DeKeyser News

The 2026-2027 PreK for All pre-application opens December 9, 2025. PreK for All is a free preschool program funded through the Michigan Department of Education, Please see the attached flyer (14A).

To be eligible for the 2026-2027 school year, children must be four years old on or before September 1, 2026.

Click here to apply

January 2026

VIP Parking – Kelly Foutz

Monday, Jan. 19

No School - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Happy Birthday Zef! 🥳

Happy Birthday Shannon Hathcock! 🥳

Tuesday, Jan. 20

Cheese Lover’s Day

Chocolate Sale

PTCG Coin Wars

9:30 – Smart Moves Celebration

9:30 – 3:00 – O'Keefe Conferences – Conference Room

Wednesday, Jan. 21

Chocolate Sale

PTCG Coin Wars

Bubbles Boutique – School Store Open Durning Lunch

Beautification Team – Students meet during lunch recess

9:30 – 7:00 – O'Keefe Conferences – Conference Room

4:00 – 5:00 – Rock Hound Practice – Science O – Cafeteria

6:00 – 7:30 – Student Athlete Wellness Fair @ Henry Ford II High School

Thursday, Jan. 22

Chocolate Sale

PTCG Coin Wars

5:00 – 7:00 – O'Keefe Conferences – Conference Room

Friday, Jan. 23

Chocolate Sale

PTCG Coin Wars

Frozen Friday - $1 Popsicle Sale

9:30 – 3:00 – O'Keefe Conferences – Conference Room
Student / Staff Celebration (Luncheon)

3:00 – Chuck E. Cheese visits DeKeyser

4:00 – 9:00 – Chuck E. Cheese Night Fundraiser

On Monday, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a leader who taught us the importance of kindness, fairness, courage, and standing up for what is right. At school, students will learn age-appropriate lessons about Dr. King’s message of helping others, treating everyone with respect, and making our community a better place. We encourage families to continue these conversations at home by sharing ways we can show kindness and respect in our daily lives.

Henry Ford II High School’s DECA chapter is organizing the second annual Student Athlete Wellness Fair. The fair will feature vendor booths that promote the three pillars of wellness for student athletes: physical, nutritional and mental health. The fair will be open to UCS student athletes, UCS coaches and UCS parents of student athletes. It will be held on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at Henry Ford II High School.

January 2026

VIP Parking – Kelly Foutz

Monday, Jan. 26

Chocolate Sale

8:00 – ATG Meeting

Tuesday, Jan. 27

Chocolate Sale

3:55pm – 5:10pm NASA Academy of Future Space

7:00 – Cluster 3 & 4 - Early Childhood, Young 5’s, Kindergarten Open House @ Henry Ford

Wednesday, Jan. 28

Chocolate Sale

Walk Out Wednesday – Weekly Wellness Habit

Bubbles Boutique – School Store Open Durning Lunch

Beautification Team – Students meet during lunch recess

4:00 – 5:30 – Choir Club – Music Room

7:00 – Cluster 1 & 2 - Early Childhood, Young 5’s, Kindergarten Open House @ Eisenhower

Thursday, Jan. 29

Chocolate Sale

2:30 – 3:30 – – Wax Museum Visitation – Parent Viewing

3:55pm – 5:10pm Macomb Crew Soccer (Gym)

Friday, Jan. 30

Frozen Friday - $1 Popsicle Sale

Chocolate Sale

3:55pm – 5:10pm Arts Around (Art)

5:30 – 8:00 – Daddy Daughter Dance – The Life of a Snow Girl – Shelby Gardens

The district is hosting two Early Childhood/Young Fives/Kindergarten Information Nights on the dates listed below.

Cluster 3 and 4 — Tuesday, January 27,2026, 7:00 p.m. Henry Ford II PAC
Cluster 1 and 2 — Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 7:00 p.m. Eisenhower PAC

As the days get colder and the crisp air of January settles in, we want to remind all students to dress appropriately for the weather. Coats, scarves, mittens, and hats help keep our students cozy and comfortable while enjoying recess, walking to and from school or from the bus, and participating in outdoor activities.

Please make sure your child comes to school prepared for chilly mornings and windy afternoons. Dressing warmly not only helps keep them healthy, but it also ensures they can fully enjoy all the fun and learning each day brings!

Thank you for helping us keep our students warm, safe, and ready to learn!

Thank you so much to all the parents that joined us for our PTCG meeting this past week! We appreciate you taking the time out of your busy schedule to hear about all the activities and events coming up for our dolphins. Another big thank you to all the families that donated items to restock the lounge for our beloved teachers and staff for the New Year. We appreciate your support!

Our Coin Wars kicked off this week with a magnificent start! Kiddos are bringing in coins left and right to fill up their classroom jars with positive points from their coins and adding some dollar bills to other classroom jars to sabotage them! Our students are keeping a close eye on any classroom creeping up the leaderboard and quickly unite to load those jars with all the bills imaginable!! You can hear the evil laughter emerging from the hallway all throughout the day!! Coin Wars will wrap up next week with the final day to bring in any coins or cash on FRIDAY! The winning classroom will earn a visit from the Dolphin Delights cart filled up with snacks, treats, and drinks galore for all to enjoy! Thank you so much for making this event a successful fun experience for everyone!

Please save the date for our next Chuck E Cheese fundraiser on Friday, January 23rd from 4:00-9:00pm. The mascot, Chuck E., will be visiting DeKeyser on Friday to get the kiddos excited for a fun Friday night out! Chuck E. Cheese donates 25% back of all proceeds to DeKeyser if you mention our school when you arrive. Thank you for supporting PTCG in such an exciting way!

Lastly, families that are registered for our Daddy Daughter Dance on January 30th will be receiving an email next week with lots of information about the Shelby Banquet Center venue, how to order a corsage for your special little lady, what to expect, a layout of the tables and event space, and a link to request songs from DJ Super Dave. We have been working hard to get all the decorations, table centerpieces, craft tables, and so much more ready for a magical night at our Life of a Snow Girl event! We can't wait for the big night!

Click here to sign up

The “Make a Difference” Award, presented annually by the MISD, recognizes individuals who have made a significant positive impact on the educational experience of a student with special needs. Two attachments are included (7A, 7B). One provides an overview of the award, and the other contains the nomination form. Please provide to every parent who has a student with a current IEP or IFSP who receives Special Education services in Macomb County.

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7B Make a Difference Fillable 2025 (1).pdf

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There has been an increased request for food assistance resources recently. The following are resources that can be shared with families regarding food assistance in Macomb County:

Macomb County Food Resources by Community 9.26.25.pdf
Macomb Community Food Resources
https://www.uwstclair.org/Food
https://pantrynet.org/mobile-distribution-events/Gleaners Mobile Pantry Drive Up Distribution Events
https://www.forgottenharvest.org/find-food/ Forgotten Harvest Mobile Pantry locations
https://mi211.org/food-assistance Michigan 211 Food Assistance Programs and locations

We are asking for your support to help keep our students safe. If you plan to volunteer in our classrooms, work directly with a student and/or chaperone a field trip, etc. you will need to have a volunteer background check on file. The new volunteer application form is located at this link: www.uticak12.org/volunteer. The background check involves multiple state and federal law enforcement databases. We greatly appreciate the involvement of our families and the difference you make at DeKeyser Elementary. Thank you for your partnership with this extra step that will improve safety in our school.

A few reminders: