Dublin Times
Week of: February 3-7, 2020
Every Child, Every Day is our intentional commitment to creating a safe and inclusive culture and community where we:
- Prioritize instruction
- Foster meaningful relationships
- Value and empower each learner
- Create growth opportunities for all
Important Events This Week...
February 4 Second Grade Field Trip-WL Outdoor Center
February 4 Scouts (6:15-8:15 PM) Cafeteria
February 5 First Grade Field Trip-Henry Ford Museum
February 5 Student Council Meeting (8:00 AM) Room 306
February 5 Girl Scout Daisy Troop 7960 Meeting (4:00-5:00 PM) Art Room
February 5 Dublin PTA Meeting (7:00 PM) Media Center
February 5 Scouts (6:15-8:15 PM) Cafeteria
February 6 Preschool Open House (5:00-6:30 PM) Room 301
February 6 Board of Education Meeting-Dublin Art Recognition (7:00 PM) ESC
February 7 Kindergarten 101 Dalmation Event (2:30-3:30 PM) Cafeteria
February 7 Dublin PTA's Daddy-Daughter Dance (6:30-8:30 PM) CHS Middle School
Important Events Next Week...
February 10 PTA Talent Show Rehearsal (4:00-6:00 PM) Cafeteria
February 10 Scouts (6:30-8:15 PM) Cafeteria
February 11 Brownie Troop 76715 Meeting (4:00-5:00 PM) Media Center
February 11 Scouts (6:30-8:15 PM) Cafeteria
February 12 Fifth Grade Instrument Fittings
February 12 Scouts (6:30-8:15 PM) Cafeteria
February 13 Girl Scout Troop 71808 Meeting (4:00-5:00 PM) Media Center
February 14 Valentine's Day
Dublin Ski and Snowboard Club Information
The Dublin Ski Club will be meeting at Alpine Valley on Thursdays from 5:00 to 8:30 PM. Everyone in your family is welcome to join us; however, it is necessary for children grades K-3 to be accompanied by a parent or adult. The Patch Program (lessons) begins at the age of 7.
Transportation: *Everyone is responsible for his/her own transportation.
Lunch/Dinner: *Pack a lunch/dinner and write your name on the bag.
Rentals *Anyone needing ski equipment is required to sign a rental contract. Mrs. Chapp will need these returned as soon as possible.
Check In: *You must check in before 5:45. Mrs. Chapp will be waiting for you at a selected spot at Alpine, usually by the fireplace. Mrs. Chapp will check you in; you will need to get organized for equipment and your ski lessons.
Lessons: *Lessons begin at 6:15 in front of the lodge.
Lunchtime: *After your lessons you might want to come into the lodge to warm up and eat.
Free Skiing: *After dinner you are free to ski until 8:30 P.M.
Money: *Bring your money to school in an envelope (make sure your name is on the envelope). Please attach your reservation on the outside of the envelope.
Everything needs to be brought to room 401 first thing in the morning, by 9:30 A.M. If you need to cancel for any reason, please call school: 248-956-3824.
Dublin PTA's PJ's and Hot Cocoa Box Top Contest
The Dublin PTA is holding a PJ's and Hot Cocoa Box Top Contest now through Wednesday, February 26, 2020.
Help your child's class earn a PJ and Hot Cocoa event while also helping earn money for our school by submitting box tops.
Boxtops can be submitted one of two ways...
1. Paper: Attach to the collection sheet. Don't forget to write your student's name and classroom teacher on the sheet!
Extras can be found here:
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or
2. Digital: Thru the Box Top App. After you take the photos of your receipt, be sure to designate your child's classroom teacher in the "Give Credit" box before submitting.
Correct spelling of each teacher's name is appreciated but not mandatory.
If you forget to "give credit," you have 14 days to go back into the app and correct the information. Reminder, receipts must be uploaded within 14 days of purchase.
WLN Presents: Once Upon a Mattress
Once Upon A Mattress is based on the famous fairy tale, The Princess and the Pea. Because of her noble birth, the Princess is unable to sleep on a bed of many mattresses when a tiny pea is placed underneath the bottom mattress. The kingdom is an unhappy one.
