Welcome back, Viking Families!

Thank you for a great first week of school! It was so nice to have students fill the halls and to feel their excitement for the new year. Our staff has worked so hard to create a positive experience for each family and we hope that you were able to feel that. Have a wonderful weekend!

Here is the week at a glance:

Monday, September 2nd-No School (Labor Day)

Tuesday, September 3rd-Head Start Soft Start A, Viking Value of the Month Assemblies, Back to School Read Alouds with Mrs. Love

Wednesday, September 4th-Head Start Soft Start B, GSRP Open House 1-3 pm (Use preschool gate entrance)

Thursday, September 5th-Severe Weather Drill

If at any time you have questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to me at Shana.love@dundeeschools.org.

Go Vikings!

• 9/9-9/13 Homecoming Spirit Week
• 9/9 GSRP soft start Group A
• 9/10 GSRP soft start Group B
• 9/12 Fire Drill
• 9/13 Homecoming Parade 5:00 pm, Football Game 7:00 pm
• 9/17 PTO Meeting 4:00 pm
• 9/19 Fire Drill
• 9/26 Fire Drill
• 9/20 PTO Read a Thon Kick Off
• 10/9 School Picture Day
• 11/6 & 11/14 DES Fall Conferences 4:00-6:00 pm

Use the link below to listen to the traffic loop procedure presentation.

This includes all the things you'll need to know to drop off or pick up your child from DES!

Courageous Classroom opt-out forms were sent home last week. We will begin Courageous Classroom lessons on Monday, September 9th. If you want to opt your child out of the lessons about respect, responsibility and communication skills, please turn in the letter to your child's teacher. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Briggs (jay.briggs@dundeeschools.org) or Mrs. Raymer (brandy.raymer@dundeeschools.org).

During the first week of school, our staff has been teaching students the "ROW like a Viking" expectations—Respect, Ownership, and Wise Choices—across different areas. In the cafeteria, students were reminded to show respect, take ownership of their trash, and make wise choices regarding their behavior. On the playground, the focus was on respecting playtime, taking ownership of their actions, and making wise choices for safety and fun. On the bus, students practiced respect for others, ownership of their belongings, and wise choices regarding behavior. In the bathroom, the emphasis was on respecting privacy, maintaining cleanliness, and making wise use of the facilities. Students will be able to earn ROW tickets every day while at Dundee Elementary School. ROW tickets will make them eligible to win prizes, rewards for their class, and much more!

Our focus for the month of September will be Playground Expectations as that is where the majority of our behavior incidents occurred last school year.

All DES students will receive FREE breakfast and lunch again this 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!

• First PTO Meeting is September 17th at 4:00 pm
• PTO Read-a-Thon September 20th-October 11th
• PTO Read-a-Thon Kickoff with Popcorn and Books September 20th
• PTO Fall Book Fair November 4th-7th
• PTO Holiday Shop December 9th-13th
• PTO Spring Book Fair March 17th-21st

Our PTO will be selling spirit wear to kick off the school year. Please use the link below to order.

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

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 2023-2024 District Calendar

Infinite Campus Parent Portal:

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

School Meal Payments:

Breakfast and lunch are FREE for ALL students for the 2023/2024 school year! We ask that all families please fill out the free/reduced meal form on our website, even if you don't normally qualify.

Link for Food Service Forms & Payments

School Menus:

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: Marylen Nobile

734-529-2350 ext. 11013

Vision (updated June 2024)

Students First - DES envisions a future where elementary students and families embrace respect, ownership, and wise choices as core values, shaping a community of lifelong learners.

Mission (updated June 2024)

At Dundee Elementary, we believe in treating everyone with kindness and respect, creating a safe and happy place for all. Our mission is to prioritize students above all else, fostering a future where Dundee Elementary staff, students, and families embody respect, ownership, and wise choices as fundamental values. Together with our families and staff, we cultivate a community grounded in lifelong learning, where every individual is empowered to reach their full potential. Through innovative teaching methods, strong interventions, engaging curriculum, and meaningful partnerships with families, we inspire a love for learning that lasts a lifetime. We actively engage parents and guardians, recognizing that their involvement is essential to the success and well-being of our students. As a community, we nurture curious minds, compassionate hearts, and confident spirits, preparing our students to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

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