Dublin Times
April 24-28, 2017
Coming Up This Week...
April 24 Girls on the Run (4:00-5:15 PM) Gym/Playground
April 24Community Ed. Theater Class (4:00-5:00 PM) Media Center
April 24 Community Ed. Science Class (4:00-5:00 PM) Art Room
April 24 Tiger Cub Scouts (6:30-8:30 PM) Cafeteria
April 25 Glee Club (8:00 AM) Music Room
April 25 First Grade Field Trip-Outdoor Center
April 25 Spring Clean Up
April 25 STRIDE (4:00-5:15 PM) Gym/Playground
April 25 Lion and Wolf Cub Scouts (6:00-8:00 PM) Cafeteria
April 26 Fourth Grade Field Trip-DSO
April 26 Fifth Grade Field Trip-Gleaner's Food Bank
April 26 Birds of Prey Presentation-Second Grade
April 26 CHS Family Science Night (6:30 PM)
April 26 Girls on the Run (4:00-5:15 PM) Gym/Playground
April 26 Community Ed. Little Medical School (4:00-5:00 PM) Media Center
April 26 Girl Scouts (4:00-5:00 PM) Media Center
April 27 Community Ed. LEGO Challenge (4:00-5:15 PM) Art Room
April 27 STRIDE (4:00-5:15 PM) Gym/Playground
April 27 Girl Scouts (4:00-5:00 PM) Media Center
April 28 Boy Scouts Pinewood Derby (7:00-10:00 PM) Cafeteria
Next Week...
Staff Appreciation Week
May 1 Girls on the Run (4:00-5:15 PM) Gym/Playground
May 1 Community Ed. Science Class (4:00-5:00 PM) Art Room
May 1 Community Ed. Theater Class (4:00-5:00 PM) Media Center
May 1 Tiger Cub Scouts (6:30-8:30 PM) Cafeteria
May 2 Glee Club (8:00-8:50 AM) Music Room
May 2 STRIDE (4:00-5:15 PM) Gym/Playground
May 2 Community Ed. Drawing Class (4:00-5:00 PM) Art Room
May 2 Lion and Wolf Cub Scouts (6:00-8:00 PM) Cafeteria
May 2 Glee Club Concert (7:00-8:00 PM) Walled Lake Northern HS
May 3 Student Council Meeting (8:15 AM) Media Center
May 3 Girls on the Run (4:00-5:15 PM) Gym/Playground
May 3 Community Ed. Little Medical School (4:00-5:00 PM) Media Center
May 3 Community Ed. Basketball (6:30-8:30 PM) Gym
May 4 PBIS Teams (3:00-3:45 PM)
May 4 STRIDE (4:00-5:15 PM) Gym/Playground
May 4 Girl Scouts (4:00-5:00 PM) Media Center
May 4 Community Ed. Basketball (6:30-8:30 PM) Gym
May 4 Dublin Art Recognition at Board Meeting (7:00 PM) ESC
May 5 Community Ed. Soccer (4:00-5:00 PM) Playground
PTA Mom and Son's Night Out
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Where: Zap Zone Family Fun Center
1490 N. Oakland Blvd.
Waterford, MI 48327
Cost: $18.00/per person
Includes: Pizza, Pop, and 5 Attraction Tickets
**Please RSVP using the form HERE. All forms must be returned to the school by Wednesday, May 3rd**
Questions? Please contact Jessica Allio at jallio23@gmail.com.
Staff Appreciation Information
We have a great week planned to help show our appreciation and here is how you can help!!
Tuesday, May 2nd – Please print off the MVT (Most Valuable Teacher) Pennant linked HERE and have your child decorate it for any of their favorite teachers and staff. Please send them in with your child on Tuesday.
Wednesday, May 3rd – Hat Day!! Students and staff wear their favorite team hat to school!
Friday, May 5th – Students and staff wear their favorite team jersey or shirt to school. If you know what team your teacher likes best you could wear their favorite!!