Friday, Jan. 31 at 7 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 1 at 7 p.m..
Friday, Feb. 7 at 7 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 8 at 7 p.m.
Sunday, Feb 9 at 2 p.m.
Attention 3-5 Boys-SIGN UP FOR STRIDE TODAY!
Dublin PTA's Talent Show
If you have questions about the Dublin PTA Talent Show, please contact our PTA Talent Show Chairpersons directly.
Mimi Curlee
248-721-0956
Dates to Remember:
Feb. 10, 2020 Practice at Dublin 4pm-6-pm
Mar. 2, 2020 Practice at Dublin 4pm-6pm
Mar. 9, 2020 Rehearsal at Northern Time TBA
Mar, 11, 2020 Big Performance at Northern 6:30pm-9pm
Talent Show Information:
-Each performance maximum time-2 min
-Student can be in multiple performances
-No fee to be in Talent Show and No fee to attended Talent Show
-Very minimal props are allowed
February Dublin PTA Meeting
Winter 2020 YOUTH Recreation and Enrichment Activities
Winter Break Adventures Camp - Winter 2020
1st-2nd Grade "Little Ballers" Co-Ed FALL Basketball League - Winter 2020
3rd-4th Grade "Future Hoopers" Co-Ed FALL Basketball League - Winter 2020 *NEW FORMAT*
5th-6th Grade BOYS FALL House Basketball League - Winter 2020 *NEW FORMAT*
5th-6th Grade GIRLS FALL House Basketball League - Winter 2020 *NEW FORMAT*
Middle School BOYS Basketball LEAGUE - Winter 2020
3rd/4th Grade - 5th/6th Grade - 7th/8th Grade GIRLS Spikers FALL Volleyball League - Winter 2020
Blast! Wrestling - Winter 2020
"Little Gladiators" Lacrosse Program (Saturday Mornings) - Winter 2020
Winter 2020 ADULT Recreational and Enrichment Activities
Abrakadoodle Adult Art Splash - Winter 2020
Body Language - Winter 2020
Adult Tai Chi and Qi Gong - Winter 2020
Self Defense for Women - Winter 2020
Adult Computer Classes - Intro to Computers and Beginning WORD - Winter 2020
Adult Computer Classes - Beginning & Intermediate Excel - Winter 2020
Estate Planning Basics - Winter 2020
Protect Assets from the High Cost of Long Term Care - Winter 2020
5 Strategies to Lower College Costs - Winter 2020
Maximizing Your Retirement Income and Social Security - Winter 2020
Third Grade Reading Retention Law
Please visit HERE for full details on on our WL Schools Web Page regarding Michigan's Third Grade Retention Law.
Being a good reader is critical for children to be successful in school. In 2017, the Michigan Legislature implemented the Third Grade Reading Law to ensure that students exit third-grade reading at or above grade level, which will impact the current 2017-2018 first-grade students by the time they are in third-grade.
In accordance with this law, and as a means of better informing classroom instruction, districts will be providing K-3 reading assessments to students across the state. These assessments will identify students who need intensive reading instruction and intervention, and will also provide useful information to help teachers tailor instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Letter from Walled Lake Schools on Reading Retention Law.
- The law also requires districts to provide early and regular written communication with parents of K-3 students with reading difficulties. Communication will include information about current services being provided, additional reading supports planned for your child, and a read-at-home plan for you to help your child at home.
- Reading Retention Michigan House Bill No. 4822
- I-Ready Reading Assessment that Walled Lake has been utilizing the past three years.
- K-3 literacy instruction in Walled Lake, includes this the Essential Instructional Practices in Early Literacy booklet.
Chance to Win Big and Support WL Classrooms!
15th Annual Tuition Expedition 50/50 Scholarship Raffle: Purchase your Tuition Expedition 50/50 Scholarship Raffle ticket today! Raffle's proceeds are channeled into Walled Lake Schools' classrooms through Foundation’s annual mini-grant program (see list of grant awards per school).
