August 30, 2021

This information is important for the upcoming week.

Important Upcoming Dates:

August 31- Upperclassmen Open House (2-6pm by appointment)
September 1st-3rd: Laptop Pick up in DSF Small gym
September 7 - Student holiday
September 8 - First Day of School
September 27 - Back to School Night
October 13 - PSAT & Convocation
October 22 - Homecoming

HCPS-School-Calendar-2021-22.pdf

This Week at DSF

Open House Information

Upperclassmen Open House

*Note - our new laptops have arrived! 11th and 12th grade students can be the first to pick them up at our open house on Tuesday! Students must have a signed copy of the 2021 Device Use Acknowledgement Form in order to pick up their computer. (This can be signed through powerschool parent portal)

11th and 12th grade students and families can pick up student schedules, and complete necessary paperwork and obligations as well as walk the campus to find classes at this event. Please enter through the front doors to the right of the main office entrance and you will be directed where to go. Register below.

Date: Tuesday, 8/31
Times: 2-6 pm by appointment
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

Laptop Distribution

Great news: Our new laptops have arrived!

We will distribute laptops to all students this week. 11th and 12th graders can pick them up on Tuesday and all students can pick them up on Wednesday September 1^st, Thursday September 2^nd, and Friday September 3^rd from 1-4pm. Students/parents will need to use the following form to sign up for a time slot: Sign up- DSF Laptop Distribution. Please enter using the bus ramp and turn right at the stop sign toward the quad. There will be signs indicating which door to enter for the small gym. Please arrive promptly at your appointment time. Students who are unable to come to one of the distribution events will be issued their laptop the first week of school.

Students must have a signed copy of the 2021 Device Use Acknowledgement Form in order to pick up their computer. (this can be signed through powerschool parent portal - click "access online forms")

**Please note, if you registered at Freeman High School after August 4^th we will not have a laptop for you at this event. One will be issued at a later date. Students who have a laptop from last year must return the old laptop and charger before being used a new one.**

Principals Coffee on Wednesday

At DSF, we like to start each month with a chance to catch up on all things DSF with our principal, Mr. Marshall. There is an opportunity to ask questions, hear about what is happening in the coming months, and discuss the vision for moving Freeman forward. For September, we will offer this in-person in our DSF library and also live-streamed with a link available on www.atdsf.com

Wednesday, 9/1 at 10 am. (in Person + virtual).

*subject to change due to weather

Please consider joining us for Principals Coffe this month!

PowerSchool and Student Schedule

Student schedules have been available at each open house (juniors and seniors can get theirs on Tuesday) and will go live on powerschool on Friday, September 3rd. Please note that schedules are tentative until the first day of school and may change, so please check powerschool to be sure.

PowerSchool Parent Portal - click here

Fees, Forms and Powerschool

We are strongly encouraging all forms and fees to be completed online using the same web-based tools we used last year I am proud to announce that our division has waived the Laptop fee and several other required items for every student this school year. With that news, we have moved on from the traditional and terribly-named “fee nights” and are encouraging all families to pay the minor required fees online:

Use this link as a one-stop shop for online HCPS services: https://henricoschools.us/online-services/

The First Day of School

Our first day of school is Wednesday, September 8th. Students should not be dropped off prior to 8:30am and class starts at 9 am. Students will report to their homerooms first for the first day of school and each day that first week. Students' homerooms are listed as "DS" on their student schedules and are the same class as their Freeman Focus class.

Sign Up for Parent Accounts

Now more than ever, staying connected with the school and your child’s teachers is important to your child’s success in school. Henrico parents can create accounts to view grades and attendance information through PowerSchool, access assignment information through Schoology, and receive communications through the SchoolMessenger App. If you haven’t already, please take a moment to set up your access to these tools. If you need assistance, please reach out to our Innovative Learning Coach, Jessica Ciokan (jkciokan@henrico.k12.va.us).

PowerSchool Parent Portal - click here then choose “Create Account” tab
Schoology - click here for directions
SchoolMessenger App - click here to sign up to receive school and teacher communications in one place. (click here to learn more)

Athletics Boosters Membership Information

Each year, nearly 800 students at Douglas Freeman compete on multiple athletic teams. With your membership in the Booster Club, you support our programs and you save money on admission to home sporting events. See our website (www.dsfathleticboosters.org) for details about benefits associated with each membership level. Athletic passes and tickets may be used for all home Varsity and JV athletic events, excluding tournaments and Invitationals. Without a Booster Pass, costs per sporting event are $8 for football and $6 for all other sports. Preferred parking applies to all home football games except Homecoming. Tickets and passes from prior seasons are no longer valid.

