Daily Annoucements
2/9/2012
Change of Schedule
Monday, February 6th
To distribute CRRS forms
8:45-8:50 Extended Study
8:55-9:35 Block 1
Regular Bell Schedule...
Scheduling for 2012-2013
Scheduling Information for next year can be found on our School Counseling Website.
Dates, Deadlines, Applications, and Forms can be found on this website
Student Help Desk Hours
The Help Desk is open to students during the following hours ONLY:
Before School- 8:00-8:40
During School- 1st, 2nd, 5th, and Extended Study
End and After School 3:15-4:30
*Students must have a pass if they are coming to the Help Desk from a class. The Help Desk will be open on Mondays after Advisory Lessons/tasks have been completed.
The Help Desk is closed to students during all other times.
Dropping a Class Deadline
Year-Long courses may not be dropped after the third nine weeks' interim report- March 12
Semester courses may not be dropped after completion of the third nine weeks grading period- April 6
Marathon Dance 2012
Dancing Together...Changing Lives Forever!!
27 Hours Beginning Friday, March 16, 2012
Marathon Dance Online Store
Marathon Dance Apparel available now thru Tuesday, Feb 14 Only.
New this year - Go to www.zimmzang.com/drmd where anybody can buy 2012 DRMD attire including t-shirts, long sleeve shirts, sweatshirts, hats, headbands, and car magnets.
A link to the online store can also be found on the front page of the DRMD website.
Marathon Dance nList Help
All of our volunteer coordination is through nList. We have attached the instruction sheet that you can follow to sign in. If you have any questions signing into nList, please email WendyShaver@me.com. We will make sure you can get into the site and signed up to donate Food, Prizes and/or Chaperone. There are lots of opportunities to help. We want our student Dancers hydrated and healthy during their 27 hour Marathon Dance and we appreciate your help.
nList signup instructions for Marathon Dance
Remember to follow these steps exactly, beginning with "Join Now" - which will allow you to "Join" the Marathon Dance volunteer site. Follow these steps even if you are currently on another nList site helping with another committee (ex. Hospitality, etc). Each nlist site has a unique sign in email and password to enter and requires you to confirm the verification email that will be sent back to your email.
With a record number of 1000 Dancers signed up, your help is appreciated now more than ever! With the Dance just about 6 weeks away, we are asking for parents to sign into nList and sign up to Chaperone a shift or two in support of our Dancers. Remember - if you are chaperoning or helping with food service during the Dance, an application to volunteer must be completed online, printed and submitted to the main office.
Any questions getting signed into nList - email WendyShaver@me.com
Used Cell Phones Collection
While the cell phone drive through extended study officially ends today, we encourage everyone who has old cell phones at home to continue to bring them in and give them to Mr. or Mrs. Kern throughout the month of February. We have collected about 200 cell phones through the month of January and we know there are so many more phones out there to be properly disposed of. Remember, $1 will be donated for each phone we collect, so bring your old phones in today.
Online Health and PE
There will be an Open House for Online Health and PE
Wednesday, February 1st- Godwin H.S.- 7:00-8:00 PM- Auditorium
Thursday, February 2nd- Henrico H.S.- 7:00-8:00 PM- Auditorium
Registration ad Payment:
March 26-April 6 at your current school in the school counseling office
Course Dates:
May 29-August 1
Three mandatory meetings: May 29, June 25-28, August 1; twice-monthly meetings with instructor for heart rate monitor downloads
Cost:
$300 Henrico Resident Tuition
Shake, Rattle & Rock n' Roll
The DRHS Wildcat Booster club is sponsoring an evening of fun for everyone! There will be Casino Games, Raffles, a Silent Auction, Great Music, Good Food & Drinks!
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 6:00 - 10:00pm
Fox Hall Clubhouse
13550 Causeway Drive
Henrico, VA 23233
Tickets: $25 in advance
Admission price includes: drink ticket, casino chips, raffle tickets, and food - additional casino chips and adult beverages available for purchase.
Questions? Please contact Amy Click or Temple Ansell.
Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre
February 13, 6:30 pm
"Grave Goings-on of the Garden Greenhouse" by Mike Hayes
Performed by Deep Run Drama hosted at Mount Vernon Baptist Church (right down the street from Deep Run - 11220 Nuckols Road, across from the Shady Grove YMCA).
Tickets are $10 - contact Mrs. Gibson to purchase.
**Tickets will need to be purchased by February 8th for meal planning**
The little community of Eden, Georgia has just suffered a major loss. Herb Garden, CEO of the lawn and garden superstore Gardens of Eden, was found shot at the Garden estate. Tragically, he did not survive and is now pushing up daisies rather than growing them. Can you help find out who the bad seed is while enjoying a delicious meal?
This interactive mystery dinner theatre is family friendly and loads of fun!
SAT/ACT Improvement
Today through February 15th, 2012
Huntington Learning Center, located at 10138 West Broad Street in Glen Allen, Virginia, will provide a free SAT or ACT examination and evaluation for any rising sophomore or junior attending Deep Run High School. In order to receive their score results, students and their parents must attend a brief conference at Huntington Learning Center that will provide individualized feedback on what students can do to improve their scores. In view of the soon-to-be-released PSAT scores, any Deep Run family who has not yet taken advantage of this opportunity is encouraged to do so. Both the examination and conference must be scheduled in advance by calling (804) 270-0030.