Tickets are $50 each or 3 for $100 (plus $2 convenience fee per $50). Only a 1,000 tickets are available for sale. Great Odds! Grand prize winner will receive scholarship funds for postsecondary education (40% lump sum option available). Plus, ticket purchasers have the chance to win a FREE raffle ticket courtesy of the WL School Emp. Fed. Credit Union and opportunity to win secondary prize; HP Sprocket 200 Bundle Media printer donated by the FFE.
Grand Prize drawing is March 30, 2020 at District’s Reflections Celebration; need not be present to win. Visit the FFE’s TE raffle website for details or contact the Foundation for more info. and to purchase tickets with check or credit card: phone ext. 62116 or email michellebianco@wlcsd.org. MI Raffle License# R55190
- Sample Parent Report, 2019
- Student User Guide - MILearn Student Assessment Score Reporting Site
- Parent User Guide - MILearn Student Assessment Score Reporting Site
- MiLearn Informational Flyer
View your child's score reports directly from your local Student Information System
- Parent Teacher Conference Guide
- Starting Smarter Informational Flyer
- Michigan State Assessment System for 2019-20
- M-STEP with Computer Adaptive Testing Video
Explains the M-STEP state assessment, what it measures, how it is given and how computer adaptive tests work
- What Parents Should Know About Assessments - includes valuable resources
- Michigan's Education Assessment System: What It Is, What It Means, And What It Offers Flyer
- Student Testing, What Parents Can Do to Help Students Prepare
- M-STEP/MME Parent Report Video
How to read and interpret student scores on their parent report.
- M-STEP: What can students expect? Video
This video provides an overview of what students can expect including types of questions when taking the M-STEP assessment administered in grades 3-8 and 11.
- M-STEP/PSAT - How to Read Your Child's Score Report for Grades 3-8
- MME - How to Read Your Child's Score Report for Grade 11
- Collaborating for Success - Parent Engagement Toolkit
- Online Practice for M-STEP ELA, Math, Science and Social Studies
Answer Keys for Mathematics, ELA, Science, and Social Studies included
- Paper/Pencil Sample Item Sets
- Michigan Academic Standards
Safe Food Practices at Dublin
Peanut Free Classrooms
Please be aware that we have students at Dublin Elementary that may have a life-threatening allergy to peanuts and/or tree nuts. Some students may not eat, touch, or even inhale the aroma of peanuts or tree nuts without having life-threatening consequences. As a result, it is imperative that we all keep this in mind when planning for any food brought into school. This year, your child’s classroom may be designated as a nut free classroom. If your child's classroom is designated as a nut free classroom, please do not send in food items that contain peanuts, tree nuts, or nutmeg. ANY non-labeled foods (home baked items included) for class parties cannot be ingested, either. This also includes food that is manufactured in facilities that process peanuts/tree nuts. Many food items are safe for consumption, but may require a different brand if the product is manufactured in a facility that processes tree nuts. Your child's teacher will notify you if your child's classroom is a nut free classroom, and will give you a suggested snack and party list of foods to help guide you with food choices. There are also nut free areas designated in our cafeteria.
Birthday Treats
With concerns for food allergies, parents may not send in food items for birthday treats. Other items such as pencils, erasers, stickers, a book for the class, etc. are excellent choices for honoring birthdays.
Snacks and Water
Time will be allotted in your child's classroom for a snack each day. We encourage students to eat healthy snacks-preferably fruit, vegetables or a source of protein if possible. Parents and students should read labels carefully to avoid snacks that may have been manufactured in non-nut free environment or contain products that some students may be allergic to. To help with recycling, it would be best to have a reusable water bottle for your child to use for water if needed.
As always, the health, safety and well-being of each and every child at our school is of the utmost importance to all of us. Thank you for your continued support .
Walled Lake Shining Star Award
We are once again seeking nominations for ANY outstanding individual who has supported the special needs community within Walled Lake Schools for Walled Lake's SHINING STAR AWARD.
Electronic submissions are due by March 1, 2020.
You can submit nominations here: https://forms.gle/k6zNX51TNSxiXEv16
Thank you for your submissions.
