What's Happening at the "D"
DeKeyser Elementary V4#16
A note from the Principal...
It's hard to believe we are turning the corner toward the end of the school year! The Parent Input Forms mentioned in the last What's Happening at the "D" are still available in the front office. They are due on June 1st. Because of planning for next year, late forms are not accepted.
If you know your child will not be returning to DeKeyser, that is also helpful to know for planing purposes.
Last Friday was our annual Spring Fling fundraiser. Dancing, silent auction, a basket raffle, and Oreos! It was a fun night! Check out the pictures in this newsletter. Thank you to the families and staff who supported our school at the Spring Fling. A special thank you to the businesses in the community who donated.
This is the final week for the 3rd, 4th, and 6th grade M-Step testing. The NWEA MAP testing window will continue until June 8th.
One last reminder, with the sun being out more, if you would like your child to have sun-screen on at recess, please apply in the morning before school. :)
With gratitude,
-Mary Beth Merlo
Spring Fling Fun
!!!Congratulations to our VIP Parking Spot Winners!!!
Here is a list of winners by month:
September: Jen Gonzalez
October: Lisa Dicker
November: Kayla Cardillo
December: Jen Gonzalez
January: Kellie Clark
February: Tara Schmid
March: Kayla Cardillo
April: Jen Gonzalez
May: Amanda Peebles
June: Kellie Clark
This parking spot will be monitored, please do not park in the spot unless you are the month's winner. Thank you!
Instructional Support Model - MATH
6th Grade Band Concert at Stevenson High School - Great job students!
2018/2019 School Calendar
Community Education - Please click the blue links below for information about UCS Community Education Programs
Infant and Toddler Early Learning and Care, Parent and Toddler Classes (Come Play with Me), Full Day Preschool, Half Day Preschool, Montessori Preschool, Great Start Readiness Program (Free Preschool)
Space still available at select locations throughout the school district for the 2018-19 School Year
Call 586-797-4660 to register
Summer Camp (It’s Showtime!) starts Wednesday June 20, 2018 and runs through Friday August 16, 2018.
2018-19 School year registration begins July 5, 2018.
Call 586-797-6980 to register
Academics, Sports & Recreation, Music, Dance, Art and many other personal interest classes are being offered this summer.
Visit http://ucscommunityeducation.org/enrichment to view all summer enrichment offerings and to register or call 586-797-6900.
Parking Lot Safety
As the weather gets nicer, please remember the parking lot guidelines.
As a reminder:
- When dropping off students in the morning, be sure students are exiting the car on the CURB side, for safety.
- There is no pick up/ drop off in the Bus lane, and no student drop off or pick up in the back of the building.
Upcoming Events...
5/24 - VIP Breakfast A-L
5/25 - VIP Breakfast M-Z
5/25 - 4th Grade Field Trip
5/25 - School Store
5/28 - NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day
5/29 - 3 to Be
5/30 - McDonald's Night
5/31 - Box Tops due
5/31 - 1st Grade/4th Grade Concert
6/1 - DeKeyser Baseball Outing - Jimmy John's field
6/8 - Field Day
DeKeyser Attendance Line - (586)797-4499
If your child will be absent from school, please call our attendance line and leave a message.
About Us
Our DeKeyser Community creates a safe and engaging culture of learning where thinking is visible, valued, and actively promoted.
Email: marybeth.merlo@uticak12.org
Website: http://dekeyser.uticak12.org
Location: 39600 Atkinson Drive, Sterling Heights, MI, United States
Phone: 586-797-4400
Twitter: @principalmb