DeKeyser News
December 15, 2023
December VIP Parking
Dear DeKeyser Dolphin Community,
I wanted to take a moment to update you on my recent surgery and express my gratitude for the overwhelming support and well-wishes I have received from this incredible community.
I am pleased to share that the surgery was a success, and I am on the path to a smooth recovery. Your positive thoughts and kind messages have been a source of great comfort and strength during this time, and I truly appreciate each and every one of you who took the time to reach out.
However, I will need to extend my absence an additional week to ensure a complete and thorough recovery. I want to assure you that I am in constant communication with the school administration and staff to ensure a smooth transition during my temporary absence.
In light of this, I have some positive news to share. Mrs. Jeanne Poleski has had to temporarily relocate to another school, but we are fortunate to welcome Mrs. Fatina Chapman to DeKeyser Elementary for the final week of school before our holiday break. Mrs. Chapman comes highly recommended and brings a wealth of experience to our school community. I am confident that she will continue to foster a positive and nurturing environment for our students during my brief absence.
I understand the importance of continuity in our students' education, and I want to assure you that the DeKeyser Elementary team is committed to providing the best possible experience for our students during this time.
Once again, thank you all for your continued support and understanding. I am looking forward to returning to the DeKeyser Dolphin community soon and resuming our shared journey of education and growth.
Wishing you all a wonderful holiday season and a joyous break. I look forward to seeing everyone after the break!
Have a wonderful weekend,
Shannon Hathcock
Mrs. Shannon Hathcock
December 18th - 22nd
December 2023
VIP PARKING: LAURA QUAST
Character Trait: Gratitude
Sunday, Dec. 17
- Happy Birthday Mrs. Pfeiffer
Monday, Dec. 18
- Happy Birthday Julie Busch!
- Nursery/Preschool – last day before break
- 7:50 – 8:50 High Dosage Tutoring ELA – (Ritz/Busch)
- 12:40 - Legacy Leader Meeting
- 2:30 - Holiday Sing-along
- 3:50-4:50 – DeKeyser Chess (Sheridan/Cesaro/Street/Yax)
Tuesday, Dec. 19
- Nursery/Preschool – last day before break
- 7:50 – 8:50 High Dosage Tutoring ELA – (Ritz/Busch)
- 10:30 – 11:15 – 5th & 6th Grade Choir Concert (entire school)
- School Store Open - During Lunch
- 5th Grade & 6th Grade Choir Concert – 6:15pm Call Time / 6:30pm – 7:00pm
Wednesday, Dec. 20
- NO Nursery/Preschool
- 9:30 – 11:30 - Kindergarten Celebration - Gym
- School Store Open - During Lunch
- 2:30 – 3-to-Be Assembly – (Award: Gratitude & 3-to-Be / Teach: Empathy)
Thursday, Dec. 21
- ½ Day – Dismissal 12:04 – PM SPECIALS
- 7:50 – 8:50 High Dosage Tutoring ELA – (Ritz/Busch)
- End of Q2 NO Nursery/Preschool
- Winter Begins
Friday, Dec. 22
- NO SCHOOL
Friday, Dec. 22 - Tuesday, Jan. 2
No School - Holiday Break
December Spirit Days!
Upcoming January Events
January 2024
VIP PARKING: BRANDON CHOLAGH
Character Trait: Empathy
CHECK CALENDAR REGULARLY FOR UPDATES!
Monday, Jan. 1
- No School - New Year’s Day
Tuesday, Jan. 2
- No School
Wednesday, Jan. 3
- Welcome Back
- Preschool Conferences
- 2:30 - PBIS Station Review
Thursday, Jan. 4
- Kindergarten & Young 5’s Registration Open
- 7:50 – 8:50 High Dosage Tutoring ELA – (Ritz/Busch)
- Preschool Conferences
Friday, Dec. 5
- 8:00 – PBIS Meeting
- Preschool Conferences
- 9:30 - PBIS Station Review
Saturday, Jan. 6
- Happy Birthday Melissa Klein!