Mr. Drewno-Principal
Schools of Choice for 20-21 School Year
Walled Lake Consolidated Schools is a participant in Schools of Choice 105 on a ‘limited’ basis, limited meaning not all buildings and grade levels will have openings. Typically we accept applications for grades K-10. Under Schools of Choice 105 we may enroll students who are not residents of our district but still reside in one of the other 27 Oakland County school districts who meet application guidelines.
The application period for the 2020-2021 school year will be January 20 through February 7, 2020. By law, applications cannot be accepted before January 20 or after February 7, 2020.
Walled Lake Consolidated Schools does not participate in Schools of Choice 105C which means we do not accept applications from residents who do not live in Oakland County.
Schools of Choice 105 applications for the 2020-2021 school year will be available on our website, www.wlcsd.org beginning January 20, 2020. Please check back then or call Patty at 248.956.2085 for more information.
Note: If you are currently a resident of the district and anticipate moving out of the district during the school year, it may be possible for your children to continue their enrollment in Walled Lake under Schools of Choice 105 if:
- You are still residing within one of the other 27 Oakland County school district boundaries
- The building and grade level you want is open for application (you may end up on the waiting list if a lottery is necessary)
- Meet the application requirements
- Your application is submitted during the application period (January 20 – February 7, 2020)
- Your application is approved
The Dublin PTA Board is Looking for New Leaders!
PTA Member Directory Now Available Online!
Haven’t joined the PTA yet? Don’t fret….you can join PTA all year round through the end of May! New this year, the PTA will be offering the PTA Member directory online via MemberHub.
If you have not logged into MemberHub previously, you will be required to create a password to setup your profile.
Please click here to view the instructions on how to setup your account and then download the MemberHub app for easy access to the directory.
As a reminder, parent participation is a big part of what makes Dublin such a great school. Your membership strengthens the Dublin community and supports the educational goals of the school’s teachers and administrators.
Some Quick Facts:
· Annual PTA membership costs $10 per person, and all adults in our school community are encouraged to join.
· PTA membership lasts one year and must be renewed annually.
· Our membership goal is to have 100% of parents, teachers and school administrators join the Dublin PTA
How do I join the PTA?
· You have the option to pay for your membership online via our Membership Hub store. Click here to make your payment online today.
· Click here to download the PTA membership form and return it to the school with your student.
Note:
A paper version of the PTA directory will be available upon request (for PTA members only) for a $5 fee.
Please contact Harriet Kirshman at harriet.kirshman@gmail.com with any questions or concerns.
Update from Mrs. Eklov-Third Grade
Got Box Tops?
Box Tops is phasing out clipped Box Tops. They are still accepting unexpired Box Tops so please continue to send clipped box tops into school with your child(ren) as usual.
Got Digital Box Tops?
1. Download the free app.
2. Create an account (choose Dublin Elementary as your school).
3. Scan receipts as you make purchases (within 14 days).
** Want to designate a classroom for box top counts to help your child's classroom win contests? Start by scanning your receipt in the app. Once the photo is taken, new options will show up across the bottom. Choose the star "Credit" button and enter the last name of your child's teacher (see included photo). Hit done, then submit. **
Online Purchases From Participating Retailers
The following email receipts are currently eligible (as of July 17, 2019):
Instacart, Jet.com, SamsClub.com, Shipt, Target.com, Target Pick-Up/Drive-Up, Walmart Grocery, Walmart.com
Using your Box Top for Education App (website or App), forward your email receipt receipts@boxtops4education.com using the same email that's associated with your Box Tops For Education Account. Box Tops will be credited to the school account within 10 business days.
Online Purchases From Retailers Not Listed Above
1. Take a screen shot (or multiple) of your entire receipt from online purchase. Be sure the following are visible: Retailer name, All items, Transaction total, and Date of Purchase.
2. Open the Box Tops Contact Us form from your Box Tops For Education Account (website or app).
3. In the Comments field, include: Your email address, name, school's name, the amount of Box Tops earned with the purchases from that receipt.
4. Use the “Upload Image Files” feature (at the bottom of the form to add the screen shot(s) of your receipt. Your receipt will be processed within 14 days.
** All Digital Box Top Submissions**
- Require a Box Tops For Education account (website or app).**
- Must be submitted within 14 days of purchase.
