Dublin Times
March 4-15, 2019
Upcoming Important Events
This Week...
March 4
- Community Ed. Youth Basketball (6:15-8:45 PM) Gym
- Scouts (6:15-8:15 PM) Cafeteria
March 5
- Brownie Troop 76715 Meeting (4:00-5:00 PM) Room 401
- Community Ed. Theater Class (4:00-5:00 PM) Media Center
- Community Ed. Power of Drawing Class (4:00-5:00 PM) Art Room
- Community Ed. Youth Basketball (6:15-8:45 PM) Gym
- Scouts (6:15-8:15 PM) Cafeteria
March 6
- Lockdown Drill Practice
- Community Ed. Youth Basketball (6:15-8:45 PM) Gym
- Tiger Scouts (6:30-7:30 PM) Cafeteria
March 7
- Student Council Meeting (8:00 AM) Room 306
- Junior Girl Scouts (4:00-5:00 PM) Media Center
- Community Ed. Youth Basketball (6:15-8:45 PM) Gym
- Board of Education Meeting (7:00 PM) ESC Board Room
March 8
- First Grade Old Fashioned Day Event (3:00-3:45 PM) Cafeteria
- Community Ed. Youth Basketball (6:15-8:45 PM) Gym
- Scout Pinewood Derby Set Up (6:30-9:00 PM) Cafeteria
Next Week...
March 11
- Girls on the Run (4:00-5:15 PM) Gym
- Community Ed. Youth Basketball (6:15-8:45 PM) Gym
- Scouts (6:15-8:15 PM) Cafeteria
- CHS Fifth Grade Parent Night (6:30-8:00 PM) CHS MS
March 12
- Spring Picture Day
- Community Ed. Musical Theater Class (4:00-5:00 PM) Room 401
- Community Ed. Youth Basketball (6:15-8:45 PM) Gym
- Scouts (6:15-8:15 PM) Cafeteria
- Kindergarten Orientation (6:30-8:00 PM)
March 13
- PTA Hungry Howie's Pizza Fundraiser Day
- Girls on the Run (7:30-8:45 AM) Gym
- Student Council Pizza Night (6:30 PM) Cafeteria
- PTA/Bond Information Meeting (7:00-8:00 PM) Cafeteria
March 14
- Fifth Grade Instrument Fittings
- Daisy Troop 76960 (5:30-6:30 PM) Media Center
- Community Ed. Youth Basketball (6:15-8:45 PM) Gym
- Parent Advisory Committee Meeting (6:30 PM) ESC
March 15
- End of Trimester 2-Family Access Closes
- Fourth Grade Disability Awareness Field Trip (Outdoor Center)
- Girl Scouts (4:00-5:00 PM) Media Center
- Community Ed. Youth Basketball (6:15-8:45 PM) Gym
For the Walled Lake 18-19 District Calendar, click HERE
For the Walled Lake 19-20 District Calendar, click HERE
For the 18-19 List of Major Religious and Other Holidays, click HERE
Incoming kindergartners must be five-years-old on or before September 1, 2019.
Exception: According to Michigan Law, a child may be enrolled in kindergarten
if he/she is not five years of age on September 1, 2019, but will be five years of
age not later than December 1, 2019 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 Screening 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
Social Media Alert
Social Media is such a hard topic to navigate these days as it is changing so rapidly. In an effort to always keep our kids safe, we wanted to alert parents to the following application.
As you may already be aware, the Momo Challenge has reportedly resurfaced again on social media. For those that are unfamiliar, the Momo Challenge is a form of cyberbullying where “Momo” appears as a frightening image while children are watching online videos or using popular messaging apps. “Momo” then tells children to do harm to themselves or others in order to avoid being cursed.
Please use this as an opportunity to remind your children not to accept any communication or request from an unknown phone number, link or app without talking to you first. If someone responds to “Momo” in a messaging app, then the hackers behind “Momo” can access your child’s device and use their contacts and personal information to continue to threaten and scare children.
