Sunday Snapshot

Welcome back, Viking Families!

Thanks for a great week four!

Here is the week at a glance:

Thursday, September 26th-Fire Drill, Dundee Vocal Music Karaoke 6-9 pm

Friday, September 20th- 4th Grade Field Trip

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

Go Vikings!

• 10/2 Count Day
• 10/3 Safety Drill
• 10/9 School Picture Day
• 10/10 Safety Drill
• 10/10 Young Fives Family Engagement Event "Five Little Pumpkins"
• 10/14 DCS School Board Meeting 5:30 pm
• 10/17 Fire Drill
• 10/31 Half Day of School (Viking Camp offered) Dismissal 12:05 pm
• 10/31 Halloween Parade
• 11/1 No School
• 11/4-11/8 Book Fair
• 11/4 Otis Spunkmeyer fundraiser kickoff
• 11/6 & 11/14 DES Fall Conferences 4:00-6:00 pm
• 11/19 Photo Re-take Day
• 11/27-29 No School

Please remember that the visitor parking lot (the smaller one next to the playground) should be used any time you need to pick up a student. The larger parking lot in the middle of the traffic loop is for staff only during school hours. We have had a few parents park in the staff parking lot and get stuck in there during pick up time in the loop and we want to avoid this happening in the future. Thanks for your help with this matter!

If your child is a walker or bike rider, please remind them that they must ride with caution on the sidewalks surrounding the school. Our teachers are walking students to the buses at that time and several teachers and students have been run into by walkers and bikers. Please be considerate of the traffic on sidewalks during that time so we can keep everyone safe!

This year at DES, one of our focus areas is family engagement. We know that when families are involved in their child's education, everyone wins. In addition to Open House, Conferences and Family Literacy Night in March, we have planned opportunities for each grade level to engage with families in fun and educational activities throughout the year and we hope you'll be able to join us when the time comes.

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!

• 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