Sunday Snapshot

Dear Viking Families,

Even though our school year is beginning a little differently than we all expected, I want to start by saying how grateful I am for your patience, flexibility, and support. While the delayed start has brought its own set of challenges, it has also given us additional time to prepare thoughtfully for the year ahead and to ensure that when our Vikings return, they step into a safe, caring, and engaging environment.

We know that the start to this school year may not look exactly like years past, but one thing remains the same—our commitment to your children. Their joy, growth, and success are at the heart of everything we do. Our staff has been working hard to plan meaningful learning experiences, and we can’t wait to fill our hallways with the energy and laughter of students once again.

Thank you for partnering with us as we begin this new journey together. I am confident that with our Viking spirit—courage, strength and resilience—we will not only meet these challenges, but also create lasting memories and accomplishments along the way.

Please see my attached letter to families below regarding the plan for the first day of school at DES. Here’s to a bright and successful year ahead!

With Viking Pride,

Mrs. Love

shana.love@dundeeschools.org

This afternoon Mr. Leach shared that school will begin on Tuesday, September 2nd and that open house is canceled. Here are the details for what the first day of school will look like this year at DES.

After reading this plan, if you have further questions, please reach out to me at Shana.love@dundeeschools.org.

• 9/1 No School: Labor Day
• 9/2 First day of school for 1st-4th grades
  
• 9/2 Soft Start for Young Fives & Kindergarten students (by appointment) at Adams St. Entrance
• 9/3 First day of school for Young Fives & Kindergarten students (use Adams St. entrance if you are entering the building with your child)
• 9/8 & 9/9 GSRP Soft Start
• 9/16 PTO Meeting 4:00 pm in Mrs. Love's Office
• 9/19 PTO Read a Thon Kick Off

This week I will be in the building August 25-August 28th from 8:00-2:00. If you would like to schedule a time to drop off any medication and paperwork for your child, please let me know. I can be reached at rachel.palmer@dundeeschools.org or 734-735-6992.

My normal daily hours are 8:00am to 4:00pm Monday through Friday. Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns. I look forward to a great school year!

GO VIKINGS!

-Nurse Palmer

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