Sunday Snapshot

Welcome back, Viking Families!

Thanks for a great week two! Next week is our first full five day week so it will be nice to be in our normal routine. Students seem to be getting more and more familiar with the layout of the building, the routines and our staff. Thank you for your support at home! Have a wonderful weekend!

Here is the week at a glance:

Monday, September 9th-Homecoming Theme: Pajama Day, Cub Scout Presentations, GSRP Soft Start A

Tuesday, September 10th-Homecoming Theme: Hat Day, GSRP Soft Start A

Wednesday, September 11th-Homecoming Theme: Color Wars Day (See flyer for grade level color)

Thursday, September 12th-Fire Drill, Homecoming Theme: Sports Team/Jersey Day

Friday, September 13th- Homecoming Theme: Blue & White Day, TLC Banking Presentations, Homecoming Parade 5:00 pm, Homecoming Football Game 7:00 pm

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

Go Vikings!

• 9/17 PTO Meeting 4:00 pm
• 9/19 Fire Drill
• 9/26 Fire Drill
• 9/20 PTO Read a Thon Kick Off
• 9/22 Constitution Day
• 10/9 School Picture Day
• 11/6 & 11/14 DES Fall Conferences 4:00-6:00 pm

All grade levels had a PBIS assembly where the students learned what our "Viking Value" is for the month of September: The Playground. We saw the most behavior referrals on the playground last year, so that is an area of focus to start the school year. Students will earn ROW tickets daily. One student from each class will be their Weekly PBIS Winner. At the end of the month, each class will have a PBIS Winner for September. That student will be able to pie Mrs. Love or Mr. Briggs in the face at the October Viking Value of the Month assembly!

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