The Sunday Snapshot from Mrs. Love
Dundee Elementary School January 8th-12th, 2024
Week 18 News
Viking Families,
Happy New Year! I hope you were able to enjoy some time of relaxation with those you love. Welcome back to the second semester of this school year!
Please view the information below for next week's happenings.
This week at a glance:
Monday, January 8th: School Resumes, 4th Grade Tutoring, ROX
Friday, January 12th: Half Day of School Dismissal 12:05, Viking Camp, Report Cards come home
This week let's ROW Like Vikings: Respect, Ownership & Wise Choices
Have a great week! Go Vikings!
Upcoming Events
- 1/15 No School
- 1/16-1/31 Middle of Year Math & Reading Assessments Completed
- 1/17 Safety Drill
- 1/22 DCS School Board Meeting 5:30 pm
Viking Camp Registration Form Link
DES Staff Member Spotlight of the Week
Mrs. Haselschwerdt is our DES Staff Spotlight of the Week!
Mrs. Haselschwerdt is one of our elementary kindergarten teachers and she has worked with students at Dundee Community Schools for five years! She earned her Bachelor's degree at Alma College in elementary education and her Master's degree at Grand Valley in literacy studies.
Mrs. Haselschwerdt enjoys taking family trips, reading and playing with her dog, Coco, in her free time. Her favorite color is teal. Her favorite snack is popcorn and her favorite drink is Spindrift Soda Water.
Thank you, Mrs. Haselschwerdt, for all you do for our DES Vikings!
Courageous Classroom: Skill of the Week Lessons Begin
Our new behavior expectation lessons will begin this month with our new program called Courageous Classroom: Skill of the Week. An information letter was sent home before break notifying families and included ways for families to incorporate those lessons at home if they wish. There is also an option to opt children out of the lessons at the bottom of the informational letter. If you would like to request another copy or have any questions, feel free to contact Mrs. Love at Shana.love@dundeeschools.org or Mrs. Raymer (school gen ed social worker) at brandy.raymer@dundeeschools.org.
PBIS News
Congratulations to this week's ROW Ticket Classroom Winners!
Our Character Trait of the Month is Self-Control. Help us reinforce this trait at home this month!
January 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