Good evening, Viking Families!

Thanks for a great week!

Here is the week at a glance:

Monday, March 10th-Hat Day, DCS Board of Education Meeting 5:30 pm

Tuesday, March 11th-Read with Technology Day

Wednesday, March 12th-TLC banking, Spring School Photos Day, Book Swap Day

Thursday, March 13th-Severe Weather Drill, 1st Grade Field Trip, Dress Wacky Day

Friday, March 14th-- End of 3rd Quarter, Half Day of School (Viking Camp offered) Dismissal at 12:05 pm, Read with a Flashlight Day, GSRP Family Engagement Event

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

Go Vikings!

• 3/17 Y5 & Kindergarten Round Up 4:30-7:30
• 3/21 Y5 & Kindergarten Round Up 9-3
• 3/24-3/28 No School (Spring Break)
• 4/3 Viking Advisory Team Meeting 4:30 pm
• 4/3 3rd Grade Family Engagement Night 5:00-6:00 pm
• 4/18 No School (Good Friday)
• 5/9 Half Day of School (Viking Camp Offered)
• 5/26 No School (Memorial Day)
• 5/27 K Zoo Trip
• 6/3 K Family Picnic
• 6/5 Half Day of School (Viking Camp Offered)
• 6/6 Half Day of School - Last Day! (No Viking Camp)

*Switch March 12th & 13th due to spring photo day!

Please use the link below to begin the registration process for GSRP Free Preschool.

GSRP Pre-Application

The Viking Value for the month of March is kindness. Throughout the month, we will focus on helping students develop positive interactions with their peers, including using respectful language, playing appropriately, and showing consideration for one another. To encourage these behaviors, our staff will reward students who demonstrate kindness with ROW Tickets. We will officially kick off this initiative on Monday, March 3rd during our Viking Value Assembly.

Use this link below to begin the registration process.

*If your child is currently enrolled in Young Fives at DES, you do not need to register him or her for kindergarten. We will automatically roll them into kindergarten.

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 Spring Book Fair March 17th-21st Sign Up Here!
  

Dundee Elementary follows the Monroe County Truancy Guidelines which is a four step process. Please check out the steps below:

• Step 1: 8 absences = Step 1 Letter
• Step 2: 15 absences = Attendance Improvement Plan meeting
• Step 3: if absences continue, a meeting with the Monroe County Prosecutor will be scheduled
• Step 4: if absences continue, criminal charges can be filed

If you have any questions regarding the process, please email jay.briggs@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: 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