Viking Families,

Please view the information below for next week's happenings.

This week at a glance:

Monday, March 4th: 4th Grade Tutoring, 4th Grade ROX, National School Social Worker Week!

Tuesday, March 5th: PTO Popcorn & Books, Wear pajamas with words on them Day

Wednesday, March 6th: 4th Grade Tutoring, Dress as a Book Character Day

Thursday, March 7th: Book Swap Day

Friday, March 8th: Board Game Day

This week let's ROW Like Vikings: Respect, Ownership & Wise Choices

Have a great week! Go Vikings!

• 3/13 DES Spring Conferences 4:00-6:00 pm (By appointment only)
• 3/13 Spring Photo Day
• 3/13 3rd Grade Spring Music Concert 6:00 pm & 7:00 pm
• 3/15 Half Day of School 12:05 pm dismissal (Viking Camp Offered)
• 3/18-21st PTO Spring Book Fair
• 3/20 Family Literacy Night 5:00 pm
• 3/25-29th No School-Spring Break
• 4/1 No School
• 4/2 School Resumes
• 4/5 Assembly
• 4/8 Half Day of School (No Viking Camp)
• 4/10 Y5/Kinder Round Up 4:30-7:30 pm (by appointment)
• 4/12 Y5/Kinder Round Up 9:00-3:00 (by appointment)
• 4/18 4th Grade Spring Music Concert (Spotts, Lein, Cairns)
• 4/19 Y5/Kinder Round Up 9:00-3:00 (by appointment)
• 4/23 4th Grade Spring Music Concert (Marion & England)
• 5/9 1st Grade Music Concert
• 5/10 Half Day of School 12:05 pm Dismissal (Viking Camp Offered)
• 5/23 2nd Grade Spring Music Concert
• 5/27 No School-Memorial Day
• 6/3 Half Day of School 12:05 pm Dismissal (Viking Camp Offered)
• 6/4 Last Day of School Half Day 12:05 pm Dismissal (No Viking Camp)

Please use the link below to print and fill out the form or you may fill out the paper form sent home with your student.

Attention girls Grades 3rd-5th grade, we have 15 more slots available for our spring season of Girls on the Run. Practices will be Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:45-5:15 in the elementary gym. The season starts March 19th. Follow this link for registration information:

https://www.girlsontherunsemi.org/3rd-5th-grade-program-details

Mrs. Friar is our DES Staff Spotlight of the Week!

Mrs. Friar is our elementary library paraprofessional and she has worked with students at Dundee Community Schools for 13 years. Mrs. Friar completed her college at Monroe Community College.

Mrs. Friar enjoys shopping for antiques, walking, swimming and reading in her free time. Her favorite color is teal. Her favorite snack is Swedish fish and trail mix and her favorite drink is vanilla cappuccino.

Thank you, Mrs. Friar, for all you do for our DES Vikings!

Tis the season of runny noses, illnesses and germs. Please remind your little ones to wash their

hands frequently and not to share personal items like hats or water bottles.

Another important reminder is for students who take medication. Any and all medication (including over the counter) need to be brought to the office and checked in. We also need proper authorization if these are prescription medications or over the counter. Students are not allowed to transport any medications to and from school. This is for the safety of all our students. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to me at Marylen.Nobile@dundeeschools.org

Be well!

Nurse Marylen Nobile, RN

PBIS stands for Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports. Our staff is trained to look for opportunities to celebrate the positive things that students do each day. We teach students what the expectations are for every area of the building so that they enter a safe and predictable environment. We expect our students to ROW Like Vikings no matter where they are at DES. ROW stands for Respect, Ownership and Wise Choices. Students will earn ROW tickets when they are caught showing these positive behaviors and their tickets can earn them fun incentives throughout the school year.

Congratulations to this week's ROW Ticket Classroom Winners!

Our Character Trait of the Month is Integrity. Help us reinforce this trait at home this month!

#RowLikeVikings #Respect #Ownership #WiseChoices

If you are not already receiving phone, text and/or email alerts, please contact our DES office to be sure we have your correct contact information listed within our system. These alerts can be for regular weekly communication, but can also be for building or district emergencies or updates.

If you are on social media, please consider following our Dundee Elementary Facebook Page. Photos, updates and weekly newsletters are posted there.

Lastly, if you haven't already connected with your student's teacher on Bloomz, please consider doing so. Bloomz is the main form of communication that teachers use to interact with families. If you aren't sure how to get connected, please contact your student's teacher or the office and we'd be happy to help!

Handle with Care is a system in which our staff can be aware that your child or family may be experiencing a hardship outside of school that may impact their day at school. By notifying the school principal, we can be sure that those who come in contact with your child throughout the day handles them with extra understanding and TLC. You do not have to provide us with any details at all unless you wish to do so. You can simply send an email that states: Handle with Care with your child's name. Information can be sent to Mrs. Love or Mr. Briggs on Bloomz or via school email at Shana.love@dundeeschools.org or jaybriggs@dundeeschools.org.

Did you know that Dundee Elementary School is a participant and supporter of the OK2SAY program? See more information below.

Not all heroes wear a cape and tights. A real hero speaks up for what's right. Be a real hero. If you see or hear something that threatens student or school safety, submit a confidential tip to OK2SAY.

Anyone can report tips confidentially on criminal activities or potential harm directed at students, school employees, or schools.

Tips can be submitted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

https://www.michigan.gov/ok2say

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: Rachel Palmer

734-529-2350 ext. 11013

Show your Viking pride at the athletic events taking place this week.

Use the link below to checkout the Dundee Athletics Facebook Page:

https://www.facebook.com/dundeeathletics

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