Dicken Family Newsletter
6.6.21
Principal's Corner
Dear Families,
It's hard to believe the end of this school year is upon us. This has been the most challenging year imaginable for both families and staff. We thank you endlessly for your patience, grace, support, partnership and dedication at home. Here's to a much more smooth and safe 2021-22 school year!
Upcoming Dates
- Tuesday, June 8 2:30 - 4:00 Kona Truck for Cohort 3
- Wednesday, June 9 6:00 5th grade Drive Through Promotion Celebration
- Friday, June 11 Last Day of School - Half Day - 11:10 dismissal
- Monday, June 14 9:30 - 12:30 Device Collection for Cohort 1 & 3 (Cohort 2 devices will be collected on 6/11 during the school day.
Last Day of School
Please remember that dismissal on Friday is at 11:10 am. Buses will run as usual. To-go lunches will be provided as an option as they were on the recent early release day.
Device Return
When returning devices (see dates above) please be sure to bring chargers as well. Parents of Cohort 2 students, this means students will need to bring chargers on their last day of school. Students participating in summer programs may keep their devices through the summer. Cohort 1 families: Teachers will be attaching labels with student names on devices on Tuesday - please keep those attached to speed up the check in process on the 14th. Cohort 3 families: Please write your child's first and last name on a piece of paper and tape to the top of their device when dropping off on the 14th. Thank you!
Driveline Hangtags
Please keep your Driveline hangtag in a secure spot through the summer. We will use these same tags again this fall. Each family's number follows the students through middle school, so those of you with fifth graders will use the same tag in the fall as well. Thank you!
Letter from Nurse Meghan
Please find the following immunization letter from our school nurse, Meghan Stelzer. Thank you.
Fifth Grade Brass, Woodwind, Percussion, and String Parents
The Ann Arbor Public Schools is, once again, offering "Summer Band/String" Camp. If you and your child are interested in their continued study of their chosen instrument, please consider signing up at/with this link:
https://www.a2schools.org/summermusic
COVID Testing Available Every Saturday
AAPS will host COVID-19 drive-thru testing every Saturday between now and the end of the year at Huron High School, 12:00pm until 3:00pm. No symptoms needed.
- All ages welcome. Minors must be registered by a parent/guardian.
- This is a saliva PCR test. Please do not eat or drink 30 minutes before testing.
- Results are usually returned in 1-2 days.
- Please enter Huron at the Huron Parkway entrance.
- Please see this flyer for registration information
Student & Family Help Desk Live Hours
The Student & Family Help Desk is available 7:30AM to 5:00PM, Monday through Friday. As always, families can leave a voicemail after hours as well as send an email to the help desk. 734-997-1222. Ayuda en EspaƱol: 734-997-1246
Helpful Links on the AAPS Website
- The AAPS Community Resource page
- Food Distribution Plan
- AAPS 2020-21 Calendar
- COVID-19 Metrics Dashboard
- COVID- 19 Cases Dashboard
All the best,
Heather
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