the summer of 2020 are available. MERITS interns are paid a stipend for their six week summer research experience. Applications due by January 15, 2020. Application info, forms and details can be found at the MERITS link provided above. Deering is proud of Sarah Wriggins who was a MERITS intern this past summer.

● UNE is continuing its Health Science Leadership Program and is looking for students in grade 9 who identify as, or have family that identify as immigrants or refugees to the United States. This 4 year program requires participation in learning & career exploration

activities on the early, early release Wednesdays from approx. 12:00 pm-2:00 pm. The first session is on Wednesday, October 9th at Deering. To learn more about the program and how to apply see Mrs. Williams ASAP in room 214.

STEM Scholarships:

● Science Ambassador Scholarship for female students who are passionate about STEM. DEADLINE December 9, 2019 @ midnight CST. ● ⇨ Please check descriptions/deadlines from prior posts.

October 15, 2019 DHS Guidance News

Counselors will be available to talk with parents in the Guidance office during Deering Parent/Teacher Conference days & evenings on October 15th, 17th, and 18th. Please stop in and let us know how your child is faring and how we can support them in and out of the classroom.

On Wednesday, October 16th, during PSAT day for 10th and 11th graders, counselors are hosting the following workshops for DHS seniors:

Resume and Job Interview Skills Admit, Deny, Waitlist-You’re the Admissions Director Financial Aid Help and Advice Writing a Great College Essay Complete your CommonApp

Seniors will have the opportunity to sign up for two workshops. Each workshop will run for 50 minutes. The first session will run from 8:30-9:20am and the second from 9:30-10:20am

ADMISSIONS REPRESENTATIVES FROM NUMEROUS COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES ARE COMING TO DEERING HIGH THIS FALL TO MEET WITH PROSPECTIVE COLLEGE BOUND JUNIORS AND SENIORS. If your child is interested in attending any of these information sessions, they can sign up on the home page of Naviance (https://connection.naviance.com/deeringhs) .

All upcoming college visits to Deering High are listed in Naviance on the bottom right of the Home page. For more info or for assistance on getting into Naviance, students should see Ms. Adams, Guidance Secretary (874-8264).

OCTOBER COLLEGE VISITS

Western New England University (MA) Tuesday, Oct. 15th at 10am

St. Michael’s College (VT) Wednesday, Oct. 16th at 9am

St. Lawrence University (NY) Thursday, Oct. 17th at 10:15am

Endicott College (MA) Thursday, Oct. 17th at 10:45am

St. Joseph’s College (ME) Thursday, Oct. 17th at 11:00am

Curry College (MA) Monday, Oct. 21st at 10:00am

University of Massachusetts/Amherst (MA), Wednesday, Oct. 23rd at 9:00am

Lasell University (MA) Tuesday, Oct 29th at 11:00 am

University of New Brunswick (Canada) Wednesday, Oct 30th at 11:00am

Colby College (ME) Thursday, Oct 31st, at 10:00 am

PARENTS OF COLLEGE BOUND SENIORS

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

In-Person FAFSA Help Night

Sponsored by Make It Happen

Tuesday, October 22

6:15-8:30pm

at Deering High School

(This evening begins promptly at 6:30. Being on time enables families to fully complete the FAFSA during the workshop time. Those arriving late may have to wait for staff to become available to assist them.)

This important evening gives families of seniors the opportunity to meet with experts from Finance Authority of Maine (FAME) in order to file the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form line by line and submit to colleges.

There will be translators available for seniors and their families who are English Language Learners.

IS YOUR CHILD INTERESTED IN PURSUING COLLEGIATE STUDY IN THE STEM FIELD? TAKE A TRIP TO BOSTON TO

VISIT THE NACAC STEM COLLEGE AND CAREER FAIR!

NACAC STEM COLLEGE AND CAREER FAIR IN BOSTON

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27TH 1:00 - 4:00pm

AT NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY’S CABOT PHYSICAL EDUCATION CENTER

(This is a great opportunity for high school students of all ages! It’s a perfect way to spark collegiate interest in current 9th, 10th or 11th graders and what an awesome way for your family to spend a day in the cool city of Boston.)

College-Bound Students interested in science, technology, engineering and mathematics have the opportunity to interact with Admission Representatives from over 100 wide-ranging Postsecondary Institutions to explore the college admissions process; and connect with Industry Partners to learn about STEM Careers and internships

Some of the participating colleges and universities at this fair include:

Boston University, Bucknell University, Dartmouth College, Florida Institute of Technology, Illinois Institute of Technology, Kettering University, Lafayette College, Lawrence Technological University, Nova Southeastern University, NYU Tandon School of Engineering, Olin College of Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rutgers University-New Brunswick, Stevens Institute of Technology, Syracuse University, The Cooper Union, The University of Chicago, Trinity College, Tufts University, Union College, Wentworth Institute of Technology, and Worcester Polytechnic Institute.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, REGISTRATION AND DIRECTIONS, CLICK HERE: https://www.gotomystemfair.com/Registration/EventSelectForState?stateName=All#

Important Upcoming PSAT and SAT Testing Dates

Click below for all 2019-20 SAT/SUBJECT TEST dates, deadlines and registration info: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/register/dates-deadlines

12th graders interested in taking an SAT should use the above link to register for either the October 5, November 2, or December 7 test dates. Taking the SAT/Subject Tests after the December test date may jeopardize making college application deadlines. 11th Graders will be taking the SAT at Deering in April, however any Junior can register for an SAT or Subject Test prior to that April date. A number of Juniors choose to take the SAT one, two, sometimes even three times in order to get comfortable with the test. As they become more familiar with the actual test, they learn where their strengths and weaknesses are and can utilize Khan Academy for FREE

practice in order to improve their test scores for college admission and heightened opportunities to get more merit scholarships.