Please click HERE for full details, a copy of the pennant for Tuesday, and a link to sign up to help if you can. Thank you!
Student Council and Scouts Spring Clean Up
Staff Volleyball Game
The PTA's from each school will be selling pom poms and concessions that evening and there will be a small charge to get in. All proceeds will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Please click HERE for a special flyer with details on a Pom Pom Clinic being held that evening for students.
Please click HERE for full details and information. We hope to see you there!
M-Step Testing
Each year school in the state of Michigan participate in the Michigan State Test of Educational Progress (M-STEP) for students in grade 3-8 and 11.
The Michigan Department of Education has provided a preview of sample online assessment items you can access at home. The M-STEP Spring 2017 Preview must be used in Google Chrome. Copy and paste this link into Chrome: CLICK HERE for link.
Proper rest and attendance will help your student be most successful. We will ensure testing environments are appropriate. We thank you in advance for your support.
MSTEP INFORMATION FROM MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - MDE
The communications team at the MDE has prepared several helpful documents for parents.
Letter from Brian Whiston (State Superintendent)
Helpful Resources for Families
What Parents Can Do to Help Students Prepare
MSTEP Video - What Can Students Expect
Education Assessment - Michigan's System
Principal Survey
Thank you for taking the time to complete the survey linked below regarding the effectiveness of the building principal. The results will be used to inform the principal’s leadership within the school.
Click HERE
Plans for Next Year
Families of Fifth graders, we know your student will be off to middle school beginning a new journey... Congratulations!
Thank you.
Summer Adventures in Walled Lake
Walled Lake Community Education's premier full-day summer camp.
Summer Adventures is an exciting program for children who love to have fun throughout the summer, both indoors and outdoors! Summer Adventures is a daily program for children who are between the ages of 5.5 and 14 years old, and are interested in having a great time while meeting new friends.
Returning for the 12th year, Summer Adventures, a state licensed summer program, provides children with an alternative to traditional daycare by introducing outdoor recreational activities, arts and crafts, daily swims in the high school pool, scavenger hunts, theme days, special guests, and other great fun. Parents may register for full weeks of camp or use the Flexible Scheduling option to register day by day.
Location: Walled Lake CENTRAL High School
Dates: Wednesday, June 21 - Friday, August 18 (closed 7/3/17 and 7/4/17)
Days: Monday through Friday (except for the first week) - 7:00am to 6:00pm
Drop Off Time: 7:00am to 9:00am
Pick Up Time: 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Daily Fee: $35 per day/per child
Registration Fee: $35.00 (one time/per family fee) - Class #SA-PREREG-2017 (Non-Refundable)
Minimum: 20 Students - Maximum: 100 Students
All campers must bring a lunch, swimsuit and towel to camp each day. Sunscreen and bug spray optional. **No PEANUT PRODUCTS Please!
There will be a $5.00 late charge for every camper picked up AFTER 6:00pm. After 6:10pm, there will be an additional $1.00 charge per minute.
A $7.00 per day transfer fee per child will be charged if schedule changes need to be made. If you are unsure about the days you need, please use the Flexible Scheduling option outlined below.
Flexible Scheduling for your convenience:
The per-day fee is $35.00 per child AND you can register ONLINE up to 11:59pm the night before the day you wish your child to attend.
While continuing our long-standing flexibility, parents may DROP-IN any day BUT the fee will be $50.00 per child for the day (if you are not registered ONLINE the night before). Please keep in mind, the one-time registration fee of $35.00 will apply (even if you only use one day the entire summer). All DHS forms must be completed and received before your child can stay at Summer Adventures.
Upon pre-registration, you will receive an email with a link to the necessary paperwork along with your Summer Adventures specific password to use when scheduling days.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our Main Office at 248-956-5000. Visit our website for all WLCE spring and summer offerings.
CLICK HERE to pre-register for Summer Adventures starting Saturday, April 15, 2017.