Visit the following link for a helpful parent tip sheet on the Momo Challenge.
Thank you for continuing to monitor your child's online behavior to keep them safe.
CLICK HERE for information on our Walled Lake Schools' District Website also.
Spring Picture Day
PTA Family Science Night
PTA Family Science Night will take place on Wednesday, April 10th, from 6:00-8:00 pm.
Bring the whole family out to investigate the scientific world together! This fun event helps cultivate an interest in science and extend your child's STEAM learning through the use of hands-on stations provided by the Cranbrook Institue of Science.
The event is FREE to all PTA members or $1.00 per person for non-PTA members. We need over 40 volunteers to make this night a success, so please consider donating an hour or so of your time.
Click here to see the station descriptions and to sign up:
Dublin Family Reading Night
Please mark your calendars and plan on attending with your Dublin family. We will have a number of fun reading events happening that evening including celebrity readers, reading games, Kahoot! with Mr. Drewno, our Spring Book Fair, and much more.
There will be many events happening during the month of March to celebrate March is Reading night including author Julia Cook's visit.
We look forward to seeing you at Dublin's Family Reading Night!
Author Julia Cook Coming to Dublin!
The Award Winning Author Julia Cook will be visiting Dublin on Tuesday morning, March 26th.
We will have two assemblies with Julia.
K-2 from 9:10 AM-10:05 AM and 3-5 from 10:10-11:05.
Both assemblies will take place in our cafeteria.
Julia is nationally recognized as an award-winning children’s book author and parenting expert, and her books have been referenced in such publications as Parent’s Magazine, The New Yorker, Green Child Magazine, The Huffington Post, The Chicago Tribune, Ya-hoo.com, DrLaura.com and BabyZone.com has. She has also been featured on CNN’s HLN News, and several large metropolitan networks.
Born and raised in Salt Lake City, Julia became actively involved in teaching children how to ski, an experience that led to a love of teaching in general. Julia now lives in Fremont, Nebraska. Her Master’s degree is in Elementary School Counseling. While serving as a guidance counselor, Julia often used children’s books to enhance her classroom lessons.
She has presented in thousands of schools across the country and abroad, regularly speaks at national education and counseling conferences. She has published nearly 100 children’s books on a wide range of characters and social development topics. Her books showcase her innate ability to enter the worldview of a child through storybooks, giving children both the “what to say” and the “how to say it.”
The goal behind Cook’s work is to actively involve young people in fun, memorable stories and teach them to become lifelong problem solvers. Inspiration for her books comes from working with children and carefully listening to counselors, parents, and teachers, in order to stay on top of needs in the classroom and at home.
Book order forms will be sent home on this day!
Julia will also have a special night for parents! Please see the details in the attachments below!
Important PTA Meeting-March 13th
At this meeting, the upcoming Bond Election will be discussed and plans for Dublin. Please attend! Thanks for marking your calendars and hope to see you there!
Please mark your calendars for future PTA meetings. (Please note the day change)
Wednesday, March 13th at 7:00 pm
Wednesday, April 24th at 7:00 pm
Wednesday, May 8th at 7:00 pm
Dublin's Spring Book Fair
The Book Fair will be open during Family Reading Night on Monday, March 18th from 6:30-8:00 PM.
Students will have a chance to purchase books during their Media Center times during the school day on March 19-21.
The fair will close down on Thursday, March 21st at 3:00 PM.
We are in need of parent volunteers for the Book Fair. Please click HERE to sign up to help.
Girls on the Run Begins March 11th!
Dublin's Girls on the Run spring 2019 team will begin meeting on Monday, March 11th.
Our first practice is scheduled for Monday March 11th at 4pm to 5:15pm. We will always start and end in the Gym, but we will go outside weather permitting. March is chilly and sometimes snowy. Being prepared for all weather is great! Thank you!
