Sunday Snapshot

Hello Viking Families!

With Viking Pride,

Mrs. Love

shana.love@dundeeschools.org

• Monday:
• 10/20 Hearing and Vision Checks
• “Team Up for Kindness” Day-Wear a jersey
  
• PTO Lunch with Principals
  
• 4th Grade Student Voice Meeting
  
• Tuesday:
• 10/21 “Peace, Love and Kindness”-Wear tie dye
• PTO Cupcakes with Raymer and Pizza with Palmer
• Wednesday:
  
• 10/22“Stand Up, Speak Out”-Wear green or orange
• TLC Banking
• Thursday:
• 10/23“Hats Off to Kindness”-Wear a hat
  
• Y5 Family Engagement Night-Five Little Pumpkins 5:00 pm in APR
  
• Friday:
• 10/24 “Vikings Stand Together”-Wear Blue and White
• PBIS Reward: Pumpkin Decorating in APR
  
• Later this Month:
• 10/27 Otis Spunkmeyer Fundraiser Kickoff
• 10/29 Wear Orange & Black Day
• 10/30 Half Day of School (Viking Camp Offered)
• 10/30 Halloween Parade
• 10/31 No School

Want to be on the same school schedule as your kids and looking to get paid to come to school with them? DES is looking for a reliable daily substitute! To be a substitute, the candidate must either have at least 60 college credits or possess a teaching certificate. If you are interested in learning more about this position, please reach out to Mrs. Love at shana.love@dundeeschools.org.

You may have heard that the district added a Student Support and Community Engagement Coordinator this year. Mrs. Rogers will join us in that role here at DES and we are thrilled to have her support for our little Vikings!

Mrs. Rogers will assist mainly our lower elementary students as they are our students who are still learning how to do school and how to appropriately play, share and learn. She will support students with regulating emotions and making wise choices. Mrs. Rogers will teach and reteach expectations and provide behavior interventions with students as needed.

Please join us in giving Mrs. Rogers a warm DES welcome!

Viking Value of the Trimester: RESPECT
Our first Viking Value for the school year is RESPECT. We will focus on this Viking Value in all areas of the building.

With the school year in full swing, we wanted to remind our families how critical consistent attendance is during elementary school. CLICK HERE to view a handout that outlines facts and helpful tips regarding attendance.

In addition, we follow the Monroe County Truancy Protocol. When a child reaches 8 absences, you can expect a letter to be sent to you with further attendance information. Another letter may be sent when a child reaches 15 absences, which details the next steps in the Monroe County Truancy Protocol.

Please communicate with your child's teacher and our elementary school office about attendance concerns. If you have any questions or are looking for support, please contact jay.briggs@dundeeschools.org.

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to me at jay.briggs@dundeeschools.org or by calling (734)-529-2350 EXT. 12005

Dundee Community Schools are pleased to share that the State budget passed includes funding for the Universal School Meals program. As a result, all Dundee students will receive complimentary breakfast and lunch for the entire 2025-2026 school year.

It is still very important to complete the free and reduced application forms in your back to school paperwork, regardless of your qualification status. This application process is essential for the district as it helps secure vital funding from the state and federal sources. Regardless of your income, please fill out this application. Thank you for your help with this matter!

Our PTO has many fun events planned for our students and staff this year! We hope you'll find an opportunity to help support them in their good work!

PTO Book Fair Volunteer Link:

Please use the link below to sign up to volunteer at the PTO Book Fair in November.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F49AFA828AAFCC34-59620960-dundee

PTO Spirit Wear Sale Link:

https://shopsli.com/dundee_schools/shop/home

Please consider volunteering for one of their upcoming events:

• PTO Fall Book Fair November 3rd-6th
• PTO Holiday Shop December 8th-12th
• PTO Spring Book Fair March 23rd-26th

DES Full School Day Hours:

• The school day begins at 8:35 am and ends at 3:40 pm
• Our staff begins monitoring students at 8:15 am. Please do not drop off students prior to 8:15 am as there will not be any DES staff available to supervise them. Students dropped off from 8:15-8:25 will go to the playground with our supervisors and will then be dismissed to their classrooms. Students who purchase school breakfast will go to the cafeteria when they arrive unless they are in Y5 or kindergarten (their breakfast is served in the classroom).

Elementary School Handbook:

Link

Dundee Community Schools Calendar:

Click for the District Calendar

Infinite Campus Parent Portal, Care Solace, OK2Say Links:

https://dundeemi.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/dundee.jsp

School Meal Payments:

At this time, breakfast and lunch are FREE for ALL students through September 30th, until we know plans for the state's budget. More information will come regarding next steps. We ask that all families please fill out the free/reduced meal form on our website, even if you don't normally qualify as this helps with important at-risk funding for the district.

Link to Food Service Department:

https://dundeecommunityschools.nutrislice.com/menu/dundee-elementary-school-k-5/lunch/2022-08-28

DES Facebook Page:

Dundee Elementary Facebook

For reporting a student absent:

734-529-7044 Press 1

School Nurse: Rachel Palmer

734-529-2350 ext. 11013

Vision Statement

“Students First” – Inspire, Educate, Innovate, Celebrate

Mission Statement

Dundee Community Schools is setting a course for student success. We will challenge and inspire every student, every day, in every class through innovation and dedication ‐ promoting knowledgeable, responsible, and caring citizens.

420 Ypsilanti Dr.

Dundee, MI 48131

School Phone: 734-529-7044

School Fax: 734-529-3741

Principal: Mrs. Love shana.love@dundeeschools.org

Assistant Principal: Mr. Briggs jay.briggs@dundeeschools.org