Sunday Snapshot

Dear Viking Families,

Welcome to a brand-new school year! I am filled with joy and excitement as we open our doors to another year of learning, growth, and discovery. Each new year brings fresh opportunities for students to shine, and I look forward to working together to ensure that every child experiences success.

Partnership between home and school is at the heart of student achievement, and I truly value the role you play in your child’s education. As we begin this year, I encourage you to stay connected with us—whether that’s reaching out with questions, sharing concerns, or celebrating the great things happening in our classrooms. Open and honest communication helps us all better support our students.

As we work together, I ask that we continue to approach one another with kindness and presume positive intent. We are all united by the same goal: providing the very best for our children. By partnering in this spirit, we can create a supportive, respectful, and encouraging environment for every student to thrive.

I am grateful to begin this journey with you and your family. Here’s to a wonderful school year ahead!

With Viking Pride,

Mrs. Love

shana.love@dundeeschools.org

• 9/1 No School: Labor Day
• 9/8 DCS Board of Education Meeting 5:30 pm @ DHS Media Center
• 9/16 PTO Meeting 4:00 pm in Mrs. Love's Office
• 9/19 PTO Read a Thon Kick Off

Thanks to the survey feedback we received, we were able to make a couple of adjustments to our end of day procedures. Please see the notes and photo below:

Pick Ups: If you are PICKING UP your child with a VEHICLE, you should utilize the traffic loop at the north side of the building. Please have your child's neon green name card in your dash to assist our staff in matching you to your child. This is the safest way for our staff to get your child to your vehicle.

Walkers & Bikers: If your child is walking or riding a bike home, they will now be dismissed from the Adams Street exit at the old office doors. If your child takes Ypsilanti Street home, they will utilize the help of the crossing guard to take the west side of the sidewalk so as to not interfere with bus traffic. Please see the orange lines on the attached photo. If you are walking with your child, please wait for them to be dismissed in the grass. *If your child lives in the Arbor Chase subdivision, they will continue to use the east side of Ypsilanti St. Please remind those students that they should walk any bikes on the grass until they pass the buses to keep everyone safe.

Bus Riders: If your child rides the bus home, they will continue to use the exit on the corner of Adams & Ypsilanti Streets and they will walk north up Ypsilanti Street to enter the bus. Without walker/biker traffic, this should be much more smooth. (Green Arrows)

It is imperative that ALL families follow the provided procedures so as to support us in getting hundreds of students out of the building at the same time as efficiently and safely as possible. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

*Morning procedures will remain the same with drop off students entering through the traffic loop and bus riders and walkers entering on the corner of Adams & Ypsilanti Street. There are bike racks near both sets of doors.

Welcome back, Vikings!

I’m beyond excited to start another incredible school year with all of you! We’re continuing PBIS—Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports—our school-wide system for creating a safe, respectful, and encouraging environment where everyone can shine. That means clear expectations, positive choices, and plenty of celebrations, with weekly and monthly rewards for students who go above and beyond. Our Courageous Choices program is also back, bringing weekly lessons that build character, strengthen relationships, and inspire leadership. Plus, our Viking Value assemblies are getting a fresh twist—now, once a month in smaller group settings, so we can really dive into what it means to ROW: Respect, Ownership, and Wise Choices.

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to me at jay.briggs@dundeeschools.org or by calling (734)-529-2350 EXT. 12005

Welcome Back to School!

I am so thrilled to be back in my role as District Nurse for Dundee Community Schools this school year. I am excited to get this school year going and cannot wait to see all of the students in the hallways again.

My hours are 8:00am to 4:00pm Monday through Friday. Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns. If you have medication(s) your child will need to take during the school year, please bring them to school, along with the appropriate paperwork, anytime during office hours before school begins or at Open House. 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