Remind-Get Connected!
- Due to changes with the REMIND service, it is necessary to set up several separate grade level groups rather than one group for the entire school. We have created a REMIND GROUP for EACH GRADE LEVEL.
- It will be necessary for you to sign up again this year for REMIND to receive information, even if you signed up last year.
- If you have students in more than one grade level, feel free to sign up for multiple classes, but keep in mind you will receive multiple text messages with the same information.
If you have any questions, please feel free to call the main office @ 248.956.3800.
GET CONNECTED!
Morning Meeting
During our weekly MORNING MEETINGS, we connect with other friends, classmates and teachers, we teacher important Social Emotional Learning Skills for life.
We also spend time recognizing students who have been exhibiting positive actions or words, celebrate birthdays for the week, review important announcements for everyone, say the Pledge and Dublin Promise together as a school community.
We are currently focusing on the following important Social Emotional Learning Skills...
- Feelings in My Body
- Stop and Name Feelings
- Calming Down
- Managing Learning Challenges
Please talk with your child about our morning meeting time. Talk with them about the skills for learning.
If you have questions about Dublin's Morning Meeting, please ask your child's teacher. They will be happy to talk to you about it, or better yet....talk with your child about it. Students are excited and learning a lot in this short time at the beginning of every week at school.
We look forward to this each and every week!
Please see our monthly themes and skills below..
Starting Smarter Website
PARENT-FRIENDLY STARTING SMARTER WEBSITE - NOW AVAILABLE
The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) is excited to announce the availability of a new online resource designed to give families a better understanding of their child’s strengths and areas of improvement in mathematics and English language arts (ELA). The Starting Smarter website (mi.startingsmarter.org) provides Michigan’s families with information in parent-friendly language that will help them:
• understand their child’s M-STEP score report
• locate resources to support learning at home and school
• prepare for an effective Parent Teacher Conference
• see and practice with online M-STEP practice questions and tools
• learn about the Read by Grade 3 law
• understand what academic standards students are expected to master
• learn about the accessibility tools and supports available to students during testing
Parents are critical partners in their child's success. Please visit The Starting Smarter website
(mi.startingsmarter.org).
Lunchroom Volunteers Needed
Time: 11:30-1:30
Days: Monday - Friday
If you are able to assist in our lunchroom any day and from 11:30 AM-1:30 PM or part of that time, please email Mr. Drewno at jeffreydrewno@wlcsd.org and we will get you started!
i-Ready
Parents can help student increase their reading and math proficiency by having students work on their iReady instruction lessons at home.
Please help your child to spend 45-60 minutes per week or more. These online instructional lessons will help students become more proficient in math and reading and better prepare them for the second diagnostic that will take place mid-year.
If you have questions about iReady, your parent report, or the instructional lessons, please reach out to your child's teacher for information.
We are ready to assist you in helping your child at home to become a better reader, writer, and mathematician.
Invisible Dad Lunch Program
In Walled Lake Schools, the 12 WL elementary schools have adopted the Invisible Dad program which entitles all children to a school lunch, even if a student’s lunch account does not have money in it.
Invisible Dad accounts have been set up at our schools to cover lunch for children whose parents have forgotten, are unable, or for whatever reason have not kept their account up-to-date. Parents receive a confidential notification that their child has accessed the Invisible Dad account and they are given an opportunity to update the account, complete a Free and Reduced Lunch form or to talk to a school administrator.
For more information on the Invisible Dad Program, visit the program's webpage.
TO DONATE: Please make a check out to your Walled Lake School with Invisible Dad in the “memo” line. This money will keep the account for your school able to continue this important program.
Dublin Contact Information
Principal jeffreydrewno@wlcsd.org
248-956-3832
Sarah Garcia
Principal's Secretary sarahgarcia@wlcsd.org
248-956-3829
Diane Yanalunas
Building Secretary dianeyanalunas@wlcsd.org
248-956-3800
Email: jeffreydrewno@wlcsd.org
Website: http://wlcsd.org/dublin.cfm
Location: 425 Farnsworth Street, White Lake, MI, United States
Phone: 248-956-3800
Twitter: @DublinWL