Thank you for choosing Walled Lake Community Education,
Sandy George
Recreation Coordinator
Music Update from Mrs. Moore
Mrs. Moore and Ms. Whitson are excited about the upcoming 4th grade Interdisciplinary DSO/DIA Field trip on Wednesday, April 26!
Students will be leaving Dublin at 9:15 to travel to Orchestra Hall to hear the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and then to the Detroit Institute of Arts to view works of art. They will be returning to Dublin at approximately 3:30.
If you have any questions regarding the field trip, feel free to contact Mrs. Moore - christinemoore@wlcsd.org or Ms. Whitson – sarahwhitson@wlcsd.org
Do you have a Twitter account? Connect with Mrs. Moore’s music room on Twitter: @MooreMusic_WL
Photos and videos will be posted weekly!
May PTA Meeting
Now Enrolling for September 2017 Preschool!
Enroll your child in the Preschool that is part of your School District!
- Our curriculum (High Scope) builds the strong emotional skills that are needed for success in school.
- Reading and writing are a natural, purposeful part of our school day.
- Children are supported by trained staff to think, to try, and to wonder why.
- Tuition programs are available around the district – Dublin, Glengary, Pleasant Lake, Twin Sun, Walled Lake and Guest
- Free Grant funded programs are available for both 3’s and 4’s, 248-956-5089
Call to find out which program is right for your family!
248.956.5080 or go to www.wlcsd.org/preschool
Preschool for WLCSD 3 – 5 year olds
2017-2018 PTA School Supply Fundraiser
The Dublin PTA is so excited to announce a new partnership with 1st Day School Supplies! We have collaborated with 1st Day School Supplies to help parents and teachers get the exact supplies needed for next school year without the hassle and aggravation of shopping at Wal‐Mart, Target or Staples. We have personally found 1st Day School Supplies to be convenient, easy and hassle free! Plus, the prices are competitive!
So, this summer as the temperature hits over 100 degrees and lines at the checkout counter are a mile long … You will have already purchased your child's school supplies from the comfort of your home!
You can make your purchase right now, get started by clicking HERE!
Please contact Leslie Szalk (lap4@comcast.net) with any questions.
Personal Training Academy for Kids
This summer a new kids camp will take place at 8250 Old White Lake Rd, Suite D., White Lake, MI. 48386. The new kid's camp is called Jr. Personal Training Academy for kids ages 5-12. The academy is Monday through Friday from 1-4 pm. We will have 5 camp dates June 19-23, July 17-21, July 24-28, August 7-11 and August 14-18. At the camp we Jr. trainers will learn:
- Various exercises, exercise selections and technique
- Why exercise is so important
- How to develop and implement an exercise program
- Why it is important to stretch
- Healthy eating concepts
Each day will provide unique and fun experiences in fitness, tailored to their age and development. We will play games, have snack time and be active most of the hours of the academy. The Jr. Trainers will learn self-control and how exercise can help with mental focus. The Jr. Trainers will gather experiences throughout the week and design a 5 exercise “workout circuit” to be a Jr. Trainer and direct the other trainers through on the last day of the academy. Each Jr. Trainer will receive a certificate of completion.
The key to our Jr. Personal Training Academy are small groups and relationships. Our academies have a set maximum to allow for the Trainers to give each Jr. Personal Trainer the attention they need. The structure of the Jr. Personal Training Academy is the following:
- Warm up and workout 35 mins (Monday Lower body/Tuesday Back and Biceps/Wednesday Shoulders and Triceps/Thursday Chest and Core/Friday Jr. Trainers roll out their circuit.
- Rest 10 mins
- Education Session 20 mins (Monday-healthy snacks/Tuesday-portions/Wednesday-staying hydrated/Thursday What’s a calorie/Friday review of the week
- Snack time (fruit snacks to be brought from home)
- Games 35 mins (Monday-kick ball/Tuesday-outdoor games/Wednesday-obstacle courses/Thursday-capture the flag/Friday-mix of Jr. Trainers choice)
- Stretching 10 mins
For more information about this program, please contact Dublin parent Andrea Sage at:
andrea@workitllc.com or 248-795-2094.