Practices are:
Mondays 4pm to 5:15pm
Wednesdays 7:45am to 8:55am
Please note the Wednesday morning!!! This is the first season that we will be having a morning practice.
Please be on time when picking up your child on Mondays and when dropping your child off on Wednesdays. Thank you for your help in being on time. It is the policy of Girls on the Run that your child not have more than four absences. Your child should be attending both practices each week. Thank you so much for your dedication to this program.
Thank you to our Girls on the Run parent coaches and good luck for a successful season!
Hungry Howie's Pizza Fundraiser Days
Please mark your calendars for the following dates:
- Wednesday, March 13
- Monday, April 15
- Wednesday, May 15
Some things to remember when ordering pizza at Hungry Howie's.
- You can order ANY TIME that day.
- Dublin will receive 20% from your orders.
- The person ordering needs to mention Dublin (on the phone, at the counter, or in a comment with their online order).
Like last year it is the location at 3183 Union Lake Road.
Math Grade Skipping Procedures for 2019-2020
This process will be for students in grades 2-7. Parents of students in kindergarten or first grade who have indications their child is possibly ready to skip a year of Math should contact the principal.
Parents must sign up their child to take the test no later than Thursday, March 28th.
Parents may sign up for this test ONLINE. A link will be shared as soon as possible.
Students will take the test on April 22nd. at Dublin in our computer lab.
We have paper copies of the application in our main office. The application is also below.
Please see the links below for full details and directions as well as the application and if you have any questions, please contact your child's teacher or our office. You can also contact Mr. John Gregg-Math and Science Curriculum Developer for Walled Lake. His contact information is included in the Parent Letter below.
Fifth Grade Camp Open House
The fifth graders at Dublin will attend the WL Outdoor Education Center for camp on Wednesday, March 27th through Friday, March 29th.
All important forms and money should be returned to school ASAP and on or before March 22nd.
The Walled Lake Outdoor Education Website can be found here:
http://walledlake.k12.mi.us/schools/Outdoor_Center/index.htm
2019-2020 District Calendar
Please click here: 2019-20 calendar to view next year’s school calendar.
Please Note:
- We will start the school year prior to Labor Day again.
- Late starts (middle school) and early release (high schools) have been eliminated.
- There are several half-days throughout the school year.
- As we have in the past, we will offer a reduced rate for Prime Time Care service on each of these half days.
You might be wondering...Why are there so many half days?
Throughout the school year, there are eight half days that will be used for staff professional development. We recognize that half days can be inconvenient for families.
Research has shown that when teachers receive ongoing, job-embedded professional development, they can increase student achievement by as much as 21 percentile points (Source).
As a school and district, we are committed to continuous improvement and these eight half days are an essential part of that commitment. Although they may seem inconvenient, staff development opportunities are crucial to ensure we provide an exemplary education for our children.
Winter Clothing Reminders
Colder temperatures have arrived! We want all children to feel comfortable and enjoy being outside so we ask that you please send your student to school with all of the winter gear they may need including warm coats, hats, gloves, boots, and snow pants.
Please label everything with your child's name in the event that their items become separated from them during the school day.
See guidelines below and be sure to discuss your expectations with your student(s):
- We go outside unless it is below zero degrees (windchill)
- Boots & Snow pants are required for students to play off the blacktop. We don't call home for dry clothes. This is their best protection.
- Anytime it is 32 degrees and below, students are expected to wear hats/gloves/mittens. Above 32 degrees, we leave it up to your discretion, but do give reminders and encouragement.
- If a student wears a coat to school, they will need to wear it to recess unless the temperature rises to over 50 degrees.
The Foundation for Excellence Tuition Expedition
Tuition Expedition 50/50 Scholarship Raffle tickets are on sale.
Purchase your tickets securely online or contact the FFE office: Phone 248.956.2116. Consider giving this holiday season a chance to win BIG!