Neon Night Winter Dance, February 18
Back by popular demand, the Deep Run Student Council Association is hosting its second annual Neon Night on Saturday, February 18th from 8-11 pm in the DRHS gym and commons.
Students may purchase tickets in the commons Tuesday, Feb. 14 through Friday, Feb. 17 before school (8-8:30 am) and during all lunches. Tickets are $5. The dress for the dance is casual "neon" attire.
If students would like to bring a guest from another school, they must fill out a guest form before buying tickets. Forms are available in the main office. Students do not need a date for the dance.
If you are driving your students, please refrain from dropping off students prior to 8 pm. There is no re-entry to the dance. The dance will conclude promptly at 11 pm.
Contact Jennifer Walton or Elizabeth Berry for questions!
R.E.B. Awards for Teaching Excellence
Hello Wildcat Community!
It is time to make nominations for the R.E.B. Awards for Teaching Excellence! The R.E.B. Awards were established to recognize public school teachers who have distinguished themselves by their classroom performance. We have so many talented teachers here at Deep Run so please take the time to nominate one of your students outstanding teachers.
Full time K through 12 teachers nominated for this prestigious award have an opportunity to receive up to $12,000 in money that can be used for travel, education, and professional development. The Community Foundation invites nominations from students, parents, teaching colleagues, other school personnel, and the community at-large. The eleven member steering committee reviews each nomination to determine final candidates. Final candidates are asked to submit proposals for use of the award.
Nominations must be received by 5 p.m. February 23, 2012.
All the information to get started can be downloaded here. Additional information and forms can also be accessed at tcfrichmond.org.
Thanks for all of your time to review this material. I know that everyone is very busy but please take the time to make a nomination. Please help recognize the amazing work our talented instructional staff do at Deep Run every day. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
AP Exams 2012
Any student planning to take an AP exam will need to have their exam fees paid by Wed., February 29th, to their AP teacher. No exceptions to the deadline! An exam WILL NOT be ordered for you until your fee is paid.
AP Open House AP Teachers will share the curriculum, textbooks, summer work, and course expectations. Also, we will explain to parents about the AP Commitment form that must be returned with the CRRS form and the NEW County requirement to remain in the class until October 15, 2013.
Seniors- Baccalaureate
Seniors - Baccalaureate is YOUR 90 minutes to shine! Unlike graduation service where participation is limited, baccalaureate is 100% dependent on your participation! Baccalaureate is a celebration of not only the conclusion of your high school experience, but also highlights the many talents of your Class!
Take a minute to answer a few questions that will help us prepare for this year's event.
Baccalaureate will be Sunday, June 10 at 4 pm, just a few days before your graduation.
We welcome your prepared reflections, musical pieces (instrumental or vocal), reflective dance or your own idea of what you'd like to share. This is open to your thoughtful expressions as you anticipate your future, reflecting on lessons learned from your high school experiences.
Free SAT Practice Test!
Juniors: Start preparing for the SAT test! Come take a FREE practice SAT Test at College Nannies & Tutors of Richmond at 10825 West Broad St. Glen Allen, VA
Saturday, March 24th
Saturday, April 21st
8:45 AM
Registration is required, please email agpayne@collegetutors.com
or call 804-346-2242 for registratin and details!
Scheduling
The scheduling process for the 2012-2013 school year has begun! Counselors visited English class on January 5th and 6th to discuss deadlines and other important information with students. Please mark the following important dates to remember:
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February 2, 9, 16, 23 |
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School Counseling "After-Hours" 4-7pm (by appointment only) Please call the school counseling office at 364-8020 if you would like to set up an appointment with your student's counselor to discuss scheduling for next year. Required that students attend with their parent. |
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February 6 |
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Course Request Forms will be distributed to students in Extended Studies |
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February 6 & 7 |
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Elective Teachers Sign CRRS forms |
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February 13 |
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Applications due for classes which require it |
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February 13 |
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CRRS Forms DUE to Extended Study teachers (must be signed by a parent) |
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March 15 |
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Recommended date for Parent Overrides (Guaranteed Placement in course) |
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April 27 |
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Parent Overrides DUE - no guarantee for space availability |
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June 15 |
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Last Day to Make Schedule Change Requests |
SAT Math Prep Sessions
To help students prepare for the SAT, the DRHS math department will be offeringSAT Review Sessions on the Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday leading up to the Saturday test. See the attached schedule. In addition to the help sessions, math teachers are using SAT questions as warm-ups during the week of an SAT test.
Monument Avenue 10K
Sign up for the Monument Avenue 10K today!!!
If you put Deep Run as your school, you will get a Healthy School Challenge T-Shirt and Deep Run has a chance to win up to $500 for the most student participants in the race. Let’s make a pledge to get healthy together in 2012!
Go to http://www.sportsbackers.com/ to sign up!
Senior Class Information
Class of 2012
Graduation
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
11:00 AM
Siegel Center
Senior Last Instructional Day
Friday June 1st, 2012
Senior Final Exams
June 4-8, 2012
Seniors and the Yearbook
Senior Calendar 2011-2011
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