The gym is located at 8250 Old White Lake Rd suite D White Lake 48386.
2017 Parenting Education Fair
SAVE THE DATE!
Western Oakland County Parenting Education Fair: Saturday, November 4, 2017 at Walled Lake Northern High School.
For more information, please CLICK HERE
The keynote speaker, Dr. Michelle Borba will discuss the topic of Unselfie and building empathy in our children.
Kindergarten 2017
Kindergarten Information
Incoming kindergartners must be five-years-old on or before September 1, 2017.
Exception: According to Michigan Law, a child may be enrolled in kindergarten
if he/she is not five years of age on September 1, 2017 but will be five years of
age not later than December 1, 2017 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 2016-17 School Year Presentation
- 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
Watch Dogs- Lunch Moms
We are looking for Dads to help at school each day. Last year we began our Watch Dogs Program for dads. Watch Dogs is a program in which we involve dads at school. We are asking that Dublin Dads volunteer one whole day or half day this year. If you can volunteer more days, that's GREAT! When you volunteer, you will be involved in AM and PM Dismissal, lunch, recess, and also help in your child's classroom and other classrooms. We really need your help!
To find out more about what Watch Dogs is, please click HERE.
To sign up to be a Watch Dog at Dublin sometime this year at Dublin, please click HERE.
WE NEED MOMS
We are also looking for moms to help in our cafeteria every day from 11:15 AM-1:45 PM. Students need help opening items in their lunches, transitioning in the lunch line, moving lunches from the hallway into the cafeteria, help with cleaning up, etc. You can volunteer one time or many times. We need you!
To sign up to be a Lunch Mom at Dublin, please click HERE.
Support Our School!
There are two great ways to support the Dublin PTA while you shop.
Your Kroger card can be linked to support the Dublin PTA. A percentage of your sale for each purchase you make goes to Dublin.
Please click HERE to view the instructions below for details on how to register on link your Kroger card.
Also, Dublin can earn money when you shop at Amazon. Please click HERE to view the instructions on how to shop using Amazon Smile.
Thank you for supporting our school and partnering with our Dublin PTA!
Join and Support the PTA
Membership forms are always available on the PTA web page.
Click HERE for a PTA Membership Form to complete. Print it, fill it out, and send it in to school with your child!
For a list of all of the PTA events, click HERE.
Click HERE to sign up to volunteer for a PTA event!
Communication is Key at Dublin!
SKYWARD FAMILY ACCESS
It is critical that parents keep an updated email address and let us know if it changes as soon as possible. Parents may update this information for us on Skyward Family Access. All teachers at Dublin utilize Skyward Family Access to communicate with parents.Report cards, lunch account information, progress reports, attendance, and other important information will always be posted on Skyward Family Access. If you are a new family to Walled Lake Schools or have misplaced or lost your Family Access ID and password, please click HERE to get connected.
DUBLIN TIMES AND SCHOOL WEB PAGE
Our Dublin Times newsletter will be sent electronically to parents. An archive of newsletters will be posted to our school website. Our school website can be found HERE. Please visit this page often for information about our school. You will find links to important documents, websites and blogs from your child's classroom, PTA forms and information, and important updates and forms that you will need to access.
Please follow us on Twitter @DublinWL to be updated regularly on important events at our school and fun pictures of student events and learning!
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!
To receive messages via text, text @dublinp to 81010.
You can opt-out of messages at anytime by replying, 'unsubscribe @dublinp'.
Trouble using 81010? Try texting @dublinp to (248) 809-4032
instead.
Dublin Contact Information
Principal jeffreydrewno@wlcsd.org
248-956-3832
Wanda Weaver
Principal's Secretary wandaweaver@wlcsd.org
248-956-3829
Patti Harthun
Building Secretary patriciaharthun@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