LINK to Tuition Expedition 50/50 Raffle - Announcement MI Raffle license # R49794
Two-Hour Delay Procedures
Beginning this year, Walled Lake Schools has developed a two-hour delay procedure that could be used if conditions are expected to improve within two hours. This procedure, which will be used sparingly, will permit students to get to school safely and allow the District to conduct a credited day of school.
Parents are encouraged to develop a plan so their children can safely stay home for an additional two hours in the morning and have them go to a trusted alternate location to await the delayed start of school.
In the rare event that a two-hour delay is activated, the following procedures will be followed:
- The District’s phone system will be used to notify all school families and staff members of the delay (by approximately 5 a.m. when possible)
- Local news and radio stations will be contacted to report the delayed start.
- If conditions do not improve within two hours, classes may be cancelled for the entire day and the same methods of notification will be made.
- All bus stop pick-ups will be delayed by exactly two hours (i.e. if your bus stop is normally 8:36 a.m., it will be at 10:36 a.m. on delayed start days).
- All schools will start exactly two hours later than normal (i.e. if your school normally starts at 8:57 a.m., it will start at 10:57 a.m. on delayed start days).
- Prime Time Care will open at its normal time (must be pre-registered to use Prime Time Care).
- Essential service staff (custodians, food service, maintenance, mechanics and warehouse) will report at their normal starting time.
- Professional, administrative and support staff shall report as soon as possible and no less than 30 minutes prior to the delayed start time of their school or worksite.
- Students shall report to the class they would normally be in at the time they arrive for a two-hour delay.
- Breakfast will be available for the duration of the delay and lunch will be served at the normal time.
- Schools will be dismissed at their normal times at the end of the school day.
- Staff will be released at their normal times at the end of the school day.
Parent Advisory Committee (PAC)
Walled Lake Schools Special Services
Parent Advisory Committee (PAC)
What is the PAC?
PAC is a committee of parents whose children receive Special Education services. It's made up of parent volunteers from every school and program in the district. The group meets once a month with the Director of Special Services.
What do PAC Representatives Do?
- Attend monthly PAC meetings to help plan events and help other families in the district navigate various issues relative to our Special Education community.
- Ensure communication between schools, families, and Special Education staff.
- Pass along Special Education information to other families and your school's PTA.
- Publicize upcoming Special Services PAC events.
- Donate their time and talent to help with various PAC events throughout the school year.
When does the PAC Meet?
Meetings are held once a month, typically in the evening. Everyone interested in supporting Special Services is welcome. Come as often as you can!
Take a Small Step
- Go to http://wlcsd.org/our-district/special-services/ for more information about Special Services in Walled Lake. Be sure to check out the important links to the right and check back often as new information is constantly available.
- Join our Facebook page for more information throughout the year. https://www.facebook.com/groups/477146786058805/ or search "Walled Lake Schools Special Needs PAC" and ask to join the group.
Interested?
If you would like to join us or if you'd like more information, contact the Walled Lake PAC representatives. We are here to help!
Cory Hensley: knackcor@yahoo.com 248-225-7922
Kathy Mack: kathygm01@sbcglobal.net 248-342-6186
Please click HERE for an informational flyer with details and dates of meetings with topics.
REMIND 101
In an effort to have great communication from school to home, we also offer Remind 101 to all Dublin parents.
How does it work?
If you would like to receive a quick text message on your cell phone or device, just sign up with us and you receive a quick text to remind you of important school events, deadlines, time frames, etc. at Dublin.
You can unsubscribe at any time, and we promise not to over use this communication tool either!
PLEASE SEE THE DIRECTIONS BELOW TO SIGN UP NOW!
If you signed up last year, you will need to sign up again.
Dublin Contact Information
Principal jeffreydrewno@wlcsd.org
248-956-3832
Wanda Weaver
Principal's Secretary wandaweaver@wlcsd.org
248-956-3802
Sarah Garcia
Building Secretary sarahgarcia@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