Test Date Registration Deadline Late Registration (additional fee) NOV 2, 2019 OCT. 3 , 2019 OCT. 22, 2019 DEC 7, 2019 NOV 8, 2019 NOV 19, 2019 MAR 14, 2019 FEB 14, 2019 FEB 25, 2020

Where Can Your Child Get In With Their SAT Scores? Students and Parents Can Search Colleges by Admission Test Score

College Simply

College Simply parsed admissions data from over 4,000 U.S. colleges and analyzed what SAT and ACT test scores get in where. Select your test score to find out where you may fit in best and estimate how likely you are to get accepted. The guide is organized by SAT and ACT score and presents the best colleges which have historically accepted students for each score

https://www.collegesimply.com/guides/colleges-by-test-score

The 2020-2021 FAFSA is now available- FAME has tools to help you file!

The FAFSA became available on October 1. Now is the time to get the FAFSA completed for the 2020-2021 academic year! There is no downside to filing early, and it is one of the best ways to maximize financial aid eligibility.

The 2020-2021 FAFSA requires 2018 income information. We strongly recommend using the IRS Data Retrieval Tool within the FAFSA to transfer 2018 income information directly from the IRS to the FAFSA. To make the process easier, be sure you have 2018 federal tax returns, including Schedules and W2s, in front of you when completing the FAFSA.

At least one school needs to be listed on the FAFSA, but additional schools can be added after the FAFSA has been submitted -- just return to FAFSA.gov.

Need help filing the FAFSA? Free help is available from FAME anytime:

1. Attend an In-Person FAFSA Help Session: FAME will be offering 14 In-Person FAFSA Help Sessions statewide starting on Thursday, October 10. Find and register for an event near you: https://www.famemaine.com/education/topics/filing-the-fafsa/in-person-he lp-sessions/

2. Use FAME's Online Help: Prepare to file by reviewing FAME's Get Ready to File the 2020-2021 FAFSA checklist. View our Filing the FAFSA video. Follow our 3-step guide: What You Need to File, Filling Out the Form and After You File. Find answers to Frequently Asked Questions.

3. Contact a FAME expert: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM Phone: 1-800-228-3734; TTY 207-626-2717 Email: [email protected]

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Scholarships and Resources for Finding Them $$$.

Here are some reputable resources for scholarship searches: FAME (the Financial Authority of Maine) lists many scholarship and financial aid resources on their website (famemaine.com). Look through the Maine Scholarships list and have your student apply to several. This is the best site we have found for advice on paying for college. MES is another scholarship resource, as in the Maine Community Foundation.

We found a good resource for scholarship information from Reviews.com. This is a website “dedicated to conducting data driven and unbiased research about topics that can help make an impact in people's lives.” Below is a link that covers the best scholarship search sites, what you should know about scholarships, and how best to apply, etc: Reviews.com scholarship search

LendEdU for scholarships and search tips: http://lendedu.com/blog/scholarships

LOCAL PORTLAND AREA AND MAINE STATE SCHOLARSHIPS

More and more Local and State Scholarships are being added all the time on your senior child’s Home Page of their Naviance Account this time of year! If you want to see that comprehensive list, ask your child to show you their Naviance Account. The Scholarship List is on the Naviance Home Page in the left, bottom corner of the page. (Students who may have forgotten their Username & Password for Naviance can always see Ms. Adams in Guidance to get refreshed on that information.)

SUMMER 2020 STUDY OPPORTUNITIES FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

CLICK HERE FOR A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES IN EVERY STATE THAT HAVE PRE-COLLEGE COURSE OFFERINGS IN THE SUMMER FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: https://blog.prepscholar.com/pre-college-summer-programs-for-high-school-students

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN MAINE

DESTINATION OCCUPATIONS HAS UPDATED THEIR SITE WITH MANY EXCITING, WELL-PAYING JOB OPPORTUNITIES RIGHT HERE IN MAINE FOR BOTH TEENS AND ADULTS .

So. . . What do you want to do? Destination Occupation is the place to go for an insider’s look at Maine’s best careers with some of the state’s most dynamic employers, from entrepreneurial ventures to Maine’s largest organizations! This is a great site for teenagers wanting to know more about specific career fields as well as what job

opportunities are available in Maine today. The site is also superb for adults as well. Click here for more information: https://destinationoccupation.com/

October is Manufacturing Month - Check out these Manufacturing Companies!

IIt is NOT our grandfathers' (or grandmothers') manufacturing landscape anymore. It is all about technology, bio-tech, robots, and more!

Eight of our 17 career exploration video partners are manufacturing companies! They range from employers you know like General Dynamics/Bath Iron Works, Hancock Lumber and Procter and Gamble to ones you may not know like Modula, Enercon Technologies and ImmuCell. Then there's the whole world of glass manufacturing represented by Paradigm Windows and SIGCO.