The Sunday Snapshot from Mrs. Love
Dundee Elementary School December 11th-15th, 2023
Week 16 News
Viking Families,
Please view the information below for next week's happenings.
This week at a glance:
Monday, December 11th: 4th Grade Tutoring, Wear Holiday Headgear, Community Christmas Coin Drive Begins, 4th Grade ROX, DCS Board Meeting 5:30 pm
Tuesday, December 12th: Wear Holiday Socks, Y5 & Kindergarten Music Program 6:00 pm, Community Christmas Coin Drive
Wednesday, December 13th: Wear Flannel Day, Community Christmas Coin Drive
Thursday, December 14th: Wear Hawaiian Gear (Christmas in July) Day, Fundraiser Items Picked Up, Limo Rides, Community Christmas Coin Drive
Friday, December 15th: Wear Winter White Day, Head Start Conferences, Community Christmas Coin Drive
This week let's ROW Like Vikings: Respect, Ownership & Wise Choices
Have a great week! Go Vikings!
Upcoming Events
- 12/21 Half Day of School: 12:05 Dismissal (Viking Camp Offered)
- 12/22 Half Day of School: 12:05 Dismissal (NO Viking Camp)
- 12/25-1/5 No School
Fundraiser Alert!
The DES fundraiser delivery date at DES will be Thursday, December 14th, so everything will be in before the holiday season. All items MUST be picked up on that day.
Thank you for your support!
DES Staff Member Spotlight of the Week
Ms. Trudeau is our DES Staff Spotlight of the Week!
Ms. Trudeau is one of our elementary special teachers who teaches STEAM and she has worked with students at Dundee Community Schools for 25 years! She earned her Bachelor's degree at Central Michigan University and her Master's degree at NOVA Southeastern University.
Ms. Trudeau enjoys traveling with her daughter, crocheting, thrifting and doing anything Disney in her free time. Her favorite color is royal blue. Her favorite snack is anything caramel and her favorite drink is diet Dr. Pepper.
Thank you, Ms. Trudeau, for all you do for our DES Vikings!
PBIS News
Congratulations to this week's ROW Ticket Classroom Winners! (Pictured above)
Our Character Trait of the Month is Problem Solving. Help us reinforce this trait at home this month!
PTO News
Thanks to those who helped out at our Holiday Shop this year! We couldn't do it without you!
Special thanks to the Riverside Academy students for gift wrapping and to the DHS students for helping students shop.
December Menu
Stay Connected!
If you are on social media, please consider following our Dundee Elementary Facebook Page. Photos, updates and weekly newsletters are posted there.
Lastly, if you haven't already connected with your student's teacher on Bloomz, please consider doing so. Bloomz is the main form of communication that teachers use to interact with families. If you aren't sure how to get connected, please contact your student's teacher or the office and we'd be happy to help!
Handle With Care
OK2SAY
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
Important Information for DES
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:
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:
For reporting a student absent:
734-529-7044 Press 1
School Nurse: Rachel Palmer
734-529-2350 ext. 11013
DCS Athletics Information
Use the link below to checkout the Dundee Athletics Facebook Page:
Dundee Community Schools Vision & Mission Statements
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.
DES Contact Information
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