Clubs

Chorus
The Deerwood Dynamics, comprised of student musicians in grades 3-5, will be performing throughout the year.

Performances:
Dedication Ceremony - October 15
Veteran’s Day - November 11
Orlando Magic - November 17
Musical - May 15-16
 
Sponsor: John Huffaker 
Meeting: Every Tuesday 3:00pm-4:00pm 



Art Club

This year’s Art Club is divided into two half-year clubs. The first group is from September to December, for 4th and 5th graders. The second group is from January to May, for 2nd and 3rd graders. Art Club is capped at 20 students. Application to the first group is opened now until September 19th. First Art Club meeting is on 9/24. 

Sponsor: Joyce Go 
Meeting: Every Tuesday 3:00pm-4:00pm


Battle of the Books

The book club for Sunshine State is TBD

Safety Patrols

Patrols direct children, not traffic. As school-age leaders in traffic safety, patrol members teach other students about traffic safety on a peer-to-peer basis. They also serve as role models for younger children who look up to them.

Sponsor: Mary Pagan
Meeting: Daily

Requirements

As a Deerwood Eagle Safety Patrol, you will:

  • Be at your post from 8:15-8:40 A.M in the morning.
  • Be at your post from 2:50-3:15 P.M. in the afternoon.
  • Demonstrate Eagle PRIDE on and off duty.
  • Maintain excellent grades (no grade lower than a C).
  • Follow the rules and expectations of the classroom and school on and off duty.
  • Adhere to the Safety Patrol Pledge

School Safety Patrol members:

  • Complete training in traffic safety
  • Protect students from the hazards of crossing roads and highways on their way to and from school
  • Assist bus drivers in safely transporting students to and from school
  • Teach fellow students about traffic safety.
  • Serve other leadership functions under the direction of school officials

Benefits

AAA School Safety Patrols benefit students, schools, and communities.

Students gain:

  • Safety awareness
  • Leadership
  • Teamwork
  • Pride
  • Citizenship
  • Respect for law enforcement

Schools benefit from opportunities to promote:

  • Traffic safety awareness
  • Peer-to-peer education
  • Character-building opportunities
  • A constructive outlet for students’ energy
  • A positive relationship with parents, law enforcement, and the overall community

Communities benefit from:

  • Safer environments for pedestrians and motorists
  • A spirit of volunteerism and civic-mindedness
  • Positive collaboration between students, parents, schools, and law enforcement


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