- Epiphany
Monday, Jan. 8
- Orthodox Christmas
- 7:50 – 8:50 High Dosage Tutoring ELA – (Ritz/Busch)
- 6th Grade NWEA (9:15)
- 5th Grade NWEA (11:00)
Tuesday, Jan. 9
- Happy Birthday Anissa Riley!
- Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
- 7:50 – 8:50 High Dosage Tutoring ELA – (Ritz/Busch)
- 6th Grade NWEA(math) (9:15)
- 5th Grade NWEA (11:00)
- 4th Grade NWEA(reading) (11:00)
- 2nd Grade NWEA (11:30)
- 3:50pm – 4:50pm Macomb Crew Soccer - Gym
- PTCG Meeting – 6pm
Wednesday, Jan. 10
- 6th Grade NWEA(math) (9:15)
- 5th Grade NWEA (11:00)
- 4th Grade NWEA(reading) (11:00)
- 2nd Grade NWEA (11:30)
- 3:50pm – 4:50pm iCode Tech Club: Robotics/Game Builder– Media Center
Thursday, Jan. 11
- 7:50 – 8:50 High Dosage Tutoring ELA – (Ritz/Busch)
- 6th Grade NWEA(ELA) (9:15)
- 5th Grade NWEA (11:00)
- 4th Grade NWEA (math) (11:00)
- 2nd Grade NWEA (11:30)
Friday, Jan. 12
- 6th Grade NWEA Make up Day
- 4th Grade NWEA (math) (11:00)
- 2nd Grade NWEA (11:30)
Monday, Jan. 15
- No School – Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Tuesday, Jan. 16
- 7:50 – 8:50 High Dosage Tutoring ELA – (Ritz/Busch)
- 3:50pm – 4:50pm Macomb Crew Soccer - Gym
Wednesday, Jan. 17
- 3:50pm – 4:50pm iCode Tech Club: Robotics/Game Builder– Media Center
- Learning Gizmos Game Night (Time TBD)
Thursday, Jan. 18
- 7:50 – 8:50 High Dosage Tutoring ELA – (Ritz/Busch)
- Candy Sale Chocolate Delivered
Friday, Jan. 19
- Happy Birthday Shannon Hathcock!
- Happy Birthday Zef Kula!
Congtratulations Mrs. Busch
Congrats to Mrs. Busch who won the Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union Classroom Cash Grant called Learning through Literacy! We are so excited to see all of the wonderful books Mrs. Busch is going to be able to add to the Starbooks Cafe.
What's Happening at DeKeyser
Kindergarten & Young 5's Registration
Great Start Readiness Program
GSRP pre-application for the 2024-2025 school year opens on December 11, 2023. The Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) is a FREE preschool program funded through the Michigan Department of Education. Interested families can call the GSRP office at 586-797-6930 or email at gsrp@uticak12.org. See attached flyer (#3A) For the 2024-2025 school year, children must be four years old on or before September 1, 2024.
Community Enrichment
DeKeyser Spirit Wear
All spirit wear is available throughout the year. Please download the order form and send it into school for processing. Please call the office if you have any questions. 586-797-4400.
Grade Level T-Shirt Order
Grade Level T-Shirt Orders
Thank you for sending in your t-shirt orders. We are placing this order and will be getting you your shirt before our DeKeyser Fun Run.
IF you were unable to order a shirt, you may still do so throughout the year but you are not guaranteed your shirt prior to Fun Run.
Kindergarten = Teal
1st Grade = Red
2nd Grade = Orange
3rd Grade = Yellow
4th Grade =Royal Blue
5th Grade = Green
6th Grade =Light Blue
Past Newsletters
DeKeyer Elementary Information
Welcome to DeKeyser ~ Home of the DeKeyser Dolphins
Principal: Mrs. Shannon Hathcock
Administrative Assistant: Mrs. Lisa Russo
Clerk: Mrs. Heather Mansour
Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.
School Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:50 PM (full days) and 9:00 AM -12:04 PM (half days)
Breakfast - Door #2 opens at 8:40
Student Arrival - All students can enter their classroom at 8:50 am
Address:
39600 Atkinson
Sterling Heights, MI 48313
Office Phone Number: (586)797-4400
24 Hr Attendance Line (586)797-4499
Fax (586)797-4401
DeKeyser Email: officedekeyser @uticak12.org