Key Resources for 2021-22

The information below had been posted in weeks prior, but is still relevant and important. Click the topic to read the collapsed text below it.

All Things DSF: www.atdsf.com

Please bookmark www.atdsf.com. This is a one-stop resource for all the links, refences, sign up forms and information you might need. We are constantly updating it and use it to house important school-wide virtual events as well.

Important Links:

Key Resources:

All Things DSF Website (AKA: “at dsf”): www.atdsf.com
Freeman PTSA Website: www.freemanptsa.org
DSF Athletics Calendar (always up to date): www.colonialdistrictva.org
Mr. Marshall on Twitter: www.twitter.com/@dsfMrMarshall
Freeman Official Instagram: www.instagram.com/freemanhighschool.official
Freeman Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreemanHighSchool.official/

Mental Health Resources for Families

Our SEL team, in partnership with school counseling, has provided the following resources as we continue to feel the toll that the pandemic has on our students' mental health:

https://linktr.ee/dsflibrary

PSAT Information - October 13th, 2021

9th and 10th grade students are automatically registered to take the PSAT 8/9 (9th grade) and the PSAT/NMSQT (10th grade) tests on Wednesday, October 13th. The county pays for the tests so 9th and 10th graders take it free of charge!
11th grade students can sign up to take the OPTIONAL PSAT/NMSQT test on the same day by registering AND paying the $18.00 fee. Juniors can qualify for college scholarships or the national merit program based on their scores.
- Register here: www.tinyurl.com/DSFPSAT2021
- Pay online here: https://osp.osmsinc.com/HenricoVA/login.aspx?ReturnURL=Payment.aspx OR via cash/check (made payable to Freeman) which you can turn into the main office the first week of school
- 11th grade students must REGISTER AND PAY by MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13th! NO LATE REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED!
The HCPS PSAT official letter can be found HERE.
Any questions? Email Mrs. Reilly, DSF Testing Coordinator, csreilly@henrico.k12.va.us

Extra Math Help to prepare for 2021-22

Extra Math Practice

In an effort to support students entering the 2021/2022 school year. The math department is providing optional, but recommended math practice. We believe completion of the modules, 3-to-4 hours of total work, will help set students up for success. The following links will enroll students in a summer support class through Delta Math designed to refresh and strengthen skills necessary for math courses next year. All sections provide thorough feedback to students. Any student requesting help can contact dtpodolny@henrico.k12.va.us

Summer Algebra 1: Link
Summer Geometry : Link
Summer Algebra 2 : Link
Summer Trigonometry: Link
Summer Calculus: Link

Introducing the Freeman Mavericks

www.freemanmascot.info/announcement

DONATE to the Freeman Fund (Our only academic fundraiser)

Each year, Freeman’s PTSA relies on the Freeman Fund to pay for programs, teacher supplies and other activities that benefit each child and build a strong Freeman community. In previous years, the fund has provided items like classroom sets of books, microphones, microscopes and other teacher needs that extend beyond their budgets; events like We the People and All-Star Prom; and programs like Teacher Appreciation as well as the Angel Fund, which helps students and families in need. As we start the school year virtually, we anticipate the fund will help with unexpected expenses that arise from virtual learning. Even now, teachers are thinking about and anticipating needs for supplies and support that students may not have access to at home. We hope the Freeman Fund will be able to help with those efforts right out of the gate.

These funds are provided solely through the generosity of donations from the Freeman community. Please visit freemanptsa.org and click on “Donate to the Freeman Fund” to learn more. On behalf of the DSF PTSA, thank you!

Athletics/Activities Calendar

(Best viewed on a computer or tablet, Click here to open in a new window)

Athletics

Calendar:

Click Here for our up-to-date Sports/Activities Schedule (also embedded at the bottom of the Fwd)

Youtube Channel:

You can watch some of our games and contests LIVE on youtube!

Click below to view.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYfqbIgGx3TpxbggRh4q2Mg

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