Dublin Times
Weeks of: March 2-13, 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
MARCH IS READING MONTH!
Important Events This Week...
March 2 Talent Show Rehearsal (4:00-6:00 PM) Cafeteria
March 2 Scouts (6:30-8:15 PM) Cafeteria
March 3 Vision Screening
March 3 Half Day of School (12:25 PM Dismissal)
March 3 Professional Learning (2:00-4:00 PM) Media Center
March 3 Scouts (6:30-8:15 PM) Cafeteria
March 4 Vision Screening
March 4 Student Council Meeting (8:00 AM) Room 306
March 4 Club Pictures for Yearbook (9:30 AM) Cafeteria
March 4 Daisy Troop 7960 Meeting (4:00-5:20 PM) Art Room
March 4 Scouts (6:30-8:15 PM) Cafeteria
March 4 PTA Meeting (7:00 PM) Media Center
March 5 Vision Screening
March 5 Team Time (3:00-3:45 PM)
March 5 Board of Education Meeting (7:00 PM) ESC
March 6 Vision Screening
March 6 Field Trip-Kindergarten
March 6 Sen. Jim Runestad Visits Grades 1-2 (9:30-11AM) Media Center
Important Events Next Week...
March 9 Tornado Drill #1
March 9 Girls on the Run (4:00-5:15 PM) Gym
March 9 Scouts (6:30-8:15 PM) Cafeteria
March 9 Talent Show Rehearsal(6:30-8:00 PM) WL Northern
March 9 CHS 5th Grade Parent Night (6:30-7:30 PM) CHS
March 10 STRIDE (7:30-8:45 AM) Gym
March 10 Primary Election-Media Center
March 10 Brownie Troop 76715 (4:00-5:00 PM) Art Room
March 10 Scouts (6:30-8:15 PM) Cafeteria
March 11 Girls on the Run (4:00-5:15 PM) Gym
March 11 Scouts (6:30-8:15 PM) Cafeteria
March 11 Dublin Talent Show (6:30 PM) WL Northern
March 12 STRIDE (7:30-8:45 AM) Gym
March 12 Girl Scout Troop 71808 (4:00-5:00 PM) Media Center
March 13 End of Second Trimester-Skyward Closes for Parents
March 13 Spring Picture Day-Media Center
Half Day of School
Please plan ahead for this early dismissal.
Prime Time Care services will remain the same for students in the afternoon and until 6:00 PM.
Math Course Skipping Information 2020-2021
Our current math standards are more rigorous and demanding than ever. Students are expected to develop a deep understanding of concepts leading to fluency with facts and procedures, and the ability to clearly communicate their mathematical thinking. Further, students must pass a demanding sequence of high school math courses in order to meet graduation requirements. In response to the increased expectations for all students, we have adjusted the content focus and instructional approaches in all of our math courses.
Because of the higher standards and to ensure student success at all points of their mathematical education, we are using the procedures described HERE to accelerate students.
In order to skip a course in the math sequence, students must demonstrate proficiency in the content and skills of the course they are attempting to skip.
The process and procedures described HERE apply to all students currently in grades 2 through 7. Students attempting to test-out of high school courses will use the existing process described on the district website. Parents of students in kindergarten or first grade who have indications their child is possibly ready to skip a year of Math should contact their building principal.
If you have questions after reviewing the process, please contact your building principal or John Gregg-Math and Science Coordinator for Walled Lake.
John Gregg
248-956-2096
Help Needed!
Reminder: Trading cards (Pokemon, etc) and other toys are not allowed at school unless specifically requested by the teacher for a special award day. Additionally, selling or trading items is not permitted at school. Thank you for helping your child to keep these items at home to prevent any sad feelings should they go missing.
Club/Group Yearbook Pictures
- Safety Patrol
- Student Council
- Ski Club
- Girls on the Run
- STRIDE
- Brownies
- Junior Girl Scouts
- Daisies
- Lions
- Tigers
- Bears
- Wolves
- Webelos
Students are encouraged to wear any special shirt, uniform, safety belt, etc. they have for these pictures on Wednesday, March 4th. Thank you!
Spring Picture Day
March PTA Meeting
We are still in need of a parent to fill the PTA President position for next year. If you are interested, please contact Sandra Agrest, our current PTA President, as soon as possible.
The Dublin PTA Board is Looking for New Leaders!
Dublin PTA's Talent Show
If you have questions about the Dublin PTA Talent Show, please contact our PTA Talent Show Chairpersons directly.
We can use some parent help on the evening of the final rehearsal and the show to help organize and supervise students. Please contact Mimi Curlee if you can help either or both nights.
Mimi Curlee
248-721-0956
Dates to Remember:
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
Kindergarten Orientation
At Dublin, we will begin in the Media Center from 6:30-7:00 PM. Parents will visit our kindergarten classrooms and meet with teachers for further questions from 7:00-8:00 PM.
All new kindergarten parents are urged to attend. This evening is not designed for children, but for parents.
There will be a sign up for our Dublin Kindergarten Activity Hours in May at Kindergarten Orientation. This will be a time for students to come to school and work with teachers.
If you have any questions about Kindergarten Orientation or Kindergarten at Dublin, please contact us.
Kindergarten Information
Incoming kindergartners must be five-years-old on or before September 1, 2020.
Exception:
According to Michigan Law, a child may be enrolled in kindergarten
if he/she is not five years of age on September 1, 2020, but will be five years of
age not later than December 1, 2020 and parent or legal guardian notifies the school
district in writing (Kindergarten Waiver Form) that he or she intends to enroll the
child in kindergarten.
Research indicates that developmentally appropriate full-day schedules benefit kindergarten children academically, socially and emotionally. Our principals and teachers understand this and are well equipped to meet the needs of our kindergarten students.
Our kindergarten students begin to learn a whole host of reading, writing and mathematics concepts and learning strategies that give them the foundation for a successful elementary school career in Walled Lake Schools.
Kindergarten Vision Screen Available
Please call the Oakland County Health Department at 248-424-7070 to schedule an appointment.
Enrollment Information Hotline: 248-956-5250
Kindergarten Resources
- Kindergarten Orientation Presentation
- Building Contact Information
- Criteria for Enrollment
- Enrollment Instructions
- Enrollment Instructions in Spanish
- Enrollment Instructions in Japanese
- Enrollment Instructions in Arabic
- Elementary School Contact Information
- Oakland County Health Division (OCHD) Immunization Action Plan(Video)
- Full Day Kindergarten (PowerPoint Presentation)
- Full-Day Kindergarten Research Article 1
- Full-Day Kindergarten Research Article 2
- Full-Day Kindergarten Research Article 3
March 10th Election Day
Extra staff will be on hand to monitor our Media Center voting area that day. Staff will help secure our students and building. Student and staff safety is always top priority.
We ask that all visitors to our building park in our main parking lot that day to allow for parking for voters in our Car Rider loop area parking spaces, and must enter through our main office as usual. Thank you for your patience and help.
3-5 Grade Boys-Sign Up Today!
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
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.
- 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 .
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.
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