Sunday Snapshot

Dear Viking Families,

What a wonderful first week of school we had! Our students did an outstanding job learning routines, practicing expectations, and showing what it means to be kind and positive Vikings. We are so proud of the way they are already building a welcoming and supportive school community.

As we move into Week Two, I want to thank you for partnering with us and for helping to make the start of the year such a success. Keeping communication open and respectful between home and school is so important, and we deeply value working together with you to ensure each child’s growth and success.

Thank you again for a fantastic Week One. With the strong start we’ve had, I am confident that Week Two will bring even more learning, joy, and connection for our students.

With Viking Pride,

Mrs. Love

shana.love@dundeeschools.org

• Monday:
• 9/8 GSRP Soft Start (Group A)
• 9/8 DCS Board of Education Meeting 5:30 pm @ DHS Media Center
  
• Tuesday:
• 9/9 GSRP Soft Start (Group B)
• 9/9 Cub Scout Meet & Greet
• Wednesday:
• 9/10 School Spirit Day (Wear your Blue & White)
• Thursday:
• 9/11 School Safety Drill
• Friday:
• 9/12 "First" Fun Friday: Hat Day for $1
• Later this Month:
• 9/16 PTO Meeting 4:00 pm in Mrs. Love's Office
• 9/19 PTO Read a Thon Kick Off

Pick Ups: Please note that when you park in guest parking and get out of the car to pick up your child, we ask that you stand behind our cones near the grass so that we are not crowding the exit. We are trying to get hundreds of students out those doors at the same time safely and to the correct adults. Please notify our staff at the cones who you are picking up and we will bring your child(ren) to you. This will ensure all students are accounted for. Thanks for your understanding and cooperation!

Walkers & Bikers: If you are picking up your child with a vehicle, please pick them up in the Loop. We do not wish to have extra vehicle traffic in the walker area to keep all of our kids safe. Thanks for your help with this matter!

Bus Riders: Please continue to review bus expectations with your children!

Teaching Expectations
This week, our staff and students focused on learning and reviewing expectations in three important areas: the cafeteria, playground, and bus. By teaching and practicing together, we are helping students understand how to be respectful, take ownership, and make wise choices.

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.

Celebrating Success
We are excited to begin recognizing students who demonstrate our Viking Values! Our first weekly winners will be announced and celebrated on Monday, September 8th. Every student will have the chance to be nominated throughout the year, and we can’t wait to see how our Vikings grow!

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

To start the school year, all DES students will receive FREE breakfast and lunch through September 30th when we hope to have more information on the state's budget. More information will be shared to families as we receive it from the state.

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 16th at 4:00 pm in Mrs. Love's Office
• PTO Read-a-Thon September 19th-October 10th
• 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