The Sunday Snapshot from Mrs. Love

Viking families,

Please review the upcoming events for this week.

This week at a glance:

Monday, March 13th: DES Yearbook Sales Continue, Bring a Blanket/Beach Towel to Read Day, DCS Board Meeting 5:30

Tuesday, March 14th: Fire Drill

Wednesday, March 15th: TLC Student Banking, Hat Day

Thursday, March 16th: DHS Band Boosters Applebee's Fundraiser

Friday, March 17th: Wear Green for St. Patrick's Day, End of 3rd Marking Period, Half Day of School (Dismissal 12:05), Viking Camp for those who signed up, Last day to purchase a yearbook

This week let's ROW Like Vikings: Respect, Ownership & Wise Choices

Have a great week! Go Vikings!

Yearbook sales start today at DES! This year our sales will be ONLINE ONLY. Please use the QR code on the poster or the link below to order.

https://shop.yearbookmarket.com/dundeeelementary

Mrs. Blanchett is our DES Staff Spotlight of the Week!

Mrs. Blanchett is a fifth grade teacher and she has worked with students at Dundee Community Schools for sixteen years. She completed her bachelor's degree in elementary education and her master's degree in educational Leadership at Concordia University.

Mrs. Blanchett enjoys spending time with her family, reading, shopping and cooking, in her free time. She also loves snowmobiling, attending sporting events, 4-H and doing puzzles. Her favorite color is teal. Her favorite snack is popcorn and her favorite drink is coffee.

Thank you, Mrs. Blanchett, for all you do for our DES Vikings!

See the flyer below for more information. Use this link to register and a member of our staff will contact you to schedule your appointment.

• 3/20 March is Reading Month Assembly "Reading is Magic"
• 3/20 Wear Sunglasses Day
• 3/22 Tornado Drill
• 3/22 Wear Words Day
• 3/22-23 Dr. Benham Dentist Visits
• 3/23 Wear a Hat for $1 for Mrs. Howard Fundraiser
• 3/24 PJ Day
• 3/24 Report Cards come home
• 3/27-3/31 No School-Spring Break
• 4/5, 4/12, 4/14 Y5 & Kindergarten Round Up (See Flyer)
• 4/7 No School-Good Friday
• 5/12 Half Day of School (Viking Camp Offered)
• 5/29 No School-Memorial Day

We are super excited to be hosting another Spirit Wear shop! You can shop the link until March 24th. You will find T-shirt and tank top options as well! If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask! Happy shopping!

https://shopsli.com/dundee_elementary/shop/home

Per the DES PTO bylaws, the current PTO board is up for re-election. If you wish to run, please follow the DES PTO Facebook page for more information to be shared in April.

The spring PTO meeting will be held May 11th at 4:00 pm in the DES cafeteria. We hope you'll join us to find out ways you can help support our students and teachers!

If you are not already receiving phone, text and/or email alerts, please contact our DES office to be sure we have your correct contact information listed within our system. These alerts can be for regular weekly communication, but can also be for building or district emergencies or updates.

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 is a system in which our staff can be aware that your child or family may be experiencing a hardship outside of school that may impact their day at school. By notifying the school principal, we can be sure that those who come in contact with your child throughout the day handles them with extra understanding and TLC. You do not have to provide us with any details at all unless you wish to do so. You can simply send an email that states: Handle with Care with your child's name. Information can be sent to Mrs. Love or Mrs. Plum on Bloomz or via school email at Shana.love@dundeeschools.org or Amanda.plum@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).

Dundee Community Schools Calendar:

Click for the 2022-2023 District Calendar

Infinite Campus Parent Portal:

https://dundeemi.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/dundee.jsp

School Meal Payments:

Lunch Payments Check lunch balances and make payments online. Lunch Balance & Payments

• Breakfast (grades K-12) - $1.85 ($.30 reduced)
• Elementary Lunch (grades Young Fives-3) - $3.40 ($.40 reduced)

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: Rachel Palmer

734-529-2350 ext. 11013

Show your Viking pride at the athletic events taking place this week.

Use the link below to checkout the Dundee Athletics Facebook Page:

https://www.facebook.com/dundeeathletics

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: Mrs. Plum amanda.plum@dundeeschools.org